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Jeanne Clery Crime Awareness and Security ReportTyler Junior College makes available to you the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act report. Tyler Junior College Campus Safety Office collects and publishes specific information on campus crime statistics, security policies and services. This information is summarized in this document. The Tyler Junior Campus Safety Office is service-oriented, trained in professional standards and dedicated to the safety and comfort of our students, employees and visitors. Our primary concern is to protect life and property to allow the educational process to evolve safely. Members of the campus community should call (903) 510-2222 and/or 911 to report an emergency or crime. Reporting Crimes and Emergencies. All criminal offenses that occur on campus should be reported immediately to the Tyler Junior College Campus Safety Office. The Tyler Junior College Campus Safety Office is operational twenty-four hours a day, year around. You have easy access to Campus Safety either by telephone, (903) 510-2222, or by going to the Campus Safety Building, located at 1020 South Baxter Street. This location is clearly marked on Campus maps. Campus Safety Officers and Guards are trained to respond to criminal actions or other emergencies that may occur on campus. Campus Safety Officers are licensed Texas police officers. Campus Procedures for Reporting Crimes or Emergencies. To report an emergency or a criminal incident call (903) 510-2222 and/or 911. For non-emergencies contact the Tyler Junior College Campus Safety Office at (903) 510-2258. Fire Alarm
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Access to Campus Facilities. Section 51.209 of the Texas Educational Code states “The governing board of a state institution of higher education or it’s authorized representatives may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter on property under the board’s control, and may eject any unauthorized person from the property on his refusal to leave peaceably on request. Identification may be required of any person on the property”. It is advised that members of the Campus community should have their Campus issued identification card with them at all times. The Tyler Junior College Campus Safety officers and guards have been vested with the above authority by the Board of Trustees. Maintenance and Security of Campus Facilities. Campus Safety personnel routinely check doors, lights and the grounds for defects and unsafe conditions. All safety concerns are directed to the Physical Plant for corrections. In addition, the Safety Committee receives on campus reports of safety issues discovered in relation to the security of the campus. These issues are brought to the attention of the Director, Campus Safety. Parking lots and campus buildings are patrolled by Campus Safety to ensure the safety of students, employees and visitors. Safety issues such as poor lighting, excessive vegetation and shrubbery growth are reported. Students and employees may also assist by reporting any safety or security hazard. Law Enforcement Authority and Interagency Relations. The Tyler Junior College Campus Police Department (Campus Safety) is recognized as a police agency throughout the State of Texas. Campus Safety is comprised of licensed police officers and guards. The Office of Campus Safety is located at the northeast corner of Baxter and Lake Streets. The Tyler Junior College Campus Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency. The police officers of the department are vested with all the powers and immunities as other peace officers in the State of Texas. The Campus Safety officers have the authority to make arrests, issue traffic citations and enforce parking and traffic regulations on the Tyler Junior College campus and public streets. The Campus Safety officers are certified peace officers and have passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education licensing examination for police officers. Police officers with Campus Safety must also receive at least forty hours of in-service training every two years in order to comply with the State of Texas licensing requirements for police officers. The primary jurisdiction of the Campus Safety officers is the Tyler Junior College Campus. Campus Safety receives its primary support from the City of Tyler Police Department; and it also receives support from the Smith County Sheriff’s Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Campus Safety enjoys a good relationship with other local and regional law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Through the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), the Texas Department of Public Safety reports Tyler Junior College’s Index 1 Crimes (murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, auto theft, burglary, and arson) and hate crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In addition, incidents of liquor law violations, drug abuse violations and weapon possessions are also reported as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Security Awareness and Crime Prevention. The Tyler Junior College Campus Safety Office provides the following information and programs:
Crime Prevention on Campus. If a crime is to be committed, the offender must have the desire, ability, and opportunity to commit the crime. Law enforcement can do little to remove the offender’s desire and ability to commit crimes, but together WE can remove the element of opportunity. THIS IS CRIME PREVENTION. Together we can remove the temptation of opportunity by taking a few simple precautions. Protect Your Property: 1. Lock your residence every time you leave, even for a short time. This includes your motor vehicle. 2. Do not leave valuables lying out in the open or in unlocked vehicles. 3. Engrave your driver’s license number on all valuable property. 4. Record the serial numbers and brand names of all property of value. Protect Your Self: 1. Lock your doors when you take a nap or retire for the evening. Do not block open entry doors to residence halls after hours. 2. Require identification before admitting someone unfamiliar into your residence or your vehicle. 3. Avoid walking alone at night, if possible, and stay on lighted routes. 4. Report suspicious persons or circumstances. This could stop a crime before it happens. 5. You may offer confidential assistance and information to Campus Safety. Crime prevention is important to the campus community and you can help by reporting any crime or suspected crime to your Campus Police immediately. By doing so, you may be preventing someone from becoming a victim of a serious crime. Sex Offenses Tyler Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment free from all exploitation and intimidation based on sex. Tyler Junior College will not tolerate sexual assault or sexual harassment in any form. It is the policy of Tyler Junior College that sexual assault, including rape and other offenses, is a violation of the Board Policy Manual, the Student Code of Conduct, and the Texas Penal code. Tyler Junior College provides various programming to enhance sexual assault awareness and prevention throughout the year. Specific emphasis is given during Apache Orientation and Residential Life Hall meetings. Selected faculty and staff members and community experts give presentations and provide resources upon request. Informational pamphlets are provided upon request through Campus Safety, at the Visitor Information Center, and at the Counseling Center. If the allegations are against an employee, Campus Safety and the Office of Human Resources will conduct a concurrent investigation. If the subject of the inquiry is suspended without pay or dismissed as a result of the investigation, those actions will be in accordance with procedures outlined in the Board Policy Manual. However, any disciplinary action decided upon will not preclude the continuance or subsequent outcome of the Campus Safety investigation, including the filing of criminal charges against the subject unless directed to do otherwise by the complainant and/or the District Attorney's office. Parties to any sex-related offense (forcible and non-forcible) are entitled to and will be given results of any disciplinary actions taken. Any sex-related offense (forcible or non-forcible) alleged to have been committed by a student will be investigated by Campus Safety. Campus Safety Officers will investigate and take action on violations of federal, state, and local laws. Campus Safety will assist when requested with violations of the Student Code of Conduct anywhere on campus. Campus Safety will refer their actions and reports to the Student Discipline Committee. The Student Discipline Committee will be notified and kept informed of the progress in the investigation. Possible sanctions against a student found guilty of sexual assault through on-campus proceedings include expulsion, suspension, and probation. Students whose presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disruption to the academic process may be immediately removed from the College with loss of all college privileges. The accuser and the accused perpetrator are entitled to have an adviser or advocate present during campus disciplinary proceedings. Parties to any sex-related offense (forcible and non-forcible) are entitled to and will be given results of any disciplinary actions taken. Complaints of sex-related offenses (forcible or non-forcible) committed while on Tyler Junior College property by persons other than students or employees will be investigated by Campus Safety and arrests made and charges filed according to law. In those instances where sexual assault is alleged, the victim is strongly encouraged to report the incident to a law enforcement agency. A sexual assault victim may seek on-campus assistance by contacting Campus Safety weekdays (903) 510-2258, nights and weekends (903) 510-2222; or by visiting the Campus Safety Office at 1020 S. Baxter; or by contacting the Tyler Junior College Counseling Office located in the Rogers Student Center weekdays (903) 510-2389. To file an emergency sexual assault report off-campus call the City of Tyler Police Department at 911 or (903) 531-1000; or the East Texas Crisis Center at (903) 509-2526. Upon request by the victim of a sexual assault, College personnel will assist in notifying these authorities. Victims can avail themselves of various professional referral programs located on campus and off campus. Other private organizations can be identified upon request. Students should refer to the Student Handbook for more information. Employees should refer to the Board Policy Manual for further details. A comprehensive list of agencies that provide counseling, mental health, or other social services is published in the Student Handbook. Reporting an assault does not mean that the victim must press charges or take the case to criminal trial or a college disciplinary hearing. If you prefer anonymity, Campus Safety can report the crime under a pseudonym and the crime will be prosecuted without revealing your name. Even if a victim has not decided whether to press charges, calling the police and going to the hospital will allow for his/her emotional or medical needs to be cared for and will preserve the option of the victim to press charges. If an assault occurs off-campus, call the local law enforcement authorities as soon as possible. If the assault occurs on campus, contact Campus Safety as soon as possible. If an assault occurs, don't change clothes or bathe. All physical evidence, including seminal fluids, hair, blood types, and scrapings of flesh from the victim's nails may be used in court. After reporting a sexual assault, a victim has the option for, and may request assistance in, changing academic or employment situations. A student victim may request assistance from Campus Safety, the Student Discipline Committee, and Residential Life. If the victim is a faculty or staff member, assistance may be obtained from Campus Safety and the Director, Human Resources, and the appropriate supervisor. Accommodations will be made only if so requested by the victim, and only if such changes are reasonably available. Counseling and referral information for survivors of sexual assault is available on campus through the Counseling Center and off-campus through the East Texas Crisis Center. The Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act Law enforcement agency Information provided by the State regarding Registered Sexual Offenders may be obtained by accessing the sexual offender database maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s website is: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ Sexual Harassment For issues of sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, contact the Human Resources Office at (903) 510-2419. Health Risks of Alcohol and Drugs Alcohol. Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low amounts significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to driving a car safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts. Moderate to high levels of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high levels cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower levels of alcohol use can lead to dependence on alcohol. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucination, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long term consumption of large quantities of alcohol can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Prolonged alcohol abuse causes bleeding from the intestinal tract, damage to nerves and the brain, psychotic behavior, loss of memory and coordination, damage to the liver often resulting in cirrhosis, impotence, severe inflammation of the pancreas, and damage to the bone marrow, heart, testes, ovaries, and muscles. Damage to the nerves and organs are usually irreversible. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in alcoholics and is 10 times more frequent than in non-alcoholics. Females who drink during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at a greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics. Tobacco (Nicotine). The smoking of tobacco products is the chief avoidable cause of death in our society. Smokers are more likely then nonsmokers to contract heart disease. Some 30 percent of cancer deaths are linked to smoking. Chronic obstructive lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis are 10 times more likely to occur among smokers than among nonsmokers. Smoking during pregnancy poses serious risk such as spontaneous abortion, pre-term birth, low birth weights, and fetal and infant deaths. Because nicotine is highly addictive, addicts find it very difficult to stop smoking. Fewer then 20 percent of typical smokers succeed in stopping on the first try. Designer Drugs. Illegal drugs are defined in terms of their chemical formulas. To circumvent these legal restrictions, underground chemists modify the molecular structure of certain illegal drugs to produce analogs known as designer drugs. These drugs can be several hundred times stronger than the drugs they are designed to imitate. Many of the so-called designer drugs are related to amphetamines (MDMA, X, speed). Bootleg manufacture creates overdose and contamination risks. These substances can produce severe neurochemical damage to the brain. The narcotic analogs (fentanyl, china white) can cause symptoms such as those seen in Parkinson’s disease: uncontrollable tremors, drooling, impaired speech, paralysis, and irreversible brain damage. Analogs of amphetamines and methamphetamines cause nausea, blurred vision, chills or sweating, and faintness. Psychological effects include anxiety, depression and paranoia. As little as one dose can cause brain damage. The analogs of phencyclidine cause illusions, hallucinations, and impaired perception. Cocaine. Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system. The use of cocaine can cause death by cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Its immediate effects include dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. Occasional use can cause a stuffy or runny nose, while chronic use can ulcerate the mucous membrane of the nose. Injecting cocaine with contaminated equipment can increase the risk of AIDS, hepatitis, and other diseases. Cocaine can produce psychological and physical dependency, a feeling that the user cannot function without the drug. In addition, tolerance develops rapidly. Crack or freebase rock is extremely addictive, and its effects are felt within ten seconds. The physical effects include dilated pupils, increases pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite, tactile hallucinations, paranoia, and seizures. Other Stimulants. Stimulants can cause increased heart and respiratory rates, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, and decreased appetite. In addition, users may experience sweating, headaches, blurred vision, dizziness sleeplessness, and anxiety. Extremely high doses can cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremors, loss of coordination, and even physical collapse. An amphetamine injection creates a sudden increase in blood pressure that can result in stroke, very high fever, or heart failure. In addition to the physical effects, users report feeling restless, anxious and moody. Higher doses intensify the effects. Persons who use large amounts of amphetamines over a long period of time can develop an amphetamine psychosis that includes hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. Anabolic Steroids Anabolic steroids are a group of powerful compounds closely related to the male sex hormone testosterone. Steroid users subject themselves to more than 70 side effects ranging in severity from liver cancer to acne, as well as psychological as well as physical reactions. The liver and cardiovascular and reproductive systems are most seriously affected by steroid use. In males, use can cause withered testicles, sterility, and impotence. In females, irreversible masculine traits can develop along with breast reduction and sterility. Psychological effects include very aggressive behavior known as “road rage” and depression. While some side effects appear quickly, others, such as heart attacks and strokes, may not show up for years. Hallucinogens or Psychedelics Lysergic Acid (LSD), mescaline, peyote, and phencyclidine (PCP or “angel dust”) cause illusions and hallucinations, and their use impairs and distorts one’s perception of surrounding, causes bizarre mood changes and results in visual hallucinations that involve geometric forms, colors, and persons or objects. The physical effects may include dilated pupils, elevated body temperatures, increased heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, and tremors. It is common to have bad psychological reactions to LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin. The user may experience panic, persistent memory problems and speech difficulties. Users who discontinue use experience “flashback” consisting of distortions of virtually any sensation for long periods after discontinued use. Mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety and violent behavior, also occur. In later stages of chronic use, users often exhibit paranoid and violent behavior. Large doses may produce convulsions and coma, as well as heart and lung failure. Withdrawal may require psychiatric treatment for the accompanying persistent psychotic states. Suicide is not uncommon. Solvent Inhalants, e.g. glue, lacquers, plastic cement. The immediate negative effects of inhalants include nausea, sneezing, coughing, nosebleeds, fatigue, lack of coordination, and loss of appetite. Solvents and aerosol sprays also decrease the heart and respiratory rates and impair judgment. Amyl and butyl nitrite cause rapid pulse, headaches, and involuntary passing of urine and feces. Long term use may result in hepatitis or brain damage. Deeply inhaling the vapors, or using large amounts over a short time, may result in disorientation, violent behavior, unconsciousness, or death. High concentrations of inhalants can cause suffocation by displacing the oxygen in the lungs or by depressing the central nervous system to the point that breathing stops. Long term use can cause weight loss, fatigue, electrolyte imbalance, and muscle fatigue. Repeating sniffing of concentrated vapors over time can permanently damage the nervous system. Fumes from these substances cause problems similar to alcohol. Incidents of hallucinations and permanent brain damage are more frequent. Marijuana (Cannabis). All forms of cannabis have negative physical and mental effects. Use of cannabis may impair or reduce short-term memory and comprehension, alter sense of time and reduce ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car. Research also shows that students do not retain knowledge when they are “high”. Motivation and cognition may be altered, making the acquisition of new information difficult. Marijuana can also produce paranoia and psychosis. Because users often inhale the unfiltered smoke deeply and then hold it in their lungs as long as possible, marijuana is damaging to the lungs and pulmonary system. Marijuana smoke contains more cancer causing agents than tobacco smoke. Long term users of cannabis may develop psychological dependence and require more of the drug to get the same effect. The drug can become the center of their lives. Narcotics. Narcotics initially produce a feeling of euphoria that often is followed by drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Users may experience constricted pupils, watery eyes, and itching. An overdose may produce slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death. Tolerance to narcotics develops rapidly and dependence is likely. The use of contaminated syringes may increase the risk of such diseases as AIDS, endocarditis, and hepatitis. Addiction in pregnant women can lead to premature, stillborn, or addicted infants who experience severe withdrawal symptoms. CAMPUS PENALTIES Students. The Campus will impose a minimum disciplinary penalty of suspension for a specified period of time or suspension of rights and privileges, or both, for conduct related to the use, possession or distribution of drugs that are prohibited by state, federal, or local law. Other penalties that may be imposed for conduct related to the unlawful use, possession, or distribution of drugs or alcohol include disciplinary probation, payment for damage to or misappropriation of property, suspension of rights and privileges, suspension for a specified period of time, expulsion, or such other penalty as may be deemed appropriate under the circumstances. Employees. The unlawful use, possession, or distribution of drugs or alcohol will result in a disciplinary penalty of disciplinary probation, demotion, suspension without pay, or termination, depending upon the circumstances. AVAILABLE DRUG COUNSELING OR REHABILITATION SERVICES Campus Services, Students. Several campus offices provide print and video materials upon request to interested students. This information includes the characteristics and types of drugs/symptoms of drug abuse, dysfunctional family systems and other topics. Offices where this information is available include the Student Development office, Support Services and the Health Services office, all located in the Rogers Student Center. Additional reference materials on the subject of alcohol and drug abuse are available in the Vaughn Learning Resources Center. Education, assessment, intervention and referral services are available through the Student Development office. Classes and workshops may be presented to student groups on signs of addiction and abuse among college students, types and characteristics of drugs, and other topics as requested. Assessment services are provided without charge for students interested in determining the level of their use/abuse and what appropriate actions would be indicated to reduce their risk or emotional, legal or health-related consequences from continued use. Intervention and referral services are available in connection with community resources for students needing specialized assistance with their own or another’s substance abuse problems. Employees. The Tyler Junior College group health insurance program provides for treatment of drug and alcohol abuse for all benefits eligible employees. Human Resources Department will provide assistance to employees seeking treatment for drug or alcohol abuse. Community Services. Several sources of assistance are available in the local community for students and others experiencing problems associated with their use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs. In some cases, assistance is free or nominal, but the student must determine the cost involved for themselves. If requested, the College will assist a student through a formal referral to sources listed below or other sources which may be available.
Additional sources of information and assistance within the community may be available. Please contact the student development office for more information. COMMON TEXAS OFFENSES AND PUNISHMENTS
Tyler Junior College makes available to you the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Tyler Junior College Office of Campus Safety collects and reports campus crime statistics. These statistics reflect offenses that have been reported to Campus Safety and the City of Tyler Police Department. 2006 Statistics
2005 Statistics
2004 Statistics
Note: The Public Property figures reflect the crime statistics from the City of Tyler for areas surrounding the Tyler Junior College Campus and the West Campus; and are not the statistics for the College campus itself.
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