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This web site has moved to www.csudh.edu/dhpd/statistics/securityreport.asp
SAFETY ON
CAMPUS Central to the
mission of California State University, Dominguez Hills, is providing a
community that fosters teaching and learning. The University Police
Department participates in delivering the University mission and strives to
create a safe environment conducive to academic excellence. The University
Police provide safety-oriented service to the campus community. Department
members are guided by our mission statement: …to make
CSU Dominguez Hills a safe and secure environment to attain a successful
educational experience …with a
department commitment to approach law enforcement problems and crime in
partnership with the community we serve. University
Police and Parking Services provide 24 hour-a-day patrol protection of
university property, buildings, parking lots and student housing. All laws
and codes of the state of California are enforced on campus, including
university regulations established to administer the campus community. The
University Police work closely with our neighboring police agency, the Los
Angeles County Sheriff, Carson Station. University Police is part of the
Division of Student Affairs family, and constantly networks and works with
other units on campus to facilitate students in achieving their goals. Together with
the entire campus community, we employ security measures to reduce and
prevent crime. We believe security is everyone’s responsibility, and we need
your assistance. CSUDH is a
community of more than 13,500 students. We are located in the city of
Carson, County of Los Angeles. We have one main campus located at 1000 East
Victoria Street in Carson, California. Our housing complex is comprised of
two-story apartment buildings and is occupied with approximately 540
students. On occasion, you
will see timely Crime Alert
Bulletins describing recent crime trends or dangerous incidents. It is
our policy to post these crime alert bulletins on bulletin boards throughout
campus and at office locations on campus. Copies are sent to University
Student Housing and put into students’ mailboxes. These bulletins are
intended to provide our community with information about incidents and to
make crime prevention recommendations. These bulletins will typically be
posted within 24-hours. On our campus,
to minimize the number of criminal incidents, a competent Housing staff, a
professionally trained university police force, students, and members of the
wider campus community participate in a number of shared responsibilities to
insure that the students and their possessions are protected as much as
possible. JEANNE CLERY
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTIC ACT
COMPLIANCE The University
Police prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of this
report can be located on our
web site. This report is prepared in cooperation with local law
enforcement, our Student Housing Administration, and other campus units.
Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and
programs to comply with the Act. To comply with
the act, we collected crime statistics from our local police agency, Los
Angeles County Sheriff Department, Carson Station. The Carson Station crime
analyst provided crime statistics for the public property bordering our
campus. CSUDH does not
recognize any off campus fraternity or sorority houses. Likewise, student
organization recognition does not extend beyond the University, and student
organizations are not recognized to engage in activity off-campus. In
September of every year, a postcard is mailed to all enrolled students,
faculty and staff that provides the web site address to access this report.
Copies of the report may also be obtained from the University Police
Department at 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 (Building SCC A122)
or by calling (310) 243-3639. All prospective employees may obtain a copy
from Human Resources in the ERC building, room B-518. The web site address
will be attached to CSUDH employment applications. In addition the full text
of this report is located in the CSUDH class schedule. SECURITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Most campus
buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community,
guests and visitors, Monday through Saturday until 10 p.m. and as certain
special events dictate. We recognize that there will be some need for after
hour and weekend access to buildings. Anyone working late or on weekends
should notify the University Police. Access to
university housing apartments is limited to residents, guests, and
university staff. Activity is monitored by University Housing personnel
which includes on-site complex coordinators and resident assistants. The campus
facilities are maintained by Plant Operations and patrolled by the officers
of the University Police. The police officers regularly test the emergency
phones and submit work orders for repair, recommend the trimming of
shrubbery for safety reasons and conduct monthly lighting surveys. Officers
report the need for replacement of lights and any other physical hazards
they notice. Some offices, labs, computer rooms and other areas of campus
have alarms. All staff and faculty are encouraged to secure offices and
classrooms. Shrubbery, trees
and other vegetation on campus are trimmed and maintained on a regular basis
with special attention given to walkways. Physical Plant conducts a facility
audit on the entire campus on an annual basis. Emergency telephones are
located throughout campus, in parking lots and inside elevators. All
emergency telephones are connected directly to the University Police. Lighting
improvements are constantly being evaluated. Improvements have included
upgrading of lighting in parking lots, in areas with heavy landscaping and
trees, and along pathways frequently traveled by students. Outdoor courtesy
telephones are located at many locations throughout the campus. All
emergency telephones are connected directly to the University Police. EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PLAN As part of the
University’s Emergency Evacuation Plan, there are Floor Wardens on each
floor of every building on campus. There is one Building Coordinator for
each building on campus. The names of the Floor Wardens and Building
Coordinators are updated annually. Evacuation drills for each building are
completed annually during the day. The Floor Wardens assist the University
Police Department in evacuating buildings in emergencies and in some cases
may help in identifying hazards in the buildings. Faculty, staff and
students should report crimes and suspicious activities 24 hours a day to
the University Police Department. Students are
encouraged to report any problems with the campus environment to faculty
advisors, coaches and the Division of Student Affairs staff or any campus
administrators. The University Police, Student Health & Psychological
Services, Student Development, and the Division of Student Affairs will
accept confidential and anonymous reports of crimes for inclusion in the
annual statistical report. UNIVERSITY
POLICE - YOUR COMMUNITY POLICING AGENCY Campus safety
and security are coordinated by the University Police. The University Police
Department is located at the front of the campus by the flagpole in Small
College A-122. The department has a force of 18 sworn officers with full
arrest powers and 13 non-sworn support employees. These police officers are
graduates of the California Peace Officers Standards Training Academy and
undergo continued training to upgrade their skills as well as training
designed to meet the needs of the university community. All sworn employees
have been trained in first aid and CPR. University police officers are
vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to
the local police or sheriff departments in your home community, and are
authorized to enforce all regulations on the university campus and an
immediate one-mile radius. In some instances police powers extend statewide.
University police officers are armed with firearms. They conduct foot,
vehicular and bicycle patrols on campus and in the residence community 24
hours a day. University Police officers also work very closely with the Los
Angeles County Sheriff Department and other law enforcement agencies to
assist them with incidents involving campus community members that may occur
off campus. University police officers are responsible for reporting and
investigating crimes, issuing traffic citations and responding to medical
emergencies, traffic accidents and fire emergencies, as well as other
incidents that require police assistance. Potential
criminal actions and any emergency on campus, including medical emergencies,
should be reported directly to the University Police by dialing 9-1-1. Upon
receipt of the call, the University Police officers are dispatched
immediately to the site of the complaint and have the authority to make
arrests if necessary. The University
Police Department prepares and submits a monthly Uniform Crime Report to the
California Department of Justice. The department also enters stolen vehicles
and property with serial numbers into the National Crime Information Center,
allowing for recovery throughout the United States. As an active
member of the Criminal Justice system, University Police interact and
cooperate with other law enforcement agencies. Cases are filed with the Los
Angeles County District Attorney Office. Information may also be given to
the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for appropriate action
involving students. As part of the
Student Affairs philosophy, Student Housing along with the University
Police, hold crime prevention classes every semester on a variety of topics
including personal safety, sexual assault prevention, DUI awareness, and
crime prevention issues. These classes are offered in partnership with the
Student Housing Safety Committee. Workshops, group presentations and written
materials are provided to on-campus housing residents each semester,
focusing on community responsibilities and needs within the student living
environment. Information on safety and security is provided to students and
employees regularly through seminars, films, bulletins, crime alerts,
posters, brochures and the university student newspaper when published. ALCOHOL,
DRUGS, AND WEAPONS POLICIES University
Police officers enforce laws regulating the use of alcoholic beverages and
underage drinking. CSUDH is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy
environment for the campus community. Alcohol and other drugs should not
interfere with the University’s educational mission. All CSUDH students,
faculty members, staff members, and administrators are subject to local,
state and federal laws regarding the unlawful possession, distribution, or
use of alcohol or illegal drugs. The unlawful
manufacture, distribution (by either sale or gift), dispensing, possession
or use of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited anywhere on the
campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (refer to PM99-04 in
Campus Life Policies). Excessive use of
alcohol and other drugs is a serious health problem in itself, but alcohol
and drug abuse can also contribute to a host of other physical and mental
health problems such as unwanted pregnancy, violent behavior, HIV infection
and other sexually transmitted diseases and psychological depression. The use of
alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with California State Law and is
strictly limited to persons 21 years of age or older. The possession,
transportation, and/or consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 years
of age is strictly prohibited. Students who are 21 or older may consume
alcohol within the privacy of their own room or apartment and without the
presence of a minor. In such cases, the doors must be closed and all other
policies governing noise and other common courtesies must be followed. No
one, regardless of age, may have an open container of alcohol in a public
area including grounds and parking lots at any time. No kegs or other
communal sources of alcohol are permitted in or around University Housing.
It is not appropriate within any Housing facility to plan, host or attend
any group event or activity, which includes alcohol use. The ability to
exercise care for one’s safety or the safety of others due in whole or part
to alcohol consumption is considered a violation of policy. University
Housing residents are responsible for their own actions as well as the
actions of their guest(s). Federal law,
state law and the University police prohibit the solicitation, procurement,
sale or manufacture of narcotics or controlled substances except as
expressly permitted by law. Any student known to be possessing, using, or
distributing drugs is subject to serious University disciplinary action and
arrest under federal and state laws. Students suspected of using drugs (
because of odor, disruptive behavior or by information brought to the
attention of staff) will be documented and subject to a disciplinary action. University
Housing residents are given a
University Housing Handbook and are responsible for the information
contained within that handbook. This handbook is available at the “A”
building in University Housing. The University
Police strictly enforce Federal and State laws, as well as the University’s
zero-tolerance policy, for the use and sale of illegal drugs. Violators are
subject to university discipline, criminal prosecution and removal from
University housing. Students found in violation of University alcohol, drug
and weapons policies may be subject to academic probation, suspension or
expulsion. Parents or guardians may be notified about any disciplinary
violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance which has been
committed by a student who is under the age of 21. Employees found in
violation are subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including
termination. Applicable legal
sanctions under local, State and Federal law for the unlawful possession or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol range from probation, diversion,
imprisonment in the county jail for less than one year, to imprisonment in
State Prison. A police officer can take the license from any driver
suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs who refuses to
take a blood alcohol test. Firearms and
other dangerous weapons of any kind (including fireworks, stun guns, knives
with a fixed blade, nunchucks, paint pellet guns, any device which closely
resembles a firearm such as BB guns, air pellet guns, slingshots,
explosives, spear guns, bows and arrows) are not permitted on campus or in
the Student Housing complex. Use, possession, or sale of firearms or any
other dangerous weapon is strictly prohibited on campus by State law and is
punishable as a felony. Campus Life
Policies may be found on the Student Affairs web site under the section on
Rights and Responsibilities.
These policies are also published in the “Students Rights and
Responsibilities Handbook” by the Office of Student Development. The Campus
Life Policies includes policies on possession and consumption of alcohol,
amplified sound, anti-hazing, campus events, alcohol and substance abuse,
campus smoking, casino night, dance policies and procedures, free drawing,
free speech area, gambling, outdoor programming, posting policy, and
unsupervised minors. SAFETY AND
SECURITY IN STUDENT HOUSING CSUDH housing
complex consists of two story apartment buildings, which provide on-campus
housing for approximately 540 students. We offer a crime
prevention program in housing every semester which includes new student
orientations, neighborhood watch programs, residential community-wide
presentations and educational programs. All housing
staff members undergo comprehensive training each semester for both
prevention and response regarding safety and security issues. As part of
their responsibility for campus security both student and professional staff
participate in lectures and seminars associated with topics such as
substance abuse, prevention of sexual assault, and community security.
Professional complex coordinators and resident assistants live in student
housing and provide 24 hour staff coverage. Staff members provide evening
rounds and network with the University Police on a daily basis. Residents with
automobiles may park in lot 5. Residents are required to purchase a semester
permit as well as an “R” permit from housing. If a student receives a
parking citation and wishes to contest the citation, the student needs to
come to the Police Station in Small College and fill out an “administrative
review request.” The University Police encourages residents to be mindful of
apartment security issues and of the rights of their roommates and to notify
Student Housing staff and/or the University Police of any unfamiliar faces
or unusual incidents within the housing complex. STUDENT
DISCIPLINE Students may be
expelled, suspended or placed on probation for committing violent or
criminal acts on campus or at campus related events. In compliance with
federal and state laws and regulations, victims of violent crimes, including
sexual assault, are to be informed whenever information regarding
disciplinary action taken by the university is included in a student’s file.
Within three days victims are to be informed of the results of the
disciplinary action and any appeal. The victim is required to keep the
results of the disciplinary action and appeal confidential. For further
information, contact the Vice-President for Student Affairs Office by
calling 310-243-3784. SEXUAL
ASSAULT POLICY CSUDH recognizes
that sexual assault is a serious issue, and will not tolerate acts of sexual
assault on campus. The University will investigate all allegations of sexual
assault and take appropriate disciplinary, criminal, or legal action, with
prior consent of the victim. As soon as
convenient, the victim of a sexual assault should report the incident,
including date or acquaintance rape to the University Police, the local
police (if off-campus), university faculty or staff members. The victim
should make every attempt to preserve any physical evidence of the assault.
This may include a voluntary medical exam, not showering, or disposing of
any damaged clothing, or other items that are present after/during the
assault. The University
Police, with the victim’s consent, will immediately conduct a criminal
investigation of a reported sexual assault. Disciplinary actions may be
imposed on recognized individual students, student organizations, and/or
university faculty and staff found responsible for a sexual assault.
University sanctions following campus disciplinary procedures depend on the
outcome and may range from suspension to expulsion. Every effort will be
made to criminally prosecute perpetrators of sexual assaults. The accuser
and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others
present during a campus disciplinary proceeding and both shall be informed
of the outcome of the proceeding. After an alleged
sexual assault incident occurs, the university will assist the victim in
changing academic and living situations if so requested and if such changes
are reasonably available. If you become
the victim of a sexual assault on or off campus: GET to a
safe place CONTACT the
University Police (or your local police if off campus) DO NOT
shower, bathe, douche, change or destroy clothing DO NOT
straighten up the area SEEK
medical attention The University
Police respond to all reports of sexual assault. Officers conduct
investigations, interview victims and suspects, collect evidence, testify in
court, and refer victims to the appropriate services. Additional
listing of organizations that provide assistance to rape victims: On Campus:
University Police (24-hr emergency) 9-1-1 or (310) 243-3639
Student Health & Psychological Services (310) 243-3818
Student Development (310) 243-3625
Women’s Center (SBS E216) 9am-7pm (310) 243-2486 Campus
Organizations which provide sexual assault prevention programs:
University Police (310) 243-3639 Off Campus:
Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator (LA DA's Office) (310) 830-1123 x4347
South
Bay Rape Hotline (310) 545-2111 Sexual
Assault Crisis Agency (SACA) (562) 597-2002 (24 hr)
Compton Center YMCA – Sexual Assault & Crisis Center (310) 763-9117
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center – Crisis Hotline (310) 392-8381 The University
Police will assist our community in notifying or obtaining services from the
above and any authorities upon request. COUNSELING &
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES The University
Police work closely with the Department of Student Health & Psychological
Services and the Department of Student Development. We work as a team in
dealing with sensitive situations, and we refer persons to psychological
counseling as needed. The psychologists inform their clients that they can
report crimes to the University Police. Counseling sessions are considered
privileged. Crime information can be forwarded anonymously at the request of
the client. The psychologists do not disclose information to the University
Police without the consent of the client, unless there is an immediate
threat to safety. Any reporting of statistics to comply with this act is
done by reporting numbers and not names so the information provided by
clients is confidential. Psychological
counseling services are available to students at no cost. The staff consists
of licensed psychologists and professionally trained mental health
specialists. Psychologists are also available for consultations regarding
distressed or potentially violent students and can be reached at 243-3818. EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Integrated
Insights Employee Assistance Program is a confidential counseling and
referral service to help employees and their family members deal with life's
daily challenges. The EAP offers easy access to help 24 hours a day, seven
days a week via a toll-free number (800) 342-8111 or (858) 571-1698.
Sessions are face to face counseling sessions at an office convenient to
home or work. Employee assistance counselors are licensed clinical social
workers; marriage, family and child counselors; and clinical psychologists
with special training. EAP is there to help with anything that interferes
with job or personal life, including: marital/relationship issues, substance
abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, legal questions, financial issues, coping
with change, bereavement or grief, and low self-esteem. For additional
information about the EAP, please visit the
Human Resources
Management web site. DOMINGUEZ x
12 An open phone
line (310-243-2810) for those experiencing problems with alcohol and/or
drugs. Is your performance in class being affected? Is your performance
before the class being affected? Is your performance servicing the classroom
being affected? Then call. Someone is there to listen. All conversations
will be kept absolutely confidential. this service is free to the campus and
the community. STUDENT
PATROL/ESCORT SERVICE The University
Police Department provides an escort program. The student escorts are CSUDH
students who work in the evening hours Monday – Thursday from 6pm – 11pm.
The student escorts provide personal escorts and additional parking lot
security, acting as “eyes and ears” for the University Police. The student
escorts are available to escort students, faculty, and staff to and from
their classrooms, laboratories or offices to campus parking lots, student
housing, or any other campus location. To request an escort, call University
Police from a campus phone at x3639 or at (310) 243-3639 or stop by the
University Police Station in Small College by the flag pole. Advance
reservations are not taken. Student Assistants are hired to staff the
information booths which are located in the front of campus and in parking
Lot 4. Escort service
is available all hours of the day and night and is not just limited to
6pm-11pm. Our police officers and parking officers provide this service when
the escorts are not working. HATE CRIMES Hate violence as
defined in the statute "means any act of physical intimidation or physical
harassment, physical force or physical violence, or the threat of physical
force or physical violence, that is directed against any person or group of
persons because of the ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, sex ,
sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs of that
person or group.” Incidents of hate violence can be reported to the
University Police, Student Health & Psychological Services, Student
Development, or Vice President for Student Affairs Office. The University
does not condone hate violence and is charged with ensuring that the rights
guaranteed by state law and the U.S. Constitution are protected for all
people regardless of their ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, disability, or political/religious beliefs. PREVENTION OF
VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS AND AVAILABLE CRIME PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS California State
University, Dominguez Hills has established a team of individuals to respond
and provide training to prevent or recognize early warning signs of
potential violence. The team consists of members from the University Police,
Student Health & Psychological Services, Student Development, Human
Resources and Faculty Affairs. Individual consultations, presentations, and
workshops are offered on request. Requests can be made by calling the
Director of Student Health & Psychological Services at (310) 243-3818 or the
Chief of Police at (310) 243-3639. Each allegation
of violence will be taken seriously. Individuals are encouraged to report
acts of violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior which by
intent, act or outcome harms or may harm another person. Members of the
University Police are available to provide the following presentations to
staff, faculty and students: Sexual
Assault Prevention DUI and
Drug Abuse Safety
Awareness and Self Defense Theft
Prevention CPR & First
Aid Operation
ID Engraving Emergency
Preparedness Safety
Presentations for the Child Development Center and Infant Toddler Center Orientation
Programs for New First Time Freshmen, Parents, and Transfer Students Orientation
Programs for International Students Orientation
Programs for Housing Residents We do encourage
participation in our crime prevention programs and ask for your assistance
in keeping our community safe. If any group on campus would like to request
a specific crime prevention program, please contact Lieutenant Sloan at
(310) 243-2009.
Convicted Sexual
Offender Registration Laws Effective
October 28, 2002, Penal Code 290.1 was expanded and requires sexual
offenders to register with the University Police. convicted sexual offenders
are required to register under Section 290 if they are residing on the
university campus; enrolled as a student of the university ; employed by the
university, either full-time or part-time (includes paid employees or
volunteers); or working or carrying on a vocation at the university (e.g.
contractors) for more than 14 days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30
days in a calendar year (including paid workers as well as volunteers). Persons listed
above must register with the University Police within five working days of
commencing enrollment or employment with the University. Registrants are
also required to notify the University Police within five working days of
ceasing to be enrolled or employed, or ceasing to carry on a vocation at the
University.
Megan's Law In 1996, California enacted Megan's Law, which provides the public with photographs and descriptive information on serious sex offenders that reside in California. These offenders have been convicted of committing sex crimes and are required to register their whereabouts with local law enforcement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has made this database of sex registrant information available for public viewing.
You can access this information through the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department - Carson Station, located at 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. (310) 830-1123 between 8am-5pm (daily) or by contacting the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the city that you reside. Viewing of the Megan's Law information is limited to 15 minutes and copies of these records are not permitted.
To access sex offender information via telephone, you may call the Sex Offender Identification Line at 1-900-448-3000. The cost is a flat rate of $10.00 for information on up to two individuals.
For more information on Megan's Law please see the California Department of Justice web site.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS GRADUATION RATES Under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy Crimes Statistics Act, institutions of higher education are required to disclose information to prospective and current students about institution graduation rates for first-time freshmen. The California State University draws its first time freshmen from the top one-third of California’s high school graduates. Since 1960, the CSU has awarded more than 1.2 million baccalaureate degrees in hundreds of program areas. More than any other senior institution in California, the CSU has maintained access for students who need to juggle academic life with work and family obligations. The rate of graduation will vary depending upon the needs of the individual student to balance work and family obligations. The rate of graduation will vary depending upon the needs of the individual student to balance work, school and family priorities. Information specific to California State University, Dominguez Hills graduation rates appears below.
The California State University Dominguez Hills is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Education, Health and Management. The campus follows a semester bases academic calendar and offers bachelor’s degrees in 41 academic disciplines and master’s degrees in 18 academic disciplines. At the end of the last academic year,(2001-2002) 1,746 students were awarded baccalaureate degrees.
CSUDH’s six year graduation rate for regularly admitted, first-time freshmen (1995-2001) who attempted a minimum of 12 units their first semester is 31.3%, which compares to a CSU system wide graduation rate of 39.6%. After six years, 7.1% of the original cohort were still continuing their studies compared to 12.6% CSU system wide.
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