ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
H a r f o r d C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e • D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c S a f e t y • 4 0 1 T h o m a s R u n Ro a d , B e l A i r, M D 2 1 0 1 5
Letter From the Director of the Department of Public Safety Dear HCC Community: Harford Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, employees, and visitors. One of the many steps we take in our efforts to ensure campus safety is to publish an Annual Security Report. The report contains crime prevention and safety tips, prohibited activities on campus, and policies and procedures for reporting a crime. The Annual Security Report is created by the Department of Public Safety and published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). I encourage you to read this important information and consider how the information can help you protect yourself from crime. Thank you for doing your part to keep HCC one of the safest community colleges in Maryland. Christopher W. Swain, Esq. Director, Public Safety
Christopher W. Swain, Esq. Director, Public Safety
Table of Contents
Mission Statement...........................................................................2 Overview...........................................................................................3 Campus Geography..........................................................................3 Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies......................................4 Security of & Access to Campus Facilities.......................................5 Campus Law Enforcement................................................................5 Timely Warnings and Emergency Notification & Evacuation........ 6 Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence & Stalking... 8 Safety & Support Resources............................................................ 8 Student Disciplinary Proceedings Results..................................... 11 Sex Offender Registration..............................................................14 Drug & Alcohol Policy.....................................................................14 Weapons Policy..............................................................................14 Crime Prevention Programs........................................................... 15 Security Awareness Programs....................................................... 15 Clery-Reportable Crime Definitions...............................................16 Daily Crime Log...............................................................................18 Crime Statistics...............................................................................19
Department of Public Safety Mission Statement Harford Community College’s Department of Public Safety is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students, employees, and visitors on College property. The Department of Public Safety provides physical security, investigative services, public safety education, first aid, and other assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
Overview The Department of Public Safety has the primary responsibility for serving the safety and security needs of the campus. In meeting this responsibility, all campus buildings and facilities are patrolled and inspected regularly to ensure a safe and comfortable academic environment where learning is the central focus. Public Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No community can be completely risk-free in today’s society. Safety and security is everyone’s responsibility. The collective efforts of students and employees in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety are necessary. Students, employees, and visitors are partners in maintaining an environment that is safe and conducive to the learning process. Everyone is asked to be alert, security conscious, and involved. The Annual Security Report is a guide. Students and employees are required to abide by the Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, as well as all College policies, regulations, and procedures.
Campus Geography Main Campus
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
Observatory
208 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
Towson University in Northeastern Maryland 510 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 WAGE Connection
975 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Edgewood Library 629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040 APG
Building 4305, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
University Center
1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
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pose a continuing threat to students or employees. Timely warnings and emergency notifications are typically sent through text and email messaging, but may also be, depending on the nature of the threat, broadcast on campus interior and exterior speaker systems. In addition to reporting criminal or suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety, for the purposes of having the activity included in campus crime statistics and to have a timely warning issued where appropriate, students and employees may report criminal or suspicious activity to any Campus Security Authority. Campus Security Authorities are generally those individuals with significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Harford Community College counts among its Campus Security Authorities coaches, faculty advisors of organizations and clubs, and certain employees in the Department of Student Services. The Department of Public Safety publishes a list of Campus Security Authorities on its webpage. Except for certain crimes that must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator, reports may be made anonymously to a Campus Security Authority and will be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety for statistical purposes and for an assessment concerning the need for a timely warning. So crime might be accurately tracked and campus safety promoted through timely warnings, every member of the campus community is encouraged to report any crime they become aware of regardless of whether they themselves were the victim of such crime. All College employees, including campus security authorities, are mandated to report to the Title IX Coordinator, all reports of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Title IX Coordinator will not report
Reporting Crimes & Other Emergencies
the incident to law enforcement without the consent of the victim. The College does not employ pastoral or professional counselors and, therefore, no program exists to encourage such individuals to report crime to be included in the College’s crime statistics. For this reason, students should not expect that crimes reported to such individuals
Any criminal activity, suspicious activity, or emergency situation should be reported to the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety will make an emergency notification to the campus community whenever a significant emergency or dangerous situation threatens the health or safety of
will be reported to the Department of Public Safety specifically or the College generally. Persons wishing to speak to a Public Safety Officer may come to the Public Safety office at any time. The Public Safety office is located in the Belcamp Center. An officer can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 443-412-2272 or x2272 from a campus telephone. The closest campus telephone is mounted next to the main entrance of the Belcamp Center. 911 can be contacted directly in
students or employees. In addition, The Department
the event of an emergency. A person always has the option to contact
of Public Safety will issue a timely warning upon a
local law enforcement directly.
report of a Clery Act crime that is so serious as to
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Security of & Access to Campus Facilities
Campus Law Enforcement
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Department of Public Safety Officers patrol the campus
The Department of Public Safety’s
buildings and properties to identify potential problems. Evacuation
special police officers investigate
procedures and interior safety zones are clearly posted within each
the majority of criminal activity that
building. Each classroom is equipped with a phone from which calls to 911 and the Department of Public Safety (x2272) can be made. The phones can also broadcast emergency messages received from the telephone paging system.
occurs on campus. The Department’s special police officers have authority to enforce Maryland law on campus and to make arrests for criminal violations. In addition, Harford Community College
Campus Access
has entered into a Memorandum of
Harford Community College is an open campus and grants access
Sheriff’s Office outlining specific crimes
to the facilities and grounds to the general public. During regular
for which the Sheriff’s Office will
business hours, access to the HCC main campus is open to all active
assume primary jurisdiction on campus.
employees, registered students, persons attending HCC-sponsored
Members of the campus community
events, and members of the community. HCC does not employ gated
may choose to report campus criminal
access, guard stations, or other forms of monitored access to the
activity directly to local law enforcement
property. Students, employees, and visitors may be required by DPS to show identification while on HCC premises. Individuals who have demonstrated that they are disruptive or may be dangerous may be banned from the property. The Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, enforces those banning orders.
Understanding with the Harford County
to include the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (410-838-6600) and the Maryland State Police (410-838-4101). Each year the Department of Public Safety compiles statistics of campus crimes reported to Public Safety, campus security authorities, and local
The College’s Facilities & Operations division, in coordination with the
law enforcement. Statistics of Clery
Department of Public Safety, determines what individuals have access
reportable crimes are then published in
to campus buildings beyond regular public access and during non-
the College’s Annual Security Report.
business hours. Access to the campus buildings is controlled through a
Harford Community College does
combination of manual and automatic locking mechanisms with keys
not have any “off-campus student
and swipe cards being issued judiciously to certain College employees.
organizations” for which related criminal
The Department of Public Safety and the Facilities & Operations division
activity would be reported.
work together to identify and address security concerns on campus. Note: Harford Community College does not have campus housing.
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Timely Warnings and Emergency Notification & Evacuation Harford Community College is committed to providing students and employees with timely and accurate information about credible threats to their health or safety while on campus. The Department of Public Safety is to receive all reports of potential threats from both internal and external sources. Once a potential threat is identified, public safety officials will assess the scope and credibility of the threat. Depending on the nature of the report, Public Safety’s assessment may include an on-scene inspection by Public Safety or Campus Operations or consultations with external sources such as law enforcement, health officials, Harford County’s Department of Emergency Services, and public utilities. Once the threat has been determined to be credible, the Department of Public Safety will determine the scope of the threat. Depending on the immediacy of the danger and taking into account the safety of the campus community, Public Safety will, alone or with input from Marketing and
Drills, Testing & Evacuations Harford Community College’s emergency plans and capabilities are tested at least annually through drills and exercises. The results of such tests are analyzed by both the Coordinator for Campus Operations and the Director of Public Safety. Any deficiencies identified in the emergency plan or in the capabilities of employees or equipment are addressed.
President’s Staff, craft an emergency message. Public Safety will, without delay,
Harford Community College’s evacuation
send the emergency notification to members of the campus community impacted
procedures are publicized on the Public
by the threat. In a rare situation, Public Safety may consider delaying a notification
Safety department’s webpage. In
if it is believed that the notification may compromise efforts to respond to, contain,
addition, during the first class of each
or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Depending on the nature and scope of the
semester, each instructor provides his
threat, the emergency notification will be sent using one or more of the following
or her class with instruction on Harford
methods of communication: text, email, telephone, Facebook, Twitter, internal
Community College’s active shooter plan
and external speakers, electronic signage, and website postings. Notifications will
and emergency evacuation procedures.
be updated as pertinent information becomes available. Public Safety will follow
The instruction, developed by the
the same procedures regardless of whether the threat calls for the notification to
Department of Public Safety with input
be communicated to the entire campus community or solely to individuals within
from Campus Operations, includes an
targeted areas of the campus.
evacuation diagram specific to the
Timely warnings are distinguished from emergency notifications in that, as defined by the Clery handbook, timely warnings are triggered by crimes that have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat. HCC will issue a timely warning for crimes committed on campus that are reported to the Department of Public Safety or come to the attention of HCC through local law enforcement and are considered by HCC to represent a serious and/or continuing threat to students and employees.
building in which the class is being held. Similar instruction is provided to all full-time employees of the College. Harford Community College also conducts annual evacuation drills in every academic building. Except for some coordination with deans to avoid exam periods, evacuation drills are unannounced. Documentation of the drills is maintained by the Coordinator
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for Campus Operations.
College Closings 1. General Guidelines The President or senior College official in charge at the time of an emergency will decide when to close the College, when
• If the building is evacuated, report any disabled individuals left in the building. • Follow instructions from the Public Safety Officer, senior College official, or senior emergency response person
to resume normal operations, and other
at the scene regarding assembly,
actions associated with the College
relocation to another area, safety
closing. The campus community will be
precautions, College closing, etc.
notified by the HCC AlertMe system and through the College website.
2. Instructor Guidelines Faculty members/instructors have a unique role in emergency situations, in
• Observe and report any missing
Busses Harford County Transit provides bus transportation from the main campus to surrounding local areas. In the event of a weather-related or other emergency situation, busses may not be able to operate on campus. Harford County Transit bus route information can be found at http:// www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/ transportation/.
students or visitors.
Evacuation
In the event of an emergency closing
In the event of an emergency situation,
who are waiting for transportation may
due to inclement weather, students
that they may be the first to recognize
police, fire or other emergency services
wait on the first floor of the Library for
an emergency (such as physical
may require roads within or around the
up to two hours following the closing
confrontation, weapons possession, etc.)
College to be closed. It is important
They also will be the campus personnel
to note that, during an evacuation,
Students and employees are strongly
in direct contact with students in the
the closest entrance/exit may not be
encouraged to familiarize themselves
event of other types of emergencies. Therefore, guidelines for faculty members/instructors are as follows: • Maintain order. • Call 911 and/or the Department of Public Safety by dialing x2272 (443412-2272). Let the Department of Public Safety know if you already contacted 911.
available or be the quickest route for departure. In addition, sections of main
of the College.
with alternate routes off campus and to the major roadways.
roadways may be blocked off and/ or traffic may be diverted by local law enforcement. Harford Community College has seven entrances/exits. Entrances 1-5 are
• Provide clear instructions for the students.
located on Thomas Run Road. Entrance
• Evacuate the building when necessary. Assist any disabled individuals out of the building and to a safe area.
Road) adjacent to the Wawa. #7 is the
#6 is located on Route 22 (Churchville entrance/exit to Towson University in Northeastern Maryland (TUNE).
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Safety & Support Resources
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence & Stalking
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, SAFE Coordinator
Harford Community College prohibits the crimes of dating violence,
443-843-5000, ext. 5337
Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) 410-836-8431 or 410-836-8430 (24-Hour Hotline)
domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, as they are defined for purposes of the Clery Act. While colleges like Harford Community College track incidents of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking according to definitions contained in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), the National Incident-Based Reporting
Cecil County Domestic Violence/ Rape Crisis Center
System (NIBRS), and the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ,
410-996-0333
Maryland defines the terms as follows:
TurnAround, Inc.
1. Dating Violence: Neither Maryland statutes nor Maryland case
443-279-0379 (Domestic violence and sexual assault center in Baltimore)
Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County
Maryland law and Appellate Courts may define the terms differently.
law provide a definition for dating violence. 2. Domestic Violence: Maryland law defines domestic violence “abuse” as the occurrence of one or more of the following
410-828-6390
acts between “family or household members”: assault; an
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
act that places a person in fear of imminent serious bodily
Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
offense; attempted rape or sexual offense; stalking; and false
Additional Resources The Esperanza Center (Immigrant resources) 430 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 410-522-2668 Maryland Legal Aid 103 S. Hickory Aveenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 410-836-8202 Harford County Health Department 120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-8322 Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Assistance Unit 20 W. Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 410-638-3243 Harford Community College’s Financial Aid webpage provides links to several financial aid sites to include Federal Financial Aid, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the Maryland College Aid Processing system.
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harm; an act that causes serious bodily harm; rape or sexual imprisonment. 3. Sexual Assault: Maryland law defines “sexual assault” as a rape or sexual offense in any degree. 4. Stalking: Maryland law defines stalking as a malicious course of conduct that includes approaching or pursuing another where the person intends to place, or knows or reasonably should have known the conduct would place, another in reasonable fear of serious bodily injury; of an assault in any degree; of rape or sexual offense or attempted rape or sexual offense in any degree; of false imprisonment; or of death; or that a third person likely will suffer any of the aforementioned acts. 5. Consent: In Maryland, consent, as it relates to a sex act, is actually agreeing to the act of intercourse rather than merely submitting as a result of force or threat of force. Victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking may decline to notify law enforcement of the incident. However, HCC encourages victims to report such incidents to
HCC’s Department of Public Safety and the appropriate law
Coordinators will not report the incident to the police without
enforcement agency. The Department of Public Safety will
the victim’s consent. Victims may also report incidents directly to
assist victims in the reporting of such incidents to local law
the Title IX Coordinator by calling 443-412-2233.
enforcement. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in Harford County and can be reached at 410-838-6600.
Victims of violence can generally file for a protective order against a person with whom they have a domestic relationship when threats of violence, false imprisonment, stalking,
Victims are encouraged to take steps to preserve all evidence of
destruction of property, or harassment are perpetrated
dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
by another party in the relationship. The term “domestic
Evidence of correspondences between the victim and perpetrator
relationship” can include spouses and former spouses, relatives,
such as emails, texts, and voicemails should be preserved, as
those with whom a
should any photographic evidence of abuse or property damage
person recently had a
related to an assault. Such evidence may be helpful in obtaining
sexual relationship, and
a protective order. In sexual assault investigations, some of the
those with whom one
most valuable evidence is collected and preserved during a
has a child in common.
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (S.A.F.E.) examination. Victims
An individual may file
of a sexual assault should undergo a S.A.F.E. exam as soon
for a protective order
as possible. S.A.F.E. examinations must be conducted within
at the Harford County
120 hours (approximately five days) of the assault. S.A.F.E.
Circuit Court Clerk’s
examinations are conducted at Harford Memorial Hospital, 501
Office located at 20 West
S. Union Ave, Havre de Grace, MD 21078, 443-843-5000. S.A.F.E.
Courtland Street, Bel
examinations are conducted by specially trained nurses, not
Air, MD 21014 (410-638-
law enforcement personnel. Victims who choose to undergo
3426) or Harford County
a S.A.F.E. examination may decline to be identified and may
District Court Clerk’s Office located at 2 S. Bond St, Bel Air, MD
decline to speak to the police about the assault. Victims are
21014. When the Courts are closed, an individual may file for
not charged for the examination, nor will their, or their parent’s,
a protective order at the District Court Commissioner’s Office
insurance provider be notified. Victims who decline to be
located at the Harford County Detention Center, 1030 N. Rock
identified will be given a control number. Evidence will be stored
Spring Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 (410-638-4770).
for twelve months, during which time the victim may decide to report the assault to the police and have the evidence associated with his or her assault. Any time after the twelve months, the evidence is subject to destruction.
A protective order is intended to provide a victim with protection from a perpetrator. As part of the protective order, a judge may order the perpetrator to stop threatening or abusing the victim. The judge may also order the perpetrator
Employees of Harford Community College, including employees
to stay away from the victim and to abstain from any contact
in the Department of Public Safety, are required to report to
with him or her. A judge can issue several other orders to
the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators, all incidents of
the perpetrator designed to protect the victim. A victim who
dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
does not have or has not had a domestic relationship with the
that come to their attention. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy
perpetrator can file for a peace order against the individual.
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A peace order can offer protections similar to those of a
Harford Community College is obligated to comply with a
protective order. A peace order must be obtained through the
student victim’s reasonable request for changes to his or her
District Court Clerk’s Office or the District Court Commissioner’s
academic situation to include transferring to another section
Office. Individuals who receive a protective order or a peace
of a course and assistance in arranging for Incompletes or
order against an individual should file that order with Public
Withdrawals from one or more courses. Harford Community
Safety. Public Safety, in conjunction with the Harford County
College is also obligated to assist an employee victim in
Sheriff’s Office, will enforce any court orders. In addition to any
arranging for an alternate employment assignment at the
court orders of protection, Harford Community College’s Office of
College. Finally, Harford Community College may comply with
Student Services may issue an order to a student prohibiting him
a student victim’s reasonable request to have a “no contact”
or her from contacting another student when, in the judgment
order issued by Student Services to a perpetrator. Any or all of
of Student Services, a student’s safety or well-being is at risk.
the aforementioned requests will be accommodated if they are
When a person is a victim of dating violence, domestic violence,
reasonable, and without regard to whether the crime occurred
sexual assault, or stalking, Harford Community College will
on- or off-campus or whether the victim reported the crime to
make every effort to protect the confidentiality of that victim’s
the police. Because Harford Community College does not have
personally identifying information (PII). The College’s policy is that
residence halls and does not provide transportation to students,
a victim’s personally identifying information will not be included in
accommodations in living situations and transportation are
any publicly available recordkeeping including the Annual Security
outside of the College’s ability to offer assistance. The Associate
Report and the daily crime log. At times, the College may have to
Vice President for Student Services, in consultation with the
release some of the victim’s personally identifying information to
Title IX Coordinator, will determine what accommodations are
a third party as part of the College’s obligation to provide students
reasonable and, thereby, determine which will be granted. Factors
with accommodations and protection. The decision to release
that might be considered in determining the reasonableness
the information will be in the interest of the well-being of the
of the accommodation may include, but are not limited to, the
victim. The Vice President for Student Services and Institutional
specific need expressed by the complainant; the age of the
Effectiveness must authorize the release of a victim’s personally
students involved; the length of the class, the time of day of
identifying information. Harford Community College will comply
the class, and the severity or pervasiveness of the allegations;
with all lawfully-issued subpoenas. To the extent allowed by
continuing effects on the complainant; whether the complainant
law, Harford Community College will inform a victim when his or
and alleged perpetrator share the same class or job location; and
her personally identifying information is released pursuant to a subpoena. It is the policy of Harford Community College to notify the victim of what information will be released and to whom it will be released before the information is released.
whether other judicial measures have been taken to protect the complainant (e.g., civil protection orders). Harford Community College will provide student victims with written notifications of how to request the accommodations mentioned above. To the
Employee victims are encouraged to take advantage of these
extent that confidentiality does not impair the institution’s ability
resources and to avail themselves of the Employee Assistance
to provide accommodations, accommodations made to student
Program offered through Human Resources.
victims will be kept confidential.
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Student Disciplinary Proceedings Results Conduct-related complaints brought against HCC students are processed through the HCC Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct. Harford Community College prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct to include dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If the allegation falls under those categories, the Student Conduct Official will include the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Director for Human Resources and Employee Development to be part of the investigation and decision-making process.
In cases related to a sexual misconduct allegation, Harford Community College will make every effort to complete a full disciplinary proceeding within 60 days. This process includes conducting a fact-finding investigation, holding an administrative conference to determine if the alleged misconduct occurred, and whether it created a hostile environment. In addition, the conference will determine what actions HCC will take to redress the hostile environment and prevent its recurrence, including imposing sanctions against the alleged perpetrator and providing remedies for the victim and the broader HCC community. The 60-day timeframe does not include any appeals process. Any individual who learns of possible sexual misconduct should report it immediately to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. Victims of any of the aforementioned forms of sexual misconduct are encouraged to report the incident to Harford Community College’s Office of Public Safety. All employees of HCC are required to report any alleged incident through such venues or to their supervisors. An individual may also file complaints against a student by utilizing the College’s online reporting form in OwlNet, the College’s intranet site. Complaints against students will be thoroughly investigated by a Student Conduct Official. The Student Conduct Official will include the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Director for Human Resources and Employee Development in an investigation and decisionmaking process. In addition, both the complainant and the individual accused may be accompanied through the investigation process by an advisor. If after an investigation into an allegation, the Student Conduct Official, based on reasonably
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Harford Community College is committed to investigating and resolving all allegations of sexual misconduct in a timely, discreet, fair, and impartial manner. The Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Deputy Coordinators receive annual training. All employees are required to complete Sexual Harassment training, which includes Title IX information. HCC staff complete preliminary investigations, but any formal investigation is reliable information, believes the student may have violated
completed by outside consultants who are trained in Title IX
one or more provisions of the Student Code, an administrative
investigations. Members of the Student Conduct Review Board
conference will be held. During the conference, the Student
also receive training in handling sexual misconduct complaints.
Conduct Official will make a decision as to whether the facts
Students are offered full protections of due process when they
acquired in the investigation satisfy the “preponderance of
are accused of a violation.
evidence” standard used for assessing whether a Student
In the event of a hearing, both the complainant and the
Code of Conduct violation has occurred. If the Student Conduct
respondent will be notified, in writing, of the date, time, and
Review Board determines that it is more likely than not that the student violated the Code of Conduct, the Student Conduct Review Board will recommend to the Student Conduct Official what, if any, sanction should be imposed. A finding of “more likely than not that the individual violated the Student Code of Conduct” subjects the individual to sanctions to include one or more of the following: a warning, probation, fine, restitution, an assignment of an educational project, assignment of a campus or community service project, and loss of privileges. In cases where the Student Conduct Official determines that the sanction for the violation should be suspension, expulsion, revocation of admission, credit or degree, or withholding a degree, the Student Conduct Official will refer the case to the Student Conduct Review Board (SCRB) for review and action. During the course of the investigation and disciplinary process, protective measures such as transferring to another section of a course, withdrawing or receiving an incomplete, and having a “no contact” order issued may be afforded to the complainant in a sexual misconduct allegation. Both parties will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of the complaint and any appeal.
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place of the hearing. The burden of proof is on the complainant to establish that it is more likely than not that the respondent is responsible for the alleged violation. Neither party is permitted to personally question the other during a hearing. Both parties have the right to present witnesses and/or evidence that is appropriate or relevant to the case. Questions or statements regarding the prior sexual history of the complainant with anyone other than the respondent will be prohibited.
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Both the complainant and the respondent may be
either party appeals the decision. The President may gather
accompanied by an advisor. The respondent will not be
evidence, may afford each side a chance to present a case,
allowed to have any more advisors than the complainant.
and may reach an independent decision in the case, either in
Both the complainant and the respondent have the right to appeal a decision to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
support of or contrary to the decision of the Student Conduct Review Board (SCRB). The President’s decision shall be final.
or designee on the grounds that: (a) procedural error or
As noted in the Student Code, the College may disclose the
previously unavailable, relevant evidence could significantly
decision of the disciplinary proceedings to the victim(s) when
impact the outcome of the case; and/or (b) a sanction is
a student is found responsible for a crime of violence. The
substantially disproportionate to the finding. The appeal must
disclosure will include the name of the student, the violation
be made in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
committed, and any sanction imposed by the College against
or designee, and received within 10 workdays of the issuance
the student who committed the violation.
of the decision. Both parties will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of the complaint and any appeal. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator may also present an appeal directly to the President of HCC, whether or not
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Drug & Alcohol Policy Harford Community College prohibits the possession, consumption, sale, and serving of alcoholic beverages on campus or at any College-sponsored or College-supervised activity except as authorized. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for enforcing this prohibition. Public Safety Officers will refer individuals who violate this provision to Student Services for possible disciplinary proceedings as a Code of Conduct violation. At the Officer’s discretion, he or she may also report underage individuals in possession of alcohol to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for possible criminal or civil sanctions. Harford Community College prohibits the possession of illegal drugs or controlled dangerous substances on campus. Public Safety Officers will refer individuals who violate this provision to Student Services for possible disciplinary proceedings as a Code of Conduct violation. In addition, in keeping with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Officers will turn over any illegal drugs or controlled substances to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office will decide whether or not to pursue civil or criminal charges against an individual found in possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances on campus.
Sex Offender Registration Policy
As part of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Harford Community College distributes to employees and students annually, material related to drug and alcohol abuse and treatment. Those materials can be located at: http://www. harford.edu/about/offices-and-departments/public-safety/drugs-alcohol-andtobacco-policy.aspx and www.harford.edu/drugfreecampus.
Weapons Policy Possession or use of firearms, explosives, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, or dangerous chemicals are prohibited on campus or at any College-sponsored or College-supervised function, except as expressly permitted in writing by the College. An instrument designed to look like a weapon, which is used by a student in a manner that harms, threatens, or causes fear to others, is included within the definition of weapon. Only authorized HCC employees or persons affiliated with law enforcement agencies who are licensed to carry weapons and have notified College officials are exempt from this prohibition.
Harford Community College prohibits the enrollment of individuals listed on the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Sex Offender Registry. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s Offender Watch program notifies the College each time a sex offender registers with them. The names of those individuals are flagged in the College’s record management system. Any registration attempt by a flagged individual will be rejected. Maryland’s Sex Offender Registry may be accessed at http://www. dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/ default.shtml. Information about the Harford County Sheriff Office’s Sex Offender
This policy applies to all College employees and students, visitors, contractors, guests,
Registration program can be accessed at
and vendors on College property regardless of whether or not they are licensed to
https://harfordsheriff.org/safety/sex-
carry a concealed weapon.
offenders/.
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Crime Prevention Programs Harford Community College prohibits the crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In an effort to promote awareness and to educate students about preventing such crimes, Harford Community College provides to students during its mandatory new student orientation, two brochures: Preventing and Reporting Sexual Misconduct and Keys to Success. Both brochures outline information about sexual misconduct, Title IX, reporting resources, and Harford Community College’s Student Code of Conduct. In addition, Peer Orientation Leaders discuss with new students the following topics: Title IX, sexual harassment, sexual bullying, and campus resources related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. New student orientation attendees also view a presentation depicting different types of sexual harassment scenarios. Instruction that concentrates on positive options for bystander intervention is offered to all students in the fall through the Music With a Message: Bystander Intervention program. In an effort to promote awareness and to educate employees about preventing dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, Human Resources provides Workplace Harassment and Sexual Misconduct training to all new employees. New employees also receive a copy of the College’s Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy which is redistributed to employees annually. As part of its ongoing programs to promote education and awareness in an effort to prevent dating violence, domestic violence,
sexual assault, and stalking, Harford Community College offers the following programs and materials to students: • Escalation, a powerful, emotionally engaging 90-minute film-based workshop that educates students about relationship violence, is offered in sociology classes and is shared with student athletes. • Silent Witness Exhibit consists of wooden silhouettes that represent victims of domestic murder within Harford County. The mission of the exhibit is to promote peace, healing, and awareness in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic violence and murders. • Rape Aggression Defense provides participants with self-defense training and skills to stay safe in threatening or harmful environments. • The Hook Up is a program that promotes sexual responsibility and healthy relationships. • Information is posted periodically on the Office of Student Affairs Facebook page about bystander intervention, relationship violence, and healthy relationships. • The Student Activities tab of the College’s intranet site has resources posted about stalking awareness. • The Office of Student Affairs makes several brochures available to students, to include brochures on healthy relationships, stalking, how “guys” can prevent sexual violence on campus, acquaintance rape, drinking and sex, and emotional abuse. • The Office of Student Development and Student Activities provides Music With a Message: Bystander Intervention and a campaign focused on the meaning of consent, healthy relationships, and sexual assault.
conducting Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training several times per year. The Department also provides crime prevention brochures outside the Public Safety office. The brochures include:
The Department of Public Safety’s crime prevention efforts consist largely of
beginning of each semester for students and
• Crime Victims and Witnesses: Your Rights and Services • The Key to Preventing Vehicle Theft • Students & Sexual Assault Legal and Practical Issues • Personal Safety on the College Campus • Safe Dating • Stalking: A Guide for Victims • Club Drugs: From Rave to the Grave • Carjacking . . . It Could Cost You More Than Your Vehicle • Identity Theft
Security Awareness Programs Harford Community College provides safety and security training to all incoming students and new employees. Generally, the training focuses on what is regarded to be the most effective responses to violence on campus. During the training, individuals are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious persons and circumstances. The training also utilizes the “see something—say something” model to encourage students to not only report suspicious activity but also to report when their fellow students are in need of assistance. This training is conducted at the is offered twice yearly for new employees.
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Clery-Reportable Crime Definitions CLERY-REPORTABLE CRIMES
4. Dating violence is violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of
1. Criminal Homicide:
a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The
a. Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter - the willful (non-
existence of such a relationship shall be determined
negligent) killing of one human being by another.
based on the reporting party’s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the
b. Manslaughter by Negligence - the killing of another person
type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction
through gross negligence. 2. Sexual Assault: Any sexual act directed against another person, without consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. a. Rape is 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. This offense includes rape of both males and females. b. 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. c. Incest is sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. d. Statutory Rape is sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
between the persons involved in the relationship.
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.
5. Stalking is defined as 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, or suffer substantial emotional distress. 6. Robbery is 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. 7. Aggravated assault is 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
3. Domestic violence Is defined as a felony or misdemeanor crime of
means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner
8. Burglary is the unlawful entry of a structure to
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 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
commit a felony or a theft. 9. Motor Vehicle Theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. 10. Arson is any willful or malicious burning or
occurred; by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is
attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud,
protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence
a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or
laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.
aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
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HATE CRIMES A hate crime is a criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias. Bias is a preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons. It is the perception of the offender, not the perception of the victim, that determines whether a crime is classified as a Hate Crime.
5. Sexual orientation − A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation 6. Ethnicity − A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of people whose members identify with each other through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, common culture (often including a shared religion) and/or ideology that stresses common ancestry. The concept of ethnicity differs from the closely
The following eight categories of bias are reported:
related term race in that “race” refers to grouping based
1. Race − A preformed negative attitude toward a group of
mostly upon biological criteria, while “ethnicity” also
persons who possess common physical characteristics (e.g., color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features, etc.)
encompasses additional cultural factors. 7. National origin − A preformed negative opinion or
genetically transmitted by descent and heredity, which
attitude toward a group of persons based on their actual
distinguish them as a distinct division of humankind
or perceived country of birth
(e.g., Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Whites) 2. Gender − A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender (e.g. male or female) 3. Gender Identity − A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender identity (e.g., bias against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals) 4. Religion − A preformed negative opinion or attitude
8. Disability − A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their physical or mental impairments/challenges, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, congenital or acquired by heredity, accident, injury, advanced age or illness For reporting purposes, hate crimes include any of the following offenses when motivated by bias: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny-theft,
toward a group of persons who share the same religious
simple assault, intimidation, and destruction/damage/
beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe
vandalism of property. The definitions of larceny-theft, simple
and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being
assault, intimidation, and destruction/damage/vandalism
(e.g., Catholics, Jews, Protestants, atheists)
of property are as follows: offense listed previously that is
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Daily Crime Log motivated by bias, as well as the following crimes only if they are motived: 1. Larceny-theft is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading,
Harford Community College’s Department of Public Safety is required to maintain and make available a Daily Crime Log. The purpose of the Daily Crime Log is to publish criminal
or riding away of property from the possession or
incidents and alleged criminal incidents that are reported
constructive possession of another. Constructive
to the HCC Department of Public Safety. The Daily Crime
possession is the condition in which a person does not
Log publishes all criminal and alleged criminal activity, not
have physical custody or possession, but is in a position
just the Clery Act crimes. While the Clery Act requires crime
to exercise dominion or control over a thing.
statistics, the Daily Crime Log discloses specific information
2. Simple Assault is an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness. 3. Intimidation is to unlawfully place another person
about a criminal incident. The information that is required to be published in the Daily Crime Log includes the crime classification; for example, theft, burglary, liquor law violation, etc. Also included is the case number, date/time reported, date/time occurred (if known), the general location where the incident occurred, and the disposition of the case. Changes to the Daily Crime Log must be made within two business days of when the information was reported to the Department of
in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of
Public Safety. The Daily Crime Log must be made accessible.
threatening words and/or other conduct, but without
The HCC Department of Public Safety maintains both an
displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual
electronic and a hard copy of the Daily Crime Log. The hard
physical attack.
copy is posted next to the main entrance of the Belcamp
4. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property is to willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, deface, or otherwise injure real or personal property without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it.
Violation of Weapons, Drug, and Liquor Law Arrests and Disciplinary Referrals The third category of crime statistics that must be reported is the number of arrests and the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for the following law violations: 1. Drug Abuse Violations 2. Liquor Law Violations 3. Weapons Violations
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building and is continuously available to be viewed there. Any person can ask to see the Daily Crime Log and the hard copy will be presented upon request. The Department of Public Safety is not required to make photocopies of the Daily Crime Log or allow the Daily Crime Log to leave the site.
Crime Statistics Criminal Offenses Reporting Table Geographic Location Offense
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Manslaughter by Negligence
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assult
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Year 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
On-Campus Property Non Campus Property Public Property 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Crime Statistics VAWA Reporting Table Geographic Location Offense
Year 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
Domestic Violence
Dating Violence
Stalking
On-Campus Property Non Campus Property Public Property 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0
Arrests and Disciplinary Referrals Reporting Table Geographic Location Offense
Arrests: Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, Etc. Disciplinary Referrals: Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, ETC. Arrests: Drug Abuse Violations Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Abuse Violations Arrests: Liquor Law Violations Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations
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On-Campus Property Non Campus Property Public Property 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crime Statistics Hate Crime Reporting Table Geographic Location Offense
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Manslaughter by Negligence
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assult
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Larceny-Theft
Simple Assault
Intimidation
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Year 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016 2014 2015 2016
On-Campus Property Non Campus Property Public Property 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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