Transcript Skidmore Department of Campus Safety

Skidmore Department of
Campus Safety
FIRE/SAFETY STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Topics for Discussion
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Departmental Mission
Who We Are
Services Provided
Personal Safety Issues
Policies
– Motor Vehicle
– Substance Abuse
Our Mission
• To promote a safe and secure educational
environment for students, faculty, staff and
visitors.
• To provide proactive service to the community and
enhance the quality of life at Skidmore.
• To enforce the policies of the College to achieve
the institution’s educational objectives.
Responsibilities
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Enforce College Rules
Cooperate with Local Authorities
Collaboration with Res Life
Focus on Quality of Life Issues
– Broken Windows Theory
– Personal Responsibilities
– Building Cooperative Relations
Services
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Escorts
Bike Patrol
Battery Jump Start
Operation ID
Bike Registration
CPR/AED Instruction
Fire & Personal Safety
Programs
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Defensive Driving
“TIPS” Line (8477)
“SNOW” Line (7669)
Safety Alerts
Mounted Patrol
Community Policing
ADOPT-A-HALL
Emergency Contact Info
 Campus Safety Office – 24/7/365
X5566
 Emergency Numbers
 580-5566 – We answer and will know your location
 911 – SSPD answers and we will respond to your location
 Cellular 911 – NYSP answers & calls SSPD
 ICE – Cell phone – (In Case of Emergency) Enter # of
closest contact person as “ICE” so they can be contacted
“TIPS” &”SNOW” Lines
“8477”
“7669”
Safety Alerts
Do Not Remove 12/14/01
Safety Alert!
Predatory Drugs
Incident:
There has been a recent incident at an off campus party where
there is evidence that a drug had been deliberately placed in the drink of an
unsuspecting student. The victim was rendered physically helpless. This act
constitutes a FELONY assault and police are investigating.
The use of
predatory drugs is illegal and creates a significant risk of serious injury,
possible death and exposure to sexual assault.
Predatory Drugs: There
are several predatory drugs that include:
Ecstasy, Rohypnol and GHB. Street names include: ruffies, rope, potatoes,
roaches, liquid X, G-juice and vita-G. These illegal drugs create serious health
risks, especially when combined with alcohol.
Effects:
When mixed with alcohol various effects include: respiratory
distress, long term memory loss, confusion, nausea, blackouts, seizure,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death.
Safety Tip: These drugs come in various forms including liquid, powder
and tablets and are difficult to detect.
DO NOT:
Leave beverages unattended
Drink from a common container
Drink from a container that was not opened by you
Attend or leave any party alone
Call Campus Safety @ X5566 or Saratoga Police @ 584-1800 with any
information regarding this incident. Your information will remain confidential.
Personal Responsibility,
Safety Tips & Some Dos and
Don’ts
• Personal responsibility
is up to you
• Actions have
consequences
• If you want to be
treated like an adult…
• You have a shared
responsibility
Crime Triangle
Ability
Desire
Opportunity
Emergency Phones/Equipment
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Blue Safety Lights – throughout
campus
Elevators
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Refuge Areas (See sign)
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Emergency phones should work during
power outages
We call to check
Located by stairwells – go into stairwell
Go there if you can’t get down stairs
Call Campus Safety if possible
Evacuation Chairs
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Used by trained personnel
DO NOT TAMPER WITH!
Locations:
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Tower, JKB, Palamountain, Library
Fire Safety Tips
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Know the location of fire alarms and practice using your fire exit
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DO NOT tamper with fire alarms or extinguishers. (IT’S A
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Keep flammable materials away from all heat sources
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DO NOT overload electrical circuits
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DO NOT smoke in bed
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DO NOT store any highly combustible material in you room
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Halogen lamps are prohibited
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Candles, incense and open flames are prohibited.
What To Do In The
Event Of A Fire
§THINK… and DON’T PANIC
§FEEL THE DOOR FOR HEAT: If the metal knobs or door are hot:
§DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR: Go to a window and call for help
§DO NOT JUMP: our doors and walls are fire rated to survive a lone time
§KEEP LOW TO THE GROUND: There is more fresh air
§If you CAN exit your room: Close the door behind you, pull a fire alarm if you
pass one and go to the predetermined roll call location.
§DO NOT USE ELEVATORS to exit a building.
Facts to Ponder
• Fact: 80% of campus
crimes are student on
student.
• Fact: 90% of crimes of
violence are related to
alcohol & drug abuse.
• Fact: Over 80% of
women who were raped
knew their victim.
• Fact: Drivers under 21
are 3X more likely to be
involved in alcohol
related fatalities
• Fact: You can limit your
vulnerability to crime.
Do
• Travel in groups when
possible
• Become familiar with
surroundings
• Lock your doors & carry
your keys at all times
– Report loss immediately
• Use Designated Drivers
• Produce your ID when
requested
• Stay in well lighted areas
• Lock your vehicles at all
times
• Have a plan & Let others
know it (TELL SOMEONE
WHERE YOU ARE GOING!)
• Use positive peer pressure on
others
• Keep a record of important
info – credit cards, serial
numbers, etc.
Do
• Attend parties with
friends you trust and
leave with them
• Protect your drinks
from “date rape” and
other drugs
• MAKE A SCENE – if
you feel threatened or
pressured
• Be wary of suspicious
people and things…and
REPORT THEM!
Don’t
• Prop Doors
– Laziness will compromise safety
– Severe consequences may result
• Damage Property
– Vandalism, recklessness
• $36,000+/year
– Graffiti
– This is HOME! Respect it!
Don’t
• Tamper with alarms and
safety equipment
– Your actions may well
cause injuries
– Criminal sanctions may
result
• Give personal information
to strangers
• Be careful of Web info
– “Face Book”, “My Space”
Substance Abuse On
Colleges Results In…
• 90% of sexual assaults
• 80% of vandalism on
campus
• 66% of fatal car
crashes
• 55% of arrests
• 41% of assaults
• 38% of academic
failures
• 40% of academic
problems
• 28% of dropouts
• Physical and
emotional
deterioration
Sexual Assault
• Facts
– 75% of males and 55% of females involved in
“date rape” were drinking or using drugs
– 85% of women who are raped knew their
assailant
– 57% of the rapes occurred on a date
– Less than 5% of rape victims report the incident
to college authorities
Prevent Unwanted Sexual
Behavior
• Set your limits NOW and
convey them early
• Avoid compromising
situations
• Leave yourself an out
• Never force or be forced to
have sex
• No means “NO”
• Substance abuse increases the
danger
• Reporting Options
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Medical
Criminal
Administrative
Counseling
Confidentiality
Motor Vehicle Policy
• Register your vehicle
• New Traffic Pattern (One Way)
• Parking
– Park and walk
– Handicap spaces
• Violations
– >3 = “boot”
• Snow Removal
– Check Schedule – print it out
– Two Day procedure
– “SNOW” Line 7669
Questions???
Thank You!