Crime Awareness and Campus Security
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crimes Statistics Act (formerly Campus Security Act)
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. This pamphlet responds both to the needs of our community and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. Campus Security is located on the Main Campus in the Auxiliary Services Building #300, Room 101, phone 974-7911. The University of Hawaii Board of Regents assigned authority for campus safety to the Chancellor, who delegated Campus Security operations to the Auxiliary Services Officer, phone 974-7369.
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Emergency Response | |
| Campus Security | 974-7911 |
| Campus Security dialing from an on-campus phone | 47911 |
| Police/Fire/Rescue/Ambulance | 911 |
| Poison Center | 1-800-222-1222 |
| Campus Nurse/Educator | 974-7636 |
| Civil Defense Agency | 935-0031 |
| Crime Stoppers | 961-8300 |
| Assistance Agencies | |
| UH Hilo Counseling | 974-7399 |
| HawCC Counseling | 974-7741 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 935-0677 |
| Child Protective Services | 933-0350 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | 969-6644 |
| Alanon/Alateen Family Groups | 935-0971 |
| Hale Ohana (Hilo) | 959-8864 |
| Family Crisis Shelter (Kona) | 322-7233 |
| American Red Cross | 935-8305 |
| UH Hilo Women's Center | 974-7306 |
| Access (Suicide & Crisis) | 1-800-753-6879 |
Services Provided
Security Officers patrol our campuses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Along with routine patrol duties and traffic enforcement, other services include conducting investigations, responding to emergencies and alarms, making emergency notifications, and securing rooms and buildings. Routine facility and landscaping assessments are made to minimize hazardous conditions. Exterior lighting, doors, and shrubbery are checked for unsafe conditions and reported to the maintenance department, where repairs are given top priority. Upon request, Campus Security conducts presentations in crime prevention and campus security procedures.
The University maintains good working relations with local and state law enforcement agencies.
Access to Campus Facilities
Most facilities and programs are open and available to the public during normal hours of operation. To ensure personal safety and facility security, strict key control is maintained. Persons wishing to use facilities after hours need to make prior arrangements, and should carry proper University identification.
Campus Housing facilities are intended for University residents and guests. Visitors to Housing facilities are the responsibility of the resident host and overnight guests must make prior arrangements with the Hall Director.
Sexual Assault Policy
The University will not tolerate acts of sexual assault on members of our campus community. Information, education, and training on addressing issues of sexual assault are provided by various campus agencies including Health Services, Campus Security, the Women's Center, Freshman Year Program and Student Housing.
Sexual assault is defined as any form of unwanted sexual contact. It does not require the use of physical force and can be the result of a threat, expressed or implied, that places a person in fear of bodily injury.
Reports of all sexual assaults are encouraged, and can be made to any University employee or the police. The UH Hilo Nurse/Educator in Student Health Services will be informed of assaults, and all possible steps will be taken to ensure the confidentiality of the victim. With consent, all reports will be investigated by the proper authorities, and if desired, appropriate support services will be provided. Any University student or employee found having committed a sexual assault is subject to the provisions of Hawaii State Law, University Policy and/ or the Student Conduct Code.
Victims have the option to alter their academic and campus residential situations, if they so choose.
Individual Rights
UH Hilo campus procedures stipulate that the accuser and accused are entitled to the same rights at disciplinary proceedings, including having another individual present and notification of disciplinary outcomes.
Weapons Policy
The possession or use of lethal weapons on University premises is strictly prohibited. Lethal weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, ammunition, spear guns, explosives, and dangerous substances. Any person found in violation is subject to the provisions of Hawaii State Law, University policy and/or the Student Conduct Code.
Security and Crime Prevention Programs
A successful campus safety program needs the cooperation, involvement and support of University students and employees. Throughout the year, Campus Security joins the efforts of the Counseling Center, Student Housing, and Freshman Year Program to train, inform, and educate our campus community in 1) Alcohol and Drug Awareness, 2) Sexual Assault, and 3) Helpful tips on room, car, and personal safety / security.
You can help Campus Security help you by exercising these common sense precautions:
- Report any suspicious persons or activities; report all incidents no matter how minor; report losses immediately.
- Be sure to lock and secure all windows and doors; lock your cars and bikes; store valuables in the trunk.
- Never loan keys to anyone (they are easily lost, stolen, or duplicated).
- Mark or engrave your belongings; don't leave belongings and valuables unattended for any amount of time.
- At night, travel and park in lighted areas; travel in pairs if possible; be aware of your surroundings.
Reporting of Crimes and Emergencies
The University encourages the prompt reporting of all emergencies, violations, and criminal incidents to Campus Security by calling 974-7911. When a call is received, a Security Officer will be immediately dispatched. Often a quick report will aid in the apprehension of the suspect and/ or prevention of a crime. All reported incidents are investigated and recorded. Incidents also can be reported to any University employee.