clery report

Emergency Notification

The college will immediately notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus. The areas that this emergency notification applies to include the college’s main campus, all college housing, public property immediately adjacent to the campus, and in or on non-campus buildings or property that the college owns or controls.

A member of the crisis team is responsible for confirming the existence of a significant emergency or dangerous situation. Emergencies or dangerous incidents may include, in part:

• Disease outbreaks such as meningitis, norovirus, or other serious illnesses
• Approaching tornadoes or other extreme weather conditions
• Gas leaks, explosions, fires, and chemical or hazardous waste spills
• An armed intruder, bomb threat, or civil unrest and riot

Examples of situations that would not necessitate an emergency notification, though the college may elect to notify the campus and campus community, may include:

• Power outage
• Snow closure
• A string of simple larcenies

SC4 Campus Patrol personnel, considering the safety of the students and employees, will immediately notify emergency personnel via 911, and a member of the crisis team will initiate the notification system when appropriate. The crisis team will determine without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, the content of the notification, what information to release, the relevant portions of the campus and campus community to be notified, and the means for making public the emergency notification based on information known at that time. The college may not immediately issue a notification if doing so would compromise efforts to assist a victim, respond to or contain the emergency, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Members of the SC4 Crisis Team include the President, Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Partnership Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Executive Director of Safety & Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, and the College Resource Officer as needed.

Methods to Make Public Notifications

The available methods used, as appropriate for the identified crisis situation, to make public and emergency notifications may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The college portal, email, and its public website
• Social media
• Mobile phone and texting services
• Public address system
• Staff office desktop and web telephones
• Local radio and television
• If necessary, a messenger
• Posting in a readily accessible public area of each building

Follow-up information, such as an “All Clear” message, will be given as deemed appropriate.

Campus patrol personnel are in regular communication with local law enforcement through the on-campus Port Huron Police Department campus resource officer and requests for their cooperation in informing the college of significant emergencies and dangerous situations reported to them that could require an emergency response and/or notification.

Students, faculty, and staff can go to the SC4 portal to sign up to receive emergency text alerts. These alerts allow for notification regarding any emergency and give notice to those on campus or within the campus community. SC4’s text alert system provided by InformaCast allows individuals to opt in to receive urgent notifications from St. Clair County Community College. This can be done at sc4.edu/support-services/tools-and-technology/text-alerts.

Timely Warnings

In the event of Clery Act reportable crimes reported to campus patrol personnel that have occurred on the college’s campus, in student housing, or on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus, the college will issue timely warnings regarding any incidents that are considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. Timely warnings may be issued for threats to persons or property and may aid in the prevention of similar crimes. In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the crisis team constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus-wide timely warning will be issued. 

The timely warning will be initiated to students, faculty, and staff from a member of the crisis team or their designee by the methods listed in the “Methods to Make Public Notifications” section on page one of this report as appropriate for the crisis situation. The college regularly communicates with local law enforcement and receives information from the on-campus City of Port Huron police officer, requesting their assistance in informing the college about crimes reported to them that may warrant timely warnings.

Timely warnings may not be issued for non-Clery Act reportable crimes if they do not create a significant emergency or dangerous situation that would require an immediate notification. The college is not required to issue a timely warning for Clery Act reportable crimes reported to pastoral or professional counselors. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to an SC4 campus patrol officer either in person or by telephone at (810) 989-5757.

Campus Crime and Security

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICY 2.12 – CAMPUS CRIME AND SECURITY

Policy

The Board of Trustees of St. Clair County Community College shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and any amendments thereto (hereinafter the “Clery Act”).

The administration is authorized to establish procedures to accomplish the above goal.

Administration

1. Administration will prepare, publish, and distribute materials which comply with the Clery Act. Such materials shall initiate the procedure for students and employees to report criminal activity, arrange for security at the campus facilities, and develop programs to inform the students and employees about campus security and crime prevention.
2. Administration shall report crimes as they occur on the college campus to the local police agencies as required.
3. Administration shall develop and periodically review rules and regulations for the implementation of the procedures set forth herein and for carrying out the college’s responsibilities and duties under the Clery Act.
4. Administration shall report to the Board at least annually concerning the compliance with the Clery Act and the statistical information required.
5. Administration shall work and cooperate with the local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in connection with the prevention of crime and compliance with the Clery Act.
6. Administration, in preparing the necessary procedures to comply with the Clery Act, shall take into account other policies of this Board dealing with use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the college campus.

Approved by Board of Trustees – October 15, 1992, Revised: January 21, 2010

Reporting Criminal Offenses and Other Incidents

Crime Reporting

Criminal offenses in progress, medical emergencies, fires, suspicious people, and all serious incidents should be first reported to emergency responders by dialing 911, then to campus patrol personnel at (810) 989-5757 or from any college telephone to extension 5757. Calls to local law enforcement authorities can also be made utilizing the “blue light” emergency telephones located throughout campus and in parking areas. The college is equipped with a system that will inform 911 of your location or room number when dialed from campus. Individuals with a hearing impairment can call 711, and Michigan Relay will enact a system that allows hearing persons and deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons to communicate by telephone. Assistance for handicapped individuals is also available on campus in the disability resources office located in Room A-101 in the library in the College Center or at extension 5759.  

Prompt calls to emergency responders and campus patrol are encouraged. If the victim is unable to report the crime, it is the expectation of the college that anyone aware of the crime should report all known details to campus patrol personnel as soon as possible. A person may also report crimes to the executive director of safety and compliance/Title IX coordinator at (810) 989-5509. These reports will be used, in part, in the preparation for the annual disclosure of crime statistics while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with federal and state laws.

You will be asked to accurately report your location and the reason for the call. Be prepared to give as much information as possible to the call-taker. Whether the call is placed to campus personnel or to a law enforcement agency, personnel will respond, if necessary, to investigate the complaint. Responding personnel may request additional resources if needed to resolve the incident. Reports may be made to document the situation. A determination will be made by the crisis team to assess the need for a timely warning or emergency notification to be disseminated. 

The college will monitor and record through local police agencies any criminal activity by students at non-campus locations of student organizations officially recognized by the college. 

Daily Crime Log

The college maintains a written daily crime log which is kept in the campus patrol office. This crime log records the incidents that occurred within the college’s Clery geography, as reported to campus patrol. The nature of the incident, date, and time of the occurrence and when reported, case number, the general location, and the disposition of the complaint are included. 

The college must make an entry, or an addition to an entry in the log, within two business days of the report of the information to campus patrol, unless that disclosure is prohibited by law or would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim. The college may withhold this information if there is clear and convincing evidence that the release of the information would:

• Jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or the safety of an individual.
• Cause a suspect to flee or evade detection.
• Result in the destruction of evidence.

The college must disclose any information withheld once the adverse effect described above is no longer likely to occur.

The crime log is available for student, employee, and public inspection for the most recent 60-day period, upon request during normal business hours. The portion of the crime log that is older than 60 days is available within two business days of a request for public inspection.

Confidential Reporting

The college will protect the confidentiality of victims and other necessary parties in publicly available record keeping, including Clery Act reporting and disclosures, without the inclusion of personally identifying information about the victim. The college will take all reasonable steps to investigate reported crimes while maintaining confidentiality to the extent permitted by law. Crimes must be reported to campus patrol by students, faculty, and staff to ensure inclusion in the college’s annual crime statistics and to provide a timely warning notice to the college community when necessary. Campus patrol must report all crimes on the daily crime log and report all Clery crimes in the Annual Security Report. Campus patrol personnel, along with members of the crisis team are responsible for the security and emergency response at the college. 

Missing Students Residing in On-Campus Housing

The college offers on-campus housing located at 514 Military Street and 305 Bard Street in Port Huron. Should the college determine that a student who resides in on-campus housing to be missing for a period of 24 hours, the college will initiate specific notification procedures within 24 hours of receiving the information. This does not preclude the college from making a determination that a student residing in on-campus housing is missing before the student has been missing for a full 24 hours or from initiating notification procedures as soon as it determines that the student is missing.

If you as a fellow student, SC4 employee, or any other individual believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing from campus for 24 hours, you can be instrumental in the safe return of the student by immediately notifying any of the following:

• Residence Life & Conduct Manager – (810) 989-5736
• Executive Director of Safety and Compliance – (810) 989-5509
• SC4 Campus Patrol – (810) 989-5757
• Port Huron Police – (810) 984-8415
• Central Dispatch – (810) 985-8115

Reporting of a missing student must be referred immediately to campus patrol, or to the Port Huron Police Department during hours when campus patrol is not available.

Students who reside in on-campus housing, regardless of their age, should annually register with the college one or more individuals to be contacted strictly for missing person purposes. The contact person can be anyone. If the student has registered a general emergency contact name with the college, the student can register that same person to be used for both purposes. The college cannot assume that a general emergency contact is also the missing person contact. 

To register a missing person, contact with the college, the student may make this information available to the coordinator of college housing during the move-in process.

Names registered as a missing person contact will be confidential and will only be disclosed to authorized campus officials, such as designated college personnel or to law enforcement personnel in the furtherance of a missing person investigation.

For students who reside in on-campus housing who are under the age of 18 and are not emancipated, the college must notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, in addition to notifying any additional contact person designated by the student.

The college will notify law enforcement within 24 hours of the determination that the student who resides in on-campus housing is missing unless law enforcement was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.

Response to a Missing Student in On-Campus Housing

The response by the college of a missing student from on-campus housing may involve varying procedures due to the unique nature of any individual incident. Though the college may handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis, there are actions that the college will take with all missing on-campus students. 

If a student in on-campus housing has been officially determined to be missing, the college will:

• Access the missing student/general emergency contact information, which is secured by the coordinator of college housing when on-duty or on-call. When the coordinator of college housing is off-duty, the information is secured by the college housing on-call staff during weekends.
• Determine the age of the student.
• Report to the executive director of safety and compliance immediately.
• Report to campus patrol immediately.
• Inquire with the student’s roommates and/or friends as to the student’s whereabouts.  Ask the roommate if you may conduct a visual check for missing personal items such as a toothbrush, personal belongings, missing books etc. Consult with academic services and/or faculty to determine if the student has been attending classes.
• In consultation with the executive director of safety and compliance, report to the Port Huron Police Department if the student has not been found within 12 hours of being notified.
• Notify the student’s missing person contact person within 24 hours that the student is missing if that student designated a contact person. If the student designated more than one missing person contact person, the college can notify the contacts in an order determined by the college. If a student registers multiple contacts, and the first person confirms that the student is not missing, the college must notify each additional contact in turn, unless the student is contacted by the college or contacts the college. The college will document unsuccessful contacts. 
• Notify the student’s custodial parent or guardian and any other designated contact person within 24 hours that the student is missing when the student is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated.
• Inform local law enforcement within 24 hours that the student is missing, regardless of whether the student has identified a contact person, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor.

Security/Access to Campus Facilities, College Residences, and the Maintenance of Facilities

The college operates its own campus patrol department to provide security for the campus whenever possible. In an effort to provide a safe environment, campus patrol personnel routinely check for and observe campus facilities to identify potential safety and security threats or hazards. When necessary, campus patrol notifies the physical plant department or other relevant personnel to have identified hazards corrected or removed.

Campus academic/administrative buildings are normally open to students, instructors, staff, parents, and contractors by 7 a.m. and closed at 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. The college is open on Saturdays and Sundays for scheduled events and operates according to the event hours on those days. During non-business hours authorized personnel with issued keys and alarm code accounts may access buildings. 

Access to the main campus academic/administrative buildings and facilities is regulated through mechanical access control, monitored alarm control, push button combination door locks, camera systems, and physical surveillance. Access to residence halls is restricted to residents, their approved guests, and other approved members of the college community. Residents are cautioned against permitting strangers to enter the building and are urged to require individuals seeking entry to use their own access cards or physical keys. College housing operates on the use of electronic swipe cards for entry to the Huron Street building and physical keys for the Bard Street building. Individual dorm rooms are controlled the same, with swipe cards in Huron Street and physical keys in Bard Street. College housing personnel are onsite and present within residence life buildings Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A college public safety officer patrols both units Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A resident assistant and/or a professional staff member are also on call 24/7 in college housing. Individual campus academic and administrative buildings do not have a public safety officer assigned to them. However, the campus patrol team patrols all buildings on an on-going basis consistent with campus patrol scheduled hours.

The campus is well-lit on the exterior and interior of the buildings, within walkways, and in parking areas. This lighting is routinely monitored by campus patrol and facilities staff.

Security Considerations in Maintaining Campus Facilities

The college takes measures to ensure security equipment is working properly. Inspections of the

campus’ safety features are performed on a regular basis to ensure they are in good working condition. Such inspections include but are not limited to:

• Qualified personnel periodically inspect the fire alarm, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and other alarm systems.
• Emergency phones, the mass notification system, and the camera systems are inspected/tested on a routine basis.
• Lighting for external pathways, hallways, and stairwells are periodically inspected by campus patrol and facilities staff. Work orders are initiated for repairs if an issue is found during inspection or if an issue is reported by a member of the campus community.
• Housing electronic door-locking mechanisms are checked on a periodic basis. Work orders are initiated for repairs if an issue is found during inspection or if an issue is reported by a member of the campus community.

Scope of Campus Law Enforcement

Campus Patrol

SC4 Campus Patrol is a uniformed security detail that responds to many differing calls for service from students, faculty, and staff. Campus patrol is made up of public safety officers. These public safety officers do not possess the power to arrest as state-certified police officers do. Campus patrol staff have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at the college. The college also has a contract with the City of Port Huron for a college resource officer, who is a Port Huron Police officer employee. This officer is a state-certified police officer with arrest authority and is armed. The jurisdiction of the SC4 Campus Patrol staff and college resource officer includes property that is owned, leased, or controlled by the institution. The jurisdiction of the college resource officer additionally includes concurrent jurisdiction on city streets running through or adjacent to the campus. The city police officer is on campus from mid-August through mid-May when the fall and winter semesters are in session.

In the department there are four SC4 public safety officers and one City of Port Huron police officer ready to serve during business hours when students are on campus and one SC4 public safety officer serving overnight in housing units Monday through Friday. This team conducts their patrols on foot or by vehicle (car, golf-cart, or by bicycle as conditions warrant). To enhance safety, all officers receive ongoing training throughout the academic year in areas relevant to their duties.

Campus Patrol Incident Reports

Since the college does not employ its own police department, criminal acts are investigated by local area law enforcement authorities to include the contracted college resource officer. Victims of crimes are strongly encouraged to notify these law enforcement authorities in a timely manner by first dialing 911 and then notifying Campus Patrol. Incidents may result in a campus patrol report being completed. All campus patrol reports are forwarded to the president, chief of staff, Title IX coordinator, chief partnership officer, chief financial officer and to other college administrative staff as appropriate. Campus patrol also includes law enforcement when contacted by victims, bystanders, or when made aware of incidents when appropriate.

Reports will be investigated as deemed necessary. Violations of the law will be referred to law enforcement agencies including the college resource officer, the college’s president, chief of staff, Title IX coordinator, chief partnership officer, and when appropriate, to other administrative staff for review. When a potentially dangerous threat to the campus community arises, timely warnings may be issued, as noted previously in this report. Campus patrol maintains a working relationship with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the area through personal meetings and telephone communications. These entities include the Croswell Police Department, Port Huron Police Department, Marysville Police Department, St. Clair Police Department, Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office, and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

There are currently no memorandums of understanding between SC4 Campus Patrol and local law enforcement. There is a contract with the Port Huron Police Department for one police officer to work on campus during the fall and winter semesters, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monitoring of Criminal Activity at Student Organization Locations

While the college has several recognized student organizations, it does not have any officially recognized student organizations that have housing facilities “off-campus,” i.e., non-campus facilities.

Security Awareness Programs for Students and Employees

Students are informed of security and safety services offered by the college in a welcome letter provided to each new student. Students receive information to contact campus patrol personnel for the services provided, which include security escorts, lost & found property, room unlocks, low or dead vehicle battery, low or flat tire, vehicle out of gas, keys locked in vehicle, frozen door locks, disorderly complaints, reports of crime or sexual assault or harassment, fact-finding and documentation of claim, emergency response, provide directions, security of college property, on-campus injury or illness reporting, publish crime statistics, suspicious situations/persons reporting, parking enforcement, and vehicle accident reports.

Written materials within the student portal are available that outline ways to maintain personal safety and security while on campus. Similar information is presented to new employees as well, as they progress through the orientation process. 

Monthly during the academic year, the college disseminates security information to students and employees through portal announcements, posters, pamphlets, and displays. A common theme of all awareness and crime prevention programs is to encourage students, employees, and the college community to be aware of their responsibility for their own security and the security of others and report any crime or issues they become aware of. When pressing, information is released to the college community and throughout the campus by the methods listed in the “Methods to Make Public Notifications” section on page one of this report. The college has made available to students, employees, and the college community the ability to sign up for text alert services to be received on their mobile devices. To sign up, please visit the SC4 portal page at SC4 Alerts.

Use/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICY 2.4 – USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Policy

No alcoholic beverages whatsoever will be allowed on the college premises, except as such may be used in direct relation to instructional programs at the college or for college-sponsored events that have received prior approval, in writing, from the Office of the President. The use of alcohol in college instructional programs or college-sponsored events is subject to applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to age restrictions relating to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. It will be the responsibility of the individual in charge of the instructional program or event where alcohol may be used to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Administration

1. For instructional programs, authorization to purchase and use alcohol must be secured in writing from the appropriate dean prior to purchase.
2. For college-sponsored events, authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at the event must be secured in writing from the Office of the President prior to scheduling the event.
3. Any purchase of alcoholic beverages for such programs or events shall be purchased through local retail outlets and should not exceed the amount anticipated to be used during the semester of an instructional program or during a sponsored event.
4. It will be the responsibility of the individual in charge of the instructional program or event to ensure the alcoholic beverages are properly stored and secured and that any supplies of such are inventoried and accounted for on a regular basis.

Approved by Board of Trustees – December 8, 1977, Revised: October 12, 1978
Revised: July 14, 1988, Revised: December 11, 2008

Use/Possession of Illegal Drugs

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICY 2.9- DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Policy

The Board of Trustees of St. Clair County Community College acknowledges that the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students or by employees is detrimental not only to the health and well-being of the employees and students, but is also detrimental to the discharge of their respective responsibilities. Such use, possession or dispensing of illicit drugs or abuse of alcohol is inconsistent with the college purposes of higher education and the college’s attitude toward the use of drugs or alcohol by its students and employees. (A.) It shall be the policy of this college that there shall be no illicit use of drugs or abuse of alcohol allowed by students or employees on the college’s property or at or as a part of any institutional activity. (B.) No employee or student shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use any controlled substance or abuse of alcohol while on the college property or at any institutional activity.

Administration

1. Any employee or student who shall violate the policy as set forth above shall be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from employment or removal from the institution.
2. Any employee who is working in a grant program shall agree to abide by the terms of this policy and shall agree to notify the college of any criminal drug statute conviction or violation occurring on the college premises. Such notification shall be made within five (5) days after such conviction. Employees acknowledge that the college will be notifying the federal funding agency of the grant of any such actual conviction. Employees and students are advised that the college will take appropriate disciplinary action against them for violating this policy including termination of employment or exclusion from school, and may require such employee or student having been so convicted to participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by a federal, state, or local governmental law enforcement agency or appropriate agency. In addition, employees and students violating this policy will be advised of the counseling and/or treatment and rehabilitation programs available including those operated through the County Mental Health.
3. It is the college’s intention by establishing this drug-free and alcohol abuse workplace requirement that all employees and students will be aware of and advised of the dangers and abuses of using illicit drugs or of abusing the use of alcohol and the college’s commitment to maintain a drug-free and an abuse of alcohol-free campus.
4. It is the intention of the college to, on an annual basis, make this policy and other information concerning the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol available to the employees and students.

Approved by Board of Trustees – July 13, 1989, revised: May 10, 1990, revised: November 19, 2009

Enforcement of Federal and State Law

The college supports the enforcement of federal and state laws concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, underage drinking, and use and possession of illicit drugs. Penalties for the violation of these laws and the harm that these substances can cause can be found at sc4.edu/about/consumer-information.

Substance Abuse Services

The college can refer its employees and students to services offered by a local substance abuse agency for the purpose of education, prevention, and assistance in rehabilitation. Interested employees can contact human resources in Room 207 of the Main Building, or by calling (810) 989-5534. Interested students can contact the student wellness manager in Room 209 of the Main building, or by calling (810) 989-5834. All inquiries are confidential. The college has a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) as required through the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 86). the college disseminates the drug and alcohol policies and information to all students and employees on an annual basis. The DAAPP provides the campus community with details about the standards of conduct, policies, sanctions, legal penalties, and health information relating to drugs and alcohol. To access the full version of the DAAPP can be found at sc4.edu/about/drug-policies.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

The college has taken steps to prepare for varying responses to emergency situations on campus, should they occur. Information on actions that can be taken regarding the safe evacuation from college buildings and facilities has been made available for students, faculty, and employees online and at the campus patrol office located in the College Center, Room C104. These materials provide helpful information for fire safety via “Know Your Route – Get Out!” presentation, active shooter in a “Run Hide Fight” curriculum, and what to do during inclement or severe weather or college closures. Training sessions are offered annually to staff and faculty. Campus patrol suggests that those within the campus community should take the time to familiarize themselves with these materials prior to an emergency or the need to evacuate, to increase their knowledge of actions that can be taken. Please visit sc4.edu and click on the “Campus Safety Information and Resource” tab at the bottom of the page.

Should an emergency occur, it will be investigated by emergency first responders and/or campus patrol. Once campus patrol is aware of an emergency, a member of the crisis team or other assigned college administrator will respond to the scene. Once a significant emergency has been confirmed, the following will occur immediately:

• The responding college administrator will ensure that 911 has been called.
• The chief of staff will immediately assemble the crisis team, which will determine the appropriate response and the appropriate segment of the campus that should receive notification of the event if needed.
• The crisis team will determine the content of the notification to be sent and how members of the campus should respond to the event unless it is determined that the message would compromise efforts to assist a victim, respond to, or mitigate an emergency. 
• A member of the crisis team will direct campus patrol and/or the marketing/IT team to initiate and notify the campus community of the event without delay. Campus patrol may use tools identified in the “Methods to Make Public Notifications” section on page one of this report as appropriate for the emergency situation.  

The college will test its emergency communication, response, and evacuation procedures at least once a year or more if deemed necessary, as directed by the crisis team. False alarms may occur and will be recorded as such. A record of testing will be published yearly in this report, along with the emergency response procedures. This report is posted annually to the campus community via the portal. Records of the testing will be maintained by the executive director of safety and compliance or his/her designee. In addition, the college will debrief incidents to evaluate campus response for self-improvement. These tests may be announced or unannounced. 

Event Type	Date Time	Location	Announced or Unannounced
Fire Drill	3/9/2023 @ 8:10 A.M.	Clara E. Mackenzie Bldg.	Unannounced
Fire Drill	3/20/2023 @ 8:55 A.M.	Student Housing Huron (1)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	4/14/2023 @ 10:13 A.M.	Fine Arts Building	Unannounced
Fire Drill	5/24/2023 @ 2:21 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (2)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	5/19/2023 @ 9:34 A.M.	Health Sciences Building	Unannounced
Fire Drill	6/12/2023 @ 7 A.M.	College Center	Unannounced
Fire Drill	8/28/2023 @ 8:46 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (3)	Unannounced/After Sunset
Fire Drill	8/28/2023 @ 8:57 P.M.	Student Housing Bard (1)	Unannounced/After Sunset
Fire Drill	9/22/2023 @ 7:28 A.M.	Fieldhouse	Unannounced
Fire Drill	10/3/2023 @ 7:55 A.M.	Applied Technology Center	Unannounced
Fire Drill	10/13/2023 @ 8 A.M.	Main Building	Unannounced
Fire Drill	10/20/2023 @ 8:01 A.M.	North Building	Unannounced
Fire Drill	11/9/2023 @ 12:49 P.M.	Student Housing Bard (2)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	11/9/2023 @ 12:59 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (4)	Unannounced
InformaCast System Test	7/26/23	All Buildings: College Center, CEM, Fine Arts, North, AJT, ATC, Welcome Center, Fieldhouse, Physical Plant, College Housing & Main Building	N/A
Blue Light Emergency Phones Test	7/26/23	All Campus Locations	N/A

Sexual Assault Offenses

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

Name: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) – Reporting of Suspected sexual misconduct

Effective: July 1, 2015

Revision Date: August 12, 2024

Initiator/Author: Administrative Services/Student Services

Related Board Policy: 2.1, Compliance

Federal Regulation: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) – Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SAVE)

1.0 PURPOSE & DEFINITION

1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this guideline is to provide information and direction to staff, faculty and students at St. Clair County Community College (SC4) regarding the mandatory federal requirements related to the Violence Against Women Act amendments to the Clery Act; and to affirm the commitment of SC4 to the protection of the safety and welfare of the SC4 community. SC4 prohibits crimes of:

• Sexual violence
• Dating violence
• Domestic violence
• Stalking 

1.2 AUTHORITY

The requirements addressed in this procedure implement the mandatory Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) (Pub. L. 113-4), which, among other provisions, amended section 485(f) of the HEA, otherwise known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) which expands rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as they apply to SC4.  Compliance with these provisions does not constitute a violation of section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S. C. 1232g), commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

1.3 DEFINITIONS:

Definitions include but are not limited to the following when addressing sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is any action of a sexual nature that occurs without consent. VAWA Terms and Definitions.^[1]

Sexual Assault

An offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape as used in the FBI’s UCR program.

Sex Offenses:

Fondling
The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.

Incest
Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

Rape
The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.

Statutory Rape
Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Domestic Violence

• A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed;
  • By a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim;
  • By a person with whom the victim shares a child in common;
  • By a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the victim as a spouse or former intimate partner;
  • By a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred;
  • By any person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction of which the crime of violence occurred.

Dating Violence

• Violence committed by a person who is, or has been in a social relationship, romantic or intimate nature with the victim.
  • The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the reporting party’s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
  • For the purposes of this definition, dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse.
  • Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic violence.
  • Any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.

Stalking
Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person:

• To fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others;
  • To suffer substantial emotional distress.      

For the purposes of this definition:

• Course of conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to, acts in which the stalker directly, indirectly or through third parties, by any action, method, device or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property.Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim.Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily require, medical or other professional treatment or counseling. Any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.

Hate Crimes
Include incidents of bias such as: race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and national origin for the offenses of murder/non-negligent manslaughter, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny, simple assault, intimidation, destruction/damage/vandalism of property.

Consent
Inflicting any sexual invasion/assault upon any person without that person’s consent is prohibited. “Consent” requires actual words or conduct indicating a freely given agreement to have sexual intercourse, or to participate in sexual activities. The college community should be aware that, depending on the particular circumstances, previous sexual relationships or a current relationship between the persons involved, or silence or lack of protest does not necessarily constitute consent. Further, the degree of impairment of a person’s ability to give or withhold consent (including, but not limited to, incapacity or helplessness caused by alcohol or any other drugs) may be introduced as pertinent information at any college disciplinary hearing. 

Employee is defined as any person, who performs official duties on behalf of SC4, is compensated directly by the college, and is subject to the college’s direction and control. It also means, all official volunteers; it does not include any other person or employees of independent contractors.^[2]

2.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A victim of sexual assault may report the assault to the college’s Campus Patrol at (810) 989-5757, to the Title IX Coordinator at (810) 989-5509, or Deputy Title IX Coordinator at (810) 989-5622.

Prompt calls are encouraged. If the victim is unable to report the crime, it is the expectation of the college that anyone aware of the crime should report all known details to one of the individuals noted above as soon as possible. 

The college will take all reasonable steps to investigate the reported sexual assault while maintaining confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.

1. Reporting requirements for SC4 employees
   • An oral report shall be made as immediately as is practicable, of the event that caused the employee to believe that a person on campus or at a college activity has been subject to sexual violence. 
     • To the President of the college or to the person designated by the President to receive such reports (“the President’s designee”). The President’s designee is the Title IX Coordinator.
     • A trained investigator shall be assigned as needed for investigation and shall provide confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.
     • Assistance in reporting to law enforcement as required including but not limited to discussion with victims on reporting options.
2. Reporting Requirement for All Other Persons
   • Members of SC4, to include staff, students and contractors on campus, are also required to report suspected sexual violence incidents as follows:
   • Such individuals shall report orally or in writing to:
     The Title IX Coordinator, when the suspected violation;
     • Took place in college facilities or on college property;
     • Was committed by a current, former employee or volunteer of SC4;
     • Occurred in connection with a college sponsored, recognized or approved program, visit, activity or camp, regardless of location;
     • Took place while the victim was a registered student or visitor at the institution
3. Reporting Victim Rights; Disciplinary Rights^[3] 

If a student or employee reports to the college that they have been a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, the college will provide them with a written explanation of their rights and options. The college can facilitate accommodations to the victim’s academic, living, transportation, working situations, as well as with protective measures while maintaining confidentially to the extent permitted by law after an alleged sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. Accommodations or protective measures can also be facilitated regardless if the victim chooses to report the crime to Campus Patrol, the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator or to local law enforcement. The college will give notice of the options for those changes as necessary.

Procedures for filing, conducting, and/or appealing campus disciplinary actions in cases of alleged sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking related offenses can be found at the college’s website by visiting sc4.edu/student-code-of-conduct or in the Student Handbook at sc4.edu/catalog. The type of disciplinary proceeding deemed necessary, and the anticipated timelines will be determined based on the circumstances of the event from the Student Code of Conduct Violations and Due Process sections. The investigation shall be led by an individual free from any conflicts of interest relating to the allegations brought forth by the complainant. The proceedings will be prompt, fair, impartial, and conducted by contracted or college personnel assigned who have received annual training on investigating issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.  Whenever possible, efforts shall be made to complete the investigation as quickly as possible.  Both the complainant and the accused will be given timely notification of meetings at which one or the other, or both, may be present and will be provided timely and equal access to information to be used during these meetings and/or hearings.

If disciplinary action is pursued for an alleged sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking event through the college’s procedures, both the victim and the accused are entitled to have others present during the proceeding in accordance with college policies and procedures. During a disciplinary proceeding, the standard of evidence used will be preponderance of the evidence. Both the victim and the accused shall be informed in writing of the outcome of the proceedings. If the alleged victim of the sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking event is deceased as a result of the offense, the next of kin of the victim shall be informed of the proceeding. College disciplinary sanctions for offenders include reprimand or censure, probation, restrictions of privileges, loss or dismissal of course credit, denials or revocations of honors or degrees, suspension and expulsion, to include other sanctions which may be imposed in addition to those above. Students may be directed to have no contact with other students and/or may be forbidden to access specified areas of campus.

3.0 Prevention, Awareness and Education Program(s)

College shall include sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking policy statements, information in the Annual Security Report as required under the Clery Act.

College shall provide information focused on the prevention of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in all employee and student orientations and make the information available in key locations throughout campus through communication forms such as printed brochures, online web and portal announcements, posters and digital displays on campus.

College shall conduct annual educational sessions on campus focused on the prevention of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking to include but not limited to guest speakers.

Educational Programs Content Outline:
The college is committed to its attempt to provide a safe and secure environment. The awareness, prevention and survival of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking are an important aspect of this. Annually, in cooperation with academic departments, Campus Patrol and with other outside community and local government organizations, the college presents the “Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention and Survival Program” in a campaign to increase the knowledge base of its students, employees and the campus community. In addition, the college distributes education brochures and includes information in any student orientations on VAWA-Sexual Misconduct.

A sample education program outline follows:

Overview:

• “Consent” definition education through portal announcements and posters.
• Current laws regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, victim’s rights and how they work in the legal system. Points of interest covered included notification by the victim to law enforcement in a timely manner for evidence retention, the differentiation of sexual assault charges, how they apply and penalties that arise from convictions to these various legal charges.
• Methods of risk reduction to avoid becoming a victim of sexual assault by means of “Date Rape Drugs” in public and social gatherings, plus the negative effects of these drugs on their victim’s ability to recognize actions that may be leading to an assault, resist the assault or even remember the assault having occurred. 
• Where and how to find help for sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking through various community out-reach based groups and organizations.
• Safe and positive options for bystander intervention – actions that may be carried out by an individual or individuals to prevent harm or to intervene in situations of potential harm when there is a risk of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking against an individual. Effective bystander intervention empowers participants to recognize situations of potential harm by overcoming barriers to intervening and by identifying safe and effective intervention options. More information of bystander intervention can also be found online at “Step Up!” by clicking on: stepupprogram.org/topics/sexual-assault/#scenario.

Should a Sexual assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking Occur

In the event that a sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking occurs, the victim should follow these steps:

• Go to a safe place to protect yourself from further assault or injury.
• Contact law enforcement, or if necessary, an ambulance, immediately. Local, County and State Law Enforcement Agencies, to include emergency medical care can be summoned by dialing 911 on any phone or at (810) 985-8115. You can also call Campus Patrol (810) 989-5757 who will be able to assist you in calling law enforcement and assist responding emergency personnel in arriving at your location.
• Seek medical examination and treatment if needed.
• For Sexual Assault Specifically preserve evidence by- abstaining from washing, changing your clothes, douching or disturbing any evidence of the assault.
• Refer to law enforcement to learn your rights as a victim and procedures for personal protection orders, or other similar orders issued by criminal or civil courts. The college can provide assistance in contacting the responsible jurisdiction.   

Seek Counseling

Referrals for victims of sexual assault are available from the Student Wellness Manager located on second floor of the Main Building (810) 989-5834. Further resources are on the college’s website Portal Link.

On Campus Resources

A victim of sexual assault may report the assault to the college’s Campus Patrol at (810) 989-5757, to the Title IX Coordinator at (810) 989-5765, or Deputy Title IX Coordinator at (810) 989-5622.

Title IX Coordinator

Cori Krohn, Executive Director of Safety and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
College Center Room C103
323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI  48060
(810) 989-5509, cmkrohn@sc4.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Wesley Whetstone, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Welcome Center Suite 175

323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI  48060
(810) 989-5622, wdwhetstone@sc4.edu

Off-Campus Resources

• McLaren Port Huron- (810) 989-3300 Emergency Services
• Lake Huron Medical Center (810) 985-1580 Emergency Services
• Saint Clair County Prosecutor’s Office (810) 985-2400 Criminal Sexual Conduct Unit
• Community Mental Health (888) 225-4447

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSTITUTION

SC4 shall take the following actions to implement the procedure and support compliance with Law requirements:

1. President’s Designee
   The President of the institution shall designate the person or persons to receive oral and written reports of suspected sexual violence from employees, students and others at the institution. The President’s designee for SC4 is the Title IX Coordinator.
2. Information Dissemination
   Employees, students and other members of the campus community shall be informed through employee or student handbooks, institution websites, portal and other appropriate means of communication of:
   • The requirements of the procedure and this guideline and relevant law requirements;
   • Institution policies and procedures for compliance with the Law including but not limited to
     • Provision of written notice of rights and options to victims;Notice of possible disciplinary actions; Protection of victim confidentiality as permitted by law;
     • Written notice of procedures, appeals and final determinations.
3. Training
   Employees and students shall receive annual training in applicable requirements.
4. Administer Campus Climate Surveys
   Upon completion of the Department of Education developed “Online Survey Tool For Campus Safety” the college will administer a campus climate surveys every two years on issues related to dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.
5. Cooperation with Other Agencies
   The institution shall cooperate fully and appropriately with any investigation of sexual misconduct by a law enforcement agency. If the individual suspected of an act of sexual violence is an employee, student or contractor of the institution, the institution shall coordinate its own investigation or other activities in response to a report with the appropriate local agency.
6. Disciplinary Action
   SC4 shall ensure that its own policies and procedures addressing alleged employee and contractor misconduct include provisions and measures to respond swiftly and appropriately to reports of suspected sexual violence.
7. Reporting to the Board of Trustees
   The President shall inform the Board of any serious incident arising at an institution under this guideline, consistent with the confidentiality requirements of Federal and State Law.

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[1] Sources: FBI UCR Program, NIBRS User Manual, SRS FBI User Manual, 2013 Clery Center for Security on Campus; US Dept of Education Handbook for Safety and Security

[2] Source: MCCRMA

[3] Source: VAWA checklist from Clery Center for Security on Campus

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Sex Offenders & Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry

The following information about sex offenders is provided 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 Clery Act.
• The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

All sex offenders are required to register in the State of Michigan and to provide notice of each institution of higher education in Michigan at which the person is employed, carries out a vocation, or is a student. Individuals from the campus community may access the Public Sex Offender Registry database maintained by the Michigan State Police Department. Individuals within the database may be sought by name, city, zip code, or county from which they are registered. The Public Sex Offender Registry can be accessed on the internet by visiting:

• www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_24961—,00.html
• mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2.html

Written Disclosure

The college will, upon written request, simultaneously notify in writing both the accuser and the accused of the results of any institutional disciplinary proceeding that arises from an allegation of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or other crimes as required by law. The disclosure will include the outcome as to whether sexual misconduct or harassment occurred, any resulting sanctions and/or discipline imposed, as well as the college’s procedures for appeal. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, the college will provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested.

For victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, the college will provide written notification to students and employees about existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other services available for victims, both within the school and in the community.

CLERY Crime Statistics

Annually, based on the calendar year, crime statistics are gathered for Clery reportable crimes as reported by multiple sources. These sources include campus patrol, CSAs through reports and an annual poll, student housing reports, and other various agencies in the law enforcement community. Once compiled, the Clery crime statistics are submitted to the SC4 Board of Trustees, the Department of Education, and ultimately published in this written report and to the college’s website. Confidentiality is maintained in compliance with federal and state laws.

Law enforcement entities that were contacted to assemble these Clery crime statistics are listed below.

• Croswell Police: Statistics were provided, reviewed, and included in the totals.
• Brown City Police: Statistics were provided, reviewed, and are included in the totals.
• Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office: Statistics were provided, reviewed, and included in the totals.
• Port Huron Police: Statistics were provided, reviewed, and are included in the totals.
• St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office: Statistics were provided, reviewed, and included in the totals.
• Marysville: No report provided.

Unfounded Reports

The college may withhold or subsequently remove a reported crime from its crime statistics in the situation where sworn or commissioned law enforcement personnel have fully investigated the reported crime and, based on the results of a full investigation and evidence, have made a formal determination that the crime report is false or baseless and therefore “unfounded.” The college may not withhold or subsequently remove a reported crime from its crime statistics based on a decision by a court, coroner, jury, prosecutor, or other similar non-campus official.

Criminal Offenses

Offense	Calendar Year	On-Campus	College Housing	Non-Campus	Public Property	Un-Founded	Total
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Manslaughter by Negligence	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offense Rape	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offense Fondling	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	1	1	0	0	0	1
Sex Offense Incest	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offense Statutory Rape	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Aggravated Assault	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0

Hate Crimes:

2021: No hate crimes reported

2022: One on-campus act of stalking with intimidation characterized by race bias will be counted in VAWA Offenses.  The crime of intimidation is only counted if hate-driven and therefore added here under Criminal Offenses as one count of intimidation on campus characterized by race.

2023: No hate crimes reported

College housing statistics reflect the number of reportable instances that occurred at college housing and is a subset of the totals for on-campus property.

The City of Marysville Police Department was non-reporting for 2022 statistics.

VAWA Offenses

Offense	Calendar Year	On-Campus	College Housing	Non-Campus	Public Property	Un-Founded	Total
Domestic Violence, including any Dating Violence	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Stalking	2021	1	0	0	0	0	1
	2022	1	0	0	0	0	1
	2023	2	0	0	0	0	2

Hate Crimes:

2021: No hate crimes reported.

2022: One on-campus act of stalking with intimidation characterized by race bias. The crime of intimidation is only counted if hate-driven and therefore added under Criminal Offenses as one count of intimidation on campus characterized by race.

2023: No hate crimes reported.

College housing statistics reflect the number of reportable instances that occurred at college housing and are a subset of the totals for on-campus property.

The City of Marysville Police Department was non-reporting for 2022 statistics.

Arrest Liquor/Drug/Weapon

Offense	Calendar Year	On-Campus	College Housing	Non-Campus	Public Property	Un- Founded	Total
Liquor Law Violation Arrests	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Abuse Violation Arrests	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Weapons Possession Arrests	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0

College housing statistics reflect the number of reportable instances that occurred at college housing and are a subset of the totals for on-campus property.

The City of Marysville Police Department was non-reporting for 2022 statistics.

Referred for Disciplinary Action

Offense	Calendar Year	On-Campus	College Housing	Non-Campus	Public Property	Un-Founded	Total
Liquor Law Violation Referred Disciplinary Action	2021	2	2	0	0	0	2
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Abuse Violation Referred Disciplinary Action	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0
Weapons Possession Referred Disciplinary Action	2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023	0	0	0	0	0	0

College housing statistics reflect the number of reportable instances that occurred at college housing and are a subset of the totals for on-campus property.

Annual Fire and Safety Report

Description of On-campus College Housing Fire Safety Systems

SC4 College Housing     Huron Street	Fire Alarm Make Model	Fire Alarm System	Smoke Alarm Detection	Auto Sprinkler Coverage	Fire Dept. Notification
514 Huron	Simplex, Model 4100ES	Yes	Building and individual rooms hardwired for reporting detectors	Full*	Pull station, sprinkler, smoke activation.
SC4 College Housing      Bard Street	Fire Alarm Make Model	Fire Alarm System	Smoke Alarm Detection	Auto Sprinkler Coverage	Fire Dept. Notification
305 Bard	Simplex, Model 4100ES	Yes	Building and individual rooms hardwired for reporting detectors	Full*	Pull station, sprinkler, smoke activation.

*Full sprinkler coverage consists of sprinklers in common areas and individual rooms.

Tampering with any fire system, fire alarm reporting system, or fire suppression system is prohibited. This includes falsely activating fire pull stations, covering or disabling smoke detectors or sprinklers, or silencing individual horns in rooms or hallways. No person should falsely report a fire or interfere in any way with emergency responders, or act in a way that fails to conform to established safety regulations.

Fire Safety Education and Training

It is the responsibility of the coordinator of college housing to train resident assistants (RAs) on emergency procedures and general safety requirements. 

RAs receive training for the safety of the housing occupants. RA training covers the duties that require their participation in all scheduled fire drills, the gathering of residents at the evacuation location, and the checking of those residents against a floor plan/roster. RAs are trained to ensure that all passageways, stairwells, hallways, and exits are always kept clear. Procedure for conducting fire watch rounds is also covered. Training is also conducted for the response to a smoke or fire event. Training includes actions to be taken by the RA and the notifications to be made to residents for evacuation, 911 emergency services for response, and the Coordinator of College Housing for follow-up procedure.

Student residents receive their fire safety and evacuation training at orientation. Topics include issues concerning fire prevention, fire pull station locations, fire evacuation procedures, points of egress from the building and meeting locations after safely evacuating the building. Also covered through training or educational materials are exclusions from college housing, such as prohibited heat-generating devices, open flames, etc. to decrease the risk of a smoke or fire event. 

Fire Drills 

The City of Port Huron has adopted the International Fire Code 2015. For on-campus housing in a dormitory, this code requires a fire drill to be conducted:

• Within 10 days of the start of classes.
  • One drill is conducted while school is in session and held between the hours of sunset and sunrise. 
  • A total of four drills annually are conducted at varying times and days.

Fire drills are held with sufficient frequency to familiarize the occupants with many types of fire hazards and to establish conduct of the drill as a matter of routine. Drills are conducted during peak occupancy periods and include procedures to ensure that occupants participate. These drills are held in cooperation with the executive director of safety and compliance and the student housing staff. An evaluation is made of each drill in regard to safety and compliance. False alarms, even those that lead to the evacuation of student housing, are not counted as drills.

Event Type	Date Time	Location	Announced or Unannounced
Fire Drill	3/20/2023 @ 8:55 A.M.	Student Housing Huron (1)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	5/24/2023 @ 2:21 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (2)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	8/28/2023 @ 8:46 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (3)	Unannounced- after dark
Fire Drill	11/9/2023 @ 12:59 P.M.	Student Housing Huron (4)	Unannounced
Fire Drill	8/28/2023 @ 8:57 P.M.	Student Housing Bard (1)	Unannounced- after dark
Fire Drill	11/9/2023 @ 12:49 P.M.	Student Housing Bard (2)	Unannounced

Note: Bard Street housing opened for occupancy on August 16, 2023

Evacuation in Case of Fire

KNOW YOUR ROUTE
Before you encounter a fire situation, plan ahead by knowing your housing space and know the best exits available. Evacuation route maps depicting two evacuation routes are on every dormitory room door. Take the time to learn the locations of fire pull stations, and fire extinguishers.

GET OUT
If you see fire; if you hear the fire alarm; if you see or smell smoke; of if you hear someone yelling fire; Get Out! Evacuate the building immediately offering assistance to others if you can. Don’t slow your leaving the building by trying to take your belongings. On your way out of the building, pull the fire alarm pull station, if it is safe to do so, to alert others.

Once safely outside, call 911 and then Campus Patrol at (810) 989-5757 or extension 5757.  For Huron Street Housing assemble at Andrew Murphy Ave. between Michigan St. and Huron St. if it is safe to do so. For Bard Street Housing assemble in the northwest corner of the city parking lot adjacent to the housing building if safe to do so. If not, assemble in a group if you can away from the fire and smoke.  Encourage others who may be endangered to join you if it is safe to do so.

Disabled individuals who cannot use stairs can remain in their room with the door closed. Notify college housing personnel or campus patrol of these individuals as soon as you are safely out of the building. The Coordinator of College Housing, on duty RA staff member, or other responsible staff member will provide information about these individuals to responding emergency personnel. 

Never re-enter the building for any reason until receiving an “all clear” from responding fire personnel or a responsible staff member of the College. 

Portable Electric Appliances, Open Flames

The cooking of food in on-campus housing is allowed only in the Huron Street commons kitchen area.  This area is provided as a convenience for residents as a self-serve area to prepare meals beyond a microwave option, but less than a full-service kitchen. The Huron Street commons kitchen is not designated as a large-scale meal preparation area and is limited in function. The use of portable electrical appliances such as hot coffee makers or rice cookers without an automatic shut-off, popcorn poppers, slow cookers, toasters of any kind, refrigerators over 5.5 cubic feet, or any appliance with an exposed element/flame is prohibited. Other devices such as space heaters, electric blankets, halogen lamps/bulbs, heating pads without an automatic shutoff, and humidifiers are also prohibited. 

Open flames such as candles, the burning of incense, or the use and/or storage of grills, charcoal and/or charcoal starting fluid, propane tanks, smokers etc. is prohibited in all college housing and on all college housing grounds.

For the safety and security of housing residents, guests, staff, and housing facilities, the college reserves the right to remove additional items not mentioned on a case-by-case basis. If a resident has a question or concern as to what items are and are not permissible, the resident should contact the coordinator of college Housing or refer to their SC4 Housing Residential Agreement.

Smoking

College policy (2.13) recognizes the dangers created by smoking and prohibits the use of any tobacco products, whether smoking, chewing, vaping, or otherwise anywhere on the college campus. The college’s campus includes all college housing, buildings, building entrances, sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas on campus property.

Residents may be subject to the housing mediation process for smoking inside or on housing property. Additionally, the smell of smoke inside a suite, which indicates smoking in the suite has occurred, also makes residents eligible for the housing mediation process. Any evidence of smoking discovered inside or outside of any suite will result in a substance-free policy violation.

This policy also includes the smoking of marijuana (illegal and legal use) and chewing tobacco spitting containers. Students will be subject to the housing mediation process and legal processes for the smell or detection of marijuana (including for medicinal or other legal purposes) inside any housing suite.

Reporting Extinguished Fires

Should a college employee or student learn of an extinguished fire that had occurred at college housing, that occurrence must be reported promptly to campus patrol, the coordinator of college housing, or the executive director of safety and compliance (this does not include active fires that are addressed in the previous section). Notification of these extinguished fires will help to ensure that they are included in the annual fire report. Reporting also allows the opportunity to apply future preventative action education upon review of the event with appropriate parties. All evidence for any fire not known to be accidental (such as a cooking fire) must be considered by the Clery Compliance Officer, designated to make such determinations.

Plans to Improve

There are no fire safety improvements scheduled at this time.

CLERY Fire Statistics

Annually, fire statistics are gathered for Clery reportable fires as reported by employees, students, fire alarm monitoring companies, or the greater campus community. Once compiled, the Clery fire statistics are submitted to the SC4 Board of Trustees, the Department of Education, and ultimately published in this written report and to the college’s website. 

Fire Statistics

	Residence Facility	Total Fires	Fire Number	Nature/Cause	Injuries Requiring Treatment at a Medical Facility	Fire Related Deaths	Value of Property Damage
2021	514 Huron	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2021	305 Bard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	514 Huron	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	305 Bard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	514 Huron	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2023	305 Bard	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

No statistics reported for Bard Street housing in 2021 and 2022, as it was not opened for occupancy until August 16, 2023.

Current Policies

All policy statements contained in this Annual Security Report/Fire Safety Report are current at the time of publishing. For any updates, please contact the executive director of safety and compliance at (810) 989-5509 or cmkrohn@sc4.edu.  

Sex Offense Definitions

As defined by the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data Collection Guidelines edition of the UCR, The Handbook for Campus Security Reporting 2016 Edition

Fondling

The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.

Incest

Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

Rape

The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.

Statutory Rape

Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Used for determining reportable Clery crime statistics. As defined by 2013 Clery Center for Security on Campus; US Dept. of Education Handbook for Safety and Security.

Crime Definitions

As defined by the Summary Reporting System User Manual from the FBI’s UCR Program

Aggravated Assault

An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Arson

Any 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.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.

Drug Abuse Violations

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. The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Arrests for violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs.

Hate Crimes

As defined by the US Dept. of Education Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting 2016

A hate crime is a criminal offense that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator’s bias against the victim. Although there are many possible forms of bias, under the Clery Act, only the following eight categories are reported:  race, gender, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin.

Hate Crimes include incidents of bias for the offenses of: murder/non-negligent manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny, simple assault, intimidation, destruction/damage/vandalism of property.

Liquor Laws

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.

Manslaughter by Negligence

The killing of another person through gross negligence.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter

The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Robbery

The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

Weapons

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. 

VAWA Definitions

As defined by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994

Domestic Violence

A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating, or has cohabitated, with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred, by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.

Dating Violence

Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the reporting party’s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. For the purposes of this definition, dating violence includes but is not limited to sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse. Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic violence. Any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.

Stalking

Engaging is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others, to suffer substantial emotional distress. For the purposes of this definition, course of conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to acts in which the stalker directly, indirectly or through third parties, by any action, method, device or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property. Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim. Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily require, medical or other professional treatment or counseling. 

Clery Definitions

As defined by the Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 202, Part III, Dept. of Education, 34 CFR Part 668 Violence Against Women Act: Final Rule.

Awareness Programs

Awareness programs means community-wide or audience-specific programming, initiatives, and strategies that increase audience knowledge and share information and resources to prevent violence, promote safety, and reduce perpetration.

Bystander Intervention

Bystander intervention means safe and positive options that may be carried out by an individual or individuals to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Bystander intervention includes recognizing situations of potential harm, understanding institutional structures and cultural conditions that facilitate violence, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying safe and effective intervention options, and taking action to intervene.

On-going Prevention and Awareness Campaigns

On-going prevention and awareness campaigns means programming, initiatives, and strategies that are sustained over time and focus on increasing understanding of topics relevant to and skills for addressing dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, using a range of strategies with audiences throughout the institution.

Primary Prevention Programs

Primary prevention programs, initiatives, and strategies informed by research or assessed for value, effectiveness, or outcome that are intended to stop dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking before they occur through the promotion of positive and healthy behaviors that foster healthy, mutually respectful relationships and sexuality, encourage safe bystander intervention, and seek to change behavior and social norms in healthy and safe directions.

Proceeding

Proceeding means all activities related to a non-criminal resolution of an institutional disciplinary complaint, including, but not limited to, fact finding investigations, formal or informal meetings, and hearings. Proceeding does not include communications and meetings between officials and victims concerning accommodations or protective measures to be provided to a victim.

Result

Result means any initial, interim, and final decision by any official or entity authorized to resolve disciplinary matters within the institution. The result must include any sanctions imposed by the institution.

Risk Reduction

Risk reduction means options designed to decrease perpetration and bystander inaction, and to increase empowerment for victims in order to promote safety and to help individuals and communities address conditions that facilitate violence.

Unfounded Reports

A criminal report or internal investigation report excluded from the annual security report, or removed from its previously reported statistics following a complete and thorough investigation of the evidence by a sworn or commissioned law enforcement official or an internal College official that determined the reported crime was not completed or attempted in any manner, failed to meet the elements of the offense, or were improperly classified as a crime.

Clery Geography Definitions

As defined by the 2013 Clery Center for Security on Campus; US Dept. of Education Handbook for Safety and Security.

On Campus

Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to the institution’s educational purposes. These buildings include residential halls, or those frequently used by the students and those that support institutional purposes such as a food vendor or retail vendor.

Non-Campus Building or Property

Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.

Public Property

All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.