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2006 CLERY ACT
Public Safety Department at St. Olaf College
The Public Safety Department, located on the lower level of the Administration Building, is dedicated to
the security, safety and protection of the entire college community consisting of approximately 3,000
undergraduate students and 800 faculty, staff, and administrators. Staffed with a director, seven full-time
public safety officers, and one part-time public safety officer, Public Safety provides 24-hour incident
response, security patrol and services to the St. Olaf community throughout the year. The safety and
security of students, faculty, and staff remains one of St. Olaf Colleges primary concerns.
All members of the campus community are expected to support the efforts of the Public Safety
Department in developing and maintaining a safe and secure living/learning environment. Public Safety
strives to provide a safe college environment by following the procedures set forth in this document and
encourages all community members to assume some responsibility for their own safety and security. If at
any time a student or employee believes that appropriate security procedures are not being followed or
that the College environment is not safe, please contact the Director of Public Safety at 646-3636.
Public Safety Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Safety Department is "To support and advance the educational objectives of St.
Olaf College by fostering a safe, secure and stable environment for living, learning and working". The
success of this mission depends on an interactive partnership between Public Safety and the students,
faculty, administration, staff and visitors to the College. The foundation of this partnership is the
realization that all students, faculty, administrators and staff must also accept their individual and
collective responsibilities to make St. Olaf College an institution which fosters a civil, orderly and safe
environment.
Community Reporting and Institutional Response
To achieve a safe and secure campus environment, all members of the campus community are encouraged
to report promptly any suspicious or criminal activity observed directly to Public Safety at x3666. Upon
receipt of a call, the switchboard operator/dispatcher will gather preliminary information from the caller
and when appropriate, dispatch a Public Safety officer to the location of the incident. The responding
officer will investigate the complaint or concern and complete an incident report when appropriate. The
Public Safety Department is the central reporting point for campus incidents and crimes but statistical data
is gathered from several sources on campus. These include the Dean of Student Life Office, the Director
of Residence Life, the Athletic Department and Judicial Affairs. Although pastoral and professional
counselors are not required to report crimes due to their confidential counseling roles, they are encouraged
to report statistical data for inclusion in this report. Reported violations of state or federal laws, college
policy or suspicious activity are documented in reports maintained and archived by Public Safety.
Depending upon the nature of the incident, Public Safety will initiate the appropriate response according
to college policy. If appropriate, the Northfield Police Department will be contacted to assist in resolving
the incident. The Northfield Police Department and St. Olaf College Public Safety openly exchange
information concerning security and crime related matters and continue to maintain a pro-active stance
with respect to the safety and welfare of the St. Olaf College and the Northfield communities. In 2000, a
confidential crime stoppers tip line was launched in the City of Northfield and community members are
encouraged to use this number to help Public Safety and local law enforcement address criminal activity.
All members of the St. Olaf community should memorize the following numbers to report criminal
behavior and emergencies:
St. Olaf Public Safety 3666
Northfield Police, Fire, and Rescue 9-911
Northfield Confidential Crime Tip Line 663-9494
Emergency telephones are located near the main entrance to each residence hall, outside Buntrock
Commons, outside the Dittmann Center, outside Old Main Annex, in the Skoglund parking lot, the
Lincoln Lot and in parking lots I & J to encourage the prompt reporting of criminal and/or unacceptable
behavior. Exterior phones are equipped with a stationary blue light above them so they are easily
recognizable. Telephones are also located in the hallways of all campus buildings to facilitate prompt
reporting. With the cooperation of the St. Olaf community, the Public Safety Department will continue to
strive for a campus free from crime.
Authority of Public Safety Officers
St. Olaf Public Safety officers are charged with enforcing college policies as well as state and local laws
where applicable, that occur on college property. The St. Olaf campus is considered private property and
as such, access to and the ability to remain on campus may be denied based on inappropriate behavior.
All persons must produce identification upon request by a Public Safety officer while on St. Olaf College
property. St. Olaf Public Safety officers are not licensed police officers by the State of Minnesota. They
are, however, empowered to make arrests pursuant to Minnesota Code Section 629.37 covering citizen's
arrests. However in most instances, the Northfield Police will be summoned to the campus should
circumstances warrant the arrest of the offender. St. Olaf continues to maintain a positive and on-going
working relationship with state and local law enforcement agencies to address the impact of criminal
behavior. Regular meetings are routinely held, both on a formal and informal basis, with the Northfield
Police to discuss criminal activity and crime trends on the campus, near the campus and within
Northfield.
Building Security
Residence Halls are secured by a key card system at predetermined hours by the residence hall staff.
Other than the main doors, all exterior doors to the residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and are
considered emergency exits complete with local alarms. The main doors to each residence hall are open,
except during the evening hours when the key card system has been activated. Residence Life employs
students as Hall Receptionists who are stationed at the main doors of each residence hall during the hours
the main doors are unlocked. Public Safety rechecks residence hall exterior doors after the scheduled
locking times in an attempt to ensure that the doors remain locked. Honor houses utilize an exterior and
interior key system for the residents as well as a separate security lock which may be activated based on
the occupancy status. All academic and administrative buildings are checked and secured daily at
predetermined times by Public Safety staff. The College also employs a full-time locksmith to repair and
replace locks that require attention to maintain the security of all campus buildings. Public Safety strives
to see that all appropriate doors are locked and asks that any student or employee noticing an unlocked or
propped door to report the location immediately to Public Safety at x3666.
Community Awareness and Crime Prevention
Crime prevention at St. Olaf College is based on minimizing or eliminating criminal opportunities and
encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own safety/security and the safety/security
of others. Public Safety conducts crime prevention programs upon request to educate the St. Olaf
community on measures the community can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime.
These crime prevention programs consist of professionally produced videotapes, site-specific lecture
materials and an open exchange among attendees. Crime prevention programs for students, faculty and
staff can be arranged by calling the Director of Public Safety at x3636.
Crime prevention programs are conducted for all Area Coordinators, Resident Assistants, Junior
Counselors, and Hall Receptionists prior to the beginning of each academic year. It is our intention to
educate the residence hall staff since they may have the first immediate contact with the victims of crime.
A crime prevention brochure, created by the Department of Public Safety, is distributed to each first-year
student upon arrival at St. Olaf College. The brochure consists of proven crime prevention and personal
safety tips as well as the proper procedure for reporting incidents to Public Safety. A similar brochure has
been developed for faculty and staff and is included in their orientation packet provided when they begin
employment.
When serious crimes are reported, as defined by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (the
Clery Act), Public Safety will distribute a "timely warning" (a crime alert) to inform the community that
an incident has been reported, general information surrounding the incident and how incidents of a similar
nature might be prevented in the future. These alerts are sent by electronic mail directly to students,
faculty and staff and a hard copy notice is posted in the Public Safety Office. In addition, a "daily crime
log" listing crimes reported to Public Safety is maintained in the Parking Office and available for review
during normal business hours.
Each week during the academic year, Public Safety provides an incident summary to the student
newspaper Manitou Messenger , to accurately inform the St. Olaf community regarding all incidents - not
just crimes - reported and documented by the Public Safety Department. We believe that a well informed
campus community will be empowered to take preventive measures that will ultimately reduce one's
chances of becoming a victim of criminal activity.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Information regarding registered Level 3 sex offenders living in the State of Minnesota is maintained by
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the Department of Corrections and the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension. Of the three levels defined by the State of Minnesota, Level 3 sex offenders are
considered the most likely to re-offend. Information on Level 3 sex offenders may be obtained at the
following web address: www.dps.state.mn.us/bca.
Addressing Sexual Assault Incidents
St. Olaf College is committed to a safe and healthy environment and as such will not tolerate sexual
assault and sexual harassment in any form. Sexual assault and sexual harassment are not only acts of
disrespect, violence, aggression or coercion against an individual, but also are attacks on our College
community. St. Olaf College encourages victims of sex offenses to report the incident to the Dean of
Students Office, the Sexual Assault Resource Network (SARN), Public Safety and the Northfield Police.
The St. Olaf College Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy can be found in its entirety in the St.
Olaf student handbook called The Book (www.stolaf.edu/stulife/thebook).
In conjunction with residence life programming, St. Olaf College conducts educational programs on
alcohol and other drug use and abuse and the awareness and prevention of sex offenses upon request.
SARN also facilitates programs on sexual assault each semester in the residence halls. During Week One
(orientation for First-Year students at the beginning of the academic year), students attend a program that
addresses issues surrounding sexual assault, racism, alcohol use and gender issues. This program is
primarily presented by members of the theater honors group who through role playing, depict and resolve
issues that confront new students in a very powerful and realistic fashion.
Victims of a sexual offense should report the offense to the Dean of Students Office, SARN, Public
Safety or the Northfield Police Department so that appropriate care can be provided. St. Olaf College will
support any sexual assault victim by working with the student in any capacity necessary such as
contacting the Northfield Police Department, contacting a support person or group, contacting the
student's academic advisor and professors, providing transportation to the hospital and by providing
alternative classes or housing at the request of the victim if alternative classes of housing are reasonably
available. Students have the option to notify local law enforcement authorities and will be assisted by
campus authorities in notifying such authorities, if the student so chooses. All victims are encouraged to
report the incident to the Northfield Police Department and file criminal charges, but the filing of charges
is optional. If filing charges is a consideration, sexual assault victims should go to the Northfield Hospital
to obtain a medical exam and preserve evidence that may be necessary for criminal prosecution as soon as
possible. If charges are not being considered, victims are still encouraged to obtain a medical
examination for the treatment of injuries, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. As a result of the
traumatic nature of sexual assault, survivors are strongly encouraged to seek support and counseling.
Listed below are counseling and support services available free of charge to victims of sexual assault:
SARN x3777
Counseling Center x3062
Health Service x3064
Hope Center 1-800-607-2330
Dean of Students Office x3023
Sex offenses reported to Public Safety or the Dean of Students Office will be investigated promptly and
appropriate action taken. If the accused (respondent) is a student and the victim (complainant) reports the
incident to the College, an investigation will be initiated by a designee from the Dean of Students Office.
If the accused is an employee of the College, the investigation will be conducted by a representative from
the Human Resources Office. The investigation will include, at a minimum, separate interviews with the
complainant and respondent. During their own interview, the accuser and the accused are entitled to have
others present. A written fact finding report will be prepared by the investigator and presented to the
Responsible College Authority. The Responsible College Authority will then determine whether sexual
assault or sexual harassment has occurred which violates this policy , and if so, the disciplinary or other
action that is appropriate. Following the final determination by the Responsible College Authority, the
accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome alleging a sexual offense and the sanctions
imposed. In all cases where there is a finding of a violation of the sexual assault and sexual harassment
policy, the College will take prompt and appropriate action. Persons found responsible for rape,
acquaintance rape or other sex offenses will be subject to strict disciplinary action by the College, up to
and including discharge or expulsion. To obtain more information concerning the options available to
victims of sexual violence, contact the Dean of Students, the Counseling Center or SARN.
Safe Ride
St. Olaf College sponsors a Safe Ride Program to provide safe, vehicular transportation for students
concerned about their personal safety both on-campus and to areas immediately adjacent to the campus
from 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. each day classes are in session. The Safe Ride drivers are dispatched from
the Buntrock Commons and rides may be obtained by calling x3058 during the hours listed above. This
service was operates for personal safety reasons and will not transport groups of people. Also, the drivers
will not provide transportation to downtown locations for appointments or leisure activities. The Safe
Ride program is under the direction of the Public Safety Department and staffed entirely by students.
During those hours Safe Ride is not operational, rides may be obtained by calling Public Safety at x3666.
Reporting Areas
All crimes reported to Public Safety that occur on college property are contained in the statistics presented
herein. St. Olaf College does not have off-campus student organizations recognized by the institution as
student organizations with off-campus housing facilities. For the purposes of statistical crime reporting,
reporting areas have been divided into on campus, residence halls, non-campus and public property. The
residence hall category also includes honor houses and language houses in which students reside. The on-
campus area is comprised of all central campus property. Non-campus includes outlying property owned
by the college but not utilized in direct support of the educational mission such as the WCAL radio tower
and the James farm. Public property includes St. Olaf Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to the St. Olaf
Avenue entrance to campus and other streets bordering property owned by the College such as 1st and
2nd Street West from Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Greenvale Avenue and Highway 19 from
Armstrong Road West to the edge of campus.
The Northfield Police Department, with assistance from Public Safety, has developed a city wide grid
system which helps to identify any crimes reported on or near the campus that should be included in this
report. Crimes reported in this manner will also be included in the crime statistics as presented based on
the location of the crime. Typically, if a crime occurs in a reportable area that is addressed by local law
enforcement authorities, a copy of their report will be forwarded to the Public Safety Department for a
follow-up investigation.
Crime Statistics
Statistical data is compiled from January 1 through December 31 of each year and is listed in the calendar year in which it was
reported. Crimes are classified according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system and
the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). (1) Residential Facilities are a sub-set of the "on campus" total.
2003 On Non Public Residential (1)
Criminal Offense Campus Campus Property Facilities
Criminal Homicide Total 0 0 0 0
Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Sex Offense (Forcible) Total 5 0 0 4
Forcible Rape 2 0 0 2
Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0
Sexual Assault with an object 0 0 0 0
Forcible Fondling 3 0 0 2
Sex Offense (Non Forcible) Total 0 0 0 0
Incest 0 0 0 0
Statutory Rape 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0
Burglary Total 15 0 0 9
Forcible 7 0 0 2
Non forcible 8 0 0 7
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 0
Arrest Statistics
Liquor Law Violations 2 0 0 1
Drug Violations 1 0 0 0
Weapons Violations 0 0 0 0
Referred for Disciplinary Action
Liquor Law Violation 198 0 0 174
Drug Violation 3 0 0 2
Weapons Violation 0 0 0 0
2004 On Non Public Residential (1)
Criminal Offense Campus Campus Property Facilities
Criminal Homicide Total 0 0 0 0
Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Sex Offense (Forcible) Total 2 0 0 1
Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0
Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0
Sexual Assault with an object 0 0 0 0
Forcible Fondling 2 0 0 1
Sex Offense (Non Forcible) Total 0 0 0 0
Incest 0 0 0 0
Statutory Rape 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 1 0 0 0
Burglary Total 6 0 0 6
Forcible 1 0 0 1
Non forcible 5 0 0 5
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 0
Arrest Statistics
Liquor Law Violation 8 0 0 6
Drug Violation 0 0 0 0
Weapons Violation 0 0 0 0
Referred for Disciplinary Action
Liquor Law Violation 143 0 0 129
Drug Violation 6 0 0 6
Weapons Violation 0 0 0 0
2005 On Non Public Residential (1)
Criminal Offense Campus Campus Property Facilities
Criminal Homicide Total 0 0 0 0
Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Sex Offense (Forcible) Total 5 0 0 4
Forcible Rape 2 0 0 2
Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0 0
Sexual Assault with an object 0 0 0 0
Forcible Fondling 3 0 0 2
Sex Offense (Non Forcible) Total 0 0 0 0
Incest 0 0 0 0
Statutory Rape 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0
Burglary Total 20 0 0 15
Forcible 4 0 0 1
Non forcible 16 0 0 14
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0
Arson 5 0 0 0
Arrest Statistics
Liquor Law Violation 3 0 0 3
Drug Violation 0 0 0 0
Weapons Violation 0 0 0 0
Referred for Disciplinary Action
Liquor Law Violation 205 0 0 200
Drug Violation 6 0 0 6
Weapons Violation 0 0 0 0
Hate Crime Statistics
On Campus Residence Halls
Criminal Offenses 2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005
Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Campus Public Property
Criminal Offenses 2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005
Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
Simple Assault 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0
Definitions Used to Classify Criminal Offenses
Criminal Homicide
a. Murder and Non negligent Manslaughter - The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human
being by another.
b. Negligent Manslaughter - The killing another person through gross negligence.
Sex Offenses (Forcible)
a. Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or
not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent
because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of
his/her youth).
b. Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against
that person's will; or not forcibly against the person's will where the victim is incapable of
giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent
mental or physical incapacity.
c. Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate,
however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and
against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is
incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapacity.
d. Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of
sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against the person's will; or, not forcibly or against the
person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or
because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Sex Offenses (Non-Forcible)
a. Incest - Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within
the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
b. Statutory Rape - Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of
consent.
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 by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault - An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe
or aggravated bodily injury or by the presentation of a weapon.
Burglary - The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.
Motor Vehicle Theft - The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
Arson - Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling
house, public building, motor vehicle, aircraft or personal property of another, etc.
Alcohol and Drug Policies
By institutional policy, St. Olaf College chooses to be an alcohol and drug free community. We do so out
of the conviction that this policy 1) promotes a caring environment; 2) enhances the atmosphere for study,
learning, growth, work, and wellness; 3) supports members of the community affected by or concerned
with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs; and 4) respects the rights of those who choose not to use
alcohol or other drugs. Additional information concerning alcohol and other drug use may be found in
The Book.
The possession, use, or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the St. Olaf campus, on land
owned by the college, and in college-owned houses in which students reside. Furthermore, the possession,
use, distribution or sale of illegal drugs on all college property is strictly prohibited in accordance with
college policy and State and Federal laws. College policies and State laws regarding alcohol and drug use
are enforced by Public Safety, the residence life staff, other members of the campus community and when
appropriate, the Northfield Police Department.
Students who choose to violate the alcohol policy, will face disciplinary action based on the severity of
the infraction. A Level I offense is a first-time, less serious violation, a Level II offense is for a repeated
or more serious first-time violation and Level III offenses are the most serious violations or repeated
violations. Each level carries specific sanctions and is based on the appropriate level. The use, possession,
distribution or sale of illegal drugs will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal
from St. Olaf College. In addition to this information, we encourage all students, faculty and staff to
review the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act publication which includes the legal sanctions of
drug and alcohol violations as well as health risks, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation associated
with drug and alcohol use and abuse.
Chemical Abuse Programs
Prevention, Intervention, and Assistance Programs are available to all members of the St. Olaf
Community to combat and cope with problems stemming from chemical use and abuse. Students are
encouraged to contact the St. Olaf Health Service (x3064) or the Counseling Center (x3062) if they
themselves or a friend are affected by chemical use or abuse. The above programs are also available for
college employees through the Office of Human Resources (x3068).
Emergency Numbers
Public Safety 3666
Northfield Police, Fire, Ambulance 9-911
Non-Emergency Numbers
Public Safety Dispatch 3666
Public Safety Office (with voice mail) 3770
Dean of Students Office 3023
Counseling Center 3062
Sexual Assault Resource Network (SARN) 3777
Safe Ride 3058
Northfield Crime Tip Line 663-9494
Northfield Police Department 645-4477