1 2023 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRESAFETY REPORT
2 We urge members of the University community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. GENERAL INFORMATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS Annually, the Office of Public Relations, Marketing and Information Services (PRMIS) sends out various notices including information about the ASFSR (including its availability and where copies may be obtained) and Emergency Preparedness and Planning to the TAMIU community via Uconnect (the University?s internal, official communications portal). TAMIU community members can access Uconnect using their Net ID and password. Copies of the ASFSR can also be obtained from the TAMIU Campus Safety and Planning at the University Police Department Building, 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, TX 78041. You may request to have a copy mailed to you by calling 956.326.3310. ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS Campus Safety and Planning is responsible for preparing and distributing the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The Fire Report section is generated by the Office of Housing & Residence Life. The ASFSR is published every year on or before October 1 and contains three years of selected campus crime statistics and fire statistics, along with certain campus security policy statements in accordance with the Clery Act. The TAMIU ASFSR is produced with input from various sources such as local law enforcement agencies, Housing and Residence Life, the Division of Student Success, and other campus officials/departments.
3 Message from the Chief of Police and the Senior Director for Campus Safety and Planning: Dear TAMIU Community, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all who call our campus home, whether it be for a few hours, an academic career or lifelong employment. To that end, we present the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR), covering calendar years 2022, 2021 and 2020. A University-wide collaborative effort directed by the Vice President for Finance and Administration and Campus Safety and Planning, many offices and individuals play a significant role in bringing together the data, policies, and programs that make TAMIU a great place. Our respective offices work together to ensure the safety and security of the TAMIU community from all hazards, including crime. As a unit of the Finance and Administration Division, the TAMIU Police Department (UPD) has primary responsibility for providing security and law enforcement services for the University. Preparation and publication of this Report is the responsibility of Campus Safety and Planning with input and editorial guidance from the Office of University Compliance and other relevant departments. This Report provides information on safety and security on our campus, and you will find information on University policies, procedures, programs, safety and security tips, fire safety and other material to help you maintain your safety and security. We encourage you to read this information and consider how it might help you and other members of the TAMIU community prevent and protect our campus from crime. Thank you for taking time to review this important information and for helping make TAMIU a safer community for all. For more information or questions regarding this document, please email clery-compliance@tamiu.edu Sincerely, Cordelia G. Pérez Chief of Police Trevor C. Liddle Senior Director & Clery Compliance Officer Campus Safety and Planning
4 Policy statements in this Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) are relevant to all Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students, faculty, and staff located at TAMIU?s main campus in Laredo. TEXAS A& M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ? LAREDO CAMPUS Founded in 1970, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) was formerly named Texas A&I University of Laredo. Texas A&I University of Laredo initially offered only upper-level courses for juniors and seniors. In 1989, the University became a Member of The Texas A&M University System and was renamed Texas A&M International University. In Fall 1995, it expanded to a four-year institution as authorized by the 74th Texas Legislature. Since its beginning, TAMIU has had a proud history of delivering world-class and life-changing education for the border region of South Texas. Our mission, to create leaders who can navigate increasingly complex global environments, is enhanced by Laredo?s unique position as the nation?s largest inland port. Culturally diverse and international in force, TAMIU is in a powerful position to actively engage our global society from its location at the crossroads of the Americas.
5 TAMUS-RELLIS ACADEMIC ALLIANCE CAMPUS Institutions and agencies within the Texas A&M University System and Blinn College are collaborating to provide relevant academic and workforce training programs and conduct state-of-the-art research through the RELLIS Academic Alliance campus (RELLIS). RELLIS is owned and controlled by The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS); through our program agreement with TAMUS, we supplement our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) with selected RELLISinformation for our RELLISenrolled students. TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance and Texas A&M University Police Department (A&M PD) are solely responsible for all law enforcement, student conduct, Title IX, VAWA, and programming activities for this campus. RELLIS is located eight miles from Texas A&M University-College Station. RELLIS policies are distinct from TAMIU and while they may be similar to the Laredo campus, the codes of conduct, policies, practices, and services are fully defined by the TAMUS-RELLIS Campus. For additional questions regarding The Texas A&M University System-RELLIS campus, please contact TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance, Academic Complex, Phase 1 Building, Room 106F located at 3100 TX-47, Bryan, TX, 77807 by calling 979-317-3410, or emailing education@RELLIS.TAMUS.EDU TAMIU first enrolled students and employed staff at RELLISin Fall 2019.
6 CONTENTS NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES OF VIOLENCE (HEOA) The University will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence, or a non-forcible sex offense, the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by such institution against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as the result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim.
7 08. Law Enforcement 12. Clery Geography 14. Reporting Procedures 18. Notifications to the Community 24. Campus Security and Access 26. Crime Statistics 28. Clery Reportable Crimes 32. Definitions of Reporting Methods 34. Campus Security Authority 40. Crime Prevention 42. Notification of Missing Students 44. General Risk Reduction Strategies (All Situations) 46. Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Interpersonal Violence 50. Prohibited Conduct 56. Federal Clery Act Definitions 60. Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Procedures to Address Incidents 68. Sanctions 72. Responses 78. Sex Offender Registry 80. Alcohol and Drug Policies 84. Firearms and Weapons Policies 86. Emergency Procedures 88. Annual Fire Safety Report Student Housing 103. Resour ces INSIDE THIS HANDBOOK
8 BY THE NUMBERS TAMIU Police Department Certified Texas Peace Officers 22 Campus Security Officers 2 Telecommunication Staff 5 Primary Patrol Jurisdiction: Texas A&M International University - 5201 University Boulevard, Laredo TX 78041 Texas A&M University Police Department Certified Texas Peace Officers 81 Campus Security Officers 61 Administrative Support 17 Primary Patrol Jurisdiction: Texas A&M University - College Station Main Campus 400 Bizzell Street, College Station, TX 77843 AND TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance Campus 3100 TX-47, Bryan, TX 77807 Non-Campus Student Groups: TAMIU nor TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance recoginize any non-campus student organization facilities that fall outside of either core campus. Therefore, local PD is not used to monitor and record criminal activity since there are no non-campus locations of student organzations. LAW ENFORCEMENT Law Enforcement and security services on the TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance campus are provided by the Texas A&M University Police Department (A&M PD). UPD and A&M PD maintain working relationships with many state and federal agencies on an as-needed basis. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Secret Service, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Public University law enforcement agencies are licensed under Article 51.212 of the Texas Education Code. All police officers employed by a University are fully certified Texas Peace Officers and have statewide arrest authority. Campus Security Officers provide support to our police officers, but do not have arrest authority. As a matter of practice, PD officers only have enforcement jurisdiction on TAMUS owned property and limited public property immediately adjacent TAMUS property.
9 The Police Departments of the A&M System protect and serve the System Members by providing professional law enforcement services while actively promoting community involvement through progressive policing strategies and a commitment to education. Both TAMIU University Police Department (UPD) and Texas A&M University Police Department (A&M PD), collectively maintain a staffed PD, Administrative Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and a Patrol Operations Division. PD provides patrol service by car, bicycle, and foot on a daily basis, 24 hours a day, and as Peace Officers, both Departments?sworn armed police officers have the same authority to detain and arrest as municipal police officers. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS LAREDO CAMPUS UPD maintains a close working relationship with the Laredo Police Department (LPD), Laredo Fire Department, Laredo Independent School District (LISD), United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo College (LC), Webb County Sheriff?s Office (WCSO), and US Homeland Security divisions. UPD has established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with these agencies to facilitate cooperation in the investigation of alleged criminal offenses/activities, enforcement of State and Federal laws, and coordination of additional assistance and resources when necessary. UPD also works closely with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to help stem the illegal and dangerous use of alcohol by minors. This includes providing information on individuals and businesses who engage in the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages.
10 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS TAMUS-RELLIS ACADEMIC ALLIANCE CAMPUS A&M PD maintains working relationships with all area law enforcement agencies including the College Station Police Department, Bryan Police Department, Brazos County Sheriff?s Office, Blinn College Police Department, and all four Brazos County Constable Offices. These A&M PD working relationships are maintained through a written mutual aid agreement and MOU?s specific to RELLIS. These agreements allow for cooperation in the performance of police protection including the investigation of alleged crimes, enforcement of laws, and communication between agencies. TAMIU is NOT responsible for providing any law enforcement services on the RELLIScampus. TAMIU is NOT a participant in any of the A&M PD negotiated agreements. For additional details regarding law enforcement on the TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance campus, please contact the RELLIS administrative offices, RELLIS Associate Director 979.319.3402, visit the office located in Academic Complex, Phase 1 Building 106F.
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13 LAREDO CAMPUS On-Campus: Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of or in a manner related to the institution?s educational purposes, including residence halls; and any building or property that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes. Note: Statistics for University housing facilities are recorded and included in both the all on-campus category and the on-campus residential only category. NON-CAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY: Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of or in relation to the institution?s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution. Residence halls that are located outside the campus boundaries are captured in the Non-Campus category. TAMIU does not have any property that meets this definition. PUBLIC PROPERTY: All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. TAMUS-RELLIS CAMPUS TAMIU, through our MOU with the TAMUS-RELLIS Academic Alliance, only utilizes academic teaching space in the following building: Academic Complex, Phase 1 and 2 Buildings as assigned by TAMUS-RELLIS. TAMIU does not have any facility operational or administrative control over any other function(s) or service(s) provided to students enrolled on the TAMUS-RELLIScampus. Annually, TAMIU Campus Safety and Planning requests a copy of the crime statistics published in the TAMUS-RELLIS Annual Security Report for inclusion with our ASFSRto support transparency. TAMIU does not have the authority to review or comment on the data provided by A&M PD.
14 Crimes should be accurately and promptly reported to PD or the appropriate police agency, when the victim of a crime elects to. It is imperative that all crime and suspicious activity be accurately and promptly reported to campus law enforcement or other appropriate agency. By working together, the University community and the police can reduce crime on campus. Members of the University community may report criminal activities or other emergencies in several different ways. We encourage all campus community members to promptly report all crimes and other emergencies directly to your home campus law enforcement agency. REPORTING PROCEDURES Students, faculty, staff, community members, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety-related incidents to UPD or Campus Security Authority (CSA) found on page 103, in a timely manner to aid in providing accurate and timely warning notices to the community when appropriate and to ensure inclusion in annual crime statistics. In the event of a serious incident, which may pose an on-going threat to members of the TAMIU or RELLIS community, a DustyALRT/RELLISAlert is sent to all students and employees on campus. If you would like to report a crime in person, the Laredo Campus UPD office is located in the University Police Department building at the corner of West Campus Loop and Entrance 3. The RELLIS A&M PD office is located in TEEX LAW Office Building and can be contacted at 979.845.2345. Electronic crime reports can be filed with TAMU PD by emailing upd@tamu.edu. TAMUS-RELLIS Academ ic Alliance Cam pus (Bryan, Texas) Emergency* Dial 911 Non-Emergency Campus Telephone: ext. 5-2345 Non-Campus or Cellular Telephone: 979.845.2345 Laredo Campus (Laredo, Texas) Emergency* Dial 911 Non-Emergency Campus Telephone: ext. 2100 Non-Campus or Cellular Telephone: 956.326.2100
15 GENERAL PROCEDURESFOR REPORTING A CRIME OR EMERGENCY TO PD PD incident reports involving students, with the exception of confidential reports, and reports of sexual violence (including sexual harassment), are shared with the Vice President for Student Engagement, Student Conduct and Community Engagement (SCCE) for the Laredo campus, and the TAMUS-RELLIS Provosts Office for incidents occurring at the TAMUS-RELLIS campus. Additionally, as appropriate, Title IX Office for potential action on the respective campus, as applicable. When PD receives a report, the responding officer(s) initiate a preliminary investigation. Based on the results of the preliminary investigation and the presence of solvability factors, the investigative division will conduct follow-up investigations. Additional information obtained via any investigation is also shared with the student conduct officer(s) and Title IX coordinators (as appropriate) as part of the conduct review process. All PD incident reports involving students alleging sexual violence (including sexual harassment) are shared with the appropriate Title IX Office which then coordinates outreach and next steps. Neither PD investigates these reports unless the complainant(s) wishes to file criminal charges. TO REPORT A CRIME - LAREDO OR TAMUS-RELLIS CAMPUS In the event anyone has information regarding crimes or emergencies on campus they should immediately notify PD using free on-campus telephones which, are located throughout campus in classrooms, meeting rooms or with a personal cellular phone or device. Emergency phones are located on the grounds of our residential facilities. These devices are directly connected to PD dispatchers and only require an individual to push the ?Emergency?button to activate and establish the connection to PD. These devices are tested monthly to ensure they are in working order. TO REPORT A CRIME - INTERCONNECTIVITY PD is interconnected with municipal operated central communication centers; all callers using 911 are connected first to the municipal communication center and then transferred to PD Communications staff once it is confirmed that the caller is on a campus location. TO REPORT A CRIME - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT All crimes should be reported campus PD. Crimes and calls for service reported to local law enforcement for/on either the Laredo or TAMUS-RELLIScampus, in Webb or Brazos counties, are transfered to the appropriate campus PD for resolution. In the event that a crime takes place in an off campus location we encourage you to report that crime to the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where you are, should you desire. If you are traveling on official University business you should request they contact the appropriate campus PD and upon your return directly report the crime incident to PD for inclusion with our annual statistics.
16 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the University?s investigation process or the criminal justice system, you may file a confidential report. A PD officer can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing the victim?s identity in cases of sexual assault, family violence, and stalking. The purpose of a confidential report is to maintain confidentiality while taking steps to ensure the future safety of the victim and the University community. With such information, the University can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving persons on campus, determine if there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus community of potential dangers. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the crime statistics published in this Annual Security Report. When the report involves allegations of sexual harassment (including sexual violence), the information is made available to the appropriate Title IX Coordinator. PROFESSIONAL AND PASTORAL COUNSELORS While the PD always requests that all crimes on the campus be reported promptly, we do support professional and pastoral counselor?s professional obligations to not disclose or report certain incidents. Should a professional or pastoral counselor determine that police involvement and reporting is needed, the PD will work with the counselor to respond appropriately. For statistical reporting purposes, professional and pastoral counselors may utilize our Confidential Reporting process to ensure that these incidents can be reviewed and included in our annual statistical reports. Under Texas law, there are times when these type of counselors are required to disclose non-identifying client information, regarding acts of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The University does not require pastoral and professional counselors to notify individuals they are counseling of the option to report crimes on an anonymous or confidential basis for inclusion in the annual statisticaldisclosure of crime statistics unless the counselors would like to do so. In addition, neither TAMIU nor RELLIS is required to provide a timely warning with respect to crimes reported to pastoral or professional counselors.
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18 NOTIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY If there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus, TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLISshall follow its emergency notification procedures. An institution that follows its emergency notification procedures is not required to issue a timely warning based on the same circumstances; however, the institution must provide adequate follow-up information to the community as needed. TAMIU and TAMUS-RELLIS policy is to immediately notify the campus community, via the DustyALRT (RELLISAlert at RELLIS) Emergency Notification System upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving the immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees on campus. It is important to note that in some cases law enforcement may need to withhold some facts if releasing the information would compromise an ongoing investigation or the identity of the victim. Victim names are never included in emergency notifications or timely warnings. If a crime or incident of sexual misconduct poses an immediate threat to the campus community, where an emergency notification or a timely warning must be given to protect the health or safety of the larger University community, RELLIS has its own specific policies and procedures that govern the campus and the students participating in the programs offered on the TAMUS-RELLIS Campus. TAMIU does not have any administrative control or oversight of these policies and procedures.
19 TIMELY WARNING Timely Warning Notices will be distributed as soon as pertinent information is available, in a manner that withholds the names of victims as confidential, and with the goal of aiding in the prevention of similar occurrences. In the event a crime is reported, this type of notification is focused on providing information regarding Clery reportable crimes occuring within the Clery geography of the campus. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Emergency Notifications will be distributed immediately upon confirmation that a dangerous situation or emergency exists or threatens the campus community. Immediately threatening circumstances include the use of force, a weapon, crimes of violence, severe weather, disease outbreak or other circumstances that represent a serious and ongoing threat to TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLIS students, faculty, staff, or visitors. DETERMINING THE TYPE OF NOTIFICATION & DISTRIBUTION The Chief or a designee, based on PD campus location, is responsible for reviewing the specifics of each incident to determine if the issuance of and to whom an appropriate notification is required. When it is determined that a notification should be issued, the Chief of Police, his /her designee, a public information officer or other senior campus administrator generally writes them. A PD dispatcher or other designated administrator distributes them to the University community. **All Timely Warning or Emergency Notifications are written and authorized for distribution by the Chief or a designee.
20 TAMIU/RELLIS may not be able to maintain confidentiality. TIMELY WARNING Timely Warning Notices will be distributed as soon as pertinent information is available, in a manner that withholds the names of victims as confidential, and with the goal of aiding in the prevention of similar occurrences. Timely warnings include information to help the community make informed safety decisions, to prevent future crimes of a similar nature, to provide suspect descriptions (when appropriate) and victim characteristics (when appropriate), and to provide contact information for PD. A report that is filed more than five days after the date of the alleged incident may negate the need for the PD to post a ?timely?warning to the community. While this standard generally holds true, it is important to note that all cases are reviewed individually, and determinations for all aspects of the case are made on its own merits. If, after reviewing a case, it is determined that there is a serious or continuing threat to students and employees, then a timely warning is issued. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION Upon confirmation that a significant emergency exists, it is the policy of TAMIU and TAMUS-RELLIS to respond to all threats seriously and implement our Emergency Notification and Management Plan accordingly. Notification will be made without delay and will take into account the safety of the associated campus. PD determines if a significant emergency exists by many methods including but not limited to: location visual confirmation, monitoring life safey systems, monitoring media outlets, communication, and coordination with other law enforcement agencies METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION Should a notification be the course of action to be taken, all members of the campus community need to listen to and follow the instructions of emergency personnel. The campus community will be notified by our available communication methods (e.g., DustyALRT/RELLIS Alert which may include sending messages via email, text messages, social media, TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLIS website, etc.). Authorized PD personnel or other authorized employee will issue notification to the campus community and issue another notification when the emergency or threat has passed, if deemed appropriate.
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22 FOLLOW-UP OR STATUS UPDATES As appropriate, and as soon as possible, and so as not to imperil any on-going investigation, the Chief of Police, his/her designee, or the Incident Commander will evaluate and determine updates to the campus community. Follow-up or updates to an ongoing situation will be distributed by either the assigned public information officer, his/her designee or a UPD Dispatcher via the messaging notification systems or any other approved and appropriate communication method that is most pertinent for the message being communicated. Minimally, notification will be sent via email or text message. DISTRIBUTION OF MESSAGES Timely Warnings are normally sent via a mass email. Emergency Notifications are normally sent via a targeted email. Messages regarding incidents and any required updates to the TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLIS community about any particular case may be distributed via mass email or text message, appropriate social media outlets, and/or digital signage. There may also be postings on the TAMIU/TAMUS-RELLIS website. TAMIU and TAMUS-RELLIS utilize a broad spectrum of platforms and devices as part of their Emergency Notification Systems. Primary to this effort is the DustyALRT/RELLIS Alert Emergency Notification System which can send messages using one or all of the following methods: email, text, social media, the University website, active crawl notifications, and indoor and outdoor public address system on campus. As determined by the Chief or designee, the campus may implement any or all of the following communication methods: SMStext message, official University email accounts, and official
23 Facebook and Twitter accounts. The system and its various supplements (notification system and public address system) are only activated to provide official notification of critical emergencies (i.e., situations that pose an imminent threat to the community). If any of these systems fail, or the University deems it appropriate, in person communication may be used to communicate an emergency. LOCAL/COMMUNITY MEDIA OUTLETS As appropriate, the office of Public Relations Marketing and Information Services staff may directly reach out to local news media, radio stations, and newspapers, via verified email addresses or phone call, to disseminate emergency information to members of the larger community including neighbors, parents, and other interested parties. WEBSITE The larger community may also access emergency information via the TAMIU or TAMUS-RELLIS website and/or social media channels (if available). www.tamiu.edu https://rellis.tamus.edu/AcademicAlliance/
24 It is unlawful for any person to trespass on the grounds of any state institution of higher education of this state or to damage or deface any of the buildings, statues, monuments, memorials, trees, shrubs, grasses, or flowers on the grounds of any state institutions of higher education as indicated in Texas Education Code Section 51.204. Texas Penal Code Criminal Trespass Section 30.05 and Criminal Mischief Section 28.03 are State statutes that are similar in nature and are also widely utilized to help support Texas Education Code Section 51.204. The governing board of a state institution of higher education or its authorized representatives may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter on property under the board?s control, and may remove any person from the property on his or her refusal to leave peaceably on request. Identification may be required of any person on the property. (Texas Education Code Section 51.209). CAMPUS SECURITY AND ACCESS GENERAL PROVISIONS Access to campus buildings and facilities, on both the TAMIU and RELLIS campuses varies based on the time of year and events being held. Generally, the campus observes a daily open schedule of Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. During this time period, buildings are open for general circulation by employees, contractors, students, and the general public. Outside of our general circulation hours, members of the communities may request access to buildings following the established access control policy. Authorized employees may be able to access buildings after hours with their employee ID. Students may be granted access by PD or RELLIS with prior instructor approval.
25 LAREDO CAMPUS The TAMIU campus is nestled in rolling ranch lands on the eastern edge of Laredo. Mirroring TAMIU?s growth, land in the vicinity of the campus is being developed, and several new residential subdivisions and shopping centers have been built in the last few years. The area immediately surrounding the campus remains largely undeveloped. In keeping with TAMIU?s mission of access for all, the campus is public and open during normal business hours. There are no general prohibitions to keep the public from entering campus; however, the UPD does reserve the right to bar individuals considered a threat to the University community. The UPD is sworn to uphold and enforce all City, State and Federal laws. The University has a strong code of conduct for all members and guests of our community, especially as it relates to enforcement of illegal conduct, alcohol and drug use or distribution, and illegal weapons possession or display. The UPD regularly patrols all campus buildings, including residential facilities. TAMUS-RELLIS ACADEMIC ALLIANCE CAMPUS TAMUS-RELLIS is located in the Brazos Valley of Texas eight miles from Texas A&M University in College Station. The Texas A&M University System owns and manages all physical facilities and daily operations of the RELLIS Academic Alliance Campus (RELLIS) where TAMIU offers an academic program. There are no general prohibitions to keep the public from entering campus; however, the A&M PD does reserve the right to bar individuals considered a threat to the University community. The A&M PD is sworn to uphold and enforce all City, State and Federal laws. A&M PD regularly patrols all campus buildings and provides a security presence 24 hours per day via sworn and un-sworn personnel. ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND AREAS Working with our housing manager, Greystar Student Living, housing facilities utilize a multi-layer approach to access. By policy, access and use of the residential facilities is restricted to residents, their approved guests, and other authorized members of the University community. The University?s current housing stock includes four residence halls (Residential Learning Community) and a garden-style apartment complex consisting of four, individual buildings (University Village). The Residential Learning Community facility utilizes card swipe technology for buildings and electronic keys for individual rooms. The University Village uses electronic keys to enter through the main door, and regular mechanical keys to enter individual rooms. There is no student housing provided at RELLI S. SECURITY OF CAMPUS Police Officers and Campus Security Officers conduct routine patrols of campus grounds and buildings to evaluate and monitor security-related matters. Officers also respond to calls for service from the campus community and visitors. SECURITY MAINTENANCE Facilities and landscaping are maintained in a manner that minimizes hazardous conditions. PD regularly patrols all campus buildings and reports malfunctioning lights and other unsafe physical conditions to the appropriate facilities management group (physical plant, housekeeping, and/or housing facilities). Other members of the University community should promptly report any maintenance issues, interior or exterior, to facility services staff. Most of our facilities, housekeeping, and housing maintenance staff are provided unique identifying uniforms and/or name badges, enabling University community members to easily identify our facility service teams. Some individuals are not required to wear a uniform or a name badge to complete their daily duties.
26 The information provided here is intended to provide context for the crime statistics reported as part of compliance with the Clery Act. Daily Crime Log: TAMIU: https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/police/Daily_Crime_Log.shtml RELLIS: https://rellis.tamus.edu/clery/ If any member of the TAMIU community or public would like to view the crime or fire logs covering a period of time outside of this 60-day window, they may do so by making such a request at the UPD office or RELLIS Administrative Office. Requests for this information will be processed within two business days. TAMIU reports the crimes required by the Clery Act that occur on or within the University?s Clery Geography that were reported to a CSA, law enforcement agency, and/or the UPD. CRIME STATISTICS
27 The statistics in this Report are published in accordance with the standards and guidelines used by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook and relevant federal law. Campus Safety and Planning submits the annual crime statistics published in this Report to the U.S. Department of Education. The statistical information gathered at the federal level is available through the Department of Education?s website. In addition, TAMIU produces daily crime logs available for review at any time via the TAMIU website or by clicking on the links on the preceding page. A written request for statistical information is made annually to external law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction for a covered University event and to Campus Security Authorities (CSA). DAILY CRIME AND FIRE LOGS As required by the Clery Act, UPD and A&M PD publishes logs detailing Clery reportable crimes and residential fires each business day. The daily crime and fire log is available to the media, the public, and the campus community free of charge. The daily crime log identifies the nature of the crime, case number, location, date and time of crime, date the crime was reported to UPD or A&M PD, and disposition. The fire log identifies the incident case number, location, nature of fire, the date and time of fire, and the date the fire was reported. These logs are maintained to minimally cover a 60-day period and may be found on the UPD website by clicking the links on page 26. A printed copy may be viewed by visiting the UPD or RELLIS Administrative Offices.
28 PRIMARY CRIMES (UCR PART 1) 1. Criminal Homicide a. Murder /& Non-Negligent Manslaughter b. Manslaughter by Negligence 2. Sexual Assault (Sex Offenses) a. Rape b. Fondling c. Incest d. Statutory Rape 3. Robbery 4. Aggravated Assault 5. Burglary 6. Motor Vehicle Theft 7. Arson VAWA CRIMES 1. Domestic Violence 2. Dating Violence 3. Stalking HATE CRIMES 1. Larceny - Theft 2. Simple Assault 3. Intimidation 4. Destruct/Damage/Vandalism of Property THE BIASES Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Identity National Origin Race Religion Sexual Orientation WEAPONS, DRUGS AND LIQUOR VIOLATIONS 1. Weapon Law Violations 2. Drug Abuse Violations 3. Liquor Law Violations CLERY REPORTABLE CRIMES The following definitions come from a variety of sources, including the Department of Education?s Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting, and definitions of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are adapted from the amendments made to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
29 PRIMARY CRIMES 1. CRIMINAL HOMICIDE A. MURDER AND NON-NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. B. MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE: The killing of another person through gross negligence. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT: An offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest or statutory rape as used in the FBI?s Uniform Crime Reporting system. A sex offense is any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. A. RAPE: The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus, with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity. This offense includes the 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 or physical incapacity. C. INCEST: Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. D. STATUTORY RAPE: Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. 3. ROBBERY: The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or putting the victim in fear. 4. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could or probably would result in a serious potential injury if the crime were successfully completed. 5. BURGLARY: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft; includes unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking, safecracking, all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. 6. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (All cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned? including joy riding are to be classified as motor vehicle thefts). 7. ARSON: Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property, etc.
30 VAWA CRIMES 1. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by: (1) a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the reporting party; (2) a person with whom the reporting party shares a child in common; (3) a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the reporting party as a spouse or intimate partner; (4) a person similarly situated to a spouse of the reporting party under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred; or (5) any other person against an adult or youth survivor who is protected from that person?s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred. 2. DATING VIOLENCE: An act of violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. For this purpose, the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the reporting party?s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Dating violence includes without limitation sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse, but excludes acts covered under the definition of ?domestic violence. 3. STALKING: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person, including without limitation by means of following, monitoring, observing, surveilling, threatening, or communicating to or about a person or interfering with a person?s property, that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person?s safety or the safety of others or suffer significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily require, medical or other professional treatment or counseling. HATE CRIMES TAMIU and the RELLIS Academic Alliance strives to foster a safe and healthy learning environment that embodies diversity and inclusion of all members of the combined TAMIU community. The hate crime statistics are separated by category of prejudice. The numbers for most of the specific crime categories are part of the overall statistics reported for each year. The only exceptions to this are the addition of larceny, theft, simple assault, intimidation, and any vandalism. If a hate crime occurs where there is an incident involving intimidation, vandalism, larceny, simple assault, or other bodily injury, the law requires that the statistic be reported as a hate crime even though there is no requirement to report the crime classification in any other area of the compliance document. Note: A hate-related crime is not a separate, distinct crime, but is the commission of a criminal offense, which was motivated by the offender?s bias. For example, a subject assaults a victim, which is a crime. If the facts of the case indicate that the offender was motivated to commit the offense because of his/her bias against the victim?s race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, or disability, the assault is then also classified as a hate crime. ADDITIONAL HATE CRIME DEFINITIONS. In addition to any of the Part 1 crimes above, the following acts are now reportable as Hate Crimes, when motivated by prejudice on account of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. 1. LARCENY THEFT: The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. 2. SIMPLE ASSAULT: 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: To unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack. 4. DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT ?ARSON?): 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 the subject?s property. THE BIASES Any of the aforementioned offenses (except for manslaughter by negligence), and any other crime reported to local police agencies or to a CSA that is a criminal offense and manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator?s bias against the victim.
31 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. 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 related term race in that ?race?refers to grouping based mostly upon biological criteria, while ?ethnicity?also encompasses additional cultural factors. GENDER: A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or a group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender (e.g., male or female). GENDER IDENTITY: A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person (or group of persons) because the person?s internal sense of being male, female, or a combination of both may be different from the gender assigned at birth? (e.g., bias against transgender or gender non- conforming individuals). NATIONAL ORIGIN: A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their actual or perceived country of birth. RACE: A preformed negative attitude toward a group of persons who possess common physical characteristics. For example, someone?s color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features, etc., genetically transmitted by descent and heredity which distinguish them as a distinct division of humankind, (e.g. Whites, African Americans, Asians, etc.). RELIGION: A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who share the same religious beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being. (e.g., Catholics, Atheists, Jews, etc.). SEXUAL ORIENTATION: A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their sexual attraction toward, and responsiveness to, members of their own sex or members of the opposite sex. WEAPONS, DRUG AND LIQUOR VIOLATIONS 1. WEAPON LAW VIOLATIONS (WEAPONS: CARRYING, POSSESSING, ETC.): The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, concealment, use, or possession of deadly weapons; the carrying of deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other deadly weapons; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. 2. DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS: The violations of State and local laws prohibiting the production, distribution and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. The unlawful possession, sale, use, cultivation and manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine). 3. LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS: The violation of state and local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transportation, possession or use of alcoholic beverages. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.) TAMIU reports the crimes required by the Clery Act that occur on or within the University?s Clery Geography that were reported to a CSA, law enforcement agency, and/or the UPD.
32 RELLIS has its own specific policies and procedures that govern the campus and the students participating in the programs offered on the TAMUS-RELLIS Campus. TAMIU does not have any administrative control or oversight of these policies and procedures. DEFINITIONS OF REPORTING METHODS
33 REPORTED TO PD: Crime statistics from all incidents that were reported to the UPD. If an incident was reported to UPD, reports would be reviewed and analyzed to determine classification and Clery geography category. REPORTED TO AN EXTERNAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Crime statistics reported to external law enforcement agencies but NOT reported to the UPD. These crimes may have occurred in on-campus property, non-campus property or public property (Clery geography). It is important to note that external law enforcement agencies are not required to classify incidents using Clery definitions. REPORTED TO NON-POLICE Crime statistics from incidents reported to officials at the institution who are defined by Federal law as Campus Security Authorities because they have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. UNFOUNDED: When reported to campus security authorities, but omitted from the crime statistics because they were later determined through investigation by sworn or commissioned law enforcement personnel to have been false or baseless when made.
34 CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY A designated Campus Security Authority (CSA) may include deans, directors, department heads, residence life and student success staff, and non-professional counselors (mentors and first-and-second year advisors). It is important to note that our Office of Student Counseling Services is not required to report crimes as they are exempt from doing so under the Clery Act. They must still comply with State and Federal mandates for the reporting of certain incidents. DEFINITION OF CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES: Campus Security Authorities (CSA) are members of the University community who have a responsibility for the safety and security of the campus or the development of the community of students and campus life. All UPD personnel are classified as CSA?s. Additionally, a staff or faculty member is a CSA if they have significant responsibility for students and/or campus activities outside of the classroom. Examples of non-law enforcement CSA?s on our campus include positions in student success, student housing, student organization advisors, and compliance. CSA contact information and the position listings of certain TAMIU CSA?s may be found in the Resources Section (please note that the CSA list is not a comprehensive list of CSA?s). Members of the University community may report crimes to any CSA, who in turn is duty-bound to report that information to the UPD. RELLISCSA?s and all information provided to and received from CSA?s, including initial selection, is the sole responsibility of the TAMUS-RELLIS Academ ic Alliance. TAMIU has no role in the selection, training, report solicit at ion of RELLIS CSA?s. Quest ions regarding RELLISCSA?s may be directed to the RELLIS Academic Alliance, Associate Director at 979.319.3402 or A&M PD at 979.845.2345. RELLIS has its own specific policies and procedures that govern the campus and the students participating in the programs offered on the TAMUS-RELLIS Campus. TAMIU does not have any administrative control or oversight of these policies and procedures.
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