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Your Guide to Personal Safety
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The Oswego Community
2. SUNY Oswego Main Campus Properties Map
3. University Police
4. Educational Programs
5. Alcohol and Other Drugs
6. Safety Matters
-Fire Alarm Procedures-Fire Drills-False Alarms-Arson
-Weapons-Fireworks, Explosives, and Flammables-Hazardous Substances
7. Residence Life and Housing
-Keys, Identification Cards and Entry Codes-Visitors and Guests in the Residence Halls
-Promoting Safety On-campus and Off-campus
8. Bias Crimes and Prevention
9. Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault
-Steps to Take if You or A Friend are the Victim of Sexual Assault, Rape or Relationship Violence
-Suggestions on How to Avoid Acquaintance Rape and Unwanted Sexual Contact
10. Crime Statistics
11. Safety Directory
1. THE OSWEGO COMMUNITY
SUNY Oswego is a state-assisted comprehensive college located on 690 wooded acres along the shore of Lake Ontario in upstate New York. The campus is directly adjacent to the port city of Oswego, which has a  population of approximately 20,000. In addition, classes are offered at the Metro Center, located approximately 35 miles southeast of the main campus in Syracuse. The Phoenix Center is about 15 miles from the main campus in Phoenix, NY. Part-time instruction for SUNY Oswego is also offered at Jefferson Community College in Watertown. SUNY Oswego has an extensive international program with study abroad programs around the world in 32 countries. The main campus is located within Oswego County, which is a rural community with a crime rate that is one of the lowest in the state. However, with over 6,000 full-time and 2,000 part-time students crimes do occur on our campus despite our efforts to foster a safe and secure environment. In addition, as a public institution, visitors are not limited to guests of our students or employees. Approximately 8,300 students enroll yearly at SUNY Oswego. The eleven residence hall facilities provide housing for nearly 4,000 students. Many of the remaining students live in local off-campus housing, which is privately owned, or commute from home. The college underwrites public transportation between on-campus buildings as well as to off-campus locations in the downtown Oswego area. These services are provided jointly by Auxiliary Services and the Student Association. In addition, many taxi services operate in the local area.
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2. SUNY OSWEGO MAIN CAMPUS PROPERTIES
For detailed information about campus buildings, parking, handicap accessibility, go to the SUNY Oswego Maps Page.
3. UNIVERSITY POLICE
315-312-5555 | www.oswego.edu/administration/police
The New York State University Police is a state law enforcement agency charged with the prevention, detection and arrest authority for the SUNY Oswego campus. University Police, in addition to providing law enforcement and emergency response is also responsible for prevention education in the areas of personal safety, crime prevention, bias-related crime prevention, sexual assault prevention and alcohol and other drug programming. For more information about University Police, prevention information, crime statistics and related safety information visit the University Police website. The University Police at Oswego have a proud history of dedicated service to our campus community. The department is comprised of 21 sworn officers.
UNIVERSITY POLICE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
700 University Police officers serve at 28 SUNY colleges across the state of New York.
University Police officers adhere to high standards of personal and professional ethics. They are responsible for the enforcement of all state and local laws as well as the rules and regulations of the student conduct code and other local ordinances. University Police candidates are selected from a civil service list. They must have 60 credit hours of college to apply for the civil service test. They undergo police training at the municipal police academy.
UNIVERSITY POLICE JURISDICTION
The SUNY Oswego University Police arrest authority and legal jurisdiction consists of property owned or controlled by SUNY campuses and adjoining roadways. Jurisdiction for SUNY Oswego State includes facilities at the Phoenix Extension in Phoenix, New York, the Rice Creek Field Station, the Fallbrook Recreation Center and the Syracuse Metro Center and Jefferson Community College in Watertown. With the passage of the University Police Bill of 1999, jurisdiction of UPD officers expanded to include any crimes that are committed in New York State. As a result, UPD officers may investigate and follow up crimes that occurred on campus, near the campus and at other locations off-campus. The geographical area of employment covers the main campus where the officer is employed. All offenses that occur off-campus are in the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency whose geographical jurisdiction covers the area where the crime occurred. The Oswego City Police Department, the Oswego County Sheriff's Department, The Syracuse Police Department and the New York State Police are the agencies whose jurisdiction covers the off-campus areas adjacent to and surrounding the campus where many of our students reside in off-campus housing. Off-campus crimes involving students, faculty or staff will be reflected in the statistics of the agency off-campus to which the incident was reported and, therefore, may not be included in this report. These agencies share information with University Police in an on-going manner regarding crimes that occur in their jurisdictions that involve SUNY Students.
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MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AGENCIES
University Police at SUNY Oswego have entered into signed agreements or memorandums of understanding (MOU’s) with the Oswego City Police and the Oswego County Sheriff ’s Department and the campus and county executives to insure good communication between agencies, to define the scope of authority and jurisdiction of the agencies and to encourage speedy reporting and through criminal investigation of crimes both on and off campus. The MOU’s between the county agencies and the UPD have recently been re-written in 2008 to include all of the requirements of Education Law sections 355 (2) (1) and 355 (17) and the new HEOA requirements of 2008. These Education and Federal laws pertain to the inherent policies required for mutual aid agreements, the legal authority of officers and the investigation of violent felonies. These sections further outline the requirements of our MOU’s for the quick response and collaborative investigation in the event of a missing student report. The SUNY Oswego MOU’s follow such legal guidelines and policies to the letter of the law. In sum, SUNY Oswego UPD will report the incidence of any violent felony, emergency or missing student case immediately to our adjoining agencies and elicit from them cooperation and support in the investigation or management of violent crimes, emergencies and missing student cases impacting their jurisdictions. Likewise, the adjoining law enforcement agencies will notify UPD when a student has been the victim or suspect in the case of a violent crime or has been reported missing to their department. These notifications will be immediate and will be in the form of phone contact and/or teletype. Not only do the MOU’s require initial notification between agencies but the MOU’s call for explicit follow-up and notification throughout the investigative process. The agencies pledge in these MOU’s to assist the other as requested as staffing allows. These MOU’s will be routinely examined and updated as the law requires.
REPORTING CRIMES
As a police agency, the University Police Department relies upon our community members to report incidents as they occur in order to help maintain the security of our campus environment. SUNY Oswego encourages all community members and guests to report any emergency, crime or accident immediately to the University Police, Pathfinder Hall, 312-5555 or 911 on campus. From off-campus telephones, dialing 911 will connect with the Oswego County 911 system. For further comprehensive information, please refer to the current Student Handbook and the University Police website.
TIMELY NOTICE / SAFETY ALERTS
The college will provide the campus community with timely notice in the form of Safety Alerts of any situation that may pose a threat to the community in a manner that does not divulge the identity of the person(s) who reports the incident. Safety Alerts may come in the form of bulletins, via campus e-mail and campus posting procedures, messages from the college's Public Affairs Office, the Student Notes publication, notices via the campus media such as Campus Update or the student media. It is important that each student activate a campus network account in order to receive Safety Alert e-mail. Students and Faculty should enroll in the NYAlerts Program at the SUNY Oswego website at myoswego under the heading: NYAlerts. All other employees can enroll by going to this website: http://www.oswego.edu/administration/public_affairs/emergency/nyalert.html The NYAlert system is tested weekly to publishers and each semester to all enrolled users. By enrolling the college will be able to provide email, text, cell and hard line phone alert notifications when an emergency occurs that may impact the safety of the campus. In addition to this system, the college uses digital tv stations, the Public Affairs website and various other siren and broadcast systems to notify the community when an emergency is occurring.
UNIVERSITY POLICE DAILY LOG SYSTEM
www.oswego.edu/administration/police
The University Police Department records in writing every report of a crime or request for service via the University Police Department's Communication Center. The nature of the incident is coded and includes the dates and times of the reported incident, the officer's response times, the general location of the incident and the disposition of the complaint (if known).
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SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY
www.oswego.edu/administration/police
The Sex Offender Registration Act requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to maintain a Sex Offender Registry. The registry contains information on sex offenders classified according to their risk of re-offending: low-risk (Level 1), moderate-risk (Level 2), and high-risk (Level 3). The act requires that the division also maintain a subdirectory of Level 3 Sex Offenders. The DCJS Sex Offender Registry site may be found at http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/ and contains their Subdirectory of Level 3 Sex Offenders as well as other information regarding New York State's Sex Offender Registry. Please refer to: www.oswego.edu/administration/police/sexoffender/notificationSO.html at the University Police website outlining the notification process to the campus community for level 2 and level 3 sex offenders.
CRIME REPORTS
www.oswego.edu/administration/police/annrep/reports.html
THE JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Act (originally known as the Campus Security Act) requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. More information about the Clery Act is available at: www.securityoncampus.org.
As mandated by the Clery Act, the college is required to report crime statistics for certain serious offenses that occurred in specific geographical locations or categories for the previous three calendar years. The crime statistics included in this report are based on incidents reported to the University Police Department by agencies or campus departments, including the Office of Judicial Affairs and the Department of Residence Life and Housing, who have jurisdiction over where these sites are located. The University Police Department is in continuous discussion with the City of Oswego Police Department and the Oswego County Sheriff's Department to enable the college to track incidents at the college's extension locations. The University Police Department monitors activities at the Metro Center and Phoenix Center sites; London, England; and various other international and national sites where temporary classes are held. The number and locations of these sites vary each semester. Crime and referral statistics are gathered by Oswego State for Your Guide to Personal Safety: Annual Security Report. This guide is based on information obtained from the following offices: University Police, Judicial Affairs, Residence Life and Housing, and Student Affairs. Information regarding crimes on adjacent streets and roadways was collected with the cooperation of the Oswego City Police, Oswego County Sheriff's Department and Syracuse Police Department. For further information on this data collection, please call Chief Cynthia Adam at 312-5555.
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MISSING PERSONS POLICY
Although most reports of missing college students are caused by miscommunication between the student and those who are concerned about the student's welfare, the college will take a proactive approach to all reports of missing students. A missing student is defined by the New York State Campus Safety Act of 1999 as "a student of an institution (college or university) who resides in a facility owned or operated by such institution and who is reported as missing from his or her residence." All reports of missing persons should be made to University Police, who in turn, will initiate an immediate investigation. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the student, University Police may call on the assistance of, and work cooperatively with, other law enforcement agencies and other resources to locate the student. Any indication that a student, as defined above, was taken against their will or is otherwise in imminent jeopardy, should be brought to the attention of University Police without delay. Reports that other members of the college are missing should be directed to the law enforcement agency serving the area in which the person resides. The college will assist these agencies in their investigation, wherever possible.
REPORTING CRIMINAL INCIDENTS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES AT OSWEGO STATE
SUNY Oswego encourages all students, faculty, staff and guests to immediately report all criminal incidents, medical and fire emergencies, injuries, vehicular accidents or suspicious activity directly to the University Police Department at (315) 312-5555, 24/7. To report a crime, emergency or suspicious activity, dial 5555 from any campus telephone. From a campus phone you may also dial 911 to report any crime or emergency to University Police. You may file a report by coming directly to the University Police Office located in Pathfinder Hall. An officer will take your report, ask questions pertinent to the situation, and answer any questions that you may have. In addition, the officer will advise you of your options to deal with certain incidents and may refer you to other resources and offices both on and off campus. As a police agency, UPD relies upon our community members to report incidents as they occur in order to help maintain the security of our campus environment. The University Police appreciate your cooperation in promptly reporting incidents. Other ways to report crimes or incidents include going to the web site at www.oswego.edu/administration/police , by email UPD (you may email UPD anonymously at pubsaf@oswego.edu), or the Emergency Blue Light System described later in this booklet. The University Police Department thoroughly investigates all reports. Other departments such as the Office of Judicial Affairs at 312-3378, the Dean of Students Office at 312-3214 and Residence Life and Housing at 312-2246 can assist with reporting incidents. The Office of Human Resources at 312-2230 can assist community members in reporting instances of bias-related crime and sexual harassment. Various services are available through the Employee Assistance Program at 312-5546. The Athletic Director's Office at 312-2378 in Laker Hall is also a resource. Please note that these offices allow victims to report crime on a confidential basis.
MONITORING AND RECORDING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AT OFF- CAMPUS LOCATIONS VIA LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES
The University Police Department continually monitors all criminal activity as well as fire and medical response in the county via the emergency 911 radio system. The UPD monitors all police, fire and medical radio bands on a 24-hour basis. The UPD is notified of crimes occurring off-campus from other local agencies when those agencies request assistance by the UPD, or as they routinely relay information that may affect the campus community. Moreover, UPD has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the City of Oswego's Police Department, the Oswego County Sheriff 's Office outlining interagency mutual aid and response agreements. The University Police Department receives continuous communiqués from all county, state and national law enforcement agencies via the NYSPIN database, and various police and law enforcement databases in an on-going manner. Although the University Police Department's relationship with other police agencies in this regional area is one of cooperation and coordination of efforts in investigating crime that occurs in this area, the University Police Department jurisdiction does not extend to residences of off-campus students and/or student organizations. Therefore, we provide a support role in the investigation of any criminal activity that may occur at these locations. Since the Oswego City and County law enforcement agencies do not necessarily identify persons involved in a criminal activity as SUNY Oswego students, the college may not be advised of incidents involving students and/or student groups. Whenever that student status has been identified by the Oswego Police or the County Sheriff's Office, that information may be shared with the college. The Oswego County Sheriff's Office and the Oswego Police Department share crime Statistics in full compliance with the Clery Act regarding incidents that occur on properties bordering our campus.
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4. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The College's Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is organized to assist students in creating an environment that supports intellectual, social and personal growth promoting health and safety. The following departments offer educational programs...
CHAMPS/LIFESKILLS PROGRAM
www.oswego.edu/athletics/champs The CHAMPS/Life Skills program consists of a foundation that focuses on five main commitments: athletic excellence, academic excellence, personal development, career development, and service. Oswego's Life Skills program offers a variety of services and activities to achieve these goals.
COUNSELING SERVICES CENTER
312-4416 | www.oswego.edu/csc
The Counseling Services Center, located in Mary Walker Health Center, is dedicated to helping students with personal, social, emotional, educational, and vocational concerns.
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LIFESTYLES CENTER
312-5648 | www.oswego.edu/lifestyles
The Lifestyles Center, located in the Mary Walker Health Center, develops and maintains a comprehensive and proactive prevention program. In 2007-2008, the Lifestyles Center collaborated with the Women's Center, Women's Studies, University Police, Services to Aid Families and several other offices to put on A Great Date is a Safe Date Rally. In this rally, students were provided information regarding sexual assault, healthy relationships and on and off campus resources. Lifestyles also raffled off gift certificates for local restaurants, museums and plays so the students could take someone on a "date" whether it is a roommate, friend, family member or significant other. Lifestyles hosted this event again in 2008 and hope to make it an annual event. For the second year in a row, the Lifestyles Center has purchased Student Health 101 for first year students. Student Health 101 is a monthly newsletter that delivers up-to-date information on the health issues that face today's college students. The subscription, is also extended to the parents of first year students so it will engage the entire family in the healthy living conversations that matter. The Lifestyles Center provides a weekly, late-night substance free program called Grooves and Grinds in the Activities Court of the Campus Center. The program is free, features free food, and various prizes and informational giveaways. Every other week Grooves and Grinds offers Karaoke, and on the odd weeks activities include Kickball and Wii® Tournaments, Badminton 101, Yoga, Swing Dancing, a Drag Ball, and Cardboard Boat Races. The Lifestyles Center piloted a program called Saturday Night Fever with four residence halls. Saturday Night Fever is a theme party sponsored by individual residence halls, and themes have included an 80s party, St. Patrick's Day Party, Decades party, etc. Lifestyles offered seed money to promote the program to the residence halls, and hall staff planned and implemented the parties. Average attendance at each party was 100 students, and halls competed for several cash prizes. Parties were evaluated on qualitative elements like security, originality, etc, and also on the number of hall students attending, and the number of students attending from other halls. We are hoping to have a full implementation with all residence halls this year. New this year-The Lifestyles Center has created a CD of our programs and bulletin board information that was distributed to residence hall directors on campus. In doing this, we have ensured that the campus is receiving consistent, updated and correct information about health issues. The program topics and bulletin boards cover the following areas: alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, general wellness, sexual health and violence prevention. We will be launching a program called Street Outreach this year. Our student Peer Educators will be reaching out to their peers in their own environments (outside residence halls, in the Campus Center, etc.) to have brief, frank conversations about health information and to give away materials containing social norming messages, statistics and health messages. We will be evaluating these brief conversations and collecting data to analyze the effectiveness.
PERSONAL SAFETY TASK FORCE
The Personal Safety Task Force (PSTF) at Oswego State was established in 1989 in accordance with state law and SUNY policy. It is composed of students, faculty and staff, and it is charged with the review of security policies, especially those related to safety education programs, the campus physical environment, the availability of counseling for crime victims and referral and response procedures for sexual assault situations. The PSTF reviews campus personal safety policies, procedures and programs and makes recommendations for improvements to the larger campus community. For more information contact the Office of Judicial Affairs at 312-3378.
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RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING
312-2246 | www.oswego.edu/reslife/
The overall emphasis of the residential education program is to continue to promote learning outside the classroom and support the academic enterprise. Students living in residence will be provided with many significant opportunities to grow and develop in the areas mentioned above. Residence Life staff members are responsible for planning and implementing educational programs throughout the academic year.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM
For more information on this program see section "4. Alcohol and Other Drugs"
UNIVERSITY POLICE
315-5555 | www.oswego.edu/administration/police/
The University Police, located in Pathfinder Hall, provide educational programs upon request including alcohol and drugs, personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and suicide prevention.
R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense Systems, Inc.)
Oswego State University Police officers are certified to instruct R.A.D. courses to women in the Oswego community. R.A.D. teaches women basic physical defense tactics as well as prevention and awareness strategies. Other courses offered by the R.A.D. team of self defense instructors include: Advanced R.A.D. (A course that teaches more comprehensive physical self-defense tactics. Basic R.A.D. is a prerequisite for this course.); and Aerosol Defense Employment (A course that instructs on the safe, effective and legal use of pepper spray products.). R.A.D. is a nationally known prevention program that is supported by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). For further information call University Police at 312-5555 and ask for Lt. Geri Bosco to register. R.A.D. is also in the college course offerings under PED137 as a one credit course.
Blue Light Emergency Notification System
The University Police Department maintains and responds to the Blue Light Emergency phone system on the SUNY Oswego campus. Emergency Blue Light boxes are positioned at key locations on campus and can be used at any time to notify University Police of an emergency as it is occurring. Triggering the system initiates a police response from UPD to the location activated. This system expedites emergency response for both University Police and Emergency Medical Service.
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5. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
COLLEGE POLICIES
Oswego State prohibits the abuse, unlawful possession and distribution of alcohol and/or the unlawful use, possession, distribution or manufacture of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and marijuana by students, faculty, staff and guests. All members of the Oswego community have the responsibility to uphold and abide by institutional policies as well as federal, state and local laws with respect to alcohol and other drugs. Both students and employees of the Oswego State community who violate institutional policies and/or federal, state or local laws involving alcohol and/or other drugs, both on and off campus, are subject to criminal and/or civil prosecution. Students may also be subject to campus disciplinary action, which may result in the disclosure of alcohol and other drug violations to parents/guardians for students under the age of 21 who are found in violation of college policies.
Family Educational Rights and the Privacy Act (FERPA)-Parental Notification
In accordance with FERPA, colleges and universities may disclose information about student alcohol and other drug violations to parents/guardians when students are:
- Under 21 years of age; and
- Found responsible for any violation of Federal, State and local law, or College policy regarding alcohol and /or other drugs. (i.e. controlled substances).
ALCOHOL POISONING
Alcohol is a drug. When a person consumes alcohol, the human body is affected both mentally and physically. The body can process on average, one drink per hour. If a person drinks to intoxication, the body may literally become poisoned.
Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include:
- Unconsciousness or semi-consciousness.
- Slow breathing.
- Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin.
- Vomiting while "sleeping" or passed out and not waking up after vomiting.
What to do:
- Get help: call a staff member, SAVAC at 312-4000, or University Police at 312-5555.
- While waiting for help, turn the victim on his/her side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.
- Stay with the person until professional help arrives.
- Remember, only time will relieve these symptoms as the body detoxifies itself.
- Coffee, food or a cold shower will not reduce the amount of alcohol in the blood.
- Do not leave an intoxicated person alone to "sleep it off".
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PREDATORY DRUGS
Many sex offenses occurring within the college community involve person who know each other and involve the consumption of alcohol and/or other drugs. Nationwide, an increasing number of sexual assaults are occurring with the aid of "predatory drugs" or date rape drugs Rohypnol ("roofies"), gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB) or ketamine (K). These substances are colorless, odorless and tasteless. People under the influence appear extremely intoxicated, with slurred speech and little coordination, and may experience loss of memory.
Safety suggestions related to predatory drugs:
- Experimenting with alcohol and/or drugs is dangerous and can be fatal.
- When attending a social event, including going to a bar, go with a trusted friend.
- Use the buddy system; don't leave the party with a stranger.
- Get your own drink.
- Have your drink in your possession at all times.
- Drinking from a large open container (like a punch bowl or a pitcher) is dangerous.
- Be aware of high risk situations. Policies on alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are published annually in the Statement in Support of a Drug-Free Campus bulletin available in the Dean of Students, 711 Culkin Hall. Student policies are described in detail in the current Student Handbook available in the Office of Judicial Affairs, 503 Culkin Hall.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program at SUNY Oswego is a comprehensive prevention and intervention program that uses the environmental management model to develop institutional practices and policies aimed at reducing the prevalence of alcohol and other drug related harm among the SUNY Oswego community. BASICS is a two session (one hour each) intervention that assesses substance abuse or drinking patterns and attitudes related to alcohol/other substances using motivational interviewing. Students explore individual use choices and behaviors and are given feedback about personal risk factors and advice about ways to moderate use. This program utilized the e-CHUG and e-TOKE as built in assessment components. The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Group is a four session program designed to provide students with accurate information, inform the student of his/her level of exposure to harm, provide the student with a menu of coping strategies that will encourage them through a self reflective process, to choose to change high-risk behaviors related to substance use and abuse. The program will include group discussion, activities, and some brief assignments. MyStudentBody® is an online, web-based health suite that promotes healthy behaviors and responsible decision making at the individual- and student body-level on campuses across the country. MyStudentBody's comprehensive primary prevention program addresses the most relevant health-related issues on college campuses today, covering drug and alcohol abuse, sexual health, nutrition, tobacco, and stress . SUNY Oswego contracted with MyStudentBody this year, and the program is free, and available to all students, parents, faculty and staff. Students are also able to participate in e-CHUG and e-TOKE, brief self-assessments that provide accurate, detailed and personalized feedback on the use of alcohol and marijuana, and specific information and helpful resources in the SUNY Oswego community.
HAZING
Hazing is a violation of New York State law and is subject to criminal prosecution. In accordance with New York State Penal Law Sections 120.16 and 120.17., Oswego State adamantly prohibits any form of hazing conducted or condoned by any member of the campus community. Section 46.E of the Code of Student Conduct states as follows: "Any act, or creation of, or participation in the creation of any situation that harms another person(s), or endangers mental or physical health, or that involves the consumption of alcohol or other substance, or that interferes with the academic pursuits, for purposes of initiation into or affiliation with any group or organization." Further, "It shall not constitute a defense to the charge of hazing that the participant(s) took part voluntarily, that they voluntarily assumed the risks or hardship of the activity, or that no injury in fact was suffered." Policies are described in detail in the current Student Handbook available in the Office of Judicial Affairs, 503 Culkin Hall.
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6. SAFETY MATTERS
MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
On-Campus Medical Emergencies - CALL SAVAC, 312-4000
When a serious injury or illness occurs, friends or co-workers may seek emergency medical assistance by contacting SAVAC at 312-4000 or University Police at 312-5555. SAVAC (Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps) is an emergency response team staffed by students of Oswego State and advised by the Walker Health Center. SAVAC members are dedicated students of Oswego State that are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified by the State of New York. The services of SAVAC are free of charge to students on campus. If SAVAC is unavailable, an ambulance may be dispatched from the City of Oswego. However, there is a fee for city ambulance services.
Off-Campus Medical Emergencies - CALL 911
In the event of any kind of emergency off-campus in the city, town or county of Oswego, call 911.
Medical Safety Tips
When calling for help:
- Stay calm.
- Follow the instructions of the emergency dispatch person. Stay on the line until otherwise instructed.
- Unless there is an immediate danger, do not move the injured person.
- Keep the person warm and comfortable.
- Make it easy for the SAVAC crew, EMS or police to find you; if possible, have someone meet the emergency personnel upon their arrival.
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Keep emergency numbers available near your telephone.
COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES
Policy and Procedure Regarding Students Who Report They have been Victims of Crimes
Basic and standard counseling processes encourage counselors to inform clients of crime reporting procedures when it is reported during a counseling session that the student has been a victim of a crime. Where appropriate, counselors will also alert student crime victims to assistance which may be available in the surrounding community.
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ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES
Access to campus facilities and grounds is a privilege that is offered to all community members and visitors. SUNY Oswego strives to provide an accessible environment while adhering strictly to protocols and procedures that accompany access for all community members to Oswego State's buildings and grounds. Each academic building and facility has a building coordinator. All academic buildings are locked after 11:00 p.m. each evening and access to these areas is restricted. Staff and faculty are issued keys/access cards to their offices and to the front doors of the buildings where they work. Employees must report any missing or lost keys immediately to the Campus Facilities Office at 312-3200 or to University Police at 312-5555. Students who require access to academic areas after hours may be issued a pass in certain circumstances to work in labs or the Instructional Computing Center but only with the written permission of their instructor. Passes furnished to students for after hours in academic areas must have validity dates and specific locations. All college community members (faculty, staff and students) must carry, and produce upon request of any college official, their college identification card. The Department of Campus Life at 312-2301 coordinates many of the student events on campus in the Campus Center, Hewitt Union as well as in other buildings and facilities. All events scheduled through the Department of Campus Life must meet college regulations regarding access to facilities. Residence Hall entrance protocols are clearly defined in Student Notes bulletins in detail and the Resident Student Handbook. All residence hall exterior doors are locked 24/7. Resident's of particular halls gain access by use of their I.D. card when college is in session.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The Facilities Operations and Engineering Division provides maintenance for Oswego State's buildings and grounds. The college provides electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting and many other maintenance services for the campus. All unsafe conditions and repairs should be immediately reported to Maintenance and Operations at 312-3200. This includes the Central Heat Department at 312-3117 in Lee Hall and Custodial Maintenance at 312-3200. For routine repairs within the residence halls, students are to complete a service request form located at the front desks of each residence hall. Maintenance staff are available days, evenings and at all other times via the use of a call-in system. University Police is available to notify maintenance staff to address maintenance and repair incidents that require immediate attention. In addition, the Environmental Health & Safety Office, located in Lee Hall at 312-3157 or 312-3150, provides services and training regarding environmental safety, fire safety, occupational safety and administers routine inspections of fire safety equipment in the buildings.
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FIRE SAFETY
Fire Marshal - 312-3156, Lee Hall | www.oswego.edu/services/
Fire Safety
The Environmental Health & Safety Office located in Lee Hall at 312-3157 is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of fire safety systems on campus. Further, this office conducts training on fire safety procedures and equipment operation. In the instance of any fire, smoke, gas leak, hazardous material spill or any other emergency situation call University Police at 312-5555 or 911 from any campus extension.
Fire Drills
State and federal agencies require a minimum number of fire drills in campus buildings every year. These fire drills allow occupants to familiarize themselves with the sound of the fire alarm, the location of emergency exits and building evacuation procedures.
Fire Alarm Procedures
In the event you discover or suspect a fire in a campus building:
- Pull the fire alarm.
- Exit by the nearest stairway and warn other building occupants as you leave by pounding on doors and shouting. Do not use the elevator.
- Call University Police at 312-5555. (911 for off-campus fire emergencies)
- Be especially aware of disabled persons in your building. They may need assistance to reach a point of safety.
- Close doors behind you if time and conditions permit.
- Go to a designated meeting area and stay there.
Fire Evacuation Procedures
- Check the door for heat. If it is hot, do not open the door. Keep door closed.
- If there is smoke in the room, keep low to avoid deadly smoke, heat or fumes.
- If trapped in a room, signal for help from a window using a towel or sheet. If there is a telephone in the room, dial 312-5555 or 911 and report that you are trapped.
- Seal the bottom of your room and air vents with a rug, blanket or towel.
- If your clothes catch on fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL. DO NOT RUN.
- Use stairs at marked exits, do not use elevators to evacuate a building. If time and conditions permit, close door behind as you leave the room.
- If all exits are blocked, then return to your room, close the door, and follow the procedures previously described.
- Stand clear of the area after evacuating the building to give emergency vehicles and personnel room to maneuver.
Emergency Evacuation for People with Mobility Impairments
Safety is a consideration best addressed through proactive planning. Be conscious of your surroundings. Look for your closest exits prior to the time that you might need them. Look for alternate routes to safety. Let other people know in advance that you may need assistance in the event of an emergency. People who are not able to leave in emergency situations by using the stairwells should go into an enclosed stairwell and wait for assistance. Although some stairwells are large enough that a person using a wheel chair can remain on a landing without blocking the exit of others, some stairwells will not accommodate a wheel chair while others are exiting. If the stairwell is large enough or if others have already cleared the level of the landing, move into the stairwell. If you are at a narrow stairwell, please wait for others to clear the floors above you before moving into the stairwell. Staff, faculty and students should be alert to the presence of people with disability impairments in emergency situations and notify emergency personnel of their locations to request assistance in evacuating the building. If you are carrying a cell phone, please call 312-5555 immediately to alert University Police to your location and situation. Otherwise, tell other people exiting to notify the responding emergency personnel as to your location and need for assistance as soon as they exit.
Nuisance Alarms
Never tamper with smoke or fire detection equipment or fire alarm pull boxes. Intentionally making a nuisance alarm is a crime and may result in suspension or expulsion from the college. Nuisance alarms annoy and create apathy among building occupants. Nuisance alarms are seriously disruptive to an academic environment in particular. Nuisance alarms also cause emergency vehicles and fire fighters to be dispatched at the expense of city residents who may experience delays in response in the event that an actual fire occurs in another location.
Arson
Arson is intentionally or recklessly causing a fire resulting in structural damage. Setting fires on campus grounds including igniting papers on bulletin boards or waste baskets even as a prank is dangerous and can be potentially fatal. Arson is a felony which is punishable by a prison sentence and fines. If you witness an intentional fire setting, no matter how minor, report it immediately to University Police 312-5555.
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WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS MATERIALS
Weapons
No weapons are allowed on any property owned or controlled by Oswego State. This policy is strictly enforced and includes a variety of weapons, not just firearms.
Fireworks, Explosives and Flammables
The use of fireworks, explosives and other dangerous or flammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, chemicals etc., is prohibited on the campus except when properly supervised in connection with curricular offerings.
Hazardous Substances
Possession, distribution and/or use of hazardous substances for other than purposes sanctioned by the College as appropriate use in an academic environment is prohibited. For additional information, see the current Student Handbook.
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7. RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING
315-312-2246 | www.oswego.edu/reslife/
Keys, Identification Cards, and Entry Codes
Students are strongly encouraged to keep their keys with them at all times and are to immediately report lost or stolen keys to their Residence Hall Director, Department of Residence Life and Housing, 303 Culkin Hall at 312-2246 or to University Police, Pathfinder Hall, at 312-5555. Do not share your entry code with other students and/or guests. Keeping your residence hall door locked at all times, even when you are in the room, increases your personal safety.
Visitors and Guests in Residence Halls
Entry into Oswego State residence halls is limited to guests of residents and authorized staff members. Visitors and guests should conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Resident Student Handbook and the Code of Student Rights, Responsibility and Conduct, the policies and procedures as stated herein or as established by units of Oswego State to give guidance to the use of campus grounds, facilities or services. The Code of Student Rights, Responsibility and Conduct are supplemented by the Regulations and Procedures for Maintaining Public Order on Campuses of the State University of New York. Guests and visitors who violate the Codes and/or Regulations may be declared persona non grata, and may be denied access to campus grounds and facilities. Those declared persona non grata will be subject to arrest for trespass should they violate the terms or conditions of the persona non grata.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROMOTE SAFETY
Residence Hall Living Safety Checklist:
- Lock your door at all times.
- Do not prop exterior doors open.
- Never lend your key or student identification card to anyone.
- Keep valuables out of sight.
- Be observant of strangers loitering in the halls. Report their presence to University Police or Residence Life and Housing staff immediately.
- Do not leave notes announcing no one is in a room.
- Report any suspicious behavior.
- Have ID ready before reaching the front door.
- Report all crimes or suspicious activity to University Police.
- Mark all textbooks, bicycles, and electronic equipment. Call University Police for Operation I.D. program.
- DO NOT TAMPER with fire safety equipment
- Off-Campus Living Safety Checklist.
- Always lock your doors.
- Never open your door to strangers.
- Leave lights on when going out.
- Answering machines should not indicate you are on vacation or not at home.
- Make sure to have working smoke detectors.
- Know your tenant rights
- Always let someone know ahead of time when you are returning.
- Report all incidents to the police by dialing
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8. BIAS CRIMES AND PREVENTION
Oswego State values the contribution of a diverse staff and student population for providing a variety of learning experiences in support of its mission. A productive learning environment provides opportunities for members to build their self-concept in intellectual and personal ways through self-expression, study and reasoned discourse. Bias related conduct and hate crimes interrupt the learning process for its victims in particularly insidious ways because bias related conduct is aimed at limiting and hurting others as individuals or as members of a group. Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes, are criminal activities motivated by the perpetrator's bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual personal characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Hate/bias crimes, in particular, are addressed by the passage of the federal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate Crimes Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485). Copies of the New York law are available from University Police, Pathfinder Hall 312-5555. Penalties for bias-related crimes are very serious and range from fines to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending on the nature of the underlying criminal offense, the use of violence or previous convictions of the offender. Perpetrators who are students will also be subject to campus disciplinary procedures where sanctions including dismissal from the College are possible. In addition to reventing and prosecuting hate/bias crimes, Oswego State addresses bias related activities that do not rise to the level of a crime. It is the position of the College that bias-related incidents include those acts that are motivated by bias, but may not meet the necessary elements required to prove a crime. These activities, referred to as bias incidents, are defined by the College as acts of bigotry, threats of violence, property damage, personal injury and other illegal conduct, harassment, or intimidation directed at a member or group within the Oswego community based on national origin, ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, color, creed, or marital status. Bias incidents may be addressed through the Code of Student Conduct, Office of Judicial Affairs, 503 Culkin Hall 312-3378, or through the Office of Human Resources, 405 Culkin Hall 312-3702. If you are a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias incident or crime on campus, report it to University Police by calling 312-5555. In an emergency, use a Blue Light, other campus emergency telephone, or go to University Police, Pathfinder Hall. Reporting to the University Police gives the College the best advantage in further investigating the incident. University Police will investigate and follow the appropriate adjudication procedures.
DEFINITIONS OF HATE CRIMES
- Intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed or intended to be committed in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct, or
- Intentionally commits the act or acts constituting the offense in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct. (See New York Penal Law 485.05 )
Examples of hate crimes may include, but are not limited to: threatening phone calls, hate mail (including electronic mail), physical assaults, vandalism, destruction of property, and fire bombings.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO BIAS-RELATED INCIDENTS
These procedures apply, to the extent reasonably practicable under the circumstances, during both business and non-business hours. When a student, faculty or staff member becomes aware of a bias-related incident or hate crime, the following procedures are to be applied: All bias-related incidents reports shall be considered confidential. Any personal information obtained during the investigation or adjudication of the matter will be subject to disclosure only to the extent required by law.
1. Contact University Police 312-5555 for on-campus incidents or the Oswego City Police 911 for off-campus incidents. Provide your name, location, the nature of the incident and whether you or those involved have sustained injury. Ask the responding agency to provide a camera at the scene. Photographs should be taken of physical injuries, offensive graffiti and evidence of vandalism.
2. If possible, remain on or near the location while you wait for the police to respond. Do not touch or move any items from the scene. Retain any physical evidence of the incident (e.g., messages written on doors, physical objects, etc.)
3. Once the police arrive provide a detailed description of what occurred. Include time, location, any persons observed at the scene, and any subsequent actions. University Police will be responsible to report all documents and information to the Office of Human Resources. If Oswego Police are called, it is strongly encouraged to also report the incident to University Police 312-5555 and/or the Office of Human Resources 312-3702.
4. Upon completion of the interview, write a detailed deposition of the events for the police.
5. The police will forward your report to the Office of Judicial Affairs 312-3378, or the Office of Human Resources 312-3702 and/or the Dean of Students 312-3214. The targeted person(s) should be engaged in a discussion to determine what role he or she would like to play in responding to the incident. Special requests such as relocation from a residence hall, a request for the responding agency to contact a parent or guardian, or other such provisions may be requested.
6. University Police will contact the SUNY Oswego Maintenance Department to remove graffiti, repair damage and clean the area as soon as practicable, after appropriate evidence gathering procedures are completed.
7. Targeted persons of bias crime or bias incidents can avail themselves of support services from the campus as follows:
Counseling Center ................................................................... 312-4416
Dean of Students Office .......................................................... 312-3214
Office of Human Resources .................................................... 312-3702
Office of Judicial Affairs .......................................................... 312-3378
Residence Life & Housing ....................................................... 312-2246
Student Advisement Center ................................................... 312-2240
University Police .......................................................................312-5555
More information about bias-related and bias crimes, including up-to-date statistics on bias crimes, is available from University Police, Pathfinder Hall, 312-5555.
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9. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Students, faculty and/or staff who have been victims of sexual misconduct/assault are encouraged to file criminal charges with the University Police, Pathfinder Hall, and/or may file judicial charges in the Office of Judicial Affairs, 503 Culkin Hall. Section 46.D of the Code of Student Conduct states as follows: "Imposition of sexual contact upon, or physical exposure to, another individual without consent is strictly prohibited by the college."
- Sanctions for students who are found in violation of this section of the code may include, but are not limited to: relocation or loss of campus housing; reassignment of academic courses to avoid contact with the victim; and status sanctions, including disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion.
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Where a violation of college policy is also a violation of law, the student is subject to both legal prosecution and college disciplinary action. The accused (respondent) and the victim (witness/complainant) will each be allowed to choose a judicial advisor, a person who has no formal legal training to accompany them throughout the hearing. Both the victim and accused will be informed of the outcome of the hearing. Student victims have the option to change their academic and/or on-campus living situations after an alleged sexual assault, if such changes are reasonably available. For more information about the College Judicial System, contact the Office of Judicial Affairs, 503 Culkin Hall at 312-3378.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THE LAW
SUNY Oswego has programs in place to protect all members of the Oswego community from sexual assault, including programs for prevention and prosecution of these crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the University Police. New York State Law contains the following legal provisions defining the crimes related to sexual assault:
Section 130.20 - Sexual Misconduct.
This offense includes sexual intercourse without consent and deviate sexual intercourse without consent. The penalty for violation of this section includes imprisonment for a definite period to be fixed by the court up to one year.
Section 130.25/.30/.35 - Rape.
This series of offenses includes sexual intercourse with a person incapable of consent because of the use of forcible compulsion or because the person is incapable of consent due to a mental defect, mental incapacity, or physical helplessness. This series of offenses further includes sexual intercourse with a person under the age of consent. The penalties for violation of these sections range from imprisonment for a period not to exceed four years up to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 25 years.
Section 130.40/.45/.50 - Criminal Sexual Act.
This series of offenses includes oral or anal sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent because of the use of forcible compulsion or because the person is incapable of consent due to a mental defect, mental incapacity, or physical helplessness. This series of offenses further includes oral or anal sexual conduct with a person under the age of consent. The penalties for violation of these sections range from imprisonment for a period not to exceed four years up to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 25 years.
Section 130.52 - Forcible Touching.
This offense involves the forcible touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person; or for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire. Forcible touching includes the squeezing, grabbing, or pinching of such other person's sexual or other intimate parts. The penalty for violation of this section includes imprisonment for a period of up to one year in jail.
Section 130.55/.60/.65 - Sexual Abuse.
This series of offenses includes sexual contact with a person by forcible compulsion, or with a person who is incapable of consent due to physical helplessness, or due to the person being under the age of consent. The penalties for violation of these sections range from imprisonment for a period not to exceed three months up to imprisonment for a period not to exceed seven years.
Section 130.65-a/.66/.67/.70 - Aggravated Sexual Abuse.
This series of offenses occurs when a person inserts a finger or a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person by forcible compulsion, when the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless, or when the other person is under the age of consent. The level of this offense is enhanced if the insertion of a finger or foreign object causes injury to the other person. The penalties for violation of these sections range from imprisonment for a period not to exceed seven years up to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 25 years.
Remember, assaults-sexual or otherwise-are crimes; they are not the victims' fault. Victims have the right to pursue adjudication of crimes that occur on the Oswego campus and community through criminal courts and/or through the College's internal disciplinary process under the Code of Student Rights, Responsibility and Conduct. University Police are trained to assist with prosecution in both systems.
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UNIVERSITY POLICE PROCEDURES FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Sexual assaults, including date/acquaintance rape and relationship violence are very serious crimes in New York State. For further information regarding the definitions, specific crimes and penalties for sexual offenses in New York State, please refer to the University Police web site at www.oswego.edu/administration/police. These types of crimes are of special concern to the college. The SUNY Oswego community provides many types of services to those who have been harmed by sexual offenses, including access to the University Police, Judicial Affairs, Counseling Services, Walker Health Center, Oswego Hospital, Services to Aid Families (Rape Crisis Advocates) and prevention education through the Lifestyles Center. Providing care and safety for the survivor is the College's first priority. University Police officers have received specialized training to attend to the needs and concerns of victims of sexual offenses and relationship violence. If you are a survivor of a sexual offense that occurs on campus, the University Police officer who takes your report will:
- Meet with you in a location in which you feel comfortable.
- Not release your name to the press or public without your prior consent.
- Will treat you and the case with sensitivity, respect, understanding and professionalism.
- Assist you in arranging for medical care.
- Assist you in contacting counseling and other resources in the community or on campus.
- Fully investigate your case. You will be notified of the progress of the investigation and impending prosecution.
- Be available to you to answer any questions on the criminal process.
- Consider your case seriously regardless of your gender.
- Outline options for the survivor.
- The University Police Department recommends the reporting of any sexual offenses. National statistics indicate that rapists may repeat sexual predation until they are stopped by an arrest.
- Steps to take if you or a friend are the victim of sexual assault, rape or relationship violence
- Contact University Police at 312-5555 or call 911.
- Seek medical attention immediately at the Walker Health Center, Oswego Hospital Emergency Room, or any of the area hospital emergency rooms.
- Call the Services to Aid Families Abuse and Assault Hotline at 342-1600 or 312-7777 on campus.
Steps to take if you are raped
- Go to a safe place.
- If you want to report the crime, notify the police immediately at 312-5555 or call 911. Reporting the crime can help you regain a sense of personal power and control and can also help to ensure the safety of other potential victims.
- Call a friend, family member, or someone else you trust and ask her or him to stay with you. Preserve all physical evidence of the assault. Do not shower, bathe, douche, or brush your teeth. Save all of the clothing you were wearing at the time of the assault and do not wash it. Place each item of clothing in a separate paper bag. Do not use plastic bags. Do not disturb anything in the area where the assault occurred.
- Go to a hospital emergency department or a specialized forensic clinic that provides medical care for sexual assault victims. Even if you think that you do not have any physical injuries, you should still have a medical examination and discuss with a health care provider the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases and the possibility of pregnancy resulting from the sexual assault. If you suspect that you may have been given a rape drug, ask the hospital or clinic where you receive medical care to take a urine sample immediately. Rape drugs, such as Rohypnol and GHB, are more likely to be detected in urine than in blood.
- Write down as much as you can remember about the circumstances of the assault, including a physical description of the assailant.
- Talk with a counselor who is trained to assist rape survivors about the emotional and physical impacts of the assault. You can contact S.A.F. 342-1600 a rape crisis center or 312-7777 (on campus extension), R.A.I.N.N. 1-800-656-HOPE a hotline, or a counseling agency to find someone who understands the trauma of rape and knows how to help.
- If you want information about legal issues, medical care, or other concerns related to the assault, a rape treatment center or a rape hotline can assist you. You can call R.A.I.N.N. at 1-800-656-HOPE to find a rape crisis center in your area.
- It is recommended that you:
- do not BATHE or douche;
- do not change clothing, comb hair or brush teeth;
- do not disturb the area where the crime occurred until medical or police investigation can be accomplished.
- The College will accommodate a survivor's request, on a case-by-case basis, to change an academic schedule or residence hall room in cases of an alleged sex offense. In addition, the College can help the survivor by confidential consultation with faculty for considerations of adjustments in assignments. Contact the Student Advisement Center at 312-2240.
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Suggestions on How to Avoid Acquaintance Rape and Unwanted Sexual Contact
- Know your values and personal limits related to consensual sex and communicate them properly.
- Trust your instincts about situations and people.
- Be clear and responsible in your communications with others.
- Be firm and assertive.
- Remember, silence is not consent. Say no loudly and repeatedly.
- Accept the idea that you may have to make noise, yell, physically defend yourself, or be rude to remove yourself from a possible bad situation.
- Alcohol and other drugs affect your judgment and control. Over 90% of sexual assault cases involve the use of alcohol on the part of both parties.
- Do not assume that if you are with a friend or an acquaintance, nothing bad will happen. In over 90% of cases of sexual assault, the survivor knew the assailant.
- Devise an action plan in advance in case you are in a situation of possible acquaintance rape.
- Remove yourself from the area at the first sign that you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE LIST
Counseling Services Center..................................................... 312-4416
Dean of Students ......................................................................312-3214
Department of Residence Life & Housing ............................ 312-2246
Office of Human Resources .....................................................312-3702
Office of Judicial Affairs .......................................................... 312-3378
Rape Abuse and Incest
National Network (R.A.I.N.N.) .....................................1-800-656-HOPE
Services to Aid Families (S.A.F.) ............................................. 342-1600
University Police ....................................................................... 312-5555
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10. CRIME STATISTICS
Crime Statistics pdf 322KB
Includes statistics regarding Hate Crimes, Arrests and Judicial Referrals
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11. SAFETY DIRECTORY
AREA CODE for all numbers is 315 unless otherwise indicated.
On-Campus
S.A.V.A.C. (Campus Ambulance)
www.oswego.edu/savac
savac@oswego.edu
312-4000
Off-Campus
New York State Police
782-2112
Oswego City Police (non-emergency)
342-8120
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
www.co.oswego.ny.us/sheriff
349-3411
Other Community Resources
R.A.I.N.N.Rape Abuse and Incest National Network www.rainn.org800-656-HOPE
S.A.F.Services to Aid Families (Rape Crisis) www.oco.org/saf.htm342-1544 or 312-7777 (on-campus number)
Other College Resources
Campus Life
www.oswego.edu/campuslife
312-2301
Dean of Students
312-3214
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
312-5546
General Information
312-2500
Judicial Affairs
312-3378
Legal Advisement(A service provided by Student Association)
312-3601
Women's Center
312-2967
ADDITIONAL PAPER COPIES ARE OFFERED AT THE FOLLOWING CAMPUS LOCATIONS:
2008 Annual Security Report in printable pdf format (.pdf 765K)
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Office of Judicial Affairs
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Oswego State University Police
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