The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted the College and University Security Act in 1988 (Clery Act) and the U.S. Congress enacted similar legislation in 1990. Most recently, the Higher Education Opportunity Act was enacted in 2008. These laws require all institutions of higher education within the Commonwealth to provide students and employees with information pertaining to, but not limited to crime statistics, security measures, fire statistics, fire safety measures, policies relating to missing persons, and penalties for drug use, on an annual basis. These acts also require that this information be available to prospective students and employees upon request. The entire report is available on-line at www.brynmawr.edu/safety/act73.htm plus the link is disseminated via e-mail and handout messages.
The primary purpose of the federal law is to create a national reporting system on crime and safety, as well as fire safety on our nation's colleges and universities. Bryn Mawr College is located in Lower Merion Township, a quiet residential suburb of Philadelphia. Bryn Mawr has a strong crime-prevention and fire safety program that includes the entire community students, staff and faculty.
The College's Campus Safety Department operates continuously to provide a safe environment that is conducive to both academic achievement and social development. We all have a crucial role to play and we thank each of you for doing your part.
Campus Geographic Area and Emergency Phone Locations
About the Campus Safety Department
The Campus Safety Department is located in the John J. Maloney Building, which is located in the Campus Safety Parking Lot. The office provides twenty-four hour, seven-days-a-week services to the community that include security, fire safety, and parking. The department has a total of 24 staff members. There are 19 full time staff members: 1 Director, 1 Lieutenant , 3 Sergeants, 2 Corporals; 8 Patrol Officers, 2 Dispatchers, and 1 Office Manager. The department also has 1 Operations Coordinator who, as part of his responsibilities, oversees Access Control. There are also 5 on-call and part time officers/dispatchers.
Campus Safety reports to the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and cooperates with a variety of campus offices and organizations to enhance community safety. Bryn Mawr College is located Lower Merion Township and works closely with the Lower Merion Police Department, routinely sharing information that takes place on campus as well as incidents that take place in the surrounding areas. Campus Safety has a very positive relationship with the Lower Merion Police and fully cooperates with any investigation into criminal matters on College property whenever appropriate. The campus is bounded by Morris Avenue, New Gulph Road, Roberts Road, Merion Avenue and Yarrow Road, with one off campus site, at the School of Social work.
While Campus Safety Officers do not generally have the power of arrest, they are empowered to detain individuals whenever deemed appropriate. Campus Safety officers have a broad range of experience, from training under Pennsylvania legislation: Act 120, which is the Municipal Police Officers Training, Act 235, Lethal Weapons Training, which addresses the use of force, and Private Security Officers training, which is based on industry standards for security professionals and First Responder Medical Training. In addition, Campus Safety Officers have received training on the ICS, Incident Command System, as well as other relevant training that is applicable to the services they provide the community.
All Patrol personnel are required to complete CPR, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and AED, Automated External Defibrillation training. Emergency medical assistance and transportation to the Bryn Mawr College Health Center, which is open seven days a week, or to the Bryn Mawr Hospital, which is one half mile away, are available by contacting Campus Safety.
A shuttle service operates during the academic year to provide safe transportation across campus and to the R5 (Paoli/Thorndale Line) Bryn Mawr Train Station, as well as the R100 (Norristown) High Speed line.
The college maintains a proactive approach to crime and its prevention. Campus Safety has instituted a variety of programs to support this philosophy. The programs include Operation Identification, bicycle registration, crime prevention and R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense) self defense seminars. Campus Safety also assists in grounds and building maintenance by reporting potential safety hazards discovered while patrolling the campus.
The Committee on Campus (Public) Safety, (C.O.P.S.), is a student organization that works closely with Campus Safety. C.O.P.S. representatives are in each residence hall and perform a variety of safety-related services that include: "COPS Quotes" safety reminders and Operation Identification.
Reporting Crime and Other Incidents
In the event of a crime or medical emergency contact Campus Safety's emergency line by dialing x7911 or 610-526-7911. Be prepared to stay on the line and provide as much information as possible.
Campus safety is a shared responsibility. All are encouraged to report crimes and suspicious activity to Campus Safety immediately. All incidents reported will be investigated.
When an incident is reported, the appropriate support is immediately sent to investigate. The community is made aware of incidents that impact the entire community through the appropriate administrator, campus newspaper, or by college-wide posting of safety alerts.
Emergency phones are located in various areas on campus. These phones are painted yellow and do not require dialing. Press the large red button and wait for the Campus Safety dispatcher to answer. The phones are equipped with an enhanced system that identifies your location for the Campus Safety dispatcher.
Lower Merion Township Police, the local police department, has an excellent working relationship with Campus Safety. Although there is no written memorandum of understanding, and both departments share information needed to provide professional service to the community.
College crime statistics are prepared annually and sent to the Pennsylvania State Police for inclusion in the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Report and in Department of Education, Security Report. These statistics are also furnished to all members of the community and student applicants annually, and to applicants for employment upon request.
Although we encourage the reporting of crime directly to Campus Safety, in some instances members of the campus community may choose to file a report with one of the other campus security authorities (CSA). They include any member of Campus Safety, the Deans, the Director or Associate Director of Residential Life,other Directors and Department Heads, and Athletic Coaches. The Campus Security Authorities (CSA) work closely with Campus Safety to ensure the safety of our community.
Allegations of campus crime that you are aware of and that you conclude were made in good faith must be reported to Campus Safety. “In good faith” means that there is a reasonable basis for reporting a crime, as opposed to basing a report on a rumor.
To report a crime or incident, call 610-526-7911. Dispatchers are available at this number 24 hours a day to answer your call. A report will be taken even if the caller refuses to give their name and follow up will be conducted.
Confidential Reporting
Bryn Mawr College allows for confidential reporting of crime. Victims who do not want to pursue action within the College or the criminal justice system can make a confidential report. Bryn Mawr Campus Safety can file a report of the incident without revealing the identity of the victim. The Lower Merion Police Department will be notified as well. The College will guide the victim through the available options and support the victim in their decision. Various counseling options are available at the College, and outside resources are available as well.
The purpose of such a report is to comply with the victim’s wishes to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety of the victim and others. With this information, the College can keep and disseminate accurate records of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the community to potential danger.
Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the College. You can view the Annual Security Report (which includes statistics for the previous three years) as well as institutional policies concerning campus security by contacting Campus Safety 610-526-7911 (X7911) or by accessing the website at: http://www.brynmawr.edu/safety/act73.htm
Campus Emergency Notification System
In an effort to ensure that the community is fully aware of any safety issues or emergency that may take place, Campus Safety will activate the emergency notification system when deemed appropriate. This system has multiple levels, tailored to the situation at hand, that include posting of Campus Safety Bulletins, campus-wide voicemails, and e-mails. We have partnered with Everbridge, which will allow us to send messages if there is a crisis on campus. All students will be automatically uploaded into the system. Faculty, staff and other members of our community are strongly encouraged to register at BMC Emergency Notification.
In addition to these steps, a recorded message may be placed on the Emergency Hot line, extension 7310, and information may also be posted on the college homepage. In the event of an immediate hazard or a serious threat to public safety, a text message would be sent out, via Everbridge and a public alert siren would be sounded. The siren will be followed by instructions. When the crisis has passed, an all-clear will be sounded. For more information please refer to the Bryn Mawr College Emergency Response Guide.
In the event of an emergency, or when a serious criminal incident has occurred – especially in situations that could pose an immediate threat to community and individuals - the department will use appropriate channels to notify the Bryn Mawr community and a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued - including printed Safety Alerts posted around campus, E-mail notifications, and web site posting of alerts are listed at http://www.brynmawr.edu/safety/.
Emergency Procedures and Guidelines are in place - and follow the Incident Command System model in the event of a critical incident on campus.
Bryn Mawr College Campus Safety maintains a daily crime log that contains specific information pertaining to any and all crimes that occur within the patrol jurisdiction of Campus Safety and that are reported. The daily crime log may be viewed at the Maloney Building, Bryn Mawr College.
Certain information may be withheld from the crime log under specified circumstances, primarily information that would be jeopardize the success of an investigation or the safety of a person in the investigation. The Campus Safety Department makes the crime log for the most recent 60-day period open to public inspection during normal business hours, while crime logs containing material more than 60 days old are retained for seven years for public inspection upon two days' notice.
Building Security
Campus Safety has responsibility for locking and unlocking campus buildings based on use, class schedule, and special events. Access to institutional facilities by employees is on an as-needed basis and incorporates strict key and access control procedures. Visitors to the campus seeking access to campus buildings and facilities for special events must do so through an individual host, a sponsoring department, or reservation.
There are thirteen residence halls on campus. All resident areas are locked 24 hours a day access controlled. The halls that contain classrooms or dining centers and must be open to allow limited access are opened and locked in accordance with those hours.
Access to housing facilities is limited to those with authorization. Resident students have keys to their residence and individual rooms. Guests of a resident must be accompanied by the resident. Special housing reservations may be made for conference guests or for individuals at Wyndham, the Alumnae House.
All unauthorized persons will be investigated by Campus Safety.
For further protection during low-occupancy periods, such as school breaks and vacations, residence hall access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Alcohol and Controlled Substances
Bryn Mawr College complies with federal, state and local laws including those which regulate the possession, use, purchase, and sale of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and weapons. You must be twenty-one years of age to purchase, sell, consume or possess an alcoholic beverage in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (see alcohol and controlled substances section)
The college observes the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1989 and Drug Free School and Communities Act of 1990. The educational materials are included in the College's written policies instituted to comply with this legislation.
The use, possession, purchase and/or sale of illicit drugs on campus is prohibited. Violations will be investigated by Campus Safety and may result in State or Federal criminal prosecution.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law states that you must be at least twenty-one years of age in order to purchase, sell, possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Please refer to the alcohol policy for further information and penalties of violations.
The Peer Education program sponsors ASAP, (Achieve Substance Abuse Prevention) in residence halls, through wellness and during customs. These programs include alcohol and drug addiction prevention, counseling and referrals.
Additional information regarding these topics is included in the student, faculty and staff handbooks.
Sexual AssaultWhile the College attempts through its programs and policies to prevent sexual assault from occurring, it recognizes that significant numbers of women throughout the nation are sexually assaulted while they are college students. The college therefore commits itself to assisting any of its students who have experienced sexual assault in making a timely emotional, psychological, and physical recovery and to respecting the choices a student makes about this process.
The college also commits itself to investigating all reported cases of sexual assault; to assisting a student in lodging charges with local police, if she/he so chooses; to holding disciplinary hearings to adjudicate formal accusation and to appropriately punish any student (or guest) found to have violated this policy.
All are encouraged to report sexual assaults to Campus Safety immediately. However, individuals may also report the crime to any Campus Security Authority, such as a Dean, the Director and Associate Director of Residential Life, other Directors and Department Heads, or an Athletic Coach. The Campus Security Authorities work closely with Campus Safety to ensure the safety of our community.
Definitions:
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.
Forcible Rape- The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against the person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
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.
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.
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 temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Sex Offenses – Non-forcible - Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
Incest - Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape - Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Bryn Mawr College Policy Concerning Sexual Assault
No person shall sexually assault any member of the student community. Students shall be free to report any sexual assault without fear of retaliation. Retaliation or threats of retaliation against a student bringing a charge of sexual assault will be treated as a separate and serious violation of College policy. For the purposes of this policy, sexual assault is defined as any act in which a member of the student community is forced to engage in sexual activity against her/his will or without her/his consent. “Sexual assault” as used in this policy includes not only physically assaultive behavior but also extreme verbal threats, physical or verbal intimidation, and/or indecent exposure. Although Pennsylvania criminal law distinguishes between rape and sexual assault (defining rape as involving penetration), the College policy defines as unacceptable any act in which one person forces another or attempts to force another to engage in any sexual act.
Reporting Procedures - Any Bryn Mawr College student who believes she/he has been sexually assaulted or that an act of sexual assault has taken place may notify any Campus Security Authority, such as the Dean of the Undergraduate College, a hall adviser, an associate or assistant dean, the Director of Campus Safety, or the Director of Institutional Diversity, the Director and Associate Director of Residential Life or and Athletic Coach. Any one of these people will notify the Dean of the Undergraduate College as soon as possible that an accusation of sexual assault has been made.
The first concern of any official to whom an assault is reported will be the well-being of the student reporting the assault. In particular, the official will inform the student of both on- and off-campus resources available to her/him and help the student make contact with the resources she/he chooses.
The second concern of College officials must be the safety of the community. If there is reason to believe that an assailant is at large who poses an immediate threat to other members of the community, the Dean of the Undergraduate College and the Director of Campus Safety will take action to protect the campus. In doing so they will reveal no information that might allow the student reporting the assault to be identified.
After seeing to the well-being of the student reporting the assault and to the immediate security of the campus, the Dean of the Undergraduate College and the Director of Campus Safety will investigate the charge. Such investigation may involve the examination of physical evidence, the interviewing of persons with relevant information, or other steps which particular circumstances make necessary. In conducting this investigation the confidentiality and privacy of the student bringing the charge will be respected.
The confidentiality and privacy of any persons under suspicion will also be respected. Charges of sexual assault brought by a Bryn Mawr student against a member of the Bi-College student community, or a guest in the community, will be heard by a Dean’s Panel. Charges of sexual assault brought by a Bryn Mawr student against a member of the faculty or staff will be handled through the College’s procedures concerning sexual harassment and other forms of harassment and discrimination. Both procedures are outlined elsewhere in the student handbook.
An individual accused of sexual assault may be subject to prosecution under Pennsylvania criminal statutes. A victim is free to bring charges through the College system and the criminal system simultaneously; however, the two processes are separate. It is not necessary for a student to pursue the matter in a criminal court in order to initiate a Dean’s Panel proceeding. Also, the College is not obligated to wait until prosecution procedures are initiated or until a judgment is reached in court in order to proceed with its own decision-making process or to impose penalties.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
While the College attempts through its programs and policies to prevent sexual assault from occurring, it recognizes that significant numbers of women throughout the nation are sexually assaulted while they are college students. The College is committed to helping any of its students who have experienced sexual assault. Counselors, health center personnel, residential life staff, campus safety officers, and deans will support a student as she goes through the recovery process. The College is also committed to investigating all reported cases of sexual assault; assisting a student in lodging charges with local police, if she so desires; holding disciplinary hearings to adjudicate formal accusations; and disciplining any student or guest found to have violated the policy concerning sexual assault.
The College also recognizes that most campus sexual assaults involve people who are acquainted with one another. Coercive or violent acts between people who, because of their membership in the College community, must continue to interact with each other are particularly traumatic to the victim and violate the trust that is essential to the College’s mission and sense of community. Therefore, should a sexual assault be reported, the College shall take reasonable action to protect the accusing student from any unnecessary or unwanted contact with the accused.
Options for Students Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted. Any student who is sexually assaulted is strongly encouraged to seek help either from resources available through the College or from outside sources. The following is a short list of options available to students seeking help at Bryn Mawr. More detailed information about each option is provided below.
• You may contact the Bryn Mawr College Health Center (x7360) to receive medical care, to speak to a counselor, and/or to discuss other options confidentially.
• You may go to Bryn Mawr Hospital to receive a medical examination, which is admissible in court as evidence of an assault.
• You may call Bryn Mawr College Campus Safety (x7911, 911 in emergencies) to arrange for transportation to the Health Center or to Bryn Mawr Hospital, and/or to report that a sexual assault has taken place.
• You may call Lower Merion Township Police (610-642-4200) to arrange transportation to Bryn Mawr Hospital, to report a sexual assault or to request emergency medical assistance.
Medical Care: You are strongly encouraged to receive some type of medical care after an assault.
Because sexual assault can be physically and emotionally traumatic, you may not know whether or not you have been injured. Medical personnel at the Health Center or the hospital can answer questions you may have about health concerns. A follow-up exam is recommended to retest for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and to be sure that no other injuries were sustained during the assault.
The Health Center is able to counsel you on your options for medical care after an assault. An examination done at the Health Center is NOT admissible in court as evidence that an assault has taken place. If you think you may wish to press charges at any time, the Health Center personnel will recommend that you go to Bryn Mawr Hospital, where medical evidence can be preserved for the police.
The Health Center is able to check for internal injuries, test for pregnancy and STDs and provide someone with whom you can talk. The Health Center can also provide information and testing for HIV (HIV testing at the Health Center is confidential.). The Health Center can provide medication to help prevent STDs. In addition, emergency contraception is available to prevent pregnancy if you go to the Health Center within 72 hours of the assault.
The Health Center will keep all information confidential; the assault will not be reported to the police, Campus Safety, parents or other College personnel without your permission. If it is determined that you or another member of the College community is in danger, necessary information will be released to the appropriate administrators without revealing your identity. The Health Center can assist you in finding any medical or emotional support that you need, including counseling on- or off-campus.
Bryn Mawr Hospital is able to provide medical services that fulfill legal standards of evidence — a “rape-kit” examination. The rape-kit examination preserves medical evidence that can be used in court. Having a rape kit done does not require you to press charges. It merely gathers evidence should you wish to prosecute at some time. It is recommended that you do not shower, bathe, douche or change clothes if you want to preserve evidence. You may want to bring a change of clothes to the hospital in case you are needed by the police.
Bryn Mawr Hospital will test for pregnancy and STDs, offer medication to prevent STDs, and prescribe emergency contraception. The hospital is required to notify the police that a sexual assault may have occurred.
Montgomery County Victim Services (610-277-5200) has crisis-intervention counselors who are able to explain procedures and answer questions you may have. A 24-hour hot line is available for anyone with questions or concerns about sexual assault, or who would like to speak to a crisis counselor.
Legal Aspects: You are not required to report a sexual assault. If you do talk to the police and/or Campus Safety, they may be able to take steps to protect others from experiencing sexual assault. In addition, the police can inform you of your legal rights and options should you decide to prosecute.
The College is strongly committed to providing medical and emotional support to victims/survivors of sexual assault regardless of whether they decide to take legal action. Bryn Mawr College Campus Safety can provide transportation to the Health Center or to Bryn Mawr Hospital. You may wish to notify Campus Safety that a sexual assault has occurred. If you do choose to make a report, the Department and you will then determine whether the assistance and/or intervention of the police is necessary to protect other members of the community and/or to arrest the assailant.
Campus Safety will inform the Dean of the College that an assault has occurred. If it is necessary to alert the community at large that an assault has taken place, both the Campus Safety Department and the Dean’s Office will make every effort to protect your privacy. If it is necessary to disclose confidential information (in cases involving legal requirements, requirements of the College policy on sexual assault, or if personal safety is at issue), the College will inform you that this is taking place.
Lower Merion Township Police can provide transportation to Bryn Mawr Hospital and emergency medical care if necessary. If you do decide to report the assault to the police, the College will make every effort to provide a support person if you would like help through the process. Making a police report concerning the assault does not mean that you must prosecute the assailant.
• If you are assaulted or need help in Philadelphia, call Women Organized Against Rape at 215-985- 3333.
• If you are assaulted or need help at Haverford or Swarthmore, call Delaware County Women Against Rape at 610-566-4342.
Further Assistance: If you have any questions about the College’s procedures for dealing with a rape or sexual assault, you should consult your hall adviser, dean or any other college official (such as the Dean of the Undergraduate College, the Medical Director of Health Services, the Administrator of Counseling Services, or the Director of Campus Safety). If you have any questions or concerns about a particular incident, you should also discuss them with your hall adviser, dean or any of the college officials mentioned above. Such a discussion will be strictly confidential unless you request otherwise.
Crime StatisticsCrime statistics for the past three calendar years are shown here.
Individual classifications crime rates may be calculated by dividing the number of recorded incidents by the number of full time students and employees.
| Total Students and Employees | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 1771 | 1755 | 1785 |
| Full-Time Employees | 620 | 750 | 660 |
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus ** | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Residential Facilities | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 7 | 9 | 19 |
| Residential Facilities | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 19 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 10 (0) | 4 | 2 |
| Residential Facilities | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 (0) | 4 | 2 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Residential Facilities | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Referred for Further Action Residential Facilities |
9 | 13 | 10 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Referred for Further Action Residential Facilities |
2 | 7 | 1 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Residential Facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOCATION | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Referred for Further Action Residential Facilities |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Property | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Crimes reported in the Residential Facilities column are included in the On Campus category
Hate Crimes
None of the crimes listed above manifested evidence of prejudice based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation as outlined as outlined by the Hate Crime Statistics Act.
Note that for Burglary Classifications the number of "Forced Entry Burglary" incidents is illustrated by the total number within the ( ) for each year.
None of these crimes listed above manifested evidence of prejudice based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.
Caveats:
** One incident was anonymous and one incident took place on public property and declined any police involvement.
Crime offenses on public property that are within the reasonably contiguous area of Bryn Mawr College reported by local law enforcement are included in these statistics.
Crime Prevention and Safety Awareness Programs
The Safe Ride Program, in partnership with Rosemont Cab Co. ensures the safe return to campus in the event that a student is stranded off campus. Any BMC student who is stranded off campus simply contacts Campus Safety at 610-526-7911 and requests a transport. The Campus Safety Communications Officer will contact the Rosemont Cab Co. and authorize the the transport. When the student is safely back on campus a voucher will be completed and the cost of the cab fare will be charged to the students account.
The Lantern Van runs Monday through Sunday between the hours of 7:00 PM and 1:00 am, during the academic year, except break periods. To request a ride call the Campus Safety Office at 610-526-7900. Student Drivers will be dispatched to pick-up from campus locations, the R-5 Train Station and the R-100 Train Station only. Transportation Homepage
In conjunction with Operation Identification there are also dorm safety meetings where students meet Campus Safety Officers and exchange ideas and information. The meetings are requested to discuss safety issues on campus or within the dormitory. Students are strongly encouraged to participate and contribute. Forming a partnership with the students is an essential goal of the department and benefits the entire community.
C.O.P.S. (Committee on Public Safety)
The Campus (Public) Safety Department works closely with a student group focused on reporting safety matters on campus and specifically within the residence halls. The C.O.P.S. are nominated as dorm representatives and there are two students who are elected as Co-heads to represent the group at SGA (Student Government Association). The Co-heads also have regular meetings with the Director of Campus Safety. The group also collaborates on bringing presenters to campus and identifying topics for general safety discussions.
S.W.A.P.S (Students Working Alongside Public Safety)
The Campus Safety Department in conjunction with the C.O.P.S. group and H.A.'s (Hall Advisors) have initiated an adopt a dorm program. Campus Safety Officers are partnered the Hall Advisors and C.O.P.S. Rep. for specific residence hall(s) and communicate with them about safety issues or coordinate bringing guest speakers into the residence hall to discuss crime prevention or awareness.
There are six open forum discussions during the academic year aimed at awareness and providing safety information to students, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, alcohol awareness and identity theft.
Campus Safety also offers free bicycle registration for members of the Bryn Mawr College community. Once the form is completed a decal will be placed on the bicycle, which clearly marks the bike and is a deterrent to theft. A copy of the registration form will be on file with Campus Safety and the owner will retain a copy. Bicycle registration is an important prevention tool and in the unfortunate event that the bicycle is stolen the information can be shared with police.
Operation Identification
Campus Safety has several engravers that can be signed out by members of the Bryn Mawr College community. The engravers are used to mark items such as computers, stereos and other valuables. In addition, to using the engravers Campus Safety will also furnish a form so that you can write down important serial numbers and model numbers. Serial numbers and make and model information are crucial to law enforcement agencies, in the event that your property is stolen.
Self Defense Classes for Women
Campus Safety offers self defense classes to the Bryn Mawr College community. Campus Safety provides certified instructors of the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems, which is an international program specifically designed for women. The program involves a two-fold process combining education and practical self defense techniques for women only. This system is taught at over 350 colleges and universities. The Objective is to: "Develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked".
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, which went into effect in October of 2002, requires that colleges and universities issue a statement informing the community where state law enforcement agency information pertaining to registered sex offenders may be found. The act also requires that the sex offenders, already registered in a state, inform each institution in that state, as to where the individual is employed, has a vocation or is a student.
Pennsylvania's Megan's Law requires the State Police establish and maintain a registry of individuals who have either been convicted of, plead guilty to, or adjudicated delinquent of certain sex offenses. In addition the PA State Police are required to provide certain information on registered sex offenders to the public through a website.
Information regarding registered sex offenders on the Bryn Mawr College campus may be obtained from the following resources: Family Watchdog or at the Pennsylvania State Police Megans Law.
If a member of the College community has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, contact Campus Safety immediately 610-526-7911. Campus Safety will generate a missing person report and initiate an investigation.
After investigating the missing person report, should Campus Safety determine that the student is missing and has been missing for more than 24 hours, Bryn Mawr College (BMC) will notify the Lower Merion Police Department (LMPD) and the student’s emergency contact no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing. If the missing student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual,BMC will notify the student’s parent or legal guardian immediately after Campus Safety has determined that the student has been missing for more than 24 hours.
In addition to registering an emergency contact, students have the option to identify confidentially an individual to be contacted by BMC in the event the student is determined to be missing for more than 24 hours. If a student has identified such an individual, BMC will notify that individual no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing. Students who wish to identify a confidential contact can do so through the Biographical Update Form in Virtual Bryn Mawr.
Fire and smoke detection equipment is installed in all campus buildings. These alarms are monitored by Campus Safety and, as a fail safe, an independent monitoring company. Sprinkler systems and smoke detectors are checked annually, to ensure proper working order. Fire drills are held a minimum of once a semester, to evaluate evacuation procedures.
Fire safety is a major concern of the Campus Safety Department and affects all members of the Bryn Mawr community. Each residence hall is equipped with automatic smoke detection systems that report to the Campus Safety Office. Fire Exit Drills are conducted in each residence hall each semester so that students become familiar with proper building evacuation procedures. The Campus Safety Department works with the Residential Life Office, Hall Advisors and Facilities Services to identify and correct any fire, safety, or security hazards.
Fire Alarms
It is a violation of the Lower Merion Township Fire Code and College Policy to interfere with the operation of any fire alarm system. This includes covering or otherwise preventing the proper operation of any smoke detector or fire alarm system.
Fire Protection Systems
Effective fire prevention occurs only when individuals are aware of the principal causes of fires and take certain simple steps to eliminate them.
For residents’ safety, individual rooms are equipped with individual smoke detectors. All common areas in residence halls are equipped with smoke detectors and manual-pull stations, both of which set off alarms (horns and strobes) located throughout the building. Activation of common area smoke detectors or pull stations sends an alert electronically to the dispatcher at Campus Safety. If the smoke detector in a student’s room activates the building alarms will not sound unless the student uses the pull-station or the smoke from the student’s room activates a smoke detector in a common area, or a sprinkler is activated.
Automatic Sprinkler
Systems: The majority of College
buildings, including most dormitories, are equipped with automatic sprinkler
systems. Sprinkler heads are placed
throughout the building and are designed to activate individually when exposed
to the heat of a fire. The heads
typically activate within minutes of the start of a fire and direct a generous
spray of water over an area or room. In
a typical situation, a fire starts in a single location, activates one or two
nearby sprinkler heads, and the fire is contained or extinguished where it
started. A series of pipes connects
sprinkler heads in all areas to a major water line and is always on. When water flows through any sprinkler head,
the building evacuation alarms are sounded and an alert is automatically sent
to Campus Safety.
Since the sprinkler
system is always charged and sprinkler heads are relatively delicate, it is
important to never hang objects from sprinkler heads and to protect them from
mechanical damage.
Fire Alarm Misuse
It is illegal to interfere with the operation of any fire alarm system. This includes covering or otherwise preventing the proper operation of any smoke detector or fire alarm system.
Fire Prevention
Effective fire prevention occurs when individuals are aware of the principal causes of fires and take reasonable steps to eliminate them.
Fire can exist wherever there are combustible materials and some means of bringing them to kindling temperature. Frequent causes of fires at colleges fires include candles, careless smoking, over-loaded electrical outlets, cooking in dorm rooms, halogen lamps.
Smoking is prohibited in all College buildings. The burning of candles, use of halogen lamps, except those with safety guards, the use of cooking or heating appliances , except those provided by the College in pantry kitchens are prohibited in College housing.
The use of hot-plates, large refrigerators (in dorms without kitchens), and other major electrical appliances can easily overload the electrical system. Only safe, low-wattage appliances may be used in College-housing: lamps, radios, televisions, stereos, computers, electric blankets, thermostatically controlled coffee makers and the like.
CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY ACT of 2009
Fire Evacuation Drills
Fire Evacuation Drills are supervised and conducted by the Campus Safety Officers once per semester. Hall Advisors assist by informing their residents about the procedures, closest evacuation doors and meeting locations when the building is evacuated. Self-evacuation by all occupants is mandatory whenever the fire alarm system activates.
Fire Safety Education and Training is
provided to all first year students as part of their Customs Week orientation. Hall Advisors (students with oversight
responsibility in residence halls) receive additional training regarding their responsibilities in fire safety and building evacuation. Faculty and students who work in science laboratories receive training in fire prevention, extinguishing, and evacuation Fire safety is an
ongoing agenda item in the Deans Safety Meeting and Residence Counsel, and is
included in all presentations to new employees.
* Feel the door to your room before opening
it. If the door feels hot or smoke is
seeping in, do not open it. Seal off the
cracks in the door with a coat or blankets and open outside windows for
ventilation. Call Campus Safety and explain
your situation, giving your name and location. Signal your location by waving a towel or
bed sheet out of your window.
IN CASE OF FIRE ALERT THE RESIDENTS / EVACUATE THE BUILDING CALL (610) 526-7911
Location |
Monitored Alarm |
Fire Sprinkler Systems |
Fire Alarm and Smoke Detection |
Evacuation Drills |
Brecon Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Denbigh Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Erdman Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Haffner Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Merion Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Pembroke East |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Pembroke West |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Perry House |
Yes |
None |
Yes |
2 |
Radnor Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Rhoads Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Rockefeller Hall |
Yes |
All Areas |
Yes |
2 |
Batten House |
Yes |
None |
Yes |
2 |
Campus Fire Log 2009
There were no fires in residence halls.
Campus Fire Log 2010
Rockefeller Hall December 7, 2010 7:07 PM Cigarette in trash can ignited fire.
No injuries – approximately $1,000.00 damage
Campus Fire Log 2011