2018-2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

ASFSR 2018-2019
89
Crime Prevention & Security Awareness
UIC SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CAMPUS
LOCKS
The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) controls
the installation of lock-cores and the issuance of
keys on the Springfield campus. All keys are coded
with a core number and a personal ID number rather
than room numbers, so lost or stolen keys cannot be
matched with a particular room or building.
HOUSING
When Springfield campus students move into
campus housing, they receive information on safety/
security. Students are asked to help enforce security
procedures. Personnel from campus housing are
responsible for assisting locked-out housing residents.
EXTERIOR DOORS
Most exterior doors on Springfield campus buildings
are locked and secured each evening by UISPD. Users
of campus buildings should not compromise security
by propping open doors or loaning keys. During
late night hours, UISPD provide random patrols of
Springfield campus buildings and parking lots.
CAMERA SYSTEMS
The Springfield campus includes strategically
placed video cameras for security purposes. They
are monitored as needed and used in the course of
conducting criminal and security response activities.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
As part of their patrol responsibilities, UISPD report
repairs needed for exterior lighting on the Springfield
campus. Students and employees are also asked to
report exterior lighting deficiencies or other needed
repairs. To improve nighttime visibility, trees, shrubs
and vegetation on campus are trimmed. A monthly
security survey is performed by UISPD to identify any
lighting or landscaping concerns.
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
In addition to the overall department’s commitment
to preventing crime as part of policing efforts, the
UISPD support a Crime Prevention Officer on the
Springfield campus who holds an increased level
of expertise and training. This officer supports the
overall department’s efforts in crime prevention,
including coordinating presentations and serving as
a resource on facility issues using Crime Prevention
through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts.
The officer is also responsible for analyzing crime
trends so that the department can better respond to
safety issues facing the campus.
RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.)
The Rape Aggression Defense System consists of
realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques and is a
comprehensive course for women on the Springfield
campus. The course teaches awareness, prevention,
risk reduction, and avoidance, along with basic selfdefense
training.
“CODE BLUE” EMERGENCY PHONES
The Springfield campus has an extensive network
of Code Blue Emergency phones. They are tested
weekly, connected directly to the UISPD and are
monitored 24/7, including all holidays.
ESCORTS BY POLICE
Anyone may request a UISPD escort on the
Springfield campus to a campus housing unit, to any
campus building, or to a vehicle in a campus parking
lot by calling the UISPD at the non-emergency
number (217) 206-6690.
SAFETY VIDEO
The UISPD makes available to all UIS employees and
students a training video entitled “Shots Fired.” The
link is available from the UISPD website (see
www.uis.edu/police/campus-safety/active-threat).
This training provides practical information on how to
respond to an active shooter.
UIC URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL CAMPUS
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY
The Community Police Academy provides an
opportunity for participants to learn about police
operations, investigations, crime prevention and
specialized units like K-9, bomb squad and SWAT,
and it culminates with a police ride along so you can
learn more about what officers do. The Community
Police Academy is about building bridges and
forming relationships around our common goal of
keeping everyone safe. It is a four-week course
involving one three-hour class per week and
takes place on the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign (UIUC) campus.
THE LAW AND YOU
This program provided by Crime Prevention
detectives covers how to interact with law
enforcement officials and offers guidelines
particularly useful for middle and high school
students, international students, and college
students.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
PRESENTATIONS
The bicycle and pedestrian safety program focuses
on proper fit for bikes, rules of the road, and riding
techniques for campus and the surrounding area as
well as laws that pertain to pedestrians.
DE-ESCALATING COMMUNICATION
In this training on de-escalation communication,
UIUCPD provide front office staff with positive
communication skills that will de-escalate situations
that may not require police intervention. This is an
important safety skill for all staff and students who
work with the public.
OFFICE SAFETY AND SECURITY
Crime Prevention detectives provide safety and
security tips for the office or personal workspace.
Learn how to avoid becoming a target of thieves and
how to respond should you ever find yourself in an
emergency situation.
RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.)
The Rape Aggression Defense system consists of
realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The
program is a comprehensive course for women. It
begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction
and avoidance, before progressing to basic defense
training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Courses
are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide
a workbook/reference manual, which outlines the
entire physical defense program for continuous
personal growth.
RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY PROGRAM
Crime Prevention detectives visit residence halls to
discuss safety procedures with students. Information
covered includes the types of problems that can
occur in residence halls, along with safety and
security tips for residence hall living.
NEW STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS
This program is offered to any organization who
wishes to provide safety and crime prevention
information to any new employees or students.
Currently the UIUCPD is involved in the summer
registration for all incoming freshman. However,
some units may have specialized orientation sessions
in which they would like to have a more in-depth view
of safety on campus.
FACULTY-STAFF FIREARMS SAFETY PROGRAM
The UIUCPD wants its campus community members
who choose to own firearms at home to do so safely.
The Faculty-Staff Firearms Safety Program gives
those community members a chance to learn from
trained police officers how to safely handle, store and
use firearms.
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
UIUCPD supports a crime prevention unit with sworn
staff holding an increased level of expertise and
training. This unit supports the overall department’s
efforts in crime prevention, including coordinating
presentations and serving as a resource on facility
issues using CPED concepts. The unit is also
responsible for analyzing crime trends so that the
department can better respond to safety issues
facing campus.
EMERGENCY PHONES
The university has an extensive network of blue
emergency phones located in all campus buildings,
parking garages, and many bus shelters. They
are also located on streets and walkways across
campus in the familiar lighted emergency kiosks. The
phones are connected directly to UIUCPD and are
monitored 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including
all holidays. The phones can be used to request
help, report a crime in progress, report suspicious
activities, request a SafeWalks escort, or for any
other type of emergency. When the call button is
pressed, the call will be answered by an on-duty
UIUCPD staff member. They will ask the caller to
explain the situation and will send the appropriate
help. Locations of the exterior emergency phones are
listed at go.illinois.edu/ephones.
LIGHTING COMMITTEE
The UIUC Campus Lighting Committee is an
important component of UIUC efforts to provide
a safe and secure environment, underscoring
the commitment to the safety and well-being
of students, employees, and the public. The
committee is responsible for determining areas
where supplemental lighting will enhance security
and safety, developing recommendations for the
placement of lighting and emergency telephones,
and studying campus’ the long-term needs related to
upgraded security lighting policies and practices.
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PSAC)
This committee was established to serve in an official
advisory capacity at UIUC. The mission of the PSAC
is to ensure that the Division of Public Safety remains
responsive to the needs of the campus and local
communities, and to provide administration and the
Executive Director of Public Safety with regular input
on issues surrounding crime and fear abatement,
law enforcement, public safety, and emergency
preparedness. The role of the PSAC is advisory and
consulting, and should enhance Public Safety’s
community-oriented public safety philosophy.
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERY COMMITTEE
This committee is comprised of the following
UIUC officials who meet to review UIUC Clery Act
compliance efforts and make recommendations to
the UIUC Clery Compliance Officer regarding UIUC’s
Clery Act obligations: the Chancellor or his/her
designee; the Dean of Students; the Senior Associate
Chancellor for Human Resources; the Director of
Student Conflict Resolution; the Associate Director
ASFSR 2018-2019
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Crime Prevention & Security Awareness