CCC
2006-2007
CAMPUS SAFETY POLICIES
Congress has passed a Drug-Free
Workplace Act, and a Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Under these laws, our institution must certify
to the federal government that it will maintain a drug-free workplace and
provide policies and statistics on campus crime.
To avoid any federal
violations, the law says we all have to take some very specific steps to keep
drugs out of our workplace. It also
covers each person's rights and responsibility in preventing and reporting
campus crimes. This handout will explain
those steps and policies. Please read
the handout carefully.
You may not use drugs illegally
or commit any crimes, but if anyone here does, it can hurt us all--students as
well as staff. Help make our campus safe
and drug-free.
Standards of Conduct
Every student and employee is
expected to follow a standard of conduct that clearly prohibits, and unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on campus
property or as part of any related school activity.
Sanctions
Every
student and employee should be aware that disciplinary sanctions will be
imposed for anyone who is found in violation of the standards of conduct. (Sanctions may include: expulsion,
termination of employment, referral for prosecution by local, state or federal
authorities. Sanctions may also include
the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program).
Danger to All!
Drugs in the workplace are a
danger to all! The law requires our
institution to make you aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the
workplace. Drugs can:
Make you feel able to handle
tasks that are too much for you--or make you careless and likely to forget
important safety steps you need to take.
Throw off your sense to time,
space, and distance--this is especially dangerous when operating machinery or
driving.
Cause lateness and absenteeism,
increasing the workload of fellow employees.
Cause crime on the job--including
theft of your personal belonging to finance someone else's drug habit.
Specific Drugs - Specific Dangers
The law requires our
institution to strictly control certain drugs in our workplace. These "controlled substances" are
on a special government list, and this list gets longer each time drug dealers
come up with a new "product".
These new formulas may technically be legal only from the standpoint
that the laws have not yet included them.
Generally, you can assume that any drug that means trouble with the
police is outlawed on our campus.
Specifically, any form of marijuana, cocaine, heroin,
or hallucinogens (such as PCP, LSD, MDMA, etc.) are to be considered
outlawed on our campus.
Specific workplace dangers from
these drugs may include:
-slows physical reflexes
-makes you forget
-throw off space and distance judgment, especially dangerous while operating machinery.
-can cause temporary feeling of
almost superhuman power, impairing judgment and
decision-making ability
-emotional problems, mood
swings, lack of dependability
-workplace
crime - drugs are expensive, and typically, addicts steal to cover the cost
-causes total disinterest in
safety or anything else except drugs
-dirty needles and other
paraphernalia spread disease
-loss of concentration and
memory
Specific personal dangers from
these drugs may include:
-damage to lungs, reproductive
and brain functions
-damage to immune system
-can cause malnutrition,
seizures, addiction
-damage to personal
productivity and relationships
-overdoses can cause come
and/or death
-withdrawal can be difficult
and painful
-use can cause permanent loss
of mental function
Drugs such as alcohol, and
prescription drugs are not against the law, but their use may be. Alcohol on our campus is not permitted, nor
is the improper administration of prescription drugs.
The Drug-Free Workplace Act
requires that we tell you of any help available in dealing with drug
problems. You can voluntarily make use
of this help at any time, and we encourage you to do so. Our staff counselors are on hand to discuss
problems, and referrals are made to CODAP (Community Organization for Drug
Abuse Prevention) for further professional counseling and advice on
rehabilitation. If you are involved with
drugs, use the help available. If others
you know are involved, encourage them to seek help.
1. Criminal Activity Reporting
A. Faculty/Staff/Students/Visitors: Known and suspected violations
of Federal and
B. Campus Security: will, upon notification of criminal activity,
(1) Respond
to process and document the complaint/report.
(2) Involve (as
necessary) the appropriate law enforcement support agency.
(3) Conduct necessary follow-up activities
and file required documentation to the college administration.
C. Responsible Administrator(s): Will review campus crime reports with the
Director of Campus Security to ensure that:
(1) The date required by the Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act is compiled and disseminated.
(2) Campus crime prevention programs are
followed with special emphasis placed on campus community involvement.
(3) The information flow stresses the
necessity for individual awareness and that faculty, staff and students take
some responsibility for their own personal safety.
2. Access To
Campus Facilities
All CCC Campus locations are
open to faculty, staff, students, and visitors during normal operating hours.
All persons, while on the
premises, are expected and required to obey all federal, state, and local laws
and ordinances, as well as college procedures governing appropriate conduct.
Persons in violation of the
above will be subject to any action deemed appropriate by competent authority.
This procedure will be followed
for access to campus buildings:
A. Accessibility During Closed Hours
(1)
There will be no
access to CCC's buildings during the hours of 10:00pm
and 7:00am.
(2)
Access during
other closed hours will be by prior arrangement through the office of
Development/College Relations.
(3) Students desiring access to any academic
facility must be accompanied by a staff member.
B. Distribution of Keys
Keys will be distributed by the
CCC Campus Security ONLY. All keys are to be deemed controlled items
and will not be duplicated.
3. Campus Law
enforcement/Campus Security
Sworn Officers: are granted police authority and these officers, while
in the performance of the duties of their employment shall posses all the
powers of municipal and county police officers to make arrests for both
felonies and misdemeanors and charge for infractions.
Non-sworn Officers: perform in the same manner as
sworn officers with the exception of effecting an
arrest. An arrest (if necessary) will be
referred to a sworn officer. The
Director of Campus Security has established and will maintain liaison with law
enforcement support agencies.
Law Enforcement Support Agencies:
NC State Bureau of
Investigation
Shelby Police
Department
NC Highway Patrol
4. Criminal Activity at
off-campus Student Organizations
Criminal incidents occurring
off campus to students participating in a college function should be reported
to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. The college Campus Security Department should
be informed of the incident as soon as possible.
5. INFORMATION SEMINARS:
Annually, the Director of
Admissions, Campus Security and the Criminal Justice Faculty present a seminar
regarding campus security/safety, crime prevention, alcohol and drug abuse
education to all invited students and employees. This informational program will also cover
sexual assault prevention, rape awareness and procedures to follow if a sex
offense occurs.
As required by the provision of
the ACT, the following statistics are provided for your information:
On Campus statistics refer to any building or property owed or
controlled by the college within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area
and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to the
institution’s educational purposes.
Non Campus statistics refer to any building or property owned or controlled
by student organizations which are recognized by the school; and any building
or property that is not within the same reasonable contiguous area.
Public Property statistics refer to the area within the same reasonably contiguous
geographic area of the school or is adjacent to a facility owned or controlled by
the school, and the facility is used by the school in a manner related to
education
Organizations recognized by the
school; and any building or property that is not within the same reasonable
contiguous area.
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Public Property |
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2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
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Offenses Reported: |
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Manslaughter and Non
negligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Manslaughter by Negligence |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Forcible sex offenses
(including forcible rape) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Non Forcible sex offenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Aggravated Assault |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Burglary |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Motor Vehicle Theft |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hate / prejudice crimes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Arrests/Referrals initiated for the following: |
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Liquor Law Violations |
0 |
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0 |
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Drug Violation/Abuse |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Weapons Possessions |
0 |
0 |
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On Campus |
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Off Campus |
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2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
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2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
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Offenses Reported: |
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Manslaughter and Non
negligent Manslaughter |
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0 |
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Manslaughter by Negligence |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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Forcible sex offenses
(including forcible rape) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Non Forcible sex offenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Aggravated Assault |
0 |
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0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Arson |
0 |
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0 |
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0 |
0 |
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Burglary |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Motor Vehicle Theft |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hate / prejudice crimes |
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Arrests/Referrals initiated for the following: |
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Liquor Law Violations |
0 |
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Drug Violation/Abuse |
0 |
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Weapons Possessions |
0 |
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Students participating in off campus (College
sponsored) activities need to report criminal incidents to the law enforcement
agency having jurisdiction, and inform the CCC Campus Police as soon as
possible after the incident.
CCC promotes a drug and alcohol free environment and
supports this nationwide movement. CCC
is committed to maintaining such an environment for all employees.
Counseling opportunities are available through the
admissions office for any victim of a reported crime.
This publication serves as notification to students
that the institution will make changes in a victim's academic situation if
reasonably possible.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The policy of
Sexual
Harassment Reporting Procedures
Sexual harassment in any form
will not be tolerated at the College.
Students, faculty or staff found in violation shall be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion from the College,
or termination of employment.
STEP ONE
For Students
The student making the complaint should discuss the
grievance with the Vice President for Student Services within one year of the
occurrence of the incident. The Vice
President for Student Services will complete part one of the grievance
form. The grievance will be stated and
the person being charged will be identified.
The Vice President for Student Services and the grievant will sign and
date the form.
For Employees
The employee making the
complaint should discuss the grievance with the Human Resource Manager within
one year of the occurrence of the incident.
The Human Resource Manager will complete part one of the grievance form. The grievance will be stated and the person
being charged will be identified. The
Human Resource Manager
and the grievant will sign and date the form.
If the complaint is being made
against the Human Resource Manager, the grievant will discuss the grievance
with the Vice President of Finance/Administrative Service. The Vice President of Finance/Administrative
Service and grievant will date and sign the form.
STEP TWO
The grievance form will be
given to the President first and then to the appropriate supervisor. The supervisor will share the report with the
person being charged. The person being
charged will complete part two of the grievance form, write a response, sign
and date the form. The form will be
returned to the vice president.
STEP THREE
For Students
The Vice President for Student
Services will conduct an investigation and will complete part three of the
grievance form. The findings and
proposed resolution will be stated on the grievance form and will be presented
to the grievant, the person being charged, and the Vice President for Student
Services. The parties will,
individually, agree or disagree with the findings and/or resolution and will
request or not request a hearing. All
three parties will date and sign the form.
For Employees
The appropriate vice president
will conduct an investigation and will complete part three of the grievance
form. The findings and proposed
resolution will be stated on the grievance form and will be presented to the
grievant, the person being charged, and the appropriate vice president. The parties will, individually, agree or
disagree with the findings and/or resolution and will request or not request a
hearing. All three parties will date and
sign the form.
STEP FOUR
If either party disagrees with
the findings and/or resolution, the party may request a hearing. Copies of the grievance will be given to the
grievant and to the person being charged.
(If requested) A closed hearing
to determine the validity of the accusation will be called by the Affirmative
Action Officer who will conduct the meeting.
The hearing is confidential and will not be discussed outside the
hearing. A tape recording will be made
at the hearing to assist the committee in its deliberation. The appropriate vice president will serve as a
non-voting member of the committee. Both
the grievant and the person being charged may bring evidence or witnesses
pertinent to the complaint. The
grievant, the person being charged, and the witnesses will speak privately to
the committee. Either party may choose
not to testify. Counsel will be allowed
but may not address committee. The
committee shall decide by a majority vote the validity of the accusation. The chairperson will forward a copy of the
committee’s findings to all parties and
to the President of the college within two (2) working days.
If the Grievant Is A Student: The Presidents Policy Council
will appoint two (2) faculty, and one (1)
administrator. The Student Government
Association Executive Committee will appoint two (2) students to the hearing
committee.
If The Grievant Is An Employee: The Presidents Policy Council
will appoint two (2) peer members of the person being charged, two (2) peer
members of the grievant, and one (1) at-large member.
STEP FIVE
Either party may appeal the
findings to the President of the College within ten (10) working days of the
Committee’s decision.
The President shall review the
committee’s findings, conduct additional inquiries, if necessary, and render a
decision within ten (10) working days of the appeal.
VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND
VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
The Victims of Trafficking and
Violence Protection Act of 2000 require colleges and universities to inform students
and employees how to learn the identity of registered sex offenders on
campus. This law contains the Campus Sex
Crimes Prevention Act which became effective October 28, 2002. Sex offender information is completed by the
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and posted at http://sbi.jus.state.nc.us/. Information about registered sex offenders
can also be obtained from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department.