UC Davis encourages licensed counselors (including Sexual Assault Victim Advocates) and pastoral (religious) counselors to inform those they counsel, if and when they deem it appropriate, of these procedures for reporting crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in crime statistics.

Reporting Hate Crimes
California law prohibits threats or acts of violence against individuals or groups or their property because of personal characteristics or associations. State laws similarly prohibit defacing, damaging, or destroying another's property to intimidate or interfere with his/her rights. Crimes routinely classified as misdemeanors can be felonies if committed because of bigotry. A conviction cannot be based on speech alone, unless the speech itself threatens violence against a specific individual or group, and the defendant has the ability to carry out the threat. If you are the victim of or witness a hate crime, report it as soon as possible to the appropriate police agency.

Public Information Regarding Sex Offenders
The State of California requires sex offenders to register with the police in the jurisdiction in which they reside, as well as with campus police departments if they are a student, working or carrying on a vocation on campus. For the Davis campus, information on registered sex offenders is available at the Yolo County Sheriff's Department.

The CD-ROM is available for public viewing that provides an offender's name, aliases, photograph, physical description, and their residence ZIP code. Sex offender addresses are not available to the public. The Megan's Law CD-ROM is available for viewing every day of the week between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., there is no appointment required. The CD can be viewed at the Monroe Detention Center/Records Section at 41797 Gibson Road, Woodland.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES

Reporting the Assault
Report sexual assaults as soon as possible. You may make an informal, confidential report to the Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) at (530) 752-3299, which is part of the UC Davis Police Department. In addition, you have the right to make a formal criminal report to the police department having jurisdiction over the case. If you wish, a CVPP Advocate will assist you in notifying the appropriate police agency.

If you request a police response after an on-campus assault, a UC Davis Police officer will explain the police and medical procedures, and, with your consent, transport you to the nearest hospital equipped to perform evidentiary medical exams. The decision whether or not to prosecute can be made later, but evidence must be collected promptly or it is lost.

Seeking Medical Attention/Preserving Evidence
You should seek immediate medical attention whether or not you report the incident to the police, even if you do not feel you have been seriously injured. A medical examination is important to check for sexually transmitted diseases or other infection/injuries, and for pregnancy. Physical evidence should be collected within 72 hours of the assault, and only at a certified medical facility, upon request of a law enforcement agency. To preserve evidence, you should not change clothes, bathe or shower, brush your teeth or use mouthwash, comb your hair, or take other action to clean up before going to the hospital. If you may have been administered drugs to facilitate an assault, it is best to wait to urinate until you reach the hospital and a urine sample can be collected. A CVPP Advocate and a police officer will accompany you to the exam.

Support and Assistance
In order to ensure that you are provided with support and assistance, the UC Davis Police Department contacts the CVPP Advocate as soon as you contact the police. If you do not want to speak to the Advocate, you will be provided with written resources describing options and available support services. The CVPP Advocate can provide individual crisis counseling, and will accompany you as desired during medical treatment, interviews by law enforcement, student judicial proceedings, court hearings, etc. In addition, the CVPP Advocate serves in an advocacy role for your interests and needs, and will discuss options and procedures regarding academic assistance, housing, safety, medical and counseling needs, etc.

The CVPP will refer you as necessary to other resources, including support groups, individual psychological counseling, and outside agencies. The City of Davis does not have a rape crisis center. Services are available in Yolo County through the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center in Woodland (crisis line: 530-662-1133). Sacramento is served by WEAVE (Women Escaping A Violent Environment), crisis line 916-920-2952.
With respect to academic matters, the Advocate serves as liaison between you and instructors, departments, and dean's offices to make necessary arrangements for accommodations. The CVPP Advocate also serves as liaison for issues of housing and safety, and will assist in changing on-campus housing if necessary.

Reporting Suspected Misconduct by Students, Student Organizations, Staff or Faculty
If those suspected of committing a crime are University students, members of registered student organizations, staff, or faculty, you may, in addition to filing a police report, report the suspected misconduct for possible disciplinary action.

To report suspected misconduct by a UC Davis student or registered student organization, call the Office of Student Judicial Affairs (530) 752-1128. University Standards of Conduct for Students prohibit physical assault, including rape; threats of violence; and conduct that threatens health or safety, as well as illegal use or possession of weapons, explosives, drugs or alcohol; theft; and vandalism. Students who commit crimes may be criminally prosecuted as well as disciplined by the campus, and students and student organizations may be disciplined for off-campus conduct that threatens safety or security. Most student discipline referrals are resolved by agreement, but if a formal hearing is held, both the complainant and the accused may be present at the hearing, and may be accompanied by an advisor at any stage of the process. In addition, if the incident involved a crime of violence, both are notified of the final decision and any sanctions imposed. A finding that the violation was intentional, forcible, violent, or motivated by hatred or bias normally results in a sanction of Suspension or Dismissal.

UC Davis staff or faculty may be subject to disciplinary action under applicable personnel policies or collective bargaining agreements. Report staff misconduct to the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor--Human Resources (530) 752-3383, and faculty misconduct to the Office of the Vice-Provost--Academic Personnel, (530) 752-2072.

The UC Davis Police Department
UC Davis Police Department officers are duly sworn peace officers under Section 830.2 of the California Penal Code. The department's 50 officers are armed and have the same authority under the law as municipal police officers. UC Davis police officers patrol the campus and UCDMC 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They enforce applicable local, state, and federal laws; arrest violators; investigate and suppress crime; investigate traffic and bicycle accidents; and provide a full range of police-related services, including immediate response to all medical and fire emergencies. The communication center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can receive calls from TDD machines.

The Department also employs unarmed Public Safety Officers at UCDMC, to provide on-site security and assistance in the hospital and outlying areas, as well as 150 student Cal Aggie Hosts who perform security-related functions on campus.

Crime prevention and apprehension of those who commit crimes at the UC Davis campus and UCDMC are the Police Department's primary goals. To achieve these goals, the Police Department works closely with surrounding law enforcement agencies.

CRIME ALERT BULLETINS AND TIMELY WARNINGS

The UC Davis Police Department promptly publicizes any incident of criminal activity that poses a potential threat to the campus or UCDMC through Campus Crime Alert Bulletins. Such bulletins are issued within 48 hours to campus and local media in Davis and Sacramento, posted on campus bulletin boards and on the web at http://police.ucdavis.edu/SUBPAGE/AlertBulletins1.htm, and transmitted to campus departments by e-mail and/or fax.

Crime Alerts by E-mail
The UC Davis Police Department has an e-mail-based Crime and Incident Alert Notification Service by which students, faculty, staff, parents, and any member of the general public can be notified when an Alert is issued.

To subscribe to the Alert Notification Service, send an e-mail to listproc@ucdavis.edu. In the body of the message, type "sub ucdavispolice your first name your last name." For example, a student named James Bond would subscribe by sending the following message: sub ucdavispolice James Bond. For questions, contact the UC Davis Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit (752-6589 or crimeprevention@ucdavis.edu).

ACCESS TO AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The University of California, Davis is a large campus, situated on 5,500 acres. During the school year, our daily population of nearly 44,000 students, staff, and faculty makes us a small city in itself with its own crime problems. The nature of the study, service, and research conducted at UC Davis and UCDMC requires that many of our buildings and facilities be open and accessible 24 hours a day. Since the campus and UCDMC are open, many individuals find it easy to access the buildings and grounds; a few may engage in criminal activity. So, regardless of time, day or night, no matter where you are on campus or at UCDMC, be alert and aware of your surroundings and use common-sense safety precautions.

Buildings, facilities and landscaping are maintained in a manner that minimizes hazardous conditions. UC Davis Police Officers regularly patrol the campus and report malfunctioning lights or other unsafe physical conditions to facilities management authorities for correction. In addition, UC Davis invites reports of physical hazards (for example, broken stairs, overgrown shrubs, or a missing traffic sign), and holds one or more campus-wide evening "safety walks" each year in which students, staff and faculty participate. This event pinpoints potential safety issues such as areas needing additional lighting, or trees needing trimming to reduce shadows.

Non-Residential Buildings
Our campus has over 1,100 buildings comprising almost 8 million square feet. Burglars or others intent on crime may target these structures. Although most buildings can be accessed by key after business hours, many are locked and alarmed after 5 p.m. It is essential that staff, faculty, and students cooperate to keep closed facilities locked. To prevent unauthorized entrance to campus buildings, DO NOT prop doors open, leave doors unlocked, or open the door for people you do not know. In addition, protect the security of campus keys, and report immediately any loss or theft of keys.

Residential Buildings
UC Davis provides housing to approximately 6,500 students, from apartments designed for students with children to multi-student apartment complexes and residential buildings. The UC Davis Police, Student Housing staff, and apartment managers for on-campus private housing work closely together to create a safer and more comfortable living and learning environment. The security of residential areas involves on-duty residence hall staff, apartment managers, Cal Aggie Host and Safety Escort services, and round-the-clock UC Davis Police patrols. Campus-wide security and safety seminars are held for residents throughout the year to increase awareness of crime risks and improve campus safety. To provide residents with timely notice of major crimes or threats to the campus, Student Housing staff and apartment managers promptly post all Crime Alert Bulletins.

Although all residence halls are accessible only by key/card key 24 hours a day, residents must also take an active role to ensure their own security. Always use common sense, and learn and follow campus security procedures. In addition, since the campus is open, and visitors to residence halls and apartments are not restricted or monitored, residents need to be alert and aware of their surroundings.

To maintain the safety and security of residence halls, residents and visitors must ensure that locked buildings stay closed and locked. Keep your room or apartment door locked, always carry your key, take precautions to protect your keys against theft or loss, and report immediately any theft/loss of your building or room keys. In addition, do not open the door for unknown persons, and alert residence hall staff and the UC Davis Police if you notice improper entry (someone climbing over a fence) or suspicious activity (a stranger leaving your friend's room carrying her computer).

PARKING, BIKING, OR WALKING ON CAMPUS

If you park on campus, lock your vehicle and consider using a steering wheel locking device and/or auto alarm. Similarly, always lock your bicycle, even if you will be gone only a few minutes, and secure it to a fixed bike rack/pod if possible. If you are out at night on campus or walking to campus parking lots, use the Safety Escort Service. Most important, if you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask any staff member, Cal Aggie Host, or Police Officer.

NO WEAPONS ON CAMPUS

State law and University policy prohibit the possession or use of weapons on University property. It is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison to possess any firearm on University property, whether in a book bag, in the car, or in an office, classroom, or apartment. Possessing a concealed weapon or automatic weapons of any kind is illegal, whether on campus or in the community. Campus policies prohibit bringing on campus weapons such as knives with blades longer than 2 1/2 inches, switchblades, dirks, daggers, stun guns, BB-gun, air guns, metal knuckles, nun chaku, etc.
If you see a gun or other weapon on University property, please alert the police immediately at (530) 752-1230, with a description of the location of the weapon and/or the individual carrying it. If you believe that the weapon is being or is about to be used, dial 9-1-1.

EDUCATION & PREVENTION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

The Crime Prevention Unit
Crime prevention is the best means of protection. The UC Davis Police Department Crime Prevention Unit provides support and services to campus community members to make UC Davis a safer place to work, learn and live. This unit presents an average of 75 to 100 workshops/training sessions annually (on request), and publishes and distributes thousands of copies of brochures and flyers for students, faculty, and staff on topics such as personal safety, office and residential security, burglary and theft prevention, and vehicle security. It also coordinates the Hospital Watch and Residence Hall Watch programs. The unit provides consultation and crime prevention audits on request; may assist in developing department-specific emergency plans for evacuations, bomb threats, and criminal incidents; and may give crime-prevention input in the planning process for new buildings, and in landscaping design and maintenance.

Campus Violence Prevention Program
The Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) provides services to the campus and the UCDMC, with an emphasis on prevention, education and training. CVPP professional staff provide support services to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking victims/ survivors, and their families and friends, through individual crisis counseling, advocacy, referrals, and support groups. The office provides training for professional staff, peer counselors and advisors. Through staff and student peer educators, CVPP presents and sponsors each year an average of 200 to 250 programs, lectures, training sessions and workshops to classes, residence halls, student organizations, athletic teams, sororities and fraternities, including self-defense classes three times each quarter. The office also maintains an extensive library pertaining to violence and sexual assault. Finally, CVPP prepares and widely distributes numerous educational brochures and other publications.

K-9 Program, Bike Patrol Unit and Cal Aggie Host Program
The Police Department has two K-9 units (trained police dogs and handlers) who patrol the UC Davis campus and the Medical Center. K-9 units patrol student-housing units as needed, and participate in approximately 20 personal safety presentations and demonstrations annually.
Bike Patrol officers provide highly visible and accessible policing services, focusing their efforts on bike theft prevention and apprehension, bicycle safety, and enforcement.
The Cal Aggie Host Program provides a wide range of services for events held on campus, including line control, ticket taking, contraband control, ushering and limited crowd control. Cal Aggie Hosts also operate the Escort Service as part of Student Patrol. You can call for an escort from 6:00 p.m. to midnight seven nights a week. Cal Aggie Hosts patrol the parking structure at the Memorial Union at night and on weekends to reduce vandalism and provide security for nighttime users of the structure.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY, SANCTIONS, AND RESOURCES

University Substance Abuse Policy and Sanctions
The University strives to maintain communities and workplaces free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of alcohol and other drugs. Manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and controlled substances by University students and employees on University property, at official University functions, or on University business is prohibited except as permitted by law, University policy, and campus regulations. Students violating these policies are subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal from the University, and may be referred for criminal prosecution and/or required to participate in appropriate treatment programs.
Employees shall not use illegal substances or abuse legal substances in a manner that impairs performance of assigned tasks. University employees working on a federal contract or grant must abide by this policy as a condition of employment and shall notify the University within five days if convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace or while on University business. Employees violating these policies may be subject to corrective action, including dismissal, under applicable University policies and labor contracts, and may be referred for criminal prosecution and/or required to participate in an Employee Support Program or appropriate treatment program.

FEDERAL LAWS ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Under federal law, manufacture, sale, or distribution of Schedule I and II illicit drugs or mixtures containing them (e.g. cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, LSD, PCP, and so-called "designer drugs", as well as "counterfeits" purported to be such drugs) and trafficking in marijuana and hashish are felonies. Depending upon the quantity of drugs involved, penalties for first offenses range from 5 years to life (20 years to life if death or serious injury involved) and fines up to $10 million or more, and for second offenses from 10 years to life (life if death or serious injury involved) and fines up to $20 million. Illegal trafficking in over-the-counter or prescription drugs (including anabolic steroids) have maximum terms of 5 years for first offenses and 10 years for second offenses, and heavy fines. Illegal possession of controlled substances can trigger federal prison sentences and fines up to $100,000 for first offenses, more for second offenses; possession of crack cocaine is punishable by 5 to 20 years and fines up to $250,000.

Those convicted of possession or distribution of controlled substances can be barred from receiving benefits of federal programs, including student grants and loans, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses; are subject to forfeiture of property used in or traceable to illegal controlled substance transactions; and, if non-citizens, are subject to deportation.

CALIFORNIA LAWS ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

It is illegal to sell, furnish, or give alcoholic beverages to persons under age 21("underage") or obviously intoxicated individuals. Underage persons may not purchase alcoholic beverages or possess them on campus, in public, or in places open to public view. Alcohol may not be sold without a license or permit. California law also prohibits driving a motor vehicle under the influence (a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher creates a presumption of intoxication, but can be charged with lower blood alcohol levels); drinking or possessing an open container of alcohol while driving; and operating a bicycle while intoxicated. Drunk driving penalties include jail or prison, fines of $1,000 or more, driver's license suspension or revocation, and required drug/alcohol treatment programs. Refusing to submit to a test for blood alcohol can result in suspension of driver's license for up to 3 years.

Sale or possession for sale of controlled substances such as cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, LSD, PCP, marijuana, and so-called "designer drugs" is a felony with terms of 7 years or more; manufacture results in terms of 20 years or more; possession alone is punishable by up to 7 years in prison. Sentences are enhanced for previously convicted felons and for distribution within 1,000 feet of a school or University, distribution within 100 feet of a recreational facility, and distribution to a pregnant woman or to someone under 18 by someone over 18. Property may be seized if used in drug transactions.

DAVIS MUNICIPAL CODES ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Davis codes prohibit possession of open containers of alcohol in public and intoxicated persons from being in or around a vehicle in public, unless the vehicle is controlled or operated by a sober individual. The codes also prohibit individuals and organizations from hosting or allowing a party, gathering or event (defined as two or more persons assembled for a social occasion or activity) if underage persons are present and in possession of and/or consuming alcohol.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
EDUCATION/PREVENTION SERVICES/PROGRAMS

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT)
(http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep/adapt/index.html) is part of the Health Education Program and is located in the Cowell Student Health Center (752-6334). ADAPT provides organized campus-wide outreach and prevention programs; assessment, education, and referrals for students with identified needs related to alcohol or other drugs; and specific education programs designed for students referred for alcohol/drug incidents. ADAPT also provides training for staff and faculty on identifying and referring substance abusers and student support programs.

HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The UC Davis Health Education Program and ADAPT offer extensive information on-line and in print format regarding the health risks associated with substance abuse for alcohol and a wide variety of other drugs.

Drug Facts:
http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep/adapt/drugnotes.html

Alcohol and Other Drugs Q&A:
http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep/adapt/aodcomments.html

Resources and Other Links:
http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep/adapt/aodcomments.html

Substance abuse can cause very serious health and behavioral problems, including short-and long-term effects upon the body and mind. Physiological and psychological responses differ according to the drug taken, and may involve both chronic health problems arising from long term abuse, and acute, traumatic reactions from one-time or moderate use. In addition to the toxicity of specific drugs, contaminant poisonings occur with illegal drug use, and mixing drugs, or using "counterfeit" substances or "designer" drugs can also be lethal. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS), sexually transmitted diseases, rape, unwanted pregnancies, injuries, accidents, and violence can result from substance abuse; substance abuse also impairs learning ability, memory, and performance.

Acute health problems may include heart attack, stroke, and sudden death, which in the case of drugs such as cocaine or GHB, can be triggered by first-time use. Long-lasting health effects of alcohol and other drugs include heart and/or lung damage, high blood pressure, blood vessel leaks in brain, destruction of brain cells, permanent memory loss, impotency, infertility, immune system impairment, kidney failure, and cirrhosis of the liver. Use of alcohol or other drugs during pregnancy can cause fetal damage and birth defects, miscarriage and infant death.

COLLECTION OF STATISTICS FOR CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The UC Davis Police are responsible for collecting statistics, identifying reportable crimes, reporting crimes to the FBI and the Department of Education, and publishing statistics to the public. Under law, these statistics must be reported in the categories specified by each agency. FBI statistics include ONLY crimes occurring on the campus or at the UCDMC that are reported to police. The Clery Act requires reports from a wider geographic area (e.g. adjacent public property and off-campus student organization property); from a broader scope of "reporters" (e.g., "campus security authorities" having "significant responsibility for student and campus activities," including deans, athletic coaches, student housing and student judicial staff, and advisors to student organizations); for disciplinary referrals as well as arrests for drug, alcohol, and weapons violations; and for different crimes (e.g. forcible sexual assault vs. rape and attempted rape).

The current Campus Security Report has been compiled for the previous calendar year from crime reports received by the UC Davis Police Department; from crime statistics received from other police agencies having jurisdiction over off-campus UC Davis-affiliated, -owned, or -controlled property at other locations (including student organization properties such as fraternity houses); from crime reports received in response to written surveys sent to over 300 non-police "campus security authorities," and from reports received through the Confidential Reporting Process described previously.

The cities of Davis and Sacramento and Yolo and Solano counties surround the UC Davis campus and the UC Davis Medical Center. Police agencies with jurisdiction over those areas are sent annual written requests for statistics of crimes occurring on University affiliated property. Further, other law enforcement agencies also receive written requests if they have UC Davis buildings/property in their jurisdictions. The Clery crime statistics for the most current year are available at: http://police.ucdavis.edu/clery/currentCleryStatistics.pdf

UC Davis Police report arrests for liquor, drug, and weapons offenses occurring on campus, at the UCDMC, and in student residences on campus. The Annual Security Report also includes statistics of arrests made by UC Davis police or other police agencies on public property adjacent to campus or UCDMC and at off-campus property owned, controlled by, or affiliated with UC Davis (e.g. fraternities), as well as disciplinary referrals to Student Housing and Student Judicial Affairs for drug, alcohol, weapons, and other Clery crimes not otherwise reported as an arrest or crime.

The University encourages that all crimes be promptly reported to the UC Davis Police Department, and that non-police campus security authorities receiving reports of crimes forward the information to the UC Davis Police and to the Clery Coordinator. In general, reports are confidential unless the victim gives permission to document identifying information or for police to investigate. Report forms include crime definitions and request specific information (date, location, nature of offense). This information is used to compile statistics, while preserving confidentiality, avoiding duplicate or inaccurate statistical reporting, and assigning reports to appropriate FBI crime classifications. For questions regarding the preparation of the Annual Security Report, contact the Clery Coordinator (530-752-1128 or 530-754-2266).

Clery Crime Statistics 

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