4. The Vice President of Administrative Services serves as the primary liaison for Campus Security with all law enforcement agencies.

5. When reports are made, administrative personnel in charge on duty will decide if a threat continues to exist to the campus community. If a threat continues to exist, a warning will be sent out informing the campus community.

1. All criminal activity occurring on campus should be reported immediately to Campus Security and/or to the Police Department. Campus Security will assist the complainant in completing criminal reports. These reports will also be forwarded to the Police Department. In appropriate cases, reports will also be shared with the Campus Administration. HTC will assist the Police Department with investigations.

2. Every effort should be made to ensure that physical evidence is maintained and protected. Immediate reporting will assist in preserving evidence.

3. If you are a victim of a crime or witness a crime:

a. call Campus Security or the Police Department for any emergency including medical assistance, fires, suspicious people or activities, crime reports, traffic accidents, or other illegal activities;

b. obtain a description of the offender(s), including sex, age, race, hair, clothing, and other distinguishable features. Attempt to obtain a description and license number of any vehicle involved. Note the direction taken by offenders or vehicles and report those to Campus Security or the Police;

c. preserve the crime scene: Do not touch any items involved in the incident. Close off the area of the incident and do not allow anyone in the crime area until Campus Security and/or Police arrive.

4. HTC will accept third-party reports in cases of sexual assault in order to protect the victim’s identity.

5. All employees, faculty or staff who become aware of an allegation of violation of College policy, student code of conduct, civil or criminal law should report the allegation to their supervisor and Campus Security. The following people with significant responsibility for student and campus activities (not including counselors) must report potential criminal activity of which they are aware to campus security:

Admissions, Affirmative Action Officer, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Registrars, Deans, Department Leads, Disability Services Coordinator, Financial Aid Director, Multicultural Advisor, Human Resources, College President, Student Affairs Personnel, Vice President of Administrative Services, as well as any assistants and associates.

These individuals should not attempt to investigate, but should instead report and allow HTC to initiate an investigation.

6. All persons in the HTC community are encouraged to assist anyone in reporting alleged criminal activity by contacting an administrator and/or the Police Department, as well as providing assistance in making the report.

7. Student Organizations with control of any facility are encouraged to report safety and security concerns to a HTC administrator.

8. Counselors are required to provide statistical information relating to crimes on campus but may continue to honor the confidentiality of victims.

1. All allegations will be investigated. These investigations may be made in conjunction with the City Police Department or the County Sheriff Department.

2. Reports will be classified in conjunction with the appropriate police agency according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Definitions.

3. When alleged perpetrators are identified as students, the case will be forwarded to the Vice President of Administrative Services for investigation and appropriate action. Criminal investigation, arrest and prosecution can occur independently, before, during or after the campus judicial process.

4. The College will issue a timely warning to members of the campus community in cases of reported murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and any hate crimes (manifesting evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation or ethnicity) of murder, forcible rape or aggravated assault, in cases where there is a continuing threat to the College Community. In such cases, warnings will be published through campus bulletins.

1. Campus security staff are available to assist you in protecting yourself by providing regular foot and/or vehicle patrols, and escort services. However, only you can protect yourself by being aware of your surroundings and taking appropriate steps in preventing crime from happening. A video surveillance/recording system is operational at the Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park Campuses. It observes and records activities in most areas of the parking lots and exterior grounds of those campuses.

2. Call for an Escort! Escort service at the Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park Campuses is available by contacting security at 763-238-5533 at Eden Prairie and 763-238-5530 at Brooklyn Park.

3. Protect your home or apartment:

a. Lock your door - even if you are only going out for a short time or only going a short distance. It only takes 8 seconds to walk into your open room and steal your valuables.

b. Always lock your door when you are asleep. You are also encouraged to lock your door when you are awake.

c. Do not prop open locked apartment exterior building doors. These doors are locked for your protection and protection of other residents.

d. Never open apartment exterior doors of the building for strangers.

e. Do not loan your keys to anyone - even a classmate or a friend. They may not be careful with them and may misplace them, giving the wrong person access.

f. Do not leave your keys lying around in public places or in your jacket pocket when you are not wearing it.

g. Do not put your name or address on key rings as they may be used to steal your property if found by the wrong person.

4. Protect your property:

a. Participate in Operation Identification by engraving your Operation Identification number on your valuables.

b. Personal property (purses, briefcases, calculators, etc.) should never be left unattended. Take such items with you if you are leaving the classroom or any other campus area.

c. Lock your doors whenever you leave your apartment or home. Always lock your car doors.

d. Never open the exterior doors of your residence to strangers.

e. Protect all valuables in your classrooms or residence. Do not leave valuables in plain view.

f. You are encouraged to open a savings or checking account rather than allow large sums of money to accumulate in your residence. If you open a checking account, remember the number of the last check written. The theft of a single check can go undetected until a bank statement discloses a forgery.

g. Park your bike where you can keep an eye on it if possible. Always lock your bike. There are several good antitheft devices available. Case-hardened heavy locks and chains afford the best protection.

5. Protect your automobile:

a. Always lock your car doors and never leave your keys in the vehicle.

b. Try to park your car in a well-lit area.

c. Avoid leaving property where it is visible.

6. Protect yourself at night:

a. Avoid walking alone at night.

b. Refrain from taking shortcuts, walk where there is plenty of light and traffic.

c. Call for an escort.

7. Avoid walking and jogging alone at night:

a. Walk along well-lit routes.

b. Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or head quickly for a lighted area or a group of people.

c. Have your keys ready when returning to your residence and keep your personal or valuable items concealed and close to your body.

8. Help us protect you:

a. Watch for suspicious persons in and around College buildings and in parking lots. Do not pursue them.

b. Report all thefts and property loss immediately.

c. Be security conscious at all times.

1. The HTC campus is for the use of the students, faculty, staff and their escorted guests and those on official business with HTC. All others are subject to being charged with trespassing.

2. Access to campus buildings is limited to normal business hours.

3. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to report needed repairs to the Vice President of Administrative Services for all academic areas.

1. Keys are issued to authorized faculty and staff.

2. Exterior building doors should not be blocked open when the doors are locked.

3. Building evacuation is mandatory for all fire alarms.

4. Individual buildings are normally open from 7 a.m. until after evening classes and for scheduled weekend classes and special events.

5. Faculty or staff who appear to be the last person in a building should ask unauthorized people to leave the premises. The building should be secured when the last employee leaves. In buildings that have outside windows, employees should close and lock them before leaving the building.

6. Problems related to people in buildings after hours should be reported to Administration immediately.

1. Campus Security staff are not employees of HTC and they are not certified or sworn peace officers. Campus Security Staff are authorized, when appropriate, to make a citizen’s arrest. Typically, such arrests are made only in the presence of a police officer.

2. HTC works with the Police Department, County Sheriff’s Department, and State and Federal law enforcement agencies to track and respond to campus criminal activity.

3. Report all crime immediately: All criminal activity on campus should be reported immediately to Administration and/or the Police Department.

a. HTC will assist the complainant in completing criminal reports.

b. HTC will accept the third party reports in certain cases, like sex offenses. HTC prefers to receive reports from the victim as the detail is often more accurate when received directly from the victim.

c. Maintain all physical evidence. Do not wash off or destroy what may be critical evidence.

4. Report as much detail as possible to ensure accurate reporting. If you are a victim of a crime, your immediate recall of the event is often the best. Write down as much information as you can remember after a crime. If you cannot identify the perpetrator by name, try to recall as many details as possible, including:

a. Gender

b. Approximate age

c. Height

d. Weight/build;

e. Description of face including eye color, hair color, hairstyle (short, curly, etc.), jaw, nose;

f. Dress/clothing;

g. Facial hair;

h. Glasses;

i. Distinguishing marks, including scars;

j. Distinguishing gait;

k. Voice.

1. HTC encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.

2. HTC provides information to its students regarding security and safety at each of its orientation sessions. These sessions are presented at the start of each semester for new students and at evening orientations for evening students.

3. Information relating to safety and security, sexual abuse and harassment, and unacceptable behavior as defined in the student conduct code is provided in the student handbook and, in part, in the college catalog.

4. The HTC Counseling Departments provide staff to aid students in coping with alcohol and drug abuse.

1. All HTC recognized organizations that are off-campus will still be monitored by the college and the Police Department. Just because a facility or organization is located off-campus does not mean that activity at that location is not monitored. Such activity is monitored by the Police Department which shares information with HTC.

2. HTC includes the off campus student organizations’ crime statistics in its annual report as part of the crime at HTC.

1. HTC forbids the use (consumption, possession, manufacture, sale, transportation or furnishing) of alcoholic beverages on campus. HTC also forbids the maintenance of unlawful drinking places on campus. This prohibition of possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus applies regardless of age.

2. HTC enforces the Minnesota drinking laws, including the prohibition of use by persons less than 21 years of age, and College policy. Possession or consumption of alcohol on campus is prohibited by HTC and may result in a student disciplinary complaint.

3. If the accused is not cooperative or is underage, the Police may be called to assist.

1. HTC forbids the possession, use, or sale of illegal drugs (other than by a doctor’s prescription) on campus. This includes but is not limited to possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs.

2. HTC enforces both Minnesota and Federal drug laws regarding the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs.

1. HTC’s policy on sexual abuse and harassment is governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System’s policy. In support of the system policy, HTC reaffirms the policy that sexual abuse and harassment will not be tolerated. Every effort will be made to assure that all members of the College community are provided an atmosphere free from sexual abuse and harassment. To prevent sexual abuse and harassment, efforts will be undertaken to inform employees and students of their responsibilities regarding such behavior, how to identify and eliminate potential sexual abuse and harassment and what steps can be taken if instances of sexual abuse and harassment are experienced.

2. HTC conducts a number of programs aimed at preventing sexual offenses and making the community aware of the potential of such crimes. These programs include nightly security patrols of the campus, video surveillance, providing escorts, inspecting the campus for potentially dangerous areas and implementing programs to inspect campus lighting and shrubbery. In addition, counseling and administrative personnel provide orientation programs addressing sexual assault awareness.

3. A guiding principle in the reporting of sexual assault is to avoid re-victimizing the sexual assault survivor by forcing the person into any plan of action. Sexual assault survivors may contact any one of several HTC departments or community services for assistance. The following resources provide immediate aid or on-going consultation for survivors of sexual assault.