Working Together for a Safe Campus
    The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is located on approximately 217 acres in a wooded, suburban setting two miles from the City of Greensburg and in Hempfield Township. This environment, coupled with the extremely low crime rate in the township and in Westmoreland County, makes the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg a desirable place to pursue one's academic goals. Needless to say, we are proud of the involvement of our entire security community in maintaining this type of atmosphere and climate.

A Message from the Director of Safety and Security
     The mission of the Department of Safety and Security at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is to provide for the safety of the members of the college community and the security of all its facilities.  I am committed to providing a high quality, community oriented department with an open door policy.  However, safety and security is the responsibility of everyone on campus.  As noted by our crime statistics, a high percentage involve theft related incidents.  These incidents can be prevented by using a common sense approach such as locking your doors and not leaving your valuables unattended.

     I am asking the entire UPG community, which includes, Faculty, Staff and Students to assist us in creating a safe environment to achieve our work and educational goals.

     The information in this brochure is being provided to you as part of Pitt’s commitment to safety and security on campus and is in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Pennsylvania College and University Security Information Act (PA Act 73 of 1988)  and all applicable University policies.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning the safety and security at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, or with this brochure, please contact me at (724) 836-9865 or (724) 836- 9866.  You can also visit our web site at http://www.pitt.edu/~upg.

Thomas D. Horan, Director
Safety and Security

Creating a Safe Campus Is Everyone's Responsibility
Everyone on campus should be safety conscious and follow security procedures.

    UPG's Campus Safety and Security Department (836-9865) has primary responsibility for security on campus. Other offices that have security responsibilities include Housing and the Maintenance Department. When UPG students and staff work within these settings, they are responsible for acquainting themselves with the Security policies of the campus.
 
 

“Our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. To achieve this goal everyone must practice smart safety measures in sports, recreation, driving, and everyday campus life. Let it be part of our culture to report safety items that need attention. Doing so will make us all winners.”                                                                                                Carl Rossman                                                                                                     Vice President for Administration

The People Who Work Hard To Help Keep You Safe
    The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg maintains a full-time, 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, Safety and Security Department.  The Safety and Security Department is located in the Safety and Security Center (SSC).  The Department consists of a director, assistant director, and five full-time officers.  The Director is Act 120 Certified and has authority to enforce the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle Code, and the Rules and Regulations at UPG.  All campus officers are certified under Act 235.  The officers are trained in emergency response procedures, First Aid, AED, and CPR.  In-service training programs are provided to the officers to keep them abreast of changing laws and familiarize them with procedures and policies relating to safety.  Additionally, the Department employs six student workers as dispatchers and special events persons to assist when needed.

Campus Police/Security Authority

State and Local Police
     The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is located approximately 2 miles from the City of Greensburg, in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.  UPG property also borders the Borough of South Greensburg.  Hempfield Township does not have a local police department.  The primary jurisdiction rests with The Pennsylvania State Police, Greensburg Barracks.  The UPG Safety and Security Department maintains a close working relationship with the Pennsylvania State Police, South Greensburg Police Department and the City of Greensburg Police Department.  The Director is a member of the Westmoreland County Chiefs of Police and Westmoreland County Law Enforcement Officer’s Association which allows him to keep abreast of activity outside of UPG.  These agencies will make every effort to report back to the Director any relevant criminal activity or Crime Alert Bulletins that we need to be aware of.  Additionally, the Director files a Uniform Crime Report with the Pennsylvania State Police who forward it to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  This report is filed annually.

    Criminal prosecutions of incidents that occur on campus are coordinated by the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Mr. James Falcon, District #10-1-01 located at 500 Armbrust Road, Youngwood, Pa. 15697 (724) 925-3888, is the District Justice for Hempfield Township.

University Buildings
    Except for residence halls, most University facilities are open to the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. During the times that the University is officially closed, University buildings are generally locked. Faculty, staff and students with a Pitt I.D. may be admitted to some buildings as needed.
    Some University sponsored programs are open to the general public while others are restricted to students with proper Pitt ID. Campus Security Officers handle all special events and will be supplemented by Pennsylvania State Police when appropriate.

How You Can Report Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies
    Everyone in the University community is encouraged to report crime promptly to the campus Safety/Security Department or to other appropriate police agencies if off campus. The director of the Safety and Security Department, Mr. Thomas D. Horan, personally addresses freshmen and their parents at orientations to encourage them to report all information regarding any incident to the Campus Safety/Security Department. During the academic year, seminars and workshops are presented giving tips on crime prevention and on the importance of reporting crimes.
    You can report criminal activity or other emergencies by dialing the campus Safety/Security Department at X9865 or X9866. When off campus, dial 724-836-9865 or 724-836-9866.  There are also eighteen (18) emergency and courtesy phones located throughout the campus. The emergency phones ring directly into the campus Safety/Security Department. In addition, the campus officers are visible around campus.
    Resident students may also inform their Resident Assistants or Resident Director (RD) of any problems or concerns, and anyone can approach any officer or desk attendant concerning a problem. A resident student may also call the Housing Office or the Office of Student Services (x9917).  Any problem may be reported in any of the buildings should the need arise.

    The Campus Security Officers will respond to all complaints at any hour of the day. The officers are mobile and use the vehicle patrol method to insure adequate coverage  and response time.

    A student, Resident Assistant, Resident Director, Campus Safety/Security Officer, or any other University community member may refer a violation of the Student Code of Conduct directly to the University Student Judicial System.

     The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg encourages victims or witnesses to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis.  They may report these crimes by filling out a Silent Witness Form and mailing it to the Director of Safety and Security, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 1150 Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, Pa. 15601.   These forms are located at the Health Center, Room 216 Chambers Hall or outside of Room 214 in Chambers Hall.  This form can also be filled out on our Web site, http://www.pitt.edu/~upg and submitted directly to the Director of Safety and Security.

    Victims of crimes against persons are encouraged to seek confidential counseling from the Director of Counseling, Room 218 Chambers Hall.  While the details of an incident discussed with these counselors remain confidential, the victim can authorize the counselor to provide related  “statistical data” to the Director of Safety and Security for inclusion in this annual report.

    In case of fire, each building on campus has a fire alarm system that consists of automatic smoke and heat detectors and alarm pull boxes. These systems alert the Township fire departments and the campus Safety/Security Department. The Township Fire Marshall is also notified and may respond if necessary. The University also has sprinkler systems and over 125  fire extinguishers. Emergency evacuation plans are posted in each building. In residence halls, evacuation procedures are posted in the common areas and also in each room. The Residence Life staff and desk attendants are trained in fire evacuation.

In 2001, the Hempfield Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 fire alarms.  The breakdown is as follows:
    A. Set off by students cooking food          2
    B. False Alarms/equipment malfunction    18
    C. Smoke ----------------------------     1

Alcoholic Beverages
    The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg enforces all state laws regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, including those prohibiting underage drinking.  In addition:
    1. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg prohibits the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages on campus, except as described below.
    2. Alcohol may be consumed by persons of legal drinking age at a University sponsored event provided:
        a. there is an event host supervisor
        b. there is a strict compliance with state laws regarding alcohol.

Illegal Drugs
    The University enforces all state and federal laws concerning illegal drugs. Anyone who is apprehended by a campus safety/ security officer in possession of, using, or selling illegal drugs is subject to arrest and/or referral to the judicial board.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education Programs
    Annually, the University distributes to all students, faculty and staff, information about the danger of drug and alcohol abuse and available alcohol and drug counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs.
    The Office of Student Services provides a number of drug and alcohol abuse educational programs during the academic year. Personal counseling, career planing and learning skills in addition to PEAR (the Personal Education Assistance, & Referral) programs are available to students. Many of these programs focus on helping participants become more self-aware, learn how to manage stress, and develop self esteem. Training for faculty and staff is also available on drug and alcohol abuse.

Possession and Use of Weapons
    The possession and/or use of firearms or other weapons or explosives (including fireworks), or possession and/or use of dangerous chemicals, except as authorized for use in class or other approved activity, is strictly prohibited on the UPG campus. The campus safety/security officers do not carry firearms. The Director of Safety and Security is authorized to carry a firearm and may when deemed necessary.

Previous Criminal Record
    Prospective students are not asked about previous criminal records.
    Prospective employees are asked if they have ever been convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor or summary offense. The University does not hire a candidate for a position if a prior offense indicates that the hiring would create a significant threat to the University community or the public.

Campus Maintenance Policies to Help Keep You Safe
    UPG has installed and maintains exterior lighting around all of its buildings, as well as additional sidewalk and road(s) lighting. While maintaining an attractive campus ground crews keep shrubs and hedges low for safety reasons, especially in places utilized in the evening or during odd hours.
    On any normal University workday, there are many University support personnel whose jobs include providing inspection of the entire campus and its buildings to discover and correct health, safety and maintenance problems. These staff members include approximately 19 skilled maintenance and custodial workers, and their supervisors. Maintenance supervisors, in addition to their normal workday, are on 24 hour call, 365 days a year. This is in addition to the campus safety/security officers and others who also tour the grounds and report any safety and security problems to the responsible person or persons who will respond and correct the problem(s) promptly.
    Students, as well as faculty and staff may also call maintenance (x9898) to report any security or maintenance problem. Residence students can fill out a maintenance request form describing any potential hazard or maintenance problem that needs to be corrected or repaired.
 

"During my fifteen years at the Universitiy of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, I have seen the growth of the campus, and the commitment of the safety and security team. While the campus will continue to grow, security will be there to provide the safest environment for faculty, staff, and students.                                                                                                       Simeon McClain,                                                                                                        Assistant Director of Safety and Security

How You Can Learn About Safety and Security
    In accordance with the Pennsylvania College and University Security Information Act and the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, all students and employees receive updated security information annually. All student applicants are also provided with information on security policies and procedures and on how to obtain additional security data.  This information is also made available to prospective employees.
    When first-year students arrive on campus, they receive an official Student Handbook with sections on security, health and safety, and a booklet describing the University of Pittsburgh Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures.
    During summer advising and orientation sessions, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg staff members, including the Director of Safety and Security, meet with freshmen and parents to discuss safety and security.
    Security concerns are also discussed as they arise in the Perspective  and the weekly Intercom. Students in residence halls also receive additional security information as described on page 4.

A Sampling of Crime Prevention Programs on Campus
    Crime prevention workshops, seminars, and public safety meeting take place throughout the year on the Greensburg campus. These are sponsored by the Safety/Security Department, Office of Student Services, SOAR (a program for incoming freshmen and their parents), and  through the various organizations sponsored by the Student Activities Board and residence hall groups.
    Emergency phones have been installed in several buildings and the caller is in contact with Security without dialing. These phones are in operation 24 hours day and may be used for emergencies and non-emergencies.
    In the residence halls, Resident Assistants have initiated Operation I.D., a program to encourage all students who live on campus to engrave their valuables. Residents are given the opportunity to meet with Security during the academic year to discuss problems and ways to improve areas of concern. This is another on-going program at the UPG campus sponsored by the Office of Residence Life.
    Information and workshops on the prevention of rape and date rape, self-defense and sexually transmitted diseases are programs provided by the Office of Student Services and the campus Safety and Security department.
    The Pennsylvania State Police in conjunction with the various groups on campus have presented programs on drinking and driving and illegal drug use.
    In compliance with the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, UPG issues "timely warning" reports to the campus community on crimes considered to be a threat to other students and employees. These reports take the form of  Crime Alerts and Crime Notices, which describe the nature, location, and time a crime occurred, along with precautions that individuals should take to aid in the prevention of similar occurrences.
    Crime Alerts are posted on campus bulletin boards and sent to the vice presidents, directors, department heads and the campus community. Crime Alerts are also posted  on the Department of Safety and Security web site:http://www.pitt.edu/~upg.

What is a Sex Offense?
    A sex offense occurs when a person is forced against his or her will to engage in any sexual contact. The same definition applies regardless of whether the assailant is a stranger or someone known to the victim.
    Sex offenses include both rape and forced sexual contact that does not involve penetration. Rape is defined as sexual intercourse with a person by forcible compulsion or sexual intercourse with a person who is incapable of giving consent. If the assailant is known to the victim, rape may be referred to as acquaintance rape or date rape.

Educational Programs Aimed at Preventing Rape, Including Acquaintance Rape and other Forms of Sex Offenses
    The Greensburg Campus provides annual educational programs on date rape to freshmen and their parents during orientation. The President of the campus sends a letter to all students, faculty and staff members, which emphasizes the importance of sexual offense awareness and encourages the campus community to read the Greensburg Campus Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault brochure and become familiar with the resources which are available to victims of a sex offense.
    Several audio-visual and print materials are made available to members of the campus community to provide ongoing educational programming regarding sex offenses. For example, the Office of Student Services distributes a Sexual Assault brochure to freshmen and provides a number of brochures and booklets, from community and governmental agencies, on this topic to interested persons. In addition, a library of video tapes concerning date rape and sex offenses is available for viewing. Video tape presentations and discussion forums are periodically offered in the residence halls.

    The Office of Student Services co-sponsors ongoing personal safety workshops and discussions and Resident Assistants provide personal safety programs during Campus Safety Week every year.

    There are several educational programs offered to the campus community throughout the year concerning sex offenses. For instance, there have been professional dramatic presentations of potential campus date rape situations followed by discussions.
 
 

A few tips for preventing sexual assault Be aware that the great majority of sex offenses involve acquaintances. Remember that "No" means "No." Avoid excessive use of alcohol and do not use illegal drugs. Alcohol and drugs interfere with clear thinking and effective communication. Request that a speaker come to any groups to which you belong to discuss sex offenses and how to prevent it.

 

Procedures which Students Should Follow if a Sex Offense Occurs Get to safe place as soon as you can. Try to preserve all physical evidence (see details below). Do not wash, use the toilet, or change clothing if you can avoid it.  If you do change clothes, put all clothing you were wearing at the time of the attack in a paper bag (not plastic). Get medical attention as soon as possible to take care of any physical injuries and to collect important evidence in the event you may later wish to take legal action. For confidential inquiries or information, contact the University Nurse in the Health Center at 724-836-9947. Students can receive treatment at the Westmoreland Hospital Emergency Room or any local hospital emergency room. Contact the UPG Safety and Security Department at 724 836-9865 or the local police by dialing 911. Talk with a professional counselor who can maintain confidentiality, help explain your options, give you information, and provide emotional support. You can call the UPG Counseling Center at 724-836-9870 or The Center Against Domestic And Sexual Violence 24 hour hotline at 724-836-1122. Contact someone you trust, a close friend or a resident assistant to be with you and to support you.

Try to Preserve all Physical Evidence
    Preserving evidence keeps open the option of pursuing legal action in the future.
    To preserve evidence, do not shower, douche, change clothes or bedding before seeking medical attention. Also, if oral contact took place, do not brush teeth, smoke, or eat. All hospitals are required by law to report to the police any injury that is the result of a crime.
    Only hospital emergency rooms can collect physical evidence of a sex offense. Therefore, the best source of immediate medical help is the nearest hospital emergency room.

Counseling, Mental Health and Student Services for Survivors of a Sex Offense, both on Campus and in the Community

• We believe that it is essential to provide someone who has been a victim of a sex offense with counseling and support throughout the medical, judicial and recovery process so that they are an empowered survivor of this crime.
• At the survivor's request, all University resource centers will contact any authorities, including the local police authorities, parents, friends or hospitals.
• Campus security officers will file an anonymous record of the assault among Pitt's crime statistics in order to give an accurate representation of crime on campus and to help prevent further crimes of this nature.
• Other university resource centers including counselors will, with the survivor's agreement, file an anonymous record of the assault to assist in providing an accurate representation of crime on campus and to help prevent further crimes of this nature.
• The UPG Counseling Center (724-836-9870) is available to intervene in a crisis situation and provide survivors with information about available options. These options include medical treatment, psychological counseling, University disciplinary action and legal prosecution. Assistance is provided to help the victim through the common reactions to an assault and to provide effective coping strategies. All of these services are confidential.
• University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg students who are assaulted have a number of resources and courses of action available to them. Seeking assistance from any of these sources does not obligate survivors to file a report or press charges against the assailant.

    Community rape crisis services are provided by the Center Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. This 24-hour emergency hotline is 724-836-1122. This organization provides information and confidential counseling to sex offense survivors as well as medical and legal accompaniment. Additional services include counseling for survivors of rape, incest and other forms of sex offense.
 
 

Additional community resources that are available to survivors of sexual assault include:

Options to Bring Charges and Pursue Legal Action
    Survivors are encouraged to report sex offenses to the Safety and Security Department at 724-836-9865, whether the offense occurred on or off campus, and to press charges against the assailant. However, survivors have the right to refuse to file charges even if a police report is made.
    Students who are survivors of sex offenses are encouraged to discuss options for filing a judicial complaint with the UPG Judicial Coordinator at 724-836-9954 and to press charges.
    All University resource centers will assist survivors in notifying the authorities and pressing charges if desired.

Information Concerning REGistered Sex Offenders

    Students, faculty, staff, and visitors at UPG can obtain information concerning registered sex offenders by contacting the Director of Safety and Security at (724-836-9865 or 9866), the Pennsylvania State Police (724-832-3288), or the Westmoreland County Detective Bureau (724-830-3287).

Survivors, options for Changing Academic and Living Situations
    Survivors of sex offenses have the right to request a change in their academic course schedules and living arrangements.
    University staff will make every effort to make these changes at the victim's request as soon as possible and according to the current availability of reasonable alternatives.
    If the survivor lives off-campus, emergency living space will be provided in a residence hall. If the survivor lives in a residence hall, another residence hall room in a different location will be provided.
    Contact the Office of Residence Life (724-836-9905) for residence hall changes. The Vice President for Academic Affairs (724-836-9886) will assist in changing the survivor's course schedule.

Procedures for Campus Disciplinary Action
    If the alleged assailant is a Pitt student, the survivor has the additional option of filing a complaint against the assailant for violation of the Student Code of Conduct. If the accused does not accept the recommended sanction, a hearing is held. The case may be heard by an Administrative Hearing Officer or by a Student Judicial Board composed of students with training in campus judicial procedures. Either or both parties may represent themselves or may have an advocate (not professional counsel) to represent them.
    The individual(s) who hear the case will uphold the following rules:
    • the accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary hearing;
    • the accuser and accused shall be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a     sexual offense.

Possible Sanctions to be Imposed Following the Final Determination of an Institutional Disciplinary Procedure
    For both forcible and non-forcible rape, sanctions range from Disciplinary Probation (with Residence Hall Dismissal if the accused lives on campus) to Disciplinary Dismissal from the University.
    Punishment for convicted offenders is also carried out by the public court system if the victim pursues additional legal prosecution.

If you live on campus, the following security information is for you

Residence Halls: All on-campus housing is undergraduate.
University Court: A co-ed on-campus housing complex of apartment style units include a furnished living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen/dining area equipped with refrigerator and stove. There are eight (8) quads consisting of four (4) apartments with each apartment accommodating 4 to 5 students.
Robertshaw Hall: A traditional dormitory-style residence hall that is co-ed by wing. There are two or three residents per room and each room is connected by a common bathroom to another room of two or three residents.  Both freshman and upper class students are housed at each residence complex.
College Hall: A modified dormitory style residence hall, co-ed by wings divided into wings. Since the dormitory is divided into wings,  this hall offers a quiet, more private environment.  Each room has a private bathroom and houses two or three residents.
Humanities Academic Village: A co-ed on-campus apartment complex housing 96 students. Each furnished apartment has a living room, 4 single bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a kitchen. There are 3 buildings, and there are 8 apartments in each building.
Behavioral Sciences Academic Village: A co-ed on-campus apartment complex housing 96 students. Each furnished apartment has a living room, 4 single bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a kitchen. There are 3 buildings, and there are 8 apartments in each building.
Rossetti House: This renovated home will house 14 students. It is co-ed and students living here will have a shared interest in international affairs. Rooms consist of 1, 2 or 3 students and all students will share a common kitchen, living room and dining room.

For the year 2001, there were 1,697 undergraduate students attending classes at UPG.  Of this number, 585 undergraduates live in student housing on campus. There are no graduate students on campus.

Housing Assignments and Requests for Assignment Changes
    In UPG residence halls, approximately one-third are reserved for returning students and the remaining two-thirds for incoming freshmen.
    If all rooms are not filled, then a first-come, first-served basis will apply. Students who request specific roommates are assigned those students when possible. Other housing assignments are based on characteristics students submit on their applications. Current criteria include: (1) if student desires a quiet area; (2) whether student objects to activity after 11:00 P.M.; (3) whether student studies late, (4) request for non-drinking or non-smoking roommates (even though drinking and smoking are prohibited on campus).
    Students may request a room change for a variety of reasons. If the reason is a roommate dispute, the Resident Assistant attempts to help resolve the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved, the Resident Director and/or the Coordinator of Residence Life intervenes; if the dispute still cannot be resolved, and if space is available, a room change may be made. All students must submit a room change form before any action can be taken.

Residence Hall Security and Visitors
    Visitors, including overnight guests, are welcome to the residence halls and are subject to all rules, policies and regulations applicable to residents. In addition, (1) all visitors are required to be out of the residence halls by 1:00 A.M.; (2) overnight guests or visitors may not visit overnight more than 10 times in a month; (3) all visitors (including students) and overnight guests must sign-in with the on-duty resident assistant before admission to the residence hall; and (4) the approval of the roommate(s) is required before a guest may stay overnight.

Security Features of Residence Halls
    At each residential location a key is required to gain access to the building, once inside the building the same key will allow access to your room or apartment. All of the outside doors at each location are locked 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
    All residence hall keys have a numerical designation, but the numbers do not coincide with the room/apartment numbers and thus, rooms/apartments cannot be identified if the key is lost.
    All apartments and rooms have windows with locks and screens that are firmly affixed. Each year key codes are changed as a precaution against access by previous residents.

RAs and Others Who Help Make University Residence Halls Safe
    Currently there are 18 Resident Assistants. There are four (4) in each of the following buildings, College Hall, Robertshaw Hall, and University Court, six (6) at the Academic Villages. Resident Assistants cover the main desk 7 days per week from 9:00 P.M. until 1:00 A.M. depending on the location. College Hall and Robertshaw Hall also have support from Night Residence Hall Coordinators (NRHC's) who work Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. In addition, there are also four professional staff available 24 hours a day 7 days per week, two Graduate Resident Directors, a Full-time Resident Director, and a Coordinator of Residence Life.
    Resident Assistants, the Resident Director, and the Coordinator of Residence Life receive extensive comprehensive training before each school year begins and on-going in-service training throughout the year. This training includes how to handle various emergencies from psychological emergencies to health, fire evacuations, disorderly conduct, etc. The RAs and the NRHCs make rounds of the residence halls daily.
    The Coordinator of Residence Life supervises the Residence Hall Staff and is located in the Residence Life Office at University Court X7470.
    The Office of Student Services staff is also located in Room 219 Chambers Hall and are available to assist students at all times.
    All UPG Safety/Security Officers are responsible for security at the residence halls during their tours of duty.
 
 

"A safe environment is a crucial factor in establishing the appropriate climate for an academic living/learning community.  I believe that UPG has been extremely successful in providing that environment.  Our office looks forward to continued cooperation in the maintenance of this atmosphere.”                                                                                                 Dr. Mark McColloch                                                                                                 Vice President for Academic Affairs

How You Can Learn About Residence Hall Security Procedures
    When you check into a residence hall, you will be given a packet that includes information about campus safety and residence hall security; e.g., whom to call in case of an emergency, visitation policies, alcohol and drug policies and general information on campus safety.
    Posters promoting safety (KEEP DOORS LOCKED!, WALK IN GROUPS) will be displayed throughout the residence halls.
    The Office of Student Services presents programs on social and health needs as well as programs on issues of concern to the students.

Housing During Holidays and Between-Term Breaks
    The residence halls are usually unoccupied and closed during the Thanksgiving vacation and the Winter Recess, which is also the hiatus between the Fall and Spring terms, and during the Spring Break. Housing during these times will be provided only on an emergency basis.

Guests Other Than Visitors of Residents
    The only guests that may be housed at UPG are those attending UPG-sponsored academic or social programs or groups that have an educational or academic purpose.

Off-Campus Housing
    The Office of Student Services maintains a list of available off-campus housing accommodations in the Greensburg area when possible. The list should not be construed as a recommendation for any of the facilities listed. In issuing this list, UPG assumes no responsibility for the condition of the housing or the safety or well being of the students while they are residing off-campus. UPG assumes no responsibility for the contractual arrangements made by the interested parties.

    UPG will not knowing assist any landlord who engages in unlawful housing discrimination. Students are not restricted to the listings and are referred to the Greensburg Tribune-Review, for additional room and apartment listings. Students are advised to telephone prospective landlords in advance for appointments.
 
 

" The safety of each student is a priority at UPG. I invite you to join with us to help keep this a safe campus. I believe it is vital that you read and follow the safety tips included in this brochure. Incorporating these tips in your daily routine are the simplest and most significant steps you can take to ensure your personal safety. I also encourage you to take a more active role in campus safety by joining the Student Government Association and/or Resident Student Council's safety committees. By doing so, you will help UPG continue to be a safe environment to learn in and out of the classroom. "                                                                                                     Rick Fogle                                                                                                     Dean of Student Services

Smoking Policy
    Smoking is prohibited in all University owned and leased facilities, including residence halls and off-campus housing facilities; and in all University vehicles, including motor pool vehicles; with explicit limited exceptions.

Counseling Services
    The Office of Student Services provides the following counseling services to UPG students-

I . Professional counseling is provided, both individually and in a group setting, to assist students who are experiencing personal problems or concerns. Referrals are made to appropriate community resources when the need is indicated. Additional information is available by calling 724-836-9870.
2. Career advising and testing is provided to help students identify a career choice. Job search workshops are held to develop job-seeking skills, resources, and strategies. Resume critique services are provided. Additional information is available by calling 724-836-7182.
3. The Learning Resource Center provides assistance in developing effective and efficient learning strategies. Workshops are offered that address problems that can interfere with achieving academic success. Additional information is available by calling 724-836-7098.

If you Have a Complaint
    The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is responsible for complying with the Pennsylvania College and University Security Information Act (PA Act 73 of 1988) and with the US Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. If you believe the University is not in compliance with the above acts, please contact Carol Calloway, Registrar and Special Assistant to the President for Minority and Diversity Affairs, Room 120 Millstein Library, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA 15601. Phone (724) 836-9904 or (412) 624-6118.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
    The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the University, and is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
    For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact: William A. Savage, Assistant to the Chancellor and Director of Affirmative Action (and Title IX and 504, ADA Coordinator), Office of Affirmative Action, 901 William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15260, 412-648-7860.

NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
    For accessibility/accommodation information and assistance, please contact the Learning Resource Center Director at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg: Lou Ann Sears, 105 Faculty Office Building, 1150 Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA 15601-5898, 724-836-7098 (or 724-836-7128 for TDD). TTD phones are aso lacated at the Safety and Security Center (724-836-7826) and the Student Information desk in Chambers Hall (724-836-7077).

TIPS FOR A SAFER CAMPUS
    Learn and follow all University security policies. These policies were created out of a concern for your welfare and consideration for the rights of others.

When walking or jogging: Go with someone.
Stay away from isolated areas. Try to stay near streetlights.
Hold your purse or briefcase tightly and close to your body. A front pocket is safer for a wallet than a back one. Dress sensibly. Tight pants, clogs, or heels make
movement difficult.

If you're being followed:
Cross the street or change direction.
Keep looking back so the person knows you can't surprised.
Go to a well-lighted area. Enter a store, house, reside hall, classroom, or library-anywhere there are people.
Notice and remember as much as possible about the person so you can give a good description.
If you're held up:
Don't resist. No amount of money is worth taking chances with your life.
Notify campus security or local police immediately Try to give a description that includes approximate age, height, weight, and details on hair, clothing, jewelry, scars, tattoos-anything that is noticeable.
Where you live:
Keep your doors locked night and day.
Don't let strangers in.
Don't leave a door unlocked for someone planning to come back later.
Protect personal and University property:
Lock your door every time you leave.
Engrave expensive equipment and valuables with an ID number.
Don’t store your purse in an unlocked desk drawer
Don't leave your belongings (books, gym, backpack calculators, coats, etc.) unattended in libraries, hallways, gym facilities, or classrooms.
If you are working late:
Keep your office door locked.
Lock all doors behind you when entering or exiting at night.
In a car:
Keep doors locked while driving.
Don't pick up hitchhikers. Check
the back seat before getting into a car.
Protect your car:
Always lock your car and take the keys.
Lock valuables in the trunk.
Park in well lighted areas.
Don't hitchhike.
Report suspicious activity and vandalism immediately.

Procedure for Preparing This Report
    This report is prepared by the Director of Safety and Security.  The procedure for preparing this report are as follows:
    A. A review of all reports compiled by the Department of Safety and Security.
    B. A review of the Daily Crime Log.
    C. Interviews with the Security Officers.
    D. A review of all reports compiled by the Coordinator of Residence Life.
    E. A review of all reports compiled by the Judicial Board to include Liquor Law Violations, Drug Law Violations, and Weapons Violations.
    F. A request to the Pennsylvania State Police, Greensburg Barracks, for all reports related to criminal activity and arrests on UPG property and public property within a reasonable contiguous geographic area of the institution.
    G. A request to the South Greensburg Police Department for all reports related to criminal activity and arrests on UPG          property and public property within a reasonable contiguous geographic area of the institution.
    H. Interviews with the following:
        1) Director of Human Resources
        2) Athletic Director
        3) Faculty Advisors
        4) Team Coaches
        5) Residence Life Personnel
        6) Special Assistant to the President for Minority & Diversity Affairs
        7) Director of Counseling
        8) Coordinator of Student Activity

    Students should be aware that a formal police report or investigation is not needed in order for a crime report to be included in the statistics.  The student need only report the incident to any of these campus officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activity.

Open Campus Police Logs
    The Department of Safety and Security maintains a daily log recording all crimes reported to the department.  The log will contain the following:

1) The nature, date, time, and general location of each crime
2) The disposition of the complaint, if known.

This log is open to public inspection within two business days of the initial report being made to the department.  Information will not be made available when disclosure of such information is prohibited by law or such disclosure would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim.

THE JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIMES STATISTICS ACT (formerly the Campus Security Act)*
 

*    The Campus Security Act was amended in 1998. Any marked increase across years or in the revised statistics from previous years can be accounted for by the fact that the geographic boundaries for reporting were greatly expanded in 1998, and reporting of drug, alcohol, and weapons violations has also been broadened to include not only arrests but also disciplinary referrals.
**    Information for Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations were amended for these years.
***  This category includes all on-campus incidents, including those listed in the c category below, "In dormitories or other residential facilities." Therefore, the two categories are not cumulative, but duplicative.

These offenses are defined according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting/National Incident-Based Reporting System as follows.
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
    The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Negligent Manslaughter
    The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Robbery
    The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault
    An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
Burglary
    The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Motor Vehicle Theft
    The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned, including joyriding.)
Arson
    Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
Sex Offenses Forcible
    Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
        A. Forcible Rape.  The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
        B.  Forcible Sodomy.  Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
        C.  Sexual Assault With an Object.  The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
        D. Forcible Fondling.  The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Sex Offenses-Non-forcible
    Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
        A. Incest.  Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
        B. Statutory Rape.  Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

State law requires, that crime rates be determined by taking the number of crimes and dividing by full-time equivalent (FTE) students and FTE employees.  Total FTE students and employees at the Greensburg campus equals:

           1999               2000              2001
           1,463              1,503            1,697

The total number of offenses for 1999 is 137.  This includes the two burglaries.

There were no hate crimes committed on the Greensburg campus for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001.

Property damage as a result of the two Arsons is estimated at $2,000.00.

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