WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - 2007

Chapter 110 Section 805/3-42.1 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes authorizes the appointment of persons to be members of the Security Department of the college. Security Officers under this statute are conservators of the peace and as such have the power to make arrests on view or with warrants for violations of state statutes and city and county ordinances when such action is necessary for the protection of students, college personnel and college property or when requested by proper state or local law enforcement officials.

It is the policy of the Security Department of Wilbur Wright College to enforce all State  Statutes and City and County ordinances as they apply to the operations and functions of the college and to enforce the rules and regulations of the college. The mission of the Security Department is to provide a safe and secure environment to the Wright College Community, this will be accomplished through the implementation of this policy.

No rule or regulation of the College shall apply to a student’s off-campus activities, unless the College’s interests as an academic community are distinctly and clearly involved.

It is the policy of the Wright College Security Department to report and investigate all crimes occurring on this campus. The Security Department will report all crimes to the Chicago Police Department and assist in the investigation, arrest and prosecution.

Wright College security personnel are on duty twenty four hours a day. There are two Campus sites.

Wright North – 4300 N. Narragansett Avenue

The main security desk is located in Campus Center. The telephone numbers at that desk are (773)481-8970 and 8971. The Security Department administrative office and the Director’s office are in Room E108 of the Events building. The administrative numbers are (773) 481-8123 and 8124.

Wright Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center –

1645 North California Avenue

The Security Department office is located in Room 129 which is first floor center. The phone numbers are (773)489-8921 and 8922.

Reporting

Any person can report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus to the Security Department. On receiving a report of a crime, the College Security staff will investigate the incident and record all information on an Incident Report. If the investigation determines that any criminal law was broken, the Security staff will immediately notify the Chicago Police Department, apprehend the alleged offender if he/she is still on campus, identify and interview all witnesses, secure the crime scene and assist the Chicago Police Department in any manner necessary to insure criminal prosecution.

Firearms, other Weapons and Explosives

No person, while on Wright College property, shall carry firearms, or other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except those person officially authorized by local, state or federal laws.

Smoking

In compliance with state law, Wright College, as a public institution, maintains a NO SMOKING policy.

Disciplinary Sanctions

Any individual found in violation of the Drug and Alcohol policy or who has committed a criminal act on Wright College property, will be subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including discharge from employment if an employee or permanent expulsion from college classes if a student. Disciplinary sanctions will be imposed in accordance with the applicable disciplinary procedures of the College. Both the victim and the accused will be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceedings concerning an alleged crime.

Crime awareness and safety programs

The college offers programs and material to inform students and employees about the prevention of crime, personal safety and security measures. Information regarding these programs and materials can be obtained from the Security Departments at both campuses.

As of 1 August 1991, the Wright College Security Department has collected information for disclosure of campus crime statistics and as of 1 September 1992 has made such statistics available to the College Administration for publication and distribution to ALL current students and employees. They can also be found on the Wright College Web Site: http://wright.ccc.edu/services/security/statistics.asp.

Periodically, crime/security alert notices are prepared by the security department to notify students, employees and visitors of crimes that have or may occur on campus or in the community, and to provide information regarding prevention of crime. These notices are posted (North Campus) in the Campus Center, (South Campus) on the bulletin boards located next to Room 107B and (Humboldt Park VEC) outside Security Office. Copies of crime/security alert notices are available from the Security Departments at all campuses.

Additionally, WYCC-TV (Channel 20, the CCC television station), offers periodic programming on topics such as: campus rape; confronting violence; violence against women and gang rape on campus. Specific information regarding this programming can be obtained by calling the station (773))838-7878, by checking your local TV Guide, or the WYCC-TV monthly broadcast schedule.

Counseling & Other Assistance

The College maintains a list of agencies that provide substance abuse counseling and/or treatment, as well as counseling sources for victims of sex crimes. The College will provide a referral list upon request. However, the College does not assume financial responsibility for costs related to treatment or counseling obtained from the agency or counselor. A copy of the referral list may be obtained from the North Campus Room S134 Student Activities. Staff members can also obtain treatment or counseling Referrals from their health care provider.

Jack Murphy
Director of Security