university police
941-2400
university center
room: 027
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The Indiana University Southeast Police Department is a fully empowered law enforcement agency. The main objective of this department is to ensure the safety, peace, and tranquility of the academic community. The University Police Department's primary jurisdiction is on any real property owned or occupied by the University, or on any roads or streets through or adjacent thereto. The Department also shares concurrent jurisdiction with, and assists, other local police agencies.
The University Police Department, with eight officers, patrols the campus on a 24 hour basis. The office is located in University Center North, room 027, and the telephone number is 812-941-2400. Students and employees should report any criminal or suspicious activity on campus to this department immediately. There are several emergency phones located throughout the campus which provide a direct line to the police department. These phones should only be used to report crimes in progress, accidents, or need for medical assistance. The University Police Department has pamphlets available giving the locations of the emergency phones. [ Top ]
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| IU Southeast's Campus Security Act Annual Report |
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IU Southeast publishes and distributes this report, or the notice of the existence of the report, on a yearly basis to current and prospective employees and students. Statistics are compiled from crimes reported to the University Police and local agencies (if available). In addition, crimes that are reported to those persons in the campus community with primary counseling responsibility are given to the author of this report by the submission of a number for statistical purposes only. Any information provided by a counselor is voluntary and confidential. This document is published and distributed in compliance with the Clery Act and the 1998 amendments to the act. IU Southeast's Campus Security Act Annual Report (PDF format*) If you have any questions about this report, call the University Police at 941-2400. [ Top ]
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| Parking |
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Students and employees are expected to know and abide by all parking regulations. Parking permits may be purchased when registering for classes or at the University police office. Information concerning our parking policy is available at the police office. All motor vehicle accidents occurring on campus should be reported to the University police immediately. The police do provide the courtesy of battery jumps for vehicles that are stalled on campus. They will not unlock vehicles unless it is an emergency, but they will provide the phone number of a local locksmith. Departmental, Event and Arranged Parking Request [ Top ]
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| Appeal Form for Parking Violations |
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Parking appeals must be completed using the Adobe Acrobat form below. Handwritten submissions should be avoided. The appeal must be received by the University Police on, or before, the seventh day after the issue date. The form must also be stamped in the date stamping device upon receipt. Incomplete and/or late appeals cannot be accepted. You can download the appeal form for parking violations here. After the appeal form has been submitted, it will be read before the Student Traffic Appeals Board. The board usually meets once a month through the Fall and Spring semesters. If you choose to, you may attend the meeting and voice your own appeal. Once a decision has been made you will receive a letter from the University Police to inform you of the board's decision. [ Top ]
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| Parking Regulations and Tow Policy |
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| First Aid |
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A first aid room is maintained by the Department, and all officers are certified in first aid and CPR. If an ambulance is required, the responsibility for payment of the ambulance costs belongs to the party requiring treatment. [ Top ]
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| Drugs and Alcohol |
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Federal law, Indiana state law, and University regulations prohibit the use, possession, and/or distribution of narcotics or dangerous drugs without a valid prescription. Use, possession, and/or distribution of all forms of alcoholic beverages is also prohibited in and on all University property. Violators of these policies are subject to the provisions of applicable federal and state laws as well as University disciplinary actions. The 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 require suspension of financial aid eligibility for students who have been convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance. The ineligibility period will be determined based upon whether the conviction was for possession or sale and if it was the first, second, or third offense. Ineligibility periods begin from the date of the conviction. In certain circumstances, participation in a rehabilitation program may re-instate eligibility. Final guidelines regarding this legislation are currently being developed. Current and prospective students affected by this title are asked to discuss their circumstances with the Director of Financial Aid. [ Top ]
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| Smoking |
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Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on campus. Violations of this policy should be reported to the University police office. [ Top ]
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| Firearms |
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Firearms are prohibited from all IUS buildings and property, regardless of whether or not the owner has a valid state permit to carry a firearm. The only exception to this is an appointed law enforcement officer, who may possess a firearm on campus. [ Top ]
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| Access to Buildings |
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When classes are in session, most buildings are open from 7:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. When classes are not in session, the buildings are only opened for scheduled events or meetings. No students are allowed in the buildings after hours unless they are in possession of a signed and dated Physical Facilities Permit authorizing them to be in a specific area. Special events or programs may allow groups to be in a building after hours based upon prior approval and notification to the University police. Any unauthorized persons found in a building after hours will be identified and escorted from said building. The campus police routinely check outside lighting and report any problems to the Physical Plant for repair. Lighting for the campus is regulated by a photo cell and normally comes on about one-half hour before dark and remains on until about one-half hour after daylight. The maintenance department inspects and services all building locks and doors on a regular basis. The grounds personnel trim the shrubs on campus to a height that will not create hazards or visibility problems for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. [ Top ]
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| Delivery of Messages |
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The campus police will deliver messages in emergency situations only, to students and employees who are on campus and cannot otherwise be notified. [ Top ]
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| Other Information |
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The Safety and Security Committee for the campus is comprised of students, faculty, and staff members. The committee's function is to address safety and security issues of the campus community and to make recommendations to the University Police. [ Top ]
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| Emergency Action Plan |
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The purpose of the Emergency Action Plan (PDF format*) is to protect students, employees, and visitors from serious injury, property loss, or loss of life in the event of a major disaster. The plan describes the initial responsibilities and actions to be taken until the appropriate University or municipal responders take over. [ Top ]
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| Sex Offenses |
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The IUS Police Department, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and other University departments conduct presentations and distribute written materials to promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses. All sex offenses should be reported immediately to the campus police (UC 027, 941-2400), local or state law enforcement officials, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, or other appropriate University personnel. If you are raped or sexually assaulted:
Victims of rape or sexual assault may rearrange their academic schedule to the extent that the changes are reasonably available. The University may provide some recommendations on your living situation. [ Top ]
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| Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs |
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The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is responsible for student disciplinary procedures relating to student personal misconduct. Any student who engages in conduct prohibited by University regulations, including sexual offenses, will be subject to University sanctions up to and including suspension and expulsion. Disciplinary procedures for personal misconduct may be disposed of either through an informal or formal process. During the formal hearing, the accused and the accuser will be entitled to due process rights including being represented by an advisor or counsel and presenting witnesses and their cross examination. Both parties will be informed of the University's final determination of the alleged offense and any sanctions imposed against the accused. Detailed information may be found in the University publication, "Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct." [ Top ]
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| Reporting Crimes & Actual Crimes reported at IUS |
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Crime victims, regardless of how seemingly insignificant the crime, are encouraged to report the incident to the IUS Police immediately. To report a crime, the victim or witness needs only to call the police phone number (941-2400), use one of the emergency phones, or come to the police office (UC 027). Each month, these incidents are categorized and reported to the FBI. Crime alerts may be posted on bulletins boards around campus or placed in various University publications. University employees will assist a student in notifying the police if requested. The University Police will assist the student in notifying local police if needed of off campus incidents. When comparing instances of crime at IUS to other institutions of similar size, you will find the crime rate at this campus is one of the lowest. Although we believe that our low incidence of crime will continue, this report is not intended to give a false sense of security. You need to know that crime will occur, but that prevention efforts can be effective in reducing the opportunities for criminal activity.
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| Crime Prevention |
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You can play a key role in our crime prevention efforts. Be cautious, careful, alert to your own safety, and protective of both your property and that of the University. Ongoing crime prevention efforts by IUS include:
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| Daily Log |
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The University Police maintain a daily log of all crime reports filed with the Department. Entries are made to the log within 2 business days. [ Top ]
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| Campus Security Authority |
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In addition to the University Police, the following individuals (who have significant responsibility for student activities) are responsible for forwarding reports of crimes, both for inclusion in this report and for purposes of placing the campus community on alert in case of the repetition of these crimes. When a threat to students and/or employees exists, the appropriate and timely notice of the occurrence of such crimes shall be made by means of the "Timely Notice" section of this document.
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| Timely Notice |
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Crime alerts for the campus community will be posted on building bulletin boards and the IUS Internet within 1 business day of the occurrence of the crime or the determination of a crime trend. [ Top ]
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| Indiana's Sex and Violent Offender Registry |
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Effective January 1, 2003, Zacharyç—´ Law requires sheriff departments to jointly establish and maintain the Indiana Sheriffs' Sex Offender Registry to provide detailed information about individuals who register as sex or violent offenders at Indiana sheriff departments (or, in Marion County, the Indianapolis Police Department). The purpose of the registry is to inform the general public about the identity, location, and appearance of sex and violent offenders who live, work, or study in Indiana. (NOTE: The photographs and addresses of registered sex and violent offenders cannot be presented on this site until the Indiana Supreme Court decides on a pending case relating to the publication of this information.) In addition to the detailed information about registered offenders, Zacharyç—´ Law requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to keep Indianaç—´ Sex and Violent Offender Directory, a list of all offenders convicted of a sex or violent crime. The directory can be accessed on the internet at [www.in.gov/serv/cji_sor]. Due to our close proximity to the State of Kentucky, its Sex/Criminal Offender web site can be accessed through http://kspsor.state.ky.us. If you have any questions about these registries, please contact the IUS Police Department at ext. 2400 or stop by the office in UC 027. [ Top ]
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