Policy 3.25: Reporting Criminal Activity

Effective Date: Fri, Oct 09, 1992

  1. Faculty/Staff/Students/Visitors will report known and suspected violations of Federal and North Carolina criminal laws to the College Security Department for appropriate action.
  2. Security Department will upon notification of criminal activity:
    1. assign response officer(s) to process and document the complaint/report.
    2. involve (as necessary) the appropriate law enforcement support agency.
    3. conduct necessary follow-up activities and file required documentation to the College administration.
  3. Appropriate administrator(s) will review campus crime reports with the Chief Security Officer to ensure that:
    1. the data required by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act is compiled and disseminated.
    2. campus crime prevention programs are followed with special emphasis placed on campus community involvement.
    3. the information flow stresses the necessity for individual's awareness and that faculty, staff, and students take some responsibility for their own personal safety.
  4. Reporting Criminal Activity Occurring Off-Campus:

    Criminal incidents occurring off-campus to students participating in a College sponsored activity should be reported to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. The College Security Department should be informed of the incident as soon as possible. 

    Note: If the incident is of a nature requiring the immediate attention of a College administrator, the Security Officer on duty should be notified by calling (704) 627-2821

  5. The College's Drug and Alcohol Policy (see General Policies and Procedures section) is considered a component of the campus safety program.
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