The
Clery Act requires higher education
institutions to give timely warnings of crimes that represent a
threat to the safety of students or employees, and to make public
their campus security policies. It also requires that crime data are
collected, reported, and disseminated to the campus community and are
also reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The act is
intended to provide students and their families, as higher education
consumers, with accurate, complete, and timely information about
safety on campus so that they can make informed decisions.
Policy
Disclosure
- Preparation of the
Annual Security Report -
Northwestern
Technological Institute prepares this report to comply with the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with local
law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus.
Campus
crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to
designated school officials (including but not limited to the School
Director and Assistant School Director), as well as local law
enforcement agencies.
Distribution
of this Report
This
report is published and distributed annually by October 1st to all
enrolled students and all employees. Prospective students and
employees are made aware of this report via publication, are provided
a general summary of its contents, and may request a copy prior to
enrollment or employment.
- Reporting of Criminal
Offenses -
Crime
Reporting:
To
report a crime, all students and employees are encouraged to
accurately and promptly report
any and all crimes or emergencies occurring on campus directly to the
School Director or Assistant School Director. Reports may also be
given via telephone (248) 358-4006.
Confidential
Reporting Procedures:
If
you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within
the Institute or the criminal justice system, you may still want to
consider making a confidential report. With your permission, the
School Director or Assistant School Director can file a report on the
details of the incident without revealing your identity. The purpose
of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the
matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety
of yourself and others. With such information, the Institute can
keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving
students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to
a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus
community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are
counted and disclosed in the annual crimes statistics for the
institution.
- Timely Warnings -
In
the event a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the
judgment of the School Director, constitutes an ongoing or continuing
threat, a campus-wide timely warning will be issued. The warning
will be issued via memorandum, in-class announcements, or other
appropriate means to all students, faculty, and staff. Anyone with
information warranting a timely warning should immediately report the
circumstance to the School Director or Assistant School Director, in
person or via telephone at (248) 358-4006.
- Security and Access -
During
business hours, the Institute is open to students, parents, guests,
employees and invitees. During non-business hours, access to
Institute facilities is by key, if issued. The Institute maintains no
campus residences or dormitories. The building is also equipped with
a security system.
- Campus Law Enforcement
-
Northwestern
Technological Institute does not employ specific campus security
personnel. Responsibility of security rests with the employees of
the Institute. Students and employees are strongly encouraged to
immediately report all crimes/incidents to campus personnel. A
determination is then made as to the necessity of outside law
enforcement (Southfield Police). Campus personnel do not possess
arrest authority.
- Reporting Policy
Relative to Counselors -
As
a result of the negotiated rulemaking process which followed the
signing into law, the 1998 amendments to 20 U.S.C. Section 1092 (f)
clarification was given to those considered to be campus security
authorities. Campus “Pastoral Counselors” and Campus
“Professional Counselors”, when acting as such, are not
considered to be a campus security authority and are not required to
report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime
statistics. As a matter of policy, they are encouraged, if and when
they deem it appropriate, to inform persons being counseled of the
procedures to report crimes on a voluntary basis for inclusion into
the annual crime statistic. Northwestern Tech. does not have an
employee on staff who is a professional counselor, however, the
Institute contracts with a licensed counselor in the event counseling
services are needed.
The
rulemaking committee defines counselors as:
Pastoral
Counselor
An
employee of an institution, who is associated with a religious order
or denomination, recognized by that religious order or denomination
as someone who provides confidential counseling and who is
functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral
counselor.
Professional
Counselor
An
employee of an institution whose official responsibilities include
providing psychological counseling to members of the institution’s
community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her
license or certification. Northwestern Tech. does not have an
employee on staff who is a professional counselor, however, the
Institute contracts with a licensed counselor in the event counseling
services are needed.
- Crime Prevention &
Security Awareness Programs -
Students
and employees are made aware of campus crime through the following:
Personal
Safety
Northwestern
Technological Institute encourages its students and employees to be
responsible for their own security and the security of others.
Be
aware of your surroundings and of those people around you.
Crime
Prevention Tips
Vehicle
Security ...
Secure
valuables such as tapes, CDs, radios, phones, books, radar
detectors, and packages by placing
them in the trunk or out of sight
Property
Security ...
Do
not leave books, bags, purses, wallets, or any other possessions
unattended even for a moment. Take
them with you.
Off-Campus
Student Organizations/Criminal Activity
Any
criminal activity occurring off-campus that is Institute-related will
be monitored via communication with the appropriate law enforcement
agency.
- Alcoholic Beverages and
Illegal Drugs -
Northwestern
Technological Institute complies with the Drug-Free Schools and
Campuses Act. The distribution, possession, and use of controlled
substances, illicit drugs, and alcohol that is illegal under state
and federal law is prohibited on the campus of Northwestern
Technological Institute. Any persons appearing on campus while under
the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and other drugs,
will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action. The possession
of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age is illegal. Violators
will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
Disciplinary
actions may consist of a written reprimand, restriction of
privileges, disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal.
- Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Education Programs -
Information
relative to available Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention programs can be
found in Northwestern Technological Institute’s Drug and
Alcohol Prevention Program packet. This packet contains information
regarding health risks, legal sanctions, assistance organizations, etc.
- Sexual Assault Policy
& Procedures -
It
is Northwestern Technological Institute’s policy that any form
of sexual assault is strictly prohibited. The Institute will make
all responsible efforts to maintain a campus environment free from
sexual assault.
What
is sexual assault?
Sexual
assault includes rape, sodomy, penetration with an object, or the
touching of private body parts for the purpose of sexual
gratification forcibly or against the victim’s will, or not
forcibly or against the victim's will where the victim is incapable
of giving consent.
Sexual
Assault Prevention Programs/Reporting Procedures
Northwestern
Technological Institute has established the following programs to
prevent sexual assault as well as procedures to follow if a sexual
assault has occurred.
A.
Educational Programs
1) All students and
employees receive a copy of this publication, which contains information about
Institute policies and procedures relative to security and crime prevention.
2) The Institute will provide publications to promote awareness of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
B.
Procedures to Follow if a Sexual Assault Occurs:
1) If you are a victim
of a sexual assault at Northwestern Technological Institute, your
first priority should be to get to a place of safety. Medical
attention and/or treatment should then be obtained as quickly as
possible following the incident. Assaults should be reported
directly to a school official (i.e. School Director, Assistant
School Director, etc.) at (248) 358-4006, and/or local law
enforcement authorities at 911. If a student chooses, campus
authorities will assist the student in notifying the proper law
enforcement authorities. Because of the importance of preserving
evidence in order to prove sexual assault, students should contact
either a school official, or the proper law enforcement as soon as
possible after the incident.
2) If the assailant is
identified as a Northwestern Tech. student, a school official will report the incident to
the School Director, who will assist with the appropriate course of action in accordance
with the Student Conduct Policy and procedures. Potential school sanctions
include permanent termination from the program.
3) If the assailant is a
Northwestern Tech. employee, a school official will report the incident to the School Director for appropriate action. Potential school sanctions include termination of employment.
C.
Procedures for Institute Disciplinary Action in Cases of Alleged
Sexual Assault
1) The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during an Institute disciplinary proceeding.
2) Both the accuser
and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of the final
determination of any Institute
disciplinary proceeding brought alleging sexual assault.
3) Following the final
determination of an Institute Disciplinary proceeding, the Institute will imposesanctions such as termination from the program in the case of a student, and termination of employment in the case of an employee.
4) All current students
and employees will be made aware of incidents of sexual assault and other crimes via
this Campus Crime Report publication, which is distributed to all employees in their employment packet, and to students on their first day of classes. This report is updated annually and is distributed to both new and current students and employees.
D.
Victim Assistance
1) The Institute will
change a victim’s academic situation after an alleged sex
offense, if changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available.
2) The Institute will
assist the victim of an alleged sex offense in obtaining off-campus counseling, or mental health counseling, if requested.
Sex
Offender Information
In
accordance with the “Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act”
of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children
and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery
Act and the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, Northwestern Technological Institute is
providing a link to the State of Michigan sex Offender Registry.
This act requires Institutions of higher education to provide a
method whereby the campus community can obtain law enforcement
information provided by the State concerning registered sex
offenders.
The
Michigan State Police is responsible for maintaining this registry.
Follow the link below to access the Michigan State Police Website.
http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/
-Crime Statistics
Table-
|
Category
|
2006
On-
Campus
|
2006
Public
Property
|
2005
On-
Campus
|
2005
Public
Property
|
2004
On-
Campus
|
2004
Public
Property
|
2003
On-
Campus
|
2003
Public
Property
|
|
Murder/Non-
Negligent
Manslaughter
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Sex
Offenses:
Nonforcible
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Sex
Offenses:
Forcible
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Robbery
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Aggravated
Assault
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Burglary
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
|
Motor
Vehicle Theft
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
|
Negligent
Manslaughter
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Arson
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Hate/Prejudice
Crimes
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
#
of Arrests or persons referred for campus disciplinary action
for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liquor
Law Violations
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Drug-Related
Violations
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Illegal
Weapons Possession
Violations
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
On-Campus
is defined as any building or property owned or controlled by a
school within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and
used by the school in direct support of or in a manner related to
its educational purposes. Northwestern Tech does not own the
building in which it is located, however, as a tenant; the Institute
does control the 2nd and 3rd Floors, as well
as approximately 1200 square feet of office space on the 1st
Floor of the building.
Public
Property is defined as all public property including
thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities that is
within the same campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus. This would not include, for example, highways that
are adjacent to the campus, but that are separated from the campus
by a fence or other man-made barrier. Northwestern Tech. is
surrounded on three sides primarily by adjacent office and/or
commercial, privately owned buildings. Immediately in front of the
Institute is the Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway Service Drive.
There are no public sidewalks or parking facilities that are
immediately adjacent to or accessible from our campus.