University policy prohibits unauthorized possession or use of alcoholic beverages, and other drugs or controlled substances, or their use or possession contrary to law.  IU South Bend enforces compliance with state and federal laws governing alcohol and other drugs. A violation of any law pertaining to alcohol and other drugs is also a violation of the University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Such violations will be referred to the office of Judicial Affairs and may be subject to additional sanctions.

IU South Bend offers assistance for students with alcohol and/or drug problems. Individual screenings for substance abuse and related problems are available for students through the Student Counseling Center. Referrals to community agencies and counselors providing more intensive treatment are facilitated as warranted. Information about community resources is available at the Counseling Center. University policies pertaining to alcohol and other drugs are outlined in the university's Drug-Free Workplace Policy statement, and in the I.U. Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.  Statements of policy are contained in the University’s Personnel Policies manual, and notices addressing the U.S. Department of Education Regulations regarding Alcohol and Drug Use (required under Section 120(a)-(d) of the HEA) including available drug or alcohol treatment.  These documents are available from the office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services, and the department of Human Resources at http://www.iusb.edu/~sbfinaid/drugfreecampuspolicy.pdf.

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Crime Prevention

The IU South Bend campus police department utilizes a variety of media in order to provide information and promote safety on campus. Brochures on different subjects are made available throughout the year.  The campus police department offers S.A.F.E. courses on the South Bend campus during the academic year.  IU police officers are available to present safety and security talks to campus community groups at the South Bend campus and at the Elkhart center.  Department bulletin boards are used to publicize various crime prevention subjects.  Crime prevention activities and programs include the following.

Crime Alerts

Crime alert information notices will be posted in the event of a serious incident on campus, or at the Elkhart Center that may pose a danger to others. Crime alert notices are also disseminated by electronic media using electronic bulletin notices.

Building and Grounds

Officers patrolling the IU South Bend campus and Elkhart Center site report shrubs or trees that might create an unsafe area as well as poor lighting and other possible unsafe conditions to the Facilities Management Department, or to off-campus program administrators. Campus buildings and grounds are patrolled regularly.

Personal Escorts

Officers will provide personal escorts on campus and will provide other assistance as needed at anytime. Anyone who desires an escort can request it by dialing the department 24hour telephone number (4239) from any house or office telephone. Officers on duty at the Elkhart Center will also provide this service.

Neighborhood Watch

The campus police department serves as the block captain for all university owned or controlled houses in the Bellevue neighborhood watch program, and disseminates crime prevention and crime reporting information to occupants. The campus police in conjunction with the South Bend city police occasionally host a Neighborhood Watch meeting, to discuss issues of concern to residents of the neighborhood associations. There is no Neighborhood Watch program for the Elkhart Center site.

Knock 'n Talk

As part of our neighborhood watch efforts officers make periodic contact with the residents of IU owned houses to discuss with them any concerns they may have.

Bicycle and Laptop Registration Programs

The campus police department will register bicycles and laptop computers for any faculty, staff or student. Registration is quick and easy, and is valid as long as the bicycle and/or laptop are owned.

 

MARC Program

The campus police department supports the South Bend Police Project MARC, and encourage all residents of IU owned houses to participate in this program.  The campus police department has  electric engravers that can be checked out.

 

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Security Awareness Programs

Orientations are conducted for all new students and employees of the University. Presentations include information about crime on campus, personal safety, crime prevention, emergency response, security procedures and practices and services provided by University departments. International student orientations include the distribution of crime prevention materials to all new students. In 2007, campus police  participated in six new employee and two international student orientations. Six new student orientations were conducted by Student Services.

Sexual Assault

If you are the victim of a sexual assault get help as soon as possible.  Persons who are the victim of a sex offense on campus, or at the Elkhart center may report the incident to the IU  police, or to the South Bend or Elkhart Police Department. IU police department personnel can also assist you in contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency for crimes not occurring on university property. 

It is the victim's choice whether or not to talk to police.  A victim may choose to report the crime to any other community official or agency. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management or their designee is usually informed of any serious incident involving an IU South Bend student.

Victims of a sexual assault should seek medical attention because of the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, in order to determine the presence of physical injury, and to obtain evidence to help in the investigation.  Not seeking medical attention could have physical and emotional consequences.  IU police department personnel will assist a victim with transportation to a hospital, if necessary.  Most area hospitals have specially trained personnel to deal with sexual assaults.  Before going to the hospital do not change clothes, bathe, douche, or use the toilet.  Such activities may result in evidence being lost.

If an offense involves another student, in addition to criminal prosecution, disciplinary action may be initiated within the university.  The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding. The outcome of the proceedings will be provided to both the accuser and the accused.  Sanctions may include counseling, suspension or expulsion. Student victims may also request changes in university classroom and/or living arrangements, and those requests will be granted when such changes are reasonably available. Additional information regarding university procedures is contained in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. The IU South Bend campus police department has information pamphlets available regarding rape and date rape. If you are the victim of sexual assault you may be feeling a number of strong emotions and/or experiencing various physical problems. If you would like to talk to someone about what happened support services are available to you.  Assistance and counseling for victims of sexual assault is available on campus at the counseling center. Other outside help agencies are also available.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES for REPORTING a CRIME or EMERGENCY

The IU South Bend police department prepares reports and investigates crimes that occur on our campus, at the Elkhart Center, or on any property owned or controlled by the University. Any crime or suspicious situation should be reported to police or security personnel.  To report a crime on the IU South Bend campus, or the Elkhart Center, site dial 4239 from any IU South Bend campus or building phone.  Dial 520-4239 if calling from outside the university telephone system.  At the Elkhart Center contact center staff at 520-4000 or contact the Elkhart police department at 295-7070.  We encourage the prompt reporting of all crimes on our campus or other university property so that we may warn others of any danger.

A person reporting a crime to IU police may also report the incident to the local police department having jurisdiction. IU police officers can discuss this option with the victim of a crime, and inform them of the procedure.

Confidential reports, which provide sufficient information for classification by law enforcement officials using guidelines established by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program will be included in campus crime statistics.  Professional and pastoral counselors are encouraged to inform persons whom they counsel of our procedures for reporting such crimes, when they deem it appropriate.  Confidential crime reports made to counselors may be provided to IU South Bend campus police authorities with no personally identifying information disclosed.  Report forms are available from campus police to use in reporting crimes for inclusion in our annual campus crime statistics.

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires state procedures to ensure that offender registration information is made available in a timely manner to law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction where institutions of higher education are located, and that it is entered into appropriate State records and data systems. Law enforcement agency information provided by the State concerning registered sex offenders may be found at the Indiana Sheriff’s Association website located at http://www.indianasheriffs.org .

 Notification to the IU South Bend Community about Reported Incidents

Crime alert bulletins are posted and information disseminated of any incident that in the judgment of the campus police could jeopardize the safety of university personnel, students, or visitors. In such a circumstance a campus wide warning will be issued. Hardcopy "Crime Alerts" are posted at building entrances, and electronic alerts are placed on the campus electronic bulletin board, which is accessible by computer by all faculty , staff and students.  Depending on the circumstances, an alert may be posted on the department University website at http://www.iusb.edu/~iupdsb.

Police daily logs are open to the general public for inspection. Monthly and annual IU South Bend crime reports involving persons or property are posted on our department bulletin boards, which are located in all campus buildings and at the Elkhart Center.

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Crime Statistics

The campus police department records all reports of criminal activity on campus, at the Elkhart Center, and on property owned or controlled by the university.  Reported crimes that occur in IU owned houses which are occupied by students are reported as occurring in on-campus residential units.  Reports of crimes and attempted crimes are listed according to the calendar year in which the crime was reported as required

by the Clery Act, as are arrests and referrals for illegal alcohol, drug and weapons violations.

The procedures for preparing the annual disclosure of crime statistics include reporting statistics to the university community obtained from the IU South Bend police department, South Bend city police department, Mishawaka city police department and Elkhart city police department. A written request for statistical information is also made on an annual basis to non-police university officials including deans, directors, and department heads. Statistical information which contains no personal identifying information is also requested from employees at the university Student Counseling Center, even though they are not required by law to provide statistics for the compliance document.  Crime statistics are reported to the university community through the “Clery Security Report”, which is published by the university police department.  Monthly crime statistics are posted on all police department bulletin boards, and on the campus police website.

Crime statistics for the previous three years may be found in the tables listed in this report as required by the Clery Act.  Incidents of Larceny-Theft, although not required by the Clery Act, are also listed for each year.

Electronic bulletin notices are sent to every enrolled student and current employee on an annual basis. The notice includes a brief summary of the contents of the "Clery Security Report". It also includes the web address for the on-line report and information about how to request a hard copy of the report.

Crime Statistics Tables

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Sexual Harassment

If you feel that you are being sexually harassed, contact the IU South Bend Affirmative Action Office.  The Affirmative Action Office responds to all complaints.  Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors and other physical conduct of a sexual nature.  Penalties range from warnings to dismissal and complainants are protected from retaliation by the alleged harasser.  The Affirmative Action Office offers presentations and information on sexual harassment.

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Criminal Activity Off Campus

South Bend police have primary jurisdiction in all areas off campus. However, IU police officers can and do respond to incidents involving students that occur in close proximity to campus.

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Hate Crime Statistics

There were no crimes of prejudice reported to campus security authorities in 2004, 2005 or 2006 for any crime reported as required by the Clery Act, nor any other crime involving bodily injury that manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.