Annual Security Report

This annual security report is compiled and prepared by the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator in cooperation with many campus departments, including:

• Student Services
• Campus Security Authorities (CSAs)
• Human Resources
• Facilities Services

Security reports and disciplinary referral statistics are collected from the above groups, while statistical information for reported criminal activity that occurs on campus are retrieved from the Kaysville City and Clearfield City Police Department databases. For purposes of making timely warning reports and the annual statistical disclosure required under Clery, the campus community should report crimes to a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and the Kaysville City Police Department or Clearfield City Police Department

The Davis Tech Security/Risk Specialists and Code Team respond to security, behavioral, fire, medical and environmental issues supporting public safety, fire, emergency medical system and other emergency response agencies. Volunteer professionals are assigned to the response team based on their experience, training and certification, which lends support and leadership to each unique situation. Students and visitors are urged to contact any employee of the college to initiate the emergency response process

The Davis Technical College is within the jurisdiction of the Kaysville City Police Department and the Clearfield City Police Department which are responsible for law enforcement and handling of criminal activities on campus. Kaysville City and Clearfield City Police officers are dedicated to the enforcement of state and federal laws without favoritism or bias. The Kaysville City Fire Department and the North Davis Fire Department are responsible for responding to fire and HAZMAT emergencies on our campuses.

Although the reporting of criminal activity directly to Davis Tech Security Department is encouraged, crimes may also be reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSA). CSAs include any College officials who have responsibility for student and campus activities. Campus Security Authorities are responsible for forwarding non-identifying information to the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator for inclusion in the annual security report, regardless of whether or not the victim chooses to file a report with law enforcement or press charges. As defined under the Clery Act, CSAs include college administrators, directors, coordinators, faculty members, student services counselors and advisors, and any campus staff involved in disciplinary proceedings. Please be aware that information forwarded by CSAs is for statistical purposes only. In order for a case to be investigated by the Davis Tech Security Department, a report must be made. In order for criminal charges to be filed, a police report must also be filed with the Kaysville City Police Department or the Clearfield City Police Department.

Campus community members are strongly encouraged to immediately report criminal and suspicious activity occurring on Davis Tech property to Davis Tech Security. Reports can be made directly to any staff member, Davis Tech Security/Risk Specialist or directly to the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator. Reports may also be made to the Kaysville City Police Department or the Clearfield City Police Department.

See emergency contacts for contact information.

The 1998 amendments to the Clery Act introduced the requirement that campus security departments maintain a daily written crime log of any crime (not just those required to be included in the Annual Security Report) that is reported to the campus security department. The Davis Tech daily crime log is available for public review during normal business hours and is maintained by the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator.

If you are the victim of a crime, we encourage you to file a crime report. If you would like to maintain confidentiality and do not wish to pursue action within the Davis Tech disciplinary or criminal justice system, you are encouraged to consider filing a confidential report for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. These types of reports can be made to the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator or any Campus Security Authority. The information can enhance Campus safety by allowing Davis Tech to keep a more accurate record of crimes, helping to determine whether a pattern of crime exists, and alerting the Campus to potential danger.

During business hours, the Davis Tech Campus is open to students, parents, employees, contractors, and guests. During non-business hours, access to Davis Tech facilities is restricted to those issued an Official Davis Tech ID badges with integrated Electronic Access and hard keys, or to those admitted for unscheduled access through the Davis Tech Security Department or Facilities Services. The Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator manages the electronic building access and campus keying and access control systems. The Campus buildings utilize video surveillance to enhance security.

Throughout the year, surveys are conducted to review issues and identify areas of concern with respect to building security, campus lighting, landscaping, and other potential health & safety and security issues. Lighting and safety hazards identified during routine patrol of the campus are forwarded on an ongoing basis to the Security and Risk Management Coordinator. Davis Tech operates and maintains integrated access controls and building security management systems to improve security on Campus.

The Clery Act requires that each campus provide a "timely warning" to the Campus community concerning the occurrence of a Clery crime that the Campus believes represents a continuing threat to the Campus community.

The amount and type of information that the Campus will disclose in a "timely warning" report will vary depending on the circumstances of each case. In general, whenever a report of a violent crime against a person or a major crime against property on Campus is received, and it is determined by the Threat Assessment Team that the report represents an ongoing threat to the safety of the Campus community, the Campus security department must issue a Campus Crime Alert. The alerts should include the following details of the crime, if available:

• A succinct description of the incident.
• A physical description of the suspect, including gender and race.
• Composite drawing of the suspect, if available.
• Apparent connection to previous incidents, if applicable.
• Race of the victim, if relevant.
• Sex of the victim, if relevant.
• Injury sustained by the victim.
• Date and time the campus crime alert was released.

The warning will be distributed utilizing one or more of the following systems:

• Overhead public announcement.
• Posted fliers
• Email and Text messages.
• Davis Tech main website.
• Davis Tech Facebook and Twitter accounts.
• Press release as authorized by the Campus President and Campus PIO.

Upon confirmation of a serious or emergency situation that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the Campus community, a Campus-wide notice will be disseminated, unless issuing a notification will, in the judgment of the responding authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Events that qualify for emergency notifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Extreme weather conditions
• Earthquake
• Gas leak
• Terrorist incident
• Armed intruder
• Bomb threat
• Civil unrest or rioting
• Explosion
• Nearby chemical or hazardous waste spill
• Aircraft crash

Fire Emergency notifications are made via voice calls, text messages, email alerts, Davis Tech Twitter and Facebook accounts and the Davis Tech Website. In order for the emergency notification system to effectively make notifications, students and staff are encouraged to keep all contact information updated with Student Services (For students) or Human Resources (For employees).

The Campus Emergency Operations Plan provides the framework for an organized response to various human-caused and natural emergency situations including fires, hazardous spills, earthquakes, flooding, explosion, and civil disorders. In addition to the Campus Emergency Operations Plan, the Campus Emergency Response Guidelines Quicklist has been developed to provide specific procedures. It is recommended that students and staff members become familiar with these plans and procedures prior to an emergency.

Davis Tech conducts emergency response exercises each year, such as tabletop drills, field exercises and drills, and tests of the emergency notification system. These exercises are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of Davis Tech.

The Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator and the Davis Tech Student Services Department actively participate in efforts to educate the Campus community about crime awareness and personal safety. Campus safety presentations on various topics are provided for students and staff periodically, and upon request throughout the year.

Presentations and workshops covering a variety of topics are available, including office and classroom safety, sexual assault and rape prevention, vehicle security, workplace violence, internal threat and active shooter training, and emergency evacuation and Campus emergency procedures training. Office and classroom safety surveys are also conducted periodically and can be requested at any time.

In addition to formal training presentations, information is also available through the Davis Tech website, which contains the Davis Tech Health & Safety Plan, Health & Safety Policy and Emergency Guidelines Quicklist.

While the Davis Tech Security Department may offer advice and assistance regarding campus safety, all members of the campus community are encouraged to take responsibility for their own safety and, when possible, assist others. All members of the Campus community are encouraged to use common sense, be proactive, and take precautions. To prevent unauthorized access to Campus buildings, doors should not be propped open, left unlocked, or opened for any unknown person. ID badges and keys should be kept secure and the loss or theft of ID cards and or keys should be reported to the Security and Risk Management Coordinator immediately. Crimes or suspicious circumstances should be reported to any staff member immediately.

Davis Tech has a stringent policy governing the use of alcohol and other drugs. The purchase, possession, use, consumption, sale, distribution or storage of any alcoholic beverage, controlled substance or illegal drug is prohibited on any campus or training site, and at all College activities. In accordance with the Indoor Clean Air Act, all buildings on all campuses and centers are smoke-free. E-cigarettes and nicotine vapor producing devices are also prohibited on Davis Tech property.

On March 7, 2013, President Obama signed a bill that strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act. Included in the bill was the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), which amends the Jeanne Clery Act and affords additional rights to campus victims of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. This report reflects the implementations of those changes and amendments.

In an effort to reduce the risk of sexual misconduct as well as the crimes of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence and domestic violence occurring among its students, Davis Tech utilizes a range of campaigns, strategies and initiatives to provide education in the areas of awareness, risk reduction and prevention programming.

Davis Tech does not tolerate sex offenses in any form, including sexual assault, sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Reports of sex offenses may be made to the Security and Risk Management Coordinator, Human Resources, the Kaysville City Police Department, the Clearfield City Police Department, the Davis Tech Security Department, the Student Services Division, any program director, faculty member, or any staff member.

Sex offenses can be addressed both through the Davis Tech administrative procedures and through the criminal justice system. Any criminal proceeding is entirely separate from administrative proceedings of Davis Tech.

Kaysville City and Clearfield City Police officers are trained in the proper identification, collection and preservation of evidence, which is essential to the successful prosecution of most sex offenses. It is crucial that the police department be contacted as soon as possible. Reporting the crime to law enforcement also allows action that may prevent further victimization, can lead to the apprehension of the suspect, and provides the opportunity to have the incident documented for more accurate statistical recording.

If a person does not wish to make a report to the police, they are still encouraged to seek professional medical advice. (Please note that all health-care providers are legally required to report all cases of suspected sexual or physical assault to law enforcement.)

Sexual assault is a growing concern on college and university campuses. We are fortunate at Davis Tech to have a relatively low rate of sexual assault. However, one is too many and it is understood that many sexual assaults go unreported. In an effort to assist victims of sexual assault, the following information is made available:

Police and Rape Crises Centers are trained to assist victims with medical help and counseling at this time of crisis. The following procedures should be followed if someone is a victim of a sex offense:

• A report should be made immediately to the police.
• Medical attention should be sought, if needed.
• The victim should not change clothes or shower.
• No items should be disturbed in the place the attack occurred.
• A Victim’s Advocate, friend or relative can be contacted to be with the victim.
• If desired, the victim may request a change in their academic situation. The Director of Student Services should be contacted to assist and discuss options.
• If the victim does not want to contact the police, the following list of resources is provided:
  • Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (ISAT) — 801-773-2044
  • Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Line — 888-421-1100
  • Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter (Women & Men) — 801-444-3191
  • Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) — 866-878-2272
  • Victim of Crime Assistance Program- Davis County Attorney’s Office — 801-451-4300

If a victim does not wish to make a report with the police, they are encouraged to consider filing a confidential report with Davis Tech for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. These types of reports can be made to the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator or any Campus Security Authority. The information can enhance Campus safety by allowing Davis Tech to keep a more accurate record of crimes, helping to determine whether a pattern of crime exists, and alerting the Campus to potential danger.

A student suspected of an alleged sex offense is subject to both criminal prosecution and disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary action can be initiated even if criminal charges are not pursued. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding, and both shall be informed of the outcome.

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (amends 42 United States Code 14071), and the Utah Sex Offender Registration Act (77-27-21.5, U.C.A.) requires institutions of higher learning to issue a statement in their annual security report detailing where members of their campus community can obtain information concerning registered sex offenders. It also requires sex offenders who are required to register under state law, to provide notice of their enrollment or employment at any institution of higher learning in the state where he/she resides.

Members of the public may access sexual offender information though the Kaysville City Police Department or the Clearfield City Police Department or by contacting the Davis Tech Security and Risk Management Coordinator.

Individuals wishing to learn additional information about registered sex offenders may go to the Utah Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry website.

This report contains statistics compiled from reports received from the Kaysville City Police Department, Clearfield City Police Department, the Davis Tech Security Department, Davis Tech Student Services, and other Campus Security Authorities.

Per the Clery Act, crimes are classified based on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook (UCR). For sex offenses only, the definitions used are from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) edition of the UCR. Hate crimes are classified according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Guide for Hate Crime Data Collection. Although the law states that institutions must use the UCR for defining and classifying crimes, it doesn’t require Clery Act crime reporting to meet all UCR standards.

• Murder: The willful killing of one human being by another.
• Negligent Manslaughter: The killing of another person through negligence.
• Robbery: The taking, or attempting to take, anything of value from a person by force, or threat of force or violence and or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.
• Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or a theft.
• Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury.
• Larceny Theft: The unlawful taking of property from the possession of another.
• Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle (includes joyriding).
• Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcohol. (Does not include DUI)
• Drug Abuse Violations: The violation of state and local laws to include unlawful possession, sale, and/or use of narcotic drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, methadone, etc.
• Weapon Law Violations: The unlawful possession of deadly weapons -- concealed or openly carried.
• Forcible Sex Offense: Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent, including forcible rape, forcible sodomy, forcible fondling, etc.
• Non-Forcible Sex Offenses: Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse to include incest and statutory rape, (someone under the statutory age of consent).
• Hate Crimes: any of the aforementioned offenses, larceny, simple assault, intimidation and vandalism reported to local police agencies or to a campus security authority that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator’s bias. Categories of bias are: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin, or disability. New Reportable Incidents
• Domestic Violence: Includes asserted violent misdemeanor and felony offenses committed by the victim's current or former spouse, current or former cohabitant, person similarly situated under domestic or family violence law, or anyone else protected under domestic or family violence law.
• Dating Violence: Violence by a person who has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim. Whether there was such relationship will be gauged by its length, type, and frequency of interaction.
• Stalking: A course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his, or others' safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress.