Campus Crime and Security Act Report - Argosy University

d. Staying low in smoky conditions.e. Never using elevators during a fire.f. Handicapped individuals moving to a stairwell for evacuation by fire department staff, as stairwells aresafer environments.g. Once outside, staying as far away from the building as possible.h. Keeping all driveways clear.i. Remaining quiet and calm.j. Following fire drill procedure and evacuation plan as posted throughout the building.Security and AccessAccesses to all Argosy University, Nashville campus facilities, located on the 2nd floor, are limited toauthorized personnel, students, and invited visitors. The campus does not have campus residences or studenthousing. Visitors are, at all times, subject to University policies and conduct codes. Students and employees areresponsible for the lawful and appropriate behavior of their guests at all times.A security guard desk is located at the main entrance of the building on the first floor. Students, staff, andfaculty must swipe their valid identification card upon entrance and departure from the building. All personsmust sign in at the security guard desk to obtain a visitor badge and must check out upon leaving.From time to time, children accompany parents to our campus. If you are conducting a short visit when you arenot attending class, you may bring your children as long as you are supervising them at all times. Please bemindful, however, that children are not permitted in the Argosy University, Nashville classrooms and are notpermitted to use the library or computer resources.The campus does not have campus residencesCampus Law EnforcementThe building that the Argosy University Campus is located in provides 24 hour a day security guards. Whilebuilding security does not have the power to arrest, there is a liaison between the building security and the localpolice. Argosy University does not have a written memorandum of understanding or agreement with state andlocal police for the investigation of alleged crimes.Students and employees are strongly urged to report promptly and accurately crimes to the Director of StudentServices and the local police department. The local police department will be informed of criminal actions thatare reported to the Director of Student Services. In accordance with the Clery Act regulations, Campus “PastoralCounselors” and Campus “Professional Counselors”, when acting as such, are not considered to be a campussecurity authority and are not required to report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime statistics.The Institution contracts with Talk One-2-One, a free service, which provides confidential professional counselingvia the telephone 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Students may contact Talk One-2-One counselor at 1-888-617-3362. The Talk One-2-One counselor may refer a student for limited visits with an area network mental healthprovider or assist the student with locating resources within the community. As a matter of policy, the counselorsare encouraged; if and when they deem it appropriate, to inform persons being counseled of the procedures to reportcrimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion into the annual crime statistics. Victims or witnesses tocrimes may file a report on a voluntary, confidential basis through the Director of Student Services.The Director of Student Services will be responsible for contacting either the local police department and/or theTennessee Department of Public Safety to determine if any criminal offenses have occurred on campus without