Who is Responsible for Your Safety? When seconds count, the police arrive in minutes. Nobody commits a crime when we are around.

NOVA Public Safety Team  52 Virginia Commonwealth sworn Police officers with all police powers  8 Dispatchers  6 unarmed, certified security officers on campus  Supplemented by outsourced security

NOVA Police Dispatch (703) /7/365

Our Officers Chief Dusseau: Chief of the Year Chief Dusseau: Chief of the Year Experienced (Have served in Fairfax, Metro, Airport, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties, former police Chief) Experienced (Have served in Fairfax, Metro, Airport, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties, former police Chief) Speak 10 different languages Speak 10 different languages Teach at local police academies (firearms, active shooter, and defensive tactics) Teach at local police academies (firearms, active shooter, and defensive tactics) Train with local agencies Train with local agencies Write for national police publications Write for national police publications –Campus Safety magazine –The Police Chief (IACP)

Community Outreach Public Safety Newsletter (monthly) Public Safety Newsletter (monthly) Training (active shooter, self-defense, bystander intervention, dealing with difficult people, and much more) Training (active shooter, self-defense, bystander intervention, dealing with difficult people, and much more) Special Events: Special Events: –DEA Drug Take-Back –VIN Etching –National Night Out Lead NOVA Community Outreach Workgroup Lead NOVA Community Outreach Workgroup

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Campus Emergency Call Boxes

NOVA’s LiveSafe Mobile App Your free personal safety app Your free personal safety app –Send your location to NOVA police to facilitate police emergency response –Report tips anonymously to NOVA police –Provide anonymous safety/security suggestions to the college police –Invite friends/family to see where you are, so you never have to walk alone –Have emergency plans and information at your fingertips How to get the app How to get the app –Visit the iTunes or Google Play store, depending upon your smartphone, and download the “LiveSafe” app (blue shield icon) –Choose NOVA from the list of schools that appears once you’ve downloaded –Fill in your name/contact info for (emergency use only)

Raped & murdered April 5, 1986 in her residence hall Raped & murdered April 5, 1986 in her residence hall –Fellow student she didn’t know History of violent crime on campus History of violent crime on campus Led to national awareness of campus crime Led to national awareness of campus crime Federal Clery Act Federal Clery Act

Clery Act  The Department of Education requires annual safety report. students/police/college-safety- report/crime-statistics/index.html  Crimes on all campuses must be reported.  Serious crimes (homicide, sexual offenses, robbery, arson, hate crimes etc)  Also: (alcohol, drugs, and weapons)

Annual Security Report

Report Crimes Using Form

Sexual violence 43.9 percent of all women, and 23.4% of men experience some form of SV in their lifetime percent of all women, and 23.4% of men experience some form of SV in their lifetime. –Most victims are under % of rapes are committed by acquaintance of current/former intimate partner. 92.1% of rapes are committed by acquaintance of current/former intimate partner. Only 27% of rapes and sexual assaults are reported to police. Only 27% of rapes and sexual assaults are reported to police.

What You Can Do Read Public Safety Newsletter Read Public Safety Newsletter Get training from police, HR and SAS Get training from police, HR and SAS –e.g., Self-defense, Bystander Intervention –Check out training at NOVA Academy Download LiveSafe mobile safety app Download LiveSafe mobile safety app Review police and SAS services Review police and SAS services – – NOVA is a member of Governor’s Task Force (reviewing prevention, LE and response) NOVA is a member of Governor’s Task Force (reviewing prevention, LE and response)

Active Shooter Situations are generally over with in 8-10 minutes. Running your best option. Where would you go? Outside of the building and wait for further directions? Vehicle? Hiding: What to look for? Rooms with locking doors Solid walls No windows if on lower levels Large pieces of furniture to block off entry Lights off, low to the ground, and silence. Fight: In a college setting we have one thing on our side NUMBERS!!!

Property Protection  Larceny is the most frequent crime reported to NOVA police.  Always keep your belongings with you and mark with identifying info.  Especially textbooks, cell phones, backpacks and computers.

Additional Police Services Motorist Assists Access Control Police Escorts Security Assessments Training

Safety Tips Attend NOVA Police safety training. Maintain situational awareness at all times (e.g., don’t text and walk). Don’t appear to be a victim (be alert, scan while walking, head up and shoulders back. Avoid walking in isolated areas on campus and, when possible, walk with a group of people. If you’d like an escort to your vehicle or need a jump start, call college police dispatch. An officer will be sent to your location. If possible, park at night in lighted areas of nearby parking lots. If you encounter someone in a hallway or on campus, present a confident image. Do not slouch or look way. Rather, keep walking and look the person in the eye as you pass. Walk to your vehicle with your keys in your hand. Check the interior of your vehicle before entering it. If confronted by an assailant, do not fight unless your life is in jeopardy. Keep your valuables such as computers, cell phones and textbooks under your direct control at all times. Leaving them unattended invites theft. Do not carry large amounts of cash, and keep your cash, ID and credit cards in your pocket. Be familiar with panic dialers in classrooms and in offices. In the event of an active shooter, evacuate if possible and do not carry your backpacks, handbags or any parcels which arriving police could suspect of hiding a weapon. If you must shelter in place, remain quiet and be prepared to fight for your life. Get a good description of any assailant (gender, race, height, weight, hair color, accent, odor, clothing, tattoos, etc.) and report same immediately to police.

Summary

Lt. John Weinstein Commander, District Dawes Avenue Alexandria, VA Office: (703) Cell: (571) jweinstein#nvcc.edu