2011 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report - Seattle Pacific University

suspicious activity. Emergency phones are installed
outside the main entrances to residence halls, most
elevators and most parking lots.
Safety Escort Service
The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) operates a safety
escort service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An escort
can be obtained by dialing ‘2922’ on any campus phone or
at (206)281‐2922 from a cell phone.
Personal Safety Education
The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) sponsors free selfdefense
classes for female students as well as faculty and
staff. These programs are presented by nationally
certified instructors with Rape Aggression Defense
Systems. The Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) is a
program of realistic self‐defense tactics and techniques
for women. The RAD System is a comprehensive, womenonly
course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk
reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the
basics of hands‐on defense training. For more
information, contact OSS at (206)281‐2922.
Alcohol & Drugs
Seattle Pacific University is subject to the requirements of
the federal Drug‐Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the
Drug‐Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. The
University strongly supports each act and consistently
ensures compliance with them. Each year, the University
distributes information to students, faculty and staff
regarding the restrictions and consequences of violations
of each act. Any employee or student who has not
received copies of the statement should contact the
University Admissions.
This information is available to others in the SPU "Drug‐
Free Campus" brochure. It offers details on the health
risks, legal sanctions and treatment options related to
alcohol and drugs. Copies of this brochure are available at
the following campus locations: Office of Safety and
Security; Student Counseling; Health Services; Office of
Student Life; Uni‐Com; Office of Admissions; and the
Office of University Relations.
The University does not permit faculty, staff, or students
to unlawfully possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs or
alcohol or to use alcoholic beverages on its property or as
part of any of its activities. Such possession, use, or
distribution will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to
and including termination/expulsion, and referral for
prosecution. An employee or student who, while on the
SPU property or at any University activity, exhibits
objective signs of having consumed intoxicating beverages
or illicit drugs will be placed on immediate suspension. If
the observed behavior is a result of drug abuse or alcohol
use, the employee/student will be subject to further
disciplinary action. Employees should refer to the Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Drug Use Policy (in the faculty and staff
handbooks) and students to the student handbook for
further detail.
Any such incident will be documented and reported to the
Dean of Students in the Office of Student Life (regarding
students) or Human Resources (regarding employees) and
to the President's Office. The disciplinary action taken will
be reviewed and approved by the President or his
designate.
Supervisors will immediately document any incident of
substance abuse or drug/tobacco use in violation of the
restrictions listed above. The documentation is to be
forwarded within 72 hours to the Dean of Students in the
Office of Student Life (regarding students) or Human
Resources (regarding employees) and to the President's
Office. The disciplinary action taken will be reviewed and
approved by the President or his designate.
If an employee or student is required to complete a drug
treatment and rehabilitation program as part of the
disciplinary action resulting from a violation or this policy,
official records of the diagnosis or treatment will be kept
for three years, separate from the standard Human
Resources or student records. The file will be held in the
strictest confidence and will only be used as evidence to
governmental and granting agencies that the University
did in fact take steps toward correcting the problem.
Crime Reporting & Statistics
Prospective students, employees, and visitors to the
University should know that as with any campus, there is
crime both on‐ and off‐campus and that it is important to
take reasonable precautions at all times. Students, staff
and faculty are strongly encouraged to report all crimes or
suspicious activity to the Office of Safety and Security
(OSS). The officers will conduct a thorough investigation
of all incidents and offenses. The identity of
complainant(s), victim(s), and witness(es) will be kept
confidential to the extent possible. Arrests will be made, if
warranted. Criminal reports are filed and meet the
Uniform Crime Reporting (U.C.R.) standards.
To report a police, fire, or medical emergency call OSS by
dialing 2911 from a campus phone or (206) 281‐2911
from a cell or off‐campus phone. For non‐emergency
business calls dial 2922 from campus phones or (206) 281‐
2922 from cell or off‐campus phones. Campus community
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