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2012-2013

TMCC College Catalog

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SAFETY AWARENESS AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

It is the philosophy of the college that we would much

rather prevent crimes from occurring than react to them

after the fact. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is

the college’s comprehensive crime prevention program. The

college’s crime prevention program is based upon the dual

concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities,

whenever possible, and encouraging students and employees

to be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.

The following is a listing of the crime prevention programs and

projects employed by TMCC.

1.

Escort Program

—

Provides an escort service,

particularly during hours of darkness, for persons walking on

the Dandini Campus.

2.

New Student Orientation

—

Crime prevention tips are

included in the student handbook and other printed material is

made available.

3.

Crime Prevention Presentations

—

Crime prevention

presentations are made upon request to such campus groups

or organizations as Facilities Services employees, commuter

students, handicapped or disabled students, international

students, student government, faculty senate, classified

council, specific campus departments and recognized student

organizations. Presentations are designed to meet the needs of

your individual group or department.

4.

New Employee Orientation

—

Campus safety policies

are made available to new employees.

5.

Self Defense Education for Women

—

The Rape

Aggression Defense Systems (RAD) program is a realistic self-

defense course empowering women to take action in order to

reduce their risk of victimization. This program is open to any

female 13 years or older.

6.

Printed Crime Prevention Materials

—

Printed crime

prevention brochures, posters and bookmarks related to motor

vehicle security, bicycle security, the escort service, employee

security and library security are distributed at crime prevention

presentations. Sexual assault and domestic violence prevention/

informational brochures are also available at the TMCC police

department office, room 241 of the Red Mountain Building

and outside the Student Services office, room 120 of the Red

Mountain Building.

7.

Electronic Alarm Systems

—

An electronic monitoring

system monitors a comprehensive network of intrusion

detection and duress alarm systems.

8.

Architectural

Design

—

Technical

and

crime

prevention specialists make significant input into the design of

all new and renovated campus facilities as it relates to physical

and electronic security systems.

9.

Safety Surveys

—

Safety surveys or audits are made

periodically for a number of campus facilities each year.

10.

Facilities Surveys

—

Comprehensive surveys of exterior

lighting, exterior doors and grounds are conducted each year.

11.

Crime Prevention Publicity

—

Crime prevention

articles and material are published in the student newspaper

and the online employee newsletter.

12.

“

Victim of Crime”notifications

—

TMCC police officers

patrol parking lots and proactively look for potential crimes that

could occur as a result of persons leaving car doors unlocked,

valuables in plain view, etc. A notice is left on the windshield

advising the vehicle owner of the officer’s observations.

13.

Emergency Plan

—

The Campus Emergency Plan

has been revised and updated as of 2011. This plan provides

information and direction to the college community in cases of:

a)

Fire Emergencies

b)

Medical Emergencies

c)

Hazardous Material Incidents

d)

Transportation Accidents

e)

Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place

f )

Weather Emergencies

g)

Threats of Violence and Acts of Terrorism

CRIME REPORTING

Numerous efforts are made to advise members of the campus

community on a timely basis about campus crime and crime-