bc-annual-security-report-20-21

REPORTING
A CRIME OR INCIDENT
All students, faculty/staff members, and guests of
Broward College are encouraged to immediately call
911 to report police, fire, and medical emergencies.
Non-emergency reports including criminal activity
and activity of a suspicious nature, occurring at
any of Broward College’s campuses or partnership
centers should be reported to Campus Safety by
dialing 954-201-HELP (4357). This will help ensure
incidents are included in the annual crime statistics
and aid in providing timely warning notices to the
College community, when appropriate. Crimes
should be accurately and promptly reported to
Campus Safety or the appropriate police agency,
when the victim of a crime elects to, or is unable to,
make such a report.
RESPONSE TO A CRIME REPORT
Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day/7 days
a week to respond to service calls on Broward
College properties. Campus Safety Officers will
meet a caller anywhere on campus to investigate
a reported incident and/or assist with notifying
local law enforcement. Reported crimes may be
investigated by the College and may become a
matter of public record. Campus Safety incident
reports may be forwarded to the Dean of Students
Services for review and referred to the Dean’s Office
for potential action. Additional information obtained
via the investigation may also be forwarded to the
Office of Student Judicial Services. If assistance is
required from the local Police Department or the
local Fire Department, Campus Safety will contact
the appropriate organization. If a sexual assault
or rape should occur, staff on the scene, including
Campus Safety, will offer the victim a wide variety
of services.
TIPS FOR REPORTING CRIMES
OR EMERGENCIES:
• Be prepared to give the location
Take time to learn the campuses, centers, and
especially frequently visited areas. Take note
of building numbers, names, and landmarks
which will help Campus Safety and Law
Enforcement respond.
• Give as much detail as possible
When reporting a suspicious situation, incident,
or emergency, give as much detail as possible
about an individual or vehicle. When giving
descriptions about individuals include gender,
race, approximate height and weight, physical
features, clothing, accessories, and anything
else that would help responders recognize the
individual. When describing a vehicle include
make, model, color, license plate, unique
features, visible damage, and a description of
the driver and passengers if any.
Remember: do not approach or attempt
to apprehend persons suspected of being
involved in a crime or incident.
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING A CRIME OR INCIDENT
#1 Call: 911 (for Police, Fire, or Medical Emergency)
#2 Call: 954-201-HELP (4357)
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