Everett Community College

Jeanne Clery Annual Crime Statistics Report 2011

Table of Contents

Preparing the Annual Security Report
Law Enforcement Authority and Partnerships
Reporting a Crime or Emergency
Campus Security Authorities
Daily Crime Log
Security and Access to Campus Facilities
Security and Access to Residential Housing
Emergency Notifications
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
Firearms and Weapons
Missing Persons
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Sex Offender Registration Information
Source for Crime Statistics
Offense Definitions
Geographic Definitions
Crime Statistics

Preparing the Annual Security Report

Each year, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Everett Community College’s Director of Safety and Security prepares and publishes an annual crime statistics report. The objective of this report is threefold. The primary objective is to enhance the awareness of students, prospective students, and their families of crime statistics “reported” to the college community and local law enforcement for incidents occurring both on and near Everett Community College’s main campus and its satellites. The second objective is to provide information of the policies and procedures the college has implemented to foster and promote a safe and secure learning environment. The tertiary objective is to provide a list of resources and assistance information for victims of a crime.

This report contains the last three year history of reported incidents. It is available on-line beginning October 1 of the current year. Anyone may request and receive a paper copy by contacting Everett Community College Safety and Security Department. There is no charge for the copy.

Law Enforcement Authority and Partnerships

The Everett Police Department is a state-accredited agency under the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and possesses the responsibility and authority to investigate and enforce criminal offenses occurring on the main college campus. As a premier law enforcement agency, Everett Police Department is able to efficiently and effectively deliver all law enforcement services in a cooperative and collaborative environment.

Incidents occurring at non-campus locations are investigated by the local law enforcement agency. These non-campus locations and the respective law enforcement agency responsible for criminal investigations:

Aviation	Everett Police Department
Corporate and Continuing Education	Everett Police Department
Cosmetology	Marysville Police Department
East County Campus	Monroe Police Department

Reporting a Crime or Emergency

Anyone on campus, in or on a non-campus building or property, or on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; who is a victim of a crime, a witness to a crime, has third party information, or observes suspicious activity; should immediately report it by dialing 911 or call the local law enforcement agency. The Everett Community College campus community is encouraged to report these incidents to the Safety and Security Department at 425-388-9998.

Campus Security Authorities

Everett Community College’s campuses are protected by uniformed Campus Safety personnel. The security personnel are unarmed and not vested with general law enforcement authority. Officers are granted limited peace officer authority pertaining to traffic and parking enforcement as stated in WAC 132E-16. Officers patrol on foot and in marked vehicles, seven days a week. Electronic equipment provides additional surveillance of the campus.

Additionally, responsibility for campus security is entrusted to those who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. College deans, team coaches, athletic directors, and faculty advisors to student groups are examples. They will forward non-identifying information to the Campus Safety and Security Director for inclusion into the annual security report regardless of whether or not the victim chooses to file a report with law enforcement or press charges.

Daily Crime Logs

The Safety and Security Department at Everett Community College maintains a Daily Log of all incidents reported to campus security, including crimes that are transferred to the Everett Police Department for investigation. Information provided in the log includes type of event, date and time reported, date and time occurred, general location of the event and disposition if known.

The daily crime log is available by contacting the Safety and Security Department during business hours. Any person may request to see the log, whether they are associated with the college of not. The log contains information for the most recent sixty (60) day period. Requests for information older than sixty days will be made available within two business days of the request for inspection.

Security and Access to Campus Facilities

During business hours, Everett Community College is accessible and open to students, prospective students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non-business hours, access to college facilities is restricted to those who have been issued keys or have scheduled after-hours access with the Security Department or Facilities Management.

Security and Access to Residential Facilities

Everett Community College did not have residential housing for the 2010 calendar year.

Emergency Notifications

To enable the campus community to make informed decisions about their health and safety during a serious or emergency event which poses an imminent or impending threat; the college, upon confirming the event, will issue a campus wide notice, unless issuing a notice will, in the judgment of the responding authorities, compromise the efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Examples of significant events dangerous situations include:

• Outbreak of Infectious Disease (meningitis, norovirus, and avian influenza are examples)
• Severe Weather
• Armed Intruder
• Bomb Threat
• Chemical or Hazardous Waste Spill

The President, Vice-President of Administrative Services, Director of Campus Safety and Security, Director of Public Relations, or their designee are responsible for issuing emergency notifications and will determine what information will be disseminated. Emergency notifications and updates will be broadcast using one or more of the following alert systems:

• Text Messaging: campus community may sign up to receive emergency text messages
• Webpage: messages posted on Everett Community College’s website
• E-mail:  electronic messages delivered to college e-mail addresses
• Social media: college responds to and broadcasts using Twitter and Facebook
• Digital display: messages generated on flat panel displays are located throughout the main campus
• Audio Alert: Audio and text alerts sent to Cisco IP phones located in offices and classrooms

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Everett Community College’s Emergency Response and Management Plan provides the framework for an organized response to immediate risks to life, property, or environment. The Emergency Operations Plan implements an all-hazards approach to mitigate the danger.

Campus Security Officers will respond to any actual or perceived emergency. They will provide direction and take the necessary course of action. Building evacuation routes are posted in classrooms.

Firearms and Weapons

The college strictly enforces Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 132E-120-220 pertaining to carrying firearms and weapons on the college campus. The WAC states:

1. Carrying, exhibiting, displaying, or drawing any weapon, such as a slung shot, sling shot, club, metal knuckles, dagger, sword, or swing blade knife, or any knife of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected in position by force of gravity, or by outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement, or any other cutting or stabbing instrument or club or any other weapon apparently capable of inflicting bodily harm and/or property damage is prohibited
2. Explosives, incendiary devices, or any weapon facsimile are prohibited.
3. Carrying a firearm is prohibited.

These regulations do not apply to equipment or material owned or maintained by the college nor will they apply to law enforcement officers.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Everett Community College has a restricted alcohol and drug use policy. Students who report to class must not be impaired due to the use of alcohol or other drugs.

Possession or consuming any form of liquor or alcoholic beverage on college property or at an off-campus event is prohibited except as a participant of legal age at a college sponsored program which has the special written permission of the college president.

Unlawful use, possession, delivery, dispensation, distribution, manufacture or sale of drugs on college property, in state vehicles, or on official business is strictly prohibited. Documented evidence of illegal drug involvement will be given to the local law enforcement agency.

The College has a wide variety of programs available to students to discourage the use of alcohol and drugs. Students needing assistance with problems related to alcohol or drug abuse are encouraged to seek referral from a counselor in the Counseling, Advising, and Career Center.

Students employed under a federally funded grant or contract or receiving grant funds that are convicted of any drug statute will be reported to the appropriate federal or state agency.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Everett Community College does not tolerate sexual assault or misconduct; violators are subject to criminal charges, civil fines, and administrative actions. Any criminal and civil proceedings are entirely separate from the administrative proceedings of the college. The college has policies and procedures that define, prevent, and respond to all reported incidents of sexual assault and misconduct. Reports of sexual offenses can be made to local law enforcement, Campus Security. The wellbeing of the victim is the primary concern of the college.

Sexual Assault is defined as attempted or unwanted sexual activity. Rape is defined as sexual penetration without mutual consent.

Sexual Misconduct includes but is not limited to: unwanted verbal contact (including telephonic and voice mail), written communication (including electronic mail), and pictorial or physical contact of a sexual nature which a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, offensive, and/or which adversely affects the learning environment on campus.

Victims of sexual assault should immediately get to a place of safety and call police by dialing 911. To preserve evidence, victims should not drink, eat, wash, shower, go to the bathroom, or attempt to clean up prior to a medical exam. Responding officers are trained in the methods to properly identify, collect, and preserve evidence which is essential for a successful prosecution and prevent further victimization. Victims not wanting to make a police report are encouraged to at minimum, seek medical attention.

Resources
Providence Hospital Sexual Assault Center
916 Pacific Avenue, Everett
425-252-4800  (24hr)  or
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

EvCC Counseling Services
Parks Student Union, 3^rd Floor
425-388-9263

Care Crisis Response Services
425-258-HELP (4357)
http://www.compasshealth.org

Sex Offender Registration

Registered sex offenders are required to provide notice of their intent to enroll at Everett Community College. Offenders failing to comply with this requirement will be reported to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to enrolling, registered sex offenders must meet with the Vice-President of Student Services or their designee. These students are advised of their rights, responsibilities, and expectations to attend Everett Community College. The student is then permitted to enroll into classes. Campus notifications are then made according to the offender’s risk level to offend. These levels are determined by the law enforcement agency in which the sex offender resides. The notification process is:

• Level I Offender (low risk) Faculty, Deans, and Early Learning Center are notified
• Level II Offender (moderate risk) same as above and the offender’s name is posted in campus bulletin (intranet posting)
• Level III Offender (high risk) same notifications as above, additionally notice is sent to campus community via electronic mail and students enrolled in the offender’s classes receive notification.

Everett Community College maintains a list of enrolled offenders at the campus Safety and Security Office located in the Parks Building. Individuals may contact the office and review the list of offenders. The public may contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office website to access additional sexual offender information.

Source for Crime Statistics

This report contains crime statistics for the three prior years. The data was gathered from multiple sources including: Campus Security Authorities, Everett Police Department, Marysville Police Department, and Monroe Police Department.

Offense Definitions

Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter – The willful killing of one human being by another

Negligent Manslaughter – The killing of another person through gross negligence

Sex Offenses (Forcible) – Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against their will or where the victim is incapable of giving consent

Sex Offenses (Non-forcible) – Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse (incest or statutory rape)

Robbery – Using force or threat of force to take anything of value from another person

Aggravated Assault – An unlawful attack by one person upon another person, usually with a weapon, to cause great bodily harm or death

Burglary – The unlawful entry of a building to commit a theft

Motor Vehicle Theft – The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle

Arson – The willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc

Larceny – The unlawful taking, carrying, or riding away of property from the possession or another

Simple Assault – Is an unlawful attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or internal injuries

Intimidation – To unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack

Destruction/damage/vandalism of property – To willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, deface, or otherwise injure real or personal property without the consent of the owner or persons having custody

Weapons: Carrying, Possession, Etc. – The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly weapons

Drug Abuse Violations – The violation of laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use

Liquor Law Violations – The violation of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not including driving under the influence and drunkenness

Annual Crime Statistics

Criminal Offenses – On Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	0	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	0	2
g. Burglary	3	0	0
h. Motor vehicle theft	8	5	6
i.   Arson	0	0	0

 

Criminal Offenses – Non Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	0	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	1	0
g. Burglary	0	0	1
h. Motor vehicle theft	0	0	1
i.   Arson	0	0	0

 

Criminal Offenses – Public Property	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	1	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	1	0
g. Burglary	0	0	0
h. Motor vehicle theft	8	13	7
i.   Arson	0	0	0

 

Hate Offenses – On Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	0	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	0	0
g. Burglary	0	0	0
h. Motor vehicle theft	0	0	0
i. Arson	0	0	0
j. Simple Assault	0	0	0
k. Larceny – theft	0	0	0
l. Intimidation	0	0	0
m. Destruction, damage, vandalism of property	0	0	3

 

Hate Offenses – Non Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	0	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	0	0
g. Burglary	0	0	0
h. Motor vehicle theft	0	0	0
i.   Arson	0	0	0
j. Simple Assault	0	0	0
k. Larceny – theft	0	0	0
l. Intimidation	0	0	0
m. Destruction, damage, vandalism of property	0	0	0

 

Hate Offenses – Public Property	2008	2009	2010
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
b. Negligent manslaughter	0	0	0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible	0	0	0
d. Sex offenses – Non-Forcible	0	0	0
e. Robbery	0	0	0
f.   Aggravated assault	0	0	0
g. Burglary	0	0	0
h. Motor vehicle theft	0	0	0
i.   Arson	0	0	0
j. Simple Assault	0	0	0
k. Larceny – theft	0	0	0
l. Intimidation	0	0	0
m. Destruction, damage, vandalism of property	0	0	0

 

Arrests  – On Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	0	0
b. Drug abuse violations	0	0	3
c. Liquor law violations	0	0	0
Arrests  – Non Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	0	0
b. Drug abuse violations	0	0	0
c. Liquor law violations	0	0	0
Arrests  – Public Property	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	1	0
b. Drug abuse violations	0	2	0
c. Liquor law violations	0	1	0

 

Disciplinary Actions  – On Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	2	3
b. Drug abuse violations	0	2	0
c. Liquor law violations	0	8	1
Disciplinary Actions   – Non Campus	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	0	0
b. Drug abuse violations	0	0	0
c. Liquor law violations	0	0	0
Disciplinary Actions   – Public Property	2008	2009	2010
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.	0	1	0
b. Drug abuse violations	0	2	0
c. Liquor law violations	0	1	0