Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report — July 2008
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City is providing the following information to all of its employees and students as part of Brown Mackie College-Kansas City’s commitment to safety and security pursuant to the requirements of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. If you should have questions about any of the information provided in this Report, please contact President Susan Naples by phone/mail:
(913) 768-1900
9705 Lenexa Dr
Lenexa, KS 66215-1345
CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION POLICY
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report is distributed to every student and employee on an annual basis and is available to prospective employees and students at their request. A copy of the Campus Security and Crime Prevention Policy is placed in each employee’s mailbox. The report is distributed to all students through the Campus Security and Crime Prevention Policy Handout. This is distributed during the monthly Orientation and Class Registration.
REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES
A safe environment is everyone’s responsibility. Students and employees are encouraged to report all criminal acts, suspicious activities or emergencies promptly and have the right to report these matters confidentially. Victims or witnesses to a crime are encouraged to file a report of the incident. Reports can be filed on a voluntary and confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics by contacting the Accounting Supervisor or the Dean of Academic Affairs. Reports are kept in a secure location in the Accounting Supervisor’s office. Names of victims or witnesses are not disclosed in the crime report. It is the policy of Brown Mackie College-Kansas City that all criminal acts or other emergencies be properly documented and reported to local authorities as required by law.
Students and employees should promptly report all criminal actions and emergencies occurring on or around Brown Mackie College-Kansas City facilities to the Accounting Supervisor or to the Dean of Academic Affairs either in person or by calling (913) 768-1900. If the Accounting Supervisor or the Dean of Academic Affairs is not available you may contact the President at (913) 768-1900 and the Lenexa Police Department by dialing 911 or (913) 477-7301.
All criminal activity is documented by the completion of an Incident Report and is reported to local police agencies and to the Accounting Supervisor or to the Dean of Academic Affairs. Criminal activity might include, but is not limited to, burglary, motor vehicle theft, aggravated assault, robbery, sexual offense, hate crimes, gender crimes or murder.
All staff and faculty are presented with “Campus Fire Alarm and Evacuation Procedures” upon hire. Students are presented with the same documentation at the monthly orientation. Floor plans and evacuation directions are posted in each room on campus. In the event of fire or medical emergencies, staff and employees should contact the Lenexa Police by dialing 911 and then notify the President or Evening Receptionist.
POLICIES FOR PREPARING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL STATISTICS
All incidents are reported and documented on the Incident Report, which is sent to the Accounting Supervisor. Reports are kept in a secure location, in the Accounting Supervisor’s office. The annual crime report is prepared by gathering campus crime statistics and data from the local police department and other relevant information by the Accounting Supervisor.
SECURITY AND ACCESS TO THE INSTITUTION
It is the policy of Brown Mackie College-Kansas City that access to Institution's facilities is limited to authorized personnel, students and invited visitors. Visitors are at all times subject to Brown Mackie College-Kansas City policies and conduct codes. Students and employees are responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times.
In pursuit of this policy all employees shall be required to:
- Keep all unsupervised and unoccupied areas locked at all times
- Routinely check the alarm systems and security lighting to ensure their operational effectiveness
- Ensure that the security contacts are on site during all hours that the building is open to the students and to the public. The campus hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Report immediately to the Accounting Supervisor or to the Dean of Academic Affairs any suspicious activities that relate to the Institution or any of its Properties, regardless of how minor these may seem. If the Accounting Supervisor / Dean of Academic Affairs is not available, you may contact the President and the Lenexa Police Department by dialing 911 or (913) 477-7301
- Be familiar with all the Institution’s procedures regarding the handling of any accidents or criminal activities. The procedures are highlighted below:
- Immediately determine the condition of any injured employees, students, or other parties
- In the case of an automobile accident, secure the accident scene and set warning devices
- Notify the appropriate authorities by calling 911
- Complete an Incident Report
- Obtain a copy of the police report
- Obtain information from witnesses
- Investigate property damage or theft, following steps c, d, e, and f above
- Should an alleged sex offense on campus be reported, the parties involved are permitted, if applicable, to change their academic schedule, depending on the availability of classes
- Ensure that entrance to the building in the evening is restricted to the front doors or to doors where entry is continuously monitored. All other doors are locked to prevent entry, but they may be used to exit.
All Students are required to:
- Notify the Accounting Supervisor or the Dean of Academic Affairs if a student becomes ill or is injured while at the campus.
- Upon enrollment, report to the Accounting Supervisor or to the Dean of Academic Affairs any physical condition that may require immediate medical attention. A copy of this notification is maintained in the student’s permanent confidential file.
- Gain knowledge of any announcements, newsletter, etc., missed because of absence. These communications contain information important to students. This may also contain information regarding the change criminal/emergency contact information.
CAMPUS SECURITY ENFORCEMENTS
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City does not have Campus Security Enforcement officers. The President or the Evening Receptionist will notify the police department as warranted. Generally, a member of the Executive Committee or a Faculty Department Chairperson is on duty during the hours the building is occupied. They are responsible for ensuring that persons entering the building are employees, students, and their families or invited guests. They are authorized to request identification from those individuals, who are unfamiliar to them, and identification is required of all individuals arriving or leaving after the building is secured. They have the authority to evict unauthorized persons from the premises. Students are advised to carry their School Photo ID card at all times and to present them upon request. The College Personnel may not make arrests, but are instructed to promptly notify the Lenexa Police Department of any illegal activity.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND STATE POLICE
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City is located in Lenexa, Johnson County. Brown Mackie College-Kansas City maintains a close working relationship with the Lenexa Police Department with periodic contact initiated by the Brown Mackie College-Kansas City personnel to ensure that Brown Mackie College-Kansas City is aware of criminal offenses and arrests occurring on or near the campus so that they can be properly reported, and if necessary, provide for timely warning reports on crimes that represent a continuing threat. Timely warning reports are placed in employee mailboxes and students are notified by the student newsletter (The Lions’ Gazette). Bulletins are also posted around the Institution.
PROGRAMS TO INFORM STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT CAMPUS SECURITY
All new Brown Mackie College-Kansas City employees are instructed on crime awareness, prevention, and campus security during the hiring process. Employees are instructed on crime awareness, prevention and campus security during staff/faculty meetings, and are also encouraged to take responsibility for their own security, as well as that of their fellow co-workers and students.
All new Brown Mackie College-Kansas City students are presented with written documentation related to crime awareness, prevention and campus security during monthly orientation which encourages the student to take responsibility for their own security, as well as their fellow classmates and Brown Mackie College-Kansas City employees. The monthly orientation includes a description of campus security policies and procedures, evacuation plans at the institution, and procedures for reporting any criminal activity or emergency. Brown Mackie College-Kansas City has no formal policy in place that allows victims or witnesses to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. Note: Names of victims or witnesses that provide information on criminal offenses are not disclosed in the annual disclosure of crime statistics and are maintained by the Business Manager in a secure location.
PROGRAMS TO INFORM STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE PREVENTION OF CRIMES
The Institution provides in-service programs designed to heighten awareness of crime and its prevention. These in-service programs are conducted by local law enforcement officials annually. Topics included in these informational programs are proper procedures for reporting Criminal Actions (as stated above- “Reporting Criminal Actions or Other Non-Emergencies”), personal safety, living in a city, crime prevention, basic safety, and neighborhood watch programs. In addition to the annual campus security report, students and employees are notified of specific security concerns as they arise throughout the year.
In the event the Institution, with the assistance of the local police, determines that a particular criminal offense continues to be a threat to the campus community, it will notify the Institution’s community by bulletin board notices, notices read by instructors in classrooms, and notices in the student newsletter.
Students are requested to review the Institution's School Catalog where sections discussing Student Conduct Policy can be found. Also, students are requested to read this Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report handout that discusses procedures for reporting Crimes and Emergencies, Crime Awareness, and Campus Security. Employees are requested to review the Institution's Employee Handbook where information regarding Employee Conduct and the Safety policy can be found. Furthermore, employees are requested to read this Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report that discusses procedures for reporting Crimes and Emergencies, Crime Awareness, and Campus Security.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Should a student or employee be a victim of injury or crime during a School-sponsored activity, the student or employee should notify the appropriate agencies, (i.e. police, ambulance, or fire department). The student or employee should notify the appropriate person at the Institution as soon as possible.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES
In keeping with section 120(a) through (d) of The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), a “Drug Free Schools and Campuses” publication, the Drug Prevention Policy, is provided to all Brown Mackie College-Kansas City students and employees annually.
Pursuant to federal and state drug laws, students are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, sale or use of illicit/illegal drugs. Brown Mackie College-Kansas City also enforces state laws regarding underage drinking. This prohibition applies while on the property of the school or when participating in any institutional activity. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion from school or termination of employment.
PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT
Educational programs promoting the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses are presented by the Institution with the assistance of faculty and/or guest speakers annually. Speakers present discussions on rape awareness, reducing the risk of being a rape victim, and what to do if you are attacked. Should a student or employee be sexually assaulted, it is the student(s)/employee(s) option to notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including on-campus authorities and local police. At the student’s/employee’s request, security, the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Executive Committee or other Brown Mackie College-Kansas City officials will assist in notifying the proper authorities. Victims of sexual assault or rape should follow these recommended steps:
- Go to a safe place following the attack.
- Do not shower, bathe or destroy any of the clothing you were wearing at the time of the attack.
- Go to a hospital emergency room for medical care.
- Make sure you are evaluated for the risk of pregnancy and venereal disease. (A medical examination is the only way to ensure you are not injured and it could provide valuable evidence should you decide to prosecute.)
- Call someone to be with you, you should not be alone.
It is also recommended that victims call the Rape Crisis Hotline at 1-888-363-2287 (KS) / (816) 531-0233 (MO) / 1-800-874-1499 (if outside the following Kansas counties: Dickinson, Ellsworth, Saline, Lincoln, Ottawa, Cloud, Mitchell, Jewell, Republic, and Washington). It is open 24 hours a day and their counselors can help answer medical and emotional questions at any hour and in complete confidence. Reporting the rape to the police is up to the victim, but it is important to remember that reporting a rape is not the same as prosecuting a rape. Victims are strongly encouraged to call the police and report the rape. If the victim requests, Brown Mackie College-Kansas City will assist in identifying off-campus counseling or mental health services. After any campus sexual assaults are reported, the victims of such crimes have the right to request that Brown Mackie College-Kansas City personnel take steps or actions reasonably feasible to prevent any unnecessary or unwanted contact or proximity with alleged assailants, if applicable or the transfer of classes.
Other rape crisis centers or mental health agencies available to assist a victim of sexual offenses include:
Safehome
1-888-432-4300 (toll free) or
(913) 262-2868
Website: www.safehome-ks.org
MOCSA-Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
3217 Broadway, Suite 500
Kansas City, Mo 64111-2414
Website: www.mocsa.org
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND SANCTIONS
On-campus disciplinary procedures against students will be in accordance with Brown Mackie College-Kansas City published Student Conduct Policy. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding. Both will be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding. For this purpose, the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means only Brown Mackie College-Kansas City final determination with respect to the alleged sexual offense and any sanction that is imposed against the accused. Sanctions, which may be imposed following a final determination of a disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offenses, may include warning, probation, suspension or dismissal.
INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
Information regarding registered sex offenders under section 170101 (j) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is available with the Lenexa Police Department, located at:
12500 W. 87th Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215
Additional information can be obtained by calling the police department at (913) 477-7301
OR: Information regarding registered sex offenders under section 170101 (j) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is available on-line at: www.accesskansas.org/kbi
On-campus computer labs with internet access are available for you to view the above website at the library from:
Mon -Thurs: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CRIME STATISTICS
The following statistics are provided for your information in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Brown Mackie College-Kansas City prepares the crime statistic policies annually by gathering all reported data and updating the report. The report will then be forwarded to Joann Kail at EDMC for final approval. Moreover, local police agencies are contacted by the Librarian, Paula Ohlde to maintain a working relationship and formulate statistics for the annual crime statistics report. Set forth in the first box below are statistics available to the Institution concerning the occurrence on the Institution's campus which were reported to local police agencies. The second box below sets forth available statistics concerning the number of criminal offenses in relation to hate crimes on the Institution’s campus, non-campus buildings and property, and public property. Finally, in the third box arrests and “referrals for campus disciplinary action” for liquor law violations, drug law violations, and illegal weapons possession are listed. Victims or witnesses may report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.
Please click here for the statistics.