1 While the Ball State University Police Department, through its pro-active bike, foot and vehicle patrol, provides an element of safety and security - it is important that you be aware of your surroundings and exercise the same precautions for your personal safety and the security of your belongings as you While the Ball State University Police Department, through its pro-active bike, foot and vehicle patrol, provides an element of safety and security - it is important that you be aware of your surroundings and exercise the same precautions for your personal safety and the security of your belongings as you would at home. would at home.

2 CRIME ON CAMPUS Most police action involves helping resolve crimes of a minor nature. Pursuant to the Clery Act, detailed campus crime statistics are available on our web site at e/article/0,, ,00.html Most police action involves helping resolve crimes of a minor nature. Pursuant to the Clery Act, detailed campus crime statistics are available on our web site at e/article/0,, ,00.html e/article/0,, ,00.html e/article/0,, ,00.html

3 DIAL 911 One of the key elements in the prevention and detection of crime (and the saving of lives) is quick reporting. One of the key elements in the prevention and detection of crime (and the saving of lives) is quick reporting. Remember that it is "better to be safe than sorry" when it comes to calling for help. Remember that it is "better to be safe than sorry" when it comes to calling for help. Please, dial 911 in the event of a medical emergency, fire, crime in progress, or crime which has been discovered. Please, dial 911 in the event of a medical emergency, fire, crime in progress, or crime which has been discovered.

4 REPORTING A CRIME When an incident is reported to the University Police, an officer will be dispatched directly to the location of the incident or to the location of the calling party. (Non-Emergency – ) If the case is solved and criminal charges are appropriate, the reports will be forwarded to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office for review, the filing of formal charges, and adjudication of the case.

5 SEX CRIMES In most cases of campus rape, the victim and the offender know each other. In most cases of campus rape, the victim and the offender know each other. Men should be aware that the lack of verbal or physical resistance because of the use of force or the threat of force, intimidation, or during alcohol or drug induced intoxication does not constitute consent. Men should be aware that the lack of verbal or physical resistance because of the use of force or the threat of force, intimidation, or during alcohol or drug induced intoxication does not constitute consent. Alcohol is a factor in most cases of date or acquaintance rape. Do not let peer pressure influence the amount of alcohol you drink

6 Sex crimes are not limited to rape. Other types of offensive and unacceptable behavior include: Sex crimes are not limited to rape. Other types of offensive and unacceptable behavior include: Sexual Battery Sexual Battery Indecent Exposure Indecent Exposure Voyeurism (Peeping Tom) Voyeurism (Peeping Tom) Obscene Phone Calls. Obscene Phone Calls.

7 ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS The Ball State University Police enforces all Federal and State laws, including those involving the possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs. The University Police has a "zero tolerance" policy regarding the use of alcohol by minors, public intoxication, driving while intoxicated and providing alcohol to minors.

8 WEAPONS POLICY Faculty, professional and staff employees of Ball State University, students, visitors, guests and all other individuals are prohibited from possessing or carrying weapons of any kind while on University property.

9 ARRESTS Any member of the University community arrested by the University Police is afforded to same rights, and is subject to the same obligations, as any other citizen.

10 If a crime is to be committed, the offender must have the desire, ability, and opportunity to commit the crime. If a crime is to be committed, the offender must have the desire, ability, and opportunity to commit the crime. Law enforcement can do little to remove the offender's desire and ability to commit crimes; but together - we in law enforcement and you as a member of the University community - can remove the element of "opportunity". Law enforcement can do little to remove the offender's desire and ability to commit crimes; but together - we in law enforcement and you as a member of the University community - can remove the element of "opportunity". This is the essence of "crime prevention". This is the essence of "crime prevention". THE THEORY OF “CRIME PREVENTION”

11 Crime Prevention Tips: Lock your house, apartment or residence hall door every time you leave, even for short trips down the hall or to the store. Lock your house, apartment or residence hall door every time you leave, even for short trips down the hall or to the store. Never leave items such as wallets, purses, backpacks, books, coats, musical instruments, etc., unattended in such places as cafeterias, lounges, restrooms, classrooms, or study areas. Never leave items such as wallets, purses, backpacks, books, coats, musical instruments, etc., unattended in such places as cafeterias, lounges, restrooms, classrooms, or study areas.

12 PROTECT YOURSELF Always lock your door when you take a nap or retire for the evening. Leaving first floor windows open or unsecured is equally risky. Always lock your door when you take a nap or retire for the evening. Leaving first floor windows open or unsecured is equally risky. If possible, do not walk alone at night. Stay on lighted walkways. If you believe that you are being followed, go quickly toward an open business, a group of people, a well-lighted area, a private home or use one of the call boxes located on campus which connects directly to University Police. If possible, do not walk alone at night. Stay on lighted walkways. If you believe that you are being followed, go quickly toward an open business, a group of people, a well-lighted area, a private home or use one of the call boxes located on campus which connects directly to University Police.

13 Always store your cash, credit cards and checkbook, jewelry and other valuables in a secure place - not in plain view. Always store your cash, credit cards and checkbook, jewelry and other valuables in a secure place - not in plain view. Lock your bicycle to bike racks with U-bolt locks. Lock your bicycle to bike racks with U-bolt locks. Report thefts to the University Police immediately. Report thefts to the University Police immediately. Register your bike with University Police Register your bike with University Police PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

14 PROTECT UNIVERSITY PROPERTY Be alert to strangers wandering aimlessly around your office or work area. Individuals intent upon criminal activity are not able to be articulated for a specific reason for the visit or name of the individual they are looking for. Be alert to strangers wandering aimlessly around your office or work area. Individuals intent upon criminal activity are not able to be articulated for a specific reason for the visit or name of the individual they are looking for. If an individual or situation makes you uncomfortable, call us immediately. If an individual or situation makes you uncomfortable, call us immediately.

15 PROTECT UNIVERSITY PROPERTY Report all thefts or property losses promptly to the University Police Department. Report all thefts or property losses promptly to the University Police Department. Please do not disturb the crime scene. Step out of the area and dial Please do not disturb the crime scene. Step out of the area and dial

16 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to maintain standards of behavior that are in harmony with the educational goals of Ball State University, to observe federal, state, and local laws, and to respect the rights, privileges, and property of others.

17 CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION Corporal Mike Baker, Sr. Corporal Mike Baker, Sr. Crime Prevention Coordinator Ball State University Police Dept