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2022 ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and the safety and fire-related requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Public Safety produces an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes policy statements and specific information regarding the university’s procedures, practices, and programs concerning safety, security, and fire safety (e.g., policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses). This report also includes three years’ worth of crime statistics for particular types of crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university; and on public property on or immediately adjacent to each of Indiana University’s campuses. In addition, included are three years’ worth of fire statistics for each IU campus with on-campus student housing.

The IU facilities located on the IU Fort Wayne campus are now subject to IU’s and Purdue’s safety and security policies, procedures, and disciplinary processes depending on the nature and/or location of the incident. Until July 1, 2018, Indiana University School of Medicine and School of Social Work students completing coursework at the IPFW campus were considered “Guest Students” of IPFW. On July 1, 2018, the campus was restructured and is now called IU Fort Wayne and Purdue Fort Wayne, with IU offering programs in nursing, medical imaging, dentistry, and social work. IU students have full campus privileges, including the option to reside in on-campus housing and other resources on the IU Fort Wayne and Purdue Fort Wayne campus. IU employees working at the IU Fort Wayne and Purdue Fort Wayne campus may also be subject to both IU and Purdue policies, procedures, and disciplinary action depending on the nature and/or location of an incident. There are no IU police or security personnel on site. In order to provide IU Fort Wayne students and employees with information relevant to space controlled by IU and space controlled by Purdue, as well as other relevant safety and security policies, available resources, programs and information, IU is providing Annual Security Report safety and security policies from both IU and Purdue Fort Wayne. Although the information sections for IU Fort Wayne indicate programming run out of the IU Indianapolis campus, it is important to note that the IU Indianapolis Title IX office works closely with the Purdue Fort Wayne Title IX office to provide support and services on the IU Fort Wayne campus.

We urge members of the university community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. Public Safety generates an email to every enrolled student and employee on an annual basis notifying them that the Indiana University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available to be viewed. The email includes a brief summary of the contents of this report and the web address where the report can be found. The report is available online at Protect IU: protect.iu.edu/iu-police-department/campus-security-reports/annual-security-reports/index.html. You may request a physical copy be mailed to you by emailing iups@iu.edu. A copy of the report can also be obtained from any campus division of the Indiana University Police Department.

On 10/21/2022 this report was updated to reflect a 2021 fire statistic at Wright Quad for IU Bloomington’s campus. The statistic was inadvertently omitted from the original report.

Inside This Report

Table of Contents

Indiana University

A Message From the Associate Vice President of Public Safety

Public Safety

Indiana University Police Department

Enforcement Authority and Jurisdiction

Working Relationships With State and Local Enforcement Agencies

Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies

General Reporting Guidelines

RAVE Guardian App

Emergency Blue Light Phones

Indiana Lifeline Law

Non-Emergency Contact Information

Response to Reports

Campus Security Authorities

Responsible Employees

Voluntary, Confidential Reporting

Pastoral & Professional Counselors

Daily Crime Log

Campus-Wide Notifications

IU Notify

Public Safety Advisory

Crime Notice

Emergency Alerts

Coronavirus COVID-19

Missing Student Notification

Security, Access & Maintenance of Campus Facilities

Crime Prevention and Security Awareness

Alcohol & Drugs

Underage Drinking

Health Risks

Legal Sanctions

Alcohol/Drug Programs & Resources

University/Campus Policies & Disciplinary Sanctions

Sexual Misconduct (Dating Violence, Domestic Violence,

Sexual Assault & Stalking)

Definitions

Prevention & Awareness Programs

Risk Reduction

Safe and Positive Options for Bystander Interventions

Healthy, Unhealthy, and Abusive Relationships

Procedures a Victim Should Follow If a Crime Occurs

Importance of Preserving Evidence

Reporting the Incident

Involvement of Law Enforcement

Protection Orders

Written Notification to Student & Employee Victims

Support, Remedial, and Protective Measures

Procedures the university will follow withreports of sexual misconduct

Institutional Disciplinary Procedures

Confidentiality & Privacy

Preparation of Crime Statistics

Preparation of the Disclosure of Crime Statistics

Crimes at Non-Campus Locations

Obtaining Registered Sex Offender Information

Definitions of Crimes & Geography

Annual Crime Statistics

Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedures

Training for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Reporting a Fire

Student Evacuation Procedures

Fire Safety

Fire Safety Policies

Campus-specific Prohibited Items

Additional Safety Requirements

Residential Safety Considerations

Special Events

Future Fire Safety Improvements

Tests, Drills, and Exercises

Fire Safety Definitions

Fire Safety Systems

Fire Statistics

Resources

Appendix A – IU Sexual Misconduct Policy (UA-03)

Appendix B – Indiana Criminal Code Definitions

Appendix C – Sexual Misconduct: Rights, Options, and Resource Guides

Appendix D – Purdue Fort Wayne Annual Security Report

Office of Public Safety

Indiana University was founded through a legislative act in 1820 to establish a state seminary located in Bloomington. The university has a storied history rich with development and expansion across the state, diversity and engagement, growth, research, and academic achievement.

Indiana University is a major multi-campus public research institution, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and a world leader in professional, medical, and technological education. Indiana University’s mission is to provide broad access to undergraduate and graduate education for students throughout Indiana, the United States, and the world, as well as outstanding academic and cultural programs and student services. Indiana University seeks to create dynamic partnerships with state and local communities in economic, social, and cultural development and to offer leadership in creative solutions for 21st century problems. Indiana University strives to achieve full diversity, and to maintain friendly, collegial, and humane environments with a strong commitment to academic freedom.

More information about Indiana University including the history and mission may be found at IU.edu or by following IU’s social media accounts including: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

A Message from the Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Superintendent of Public Safety

Dear Indiana University Community,

This Annual Security Report provides details about public safety at each of our campuses and educational centers. The report also describes community engagement and crime prevention efforts designed to minimize crime on our campuses, the frequency of evacuation drills, and other efforts to protect IU’s most important assets—our students, faculty, and staff.

We hope that you read through the report, which you can find year-round at the bottom of every webpage on Protect IU.

Police, emergency management staff, and our partners work around the clock to provide a safe environment for teaching, learning, and enjoying cultural and athletic activities at our campuses. The Annual Security Report and Protect IU website provide information and resources for our communities to use to understand safety risks, report crimes, and to learn how to prevent, prepare for, or respond to a range of emergencies, including tornadoes, active aggressor attacks, and illnesses such as COVID-19.

We hope that you find this information useful and that you join our efforts by both reporting anything suspicious to your campus IUPD division and by looking after your friends and colleagues. Never hesitate to contact your IUPD division or call 911 for assistance.

Sincerely,

Benjamin D. Hunter

Associate Vice President; Superintendent

Indiana University Public Safety

Public Safety

Indiana University is committed to providing the greatest possible degree of safety for all members of the university community. This level of safety and care is provided through multiple units and departments led by the Associate Vice President of Public Safety and partnering departments, including:

Emergency Management and Continuity (EMC)

assists departmentsand campuses with developing, maintaining, and implementing emergency operations plans and exercises, hazard and risk education, and building partnerships with external agencies for response and recovery programs.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

promotes and supports a safe, healthy workplace and natural environment through comprehensive programs, including occupational and laboratory safety, personal protective equipment, infectious and communicable disease management, food, and environmental protection.

Indiana University Police Department (IUPD)

is a full-service law enforcement agency with locations on each IU campus. IUPD works closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of IU students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.

Physical Security and Access

evaluates physical security and privacy safeguards used in facility projects including facility design, video surveillance, electronic card readers, small space emergency alarms, and additional facility protective devices and strategies. Physical Security and Access responds to requests for facility physical security information.

University Information Security Office (UISO)

maintains a resilient, secure information technology (IT) structure at the university. IU UISO publishes security bulletins and provides awareness and education about IT security.

University Information Policy Office (UIPO)

develops and interprets policies regarding information, information technology, and privacy, in addition to providing tools and education to the university community. IU UIPO tracks privacy and policy incidents and ensures the appropriate responses.

Protect IU

As part of the university’s commitment to safety and security, IU Public Safety manages Protect IU. Protect IU makes it easy for you to find all the information you need to know about safety, security, health, and preparedness for your life both on and off campus. Protect IU provides links to educational resources and trainings, news releases, and the offices or departments you may need to contact, but also has numerous social media pages intended to get information to you in the most current and relevant methods possible. Follow Protect IU’s social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for up-to-date information about safety at IU.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Enforcement Authority and Jurisdiction

The Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) employs sworn police officers who are certified by the State of Indiana, and who meet state-mandated training requirements. These officers have full police powers, including the power to arrest, as granted by the State of Indiana (IC 21-39-4), and have access to national and state law enforcement computer networks. IUPD also employs non-sworn security officers who provide additional patrols on campus. These non-sworn officers do not have the power to arrest, nor do they have the power to enforce Indiana law. They report crimes that they observe to the sworn officers.

Both sworn and non-sworn IUPD officers have primary jurisdiction on any real property owned or occupied by the university, including the streets passing through and adjacent to such property. These officers also have the power to assist university officials in the enforcement of IU’s rules and regulations. In addition, IUPD officers who have been certified by the State of Indiana, as required by Indiana Code 21-39-4-6(a)(2), are authorized to exercise their police powers throughout the State of Indiana, consistent with Indiana law, and subject to certain terms and restrictions contained in the university’s Exercise of Extended Jurisdiction by Officers of the Indiana University Police Department policy.

On an as needed basis, the university will retain contracted security personnel through approved security companies. Contracted security personnel do not have the power to arrest, nor do they have the power to enforce Indiana law. They report crimes they observe to sworn officers. Contracted security personnel will report violations of institutional policy to IUPD. Their jurisdiction is limited to the location and space described in the agreement for service.

Working Relationships with State and Local Enforcement Agencies

By resolution of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, and consistent with Indiana law, university police are authorized to exercise police powers beyond their primary jurisdiction in certain circumstances, as described in the university’s Exercise of Extended Jurisdiction by Officers of the Indiana University Police Department policy. IUPD maintains a cooperative working relationship with municipal and county law enforcement agencies in the geographic areas in which campuses are located, as well as with Indiana State Police and federal agencies. When investigating alleged criminal offenses, IUPD cooperates with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice authorities.

IUPD officers normally investigate all criminal offenses that occur in IUPD’s primary jurisdiction and work with the staff of cooperating agencies when incidents arise that require joint investigative efforts, resources, crime-related reports, and exchanges of information. The officers of IUPD and cooperating agencies communicate regularly at the scene of incidents that occur in and around the campus. Meetings may be held between IUPD and cooperating law enforcement agencies for the purposes of sharing information on both a formal and informal basis. Local and state police agencies provide back-up assistance for any emergency that might require extensive police services. Any law enforcement officer may come onto campus at any time. Just as IUPD officers have powers to arrest, law enforcement officers from other agencies can arrest students and visitors on campus for violations of law within their agencies’ jurisdictions. In addition, the university has the responsibility of advising the appropriate authorities of violations of civil or criminal law committed by anyone on campus. The university will report violations either when a request for specific information is made or when there is a danger to life or property. IUPD has a written memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indiana State Police to investigate all shootings that involve IUPD. In addition, IUPD has additional cooperative working relationships which include but are not limited to:

No written memorandum of understanding (MOU) is in place with:

Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies

General Reporting Guidelines

All community members, including students, faculty, staff, and guests, are encouraged to accurately and promptly report all criminal or suspicious actions and any potential emergencies to the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) or appropriate law enforcement agency, including when the victim of a crime elects to, or is unable to, make such a report.

Situations occurring on campus should be reported to IUPD. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1; if you are using a cell phone immediately state your location. A report can also be made to a police officer, security officer, or police recruit in person.

For crimes or emergencies occurring off campus, reports should be made to local law enforcement by either dialing 9-1-1 or visiting in person.

Campus Security Authorities can also make a report through the online form at https://protect.iu.edu/machform/view.php?id=11507.

All Clery Act crimes, as described under the Definitions of Crimes & Geography section of this report, should be reported to IUPD for inclusion in the annual statistical disclosure of crimes, and for assessment for campus-wide notifications.

RAVE Guardian App

Students, faculty and staff at Indiana University can now use the Guardian safety app to access personal safety resources and to more easily reach IUPD. The free app is available at the Apple Store and Google Play. The RAVE Guardian App has some notable features:

Indiana Lifeline Law

The Indiana Lifeline Law provides immunity for some alcohol-related offenses, subject to certain conditions, to individuals who request medical assistance for someone in need and suffering from an alcohol-related health emergency. The Lifeline Law makes it clear that the priority is to get professional medical care to those in need, no matter the circumstances. In order to receive immunity, a person acting in good faith should: provide their name and any other relevant information requested by law enforcement, remain on scene until emergency services arrive, and cooperate with authorities on scene. You may be able to provide valuable information that saves a life.

Emergency Blue Light Phones

Emergency blue light phones are located on each of the Indiana University campuses. Once activated, a large blue strobe light flashes at the top of the phone tower, and the IUPD dispatcher is immediately notified. If you need assistance, see something that is suspicious, or see someone else who needs assistance, you should activate a blue light phone and speak directly with the IUPD dispatcher.

To report an incident for any EMERGENCY, dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Contact Information

Bloomington

Non-Emergency: 812-855-4111
1469 East 17th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408

Center for Art & Design
Non-Emergency: 812-348-7233
Research Center Building
Room 104a
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Los Angeles, CA
LA Police Dept.
Non-Emergency: 877-275-5273
100 West 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Sunset Gower Studios
Non-Emergency: 323-467-1001
1438 N Gower St
Los Angeles, CA 90028

East

Non-Emergency: 765-973-8429
Whitewater Hall, Room 110
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374

East—Lawrenceburg Center

Non-Emergency: 812-537-2282
349 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

IUPUC

Non-Emergency: 812-348-7233
Research Center Building
Room 104a
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

IU Indianapolis

Non-Emergency: 317-274-2058
Ball Annex Building
1232 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Kokomo

Non-Emergency: 765-455-9363
Kelley Student Center Room 106
2450 South Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902

Northwest

Non-Emergency: 219-980-6501
Moraine Hall Room 116
105 West 33rd Avenue
Gary, IN 46408

Southeast

Non-Emergency: 812-941-2401
University Center North
Room 027
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150

South Bend

Non-Emergency: 574-520-4239
2002 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615

South Bend—Elkhart Center

Non-Emergency: 574-520-4239
125 East Franklin Street
Elkhart, IN 46516

The following is the police/security contact for IU Fort Wayne, which by agreement is still covered by Purdue University. For assistance, you may contact the number below:

Fort Wayne— Purdue University Police Dept.

PUPD Non-Emergency:
260-481-6827
Support Services Building
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Campus Security Authorities

Many individuals throughout the university have been identified as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs), under the Clery Act, and have responsibilities to inform IUPD of specific information regarding any crimes of which they are made aware. If you make a report to a CSA, be aware of their responsibilities and clearly express any interest you have in remaining confidential. Additional information on who at the university may qualify to be a CSA and their duties can be found at https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/clery/csa.html.

Responsible Employees

In addition to CSAs, many individuals have been identified as Responsible Employees (RE) under IU’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy, and have the responsibility to promptly contact and report what they know about an incident of sexual misconduct to their campus Deputy IX Coordinator or the University Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX. Additional information on who at the university may qualify as a RE and their duties can be found at Stop Sexual Violence – Responsible Employees.

Response to Reports

Depending on the nature of the particular report, the IUPD dispatcher may either send an officer to the caller’s location or ask the caller to come to the IUPD office to file an incident report. After the report is filed, an investigation may be conducted.

As required by law or policy, an incident report may be forwarded to other university offices for review for potential action, including but not limited to:

Daily Crime Log

The daily crime log includes records of criminal incidents and alleged criminal incidents that have been reported to IUPD on each campus. daily crime log entries contain more detail than the annual crime statistics disclosure and includes all crimes, not just those reported for Clery Act purposes. It also includes crimes that occur within IUPD’s patrol jurisdiction, which may be broader than on-campus. Information may not be included in the log if prohibited by law or if the disclosure would jeopardize an on-going investigation. If you would like to see your campus’ daily crime log, you can do so by visiting your campus-division of IUPD during normal business hours, or by visiting the Protect IU website.

Voluntary, Confidential Reporting

If you are a victim of or witness to a crime, but you do not want to pursue action within the university system or the criminal justice system, you may still choose to make a report and request that it remain confidential. The purpose of such a report is to comply with your wish to keep your identity confidential, while also providing information to help ensure the future safety of yourself and others. An IUPD officer can file a confidential report detailing the incident without revealing your identity, to the extent allowed by state and federal laws. Certain information and details may be requested for public inspection, as stated in Indiana Code 5-14-3 and as described in the daily crime log below. Using the information provided in the confidential police report, the university can: keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees, and visitors; determine whether there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert the university community to potential dangers. Reports filed in this manner may be counted and disclosed in the annual statistical disclosure for the university, included in the daily crime log, and used for the assessment of campus-wide notification without using any personally identifiable information.

Pastoral & Professional Counselors

Any pastoral counselors and licensed professional counselors on campus, working in that capacity, are not considered campus security authorities (CSAs). Therefore, they are not required to report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime statistics, nor is the university required to issue a crime notice for crimes reported to them. However, if they deem it appropriate, these counselors may inform students about the university’s policies and procedures about reporting crimes on a voluntary and confidential basis and seeking help if they are the victim of a crime.

Campus-wide Notifications

IU Notify

IU Notify is Indiana University’s mass communication tool for alerting students and employees to immediate dangers and ongoing threats that could cause harm or impact safety. IU Notify also is used to provide guidance in an emergency or critical incident, and to communicate relevant updates. IU or campus administration will activate the system based on the circumstances of a particular situation. University officials authorized and responsible to write, issue and send public safety advisories, crime notices, and emergency alerts through the IU Notify system, include but are not limited to: Indiana University Police Department (specifically the chief of police or their designee), Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety, and communications/marketing personnel.

Since IU has students, staff, and faculty across eight campuses, a system that sends out messages to everyone via several different methods is necessary to ensure that everyone who needs to know about an emergency is informed as quickly as possible. In order to be prepared for an emergency situation, the IU Notify system is tested at least once per year. This ensures any issues that could occur during the notification process can be resolved prior to an emergency.

More information on IU Notify and instructions on how to update your contact information can be found at https://protect.iu.edu/emergency-continuity/emergency-alerts/iu-notify.html. For members of the IU community, it is suggested that you provide the best phone number to reach you, and an email address in order to receive alerts and notices. You should update and verify your information regularly.

Public Safety Advisory

In order to alert students and employees of safety issues on or near campus, and to provide them with information to promote safety, IU has instituted a public safety advisory. Public safety advisories at IU may be issued for non-Clery Act crimes or crimes which occur outside of IU’s Clery geography, as well as other safety concerns that may not involve criminal acts. In deciding whether or not to issue a public safety advisory, campus officials examine the facts of each incident and consider when and where the incident occurred, when the incident was reported, and any other information available.

If a situation occurring on campus is determined to be an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees, IU will follow the emergency notification procedures listed in the Emergency Alerts section.

Public safety advisories that are issued for crimes will be provided to students and employees in a manner that the identity of victims remains confidential, and that will aid in the prevention of similar occurrences through the inclusion of relevant safety information. Certain details may be withheld from an advisory if the information would compromise law enforcement efforts.

Public safety advisories are sent using IU’s approved notification system to members of the campus community. Email is the primary method of distributing a PSA; however, other means of distribution may be used, including posting to the Protect IU website at: https://protect.iu.edu

Crime Notice

Much like the public safety advisories, IU has a timely warning system, referred to as crime notices. Crime notices are used to promptly alert students and employees of a serious or continuing threat on or near campus, and to provide them with enough time and information to promote safety and aid in the prevention of similar crimes. Crime notices may be issued for any of the Clery Act crimes, as described in the Definitions of Crimes & Geography section of this report, that occur on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university; and on public property on or immediately adjacent to the campus. For a crime notice to be issued, the crime must be considered a serious or continuing threat to students or employees. For crimes reported to a pastoral or professional counselor, the university is not required to issue a crime notice.

In deciding whether or not to issue a crime notice, the campus-division of Indiana University Police Department examines the facts of each incident and considers when and where the incident occurred, when the incident was reported, and any other information available to IUPD. For example, if an assault occurs between two students who have a disagreement, there may be no ongoing threat to other university community members, and a crime notice would likely not be distributed. Crime notices are written, issued and sent by the Indiana University Police Department at the discretion of the division chief of police or their designee in consultation with IU Public Safety and frequently with advice and input from the campus Notification Decision Group, or NDG. The NDG for each campus is comprised of representatives from the following: IUPD, IU Public Safety, the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX, IU General Counsel, IU Student Conduct, IU Studios and senior campus leadership. Once the decision is made to send a crime notice, the crime notice draft is reviewed by the NDG for content and accuracy prior to distribution. The Office of the President may have final review and approval for all crime notice. The issuance of a crime notice may be delayed only to collect or confirm pertinent information required to make the crime notice meaningful.

If a crime occurring on campus is determined to be an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees, IU will follow the emergency notification procedures listed in the Emergency alerts section of this report in lieu of a crime notice.

Crime notices will be provided to students and employees in a manner that is timely, that withholds the identity of victims as confidential, and that will aid in the prevention of similar occurrences through the inclusion of relevant safety information. Certain details may be withheld from a notice if the information would compromise law enforcement efforts.

IU Notify is generally used to send crime notices to members of the university community. If additional information or updates are released, they will be posted to http://emergency.iu.edu. Email is the primary method of crime notice communication; however, other means of distribution may be used, including:

Emergency Alerts

When IU receives a report of a potential emergency or other dangerous situation occurring on or imminently threatening the campus, public safety and campus officials respond and assess each incident. Upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students and/or employees, the university will immediately notify the campus community through the use of an emergency alert.

University officials authorized to send alerts via the IU Notify system will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, collaborate to determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system. These officials will communicate information regarding the threat either to the campus community as a whole or to the appropriate segment of the community if the threat is limited to a particular building or segment of the population. IU will not immediately issue a notification for a confirmed emergency or dangerous situation if by doing so, in the professional judgment of IU Public Safety and campus officials, it will compromise efforts to assist a victim, to contain the emergency, to respond to the emergency, or to otherwise mitigate the emergency.

IU’s use of emergency response and notification procedures is not necessarily limited to crimes. An incident such as a serious gas leak, tornado, hazardous materials spill, winter storm, outbreak of a serious illness, or other hazards could also warrant the use of this protocol following confirmation by the appropriate authorities that a hazardous condition exists.

University officials will use their discretion to determine the content of the alert, specific method(s) of notification, recipients of the notification, and the sending authority. The purpose of initial emergency alerts is to put the campus community on alert. Initial alerts may contain very limited information on the nature of what is happening and specific locations. The university will provide proper follow-up information as it becomes available, and as appropriate. Usually, follow-up notification will be made using the IU Notify emergency notification system. If the incident is determined to no longer pose an immediate threat or has been conclusively resolved, a final update message will be sent.

Notification may be accomplished using a variety of messaging methods which may include one or more of the following:

If there is a need to disseminate information outside of the campus community, it can be communicated in any of the following ways:

Coronavirus COVID-19

Indiana University issued its first public safety advisory (PSA) on the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on January 24, 2020. We recommend you continue to monitor IU’s COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date guidance from the university. IU will continue to issue PSAs when necessary, and to send targeted emails to update the IU community on this ever-changing situation.

Indiana University COVID-19 website

Missing Student Notification

IU’s policy is to thoroughly investigate all reports of missing persons it receives, and to ensure that all missing person notifications to law enforcement and others are made promptly and in accordance with applicable state and federal law. However, IU has specific obligations with respect to students residing in on-campus student housing.

If a student who resides in on-campus housing is believed to be missing, students or other individuals should immediately report this to the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD); however, university employees are required to immediately report this to IUPD. A report should be made by contacting the appropriate campus IUPD office by phone or by filing a report in-person.

IUPD will obtain a report and initiate an investigation, regardless of who makes the report. If IUPD determines that a student has been missing for 24 hours or more, IUPD will notify local law enforcement and inform the student’s designated contact person(s) no more than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing. If circumstances warrant, IUPD may determine that a student is missing and initiate these procedures before the student has been missing for the full 24-hour time frame.

Any student residing in on-campus housing may identify both an emergency contact and a contact who will be notified should the student be determined missing by IUPD, and this information should be updated regularly. If the missing student is under the age of 18 and is not emancipated, IUPD will notify the student’s parent or legal guardian, in addition to the student’s designated contact.

Contact information will be registered confidentially for all students, will be accessible only to authorized campus officials, and will not be disclosed except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation. A student can register their missing student contact information at any time, based on their campus:

Bloomington students

should visit the Residential and Programs Services website at http://go.iu.edu/5eR.

Bloomington students who are living in houses rented from IU Real Estate

should call 812-855-3054 or email rlestate@indiana.edu to request a Missing Student Contact Information form.

Fort Wayne students

please refer to the Purdue University Fort Wayne Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Also contained under Appendix D.

IU Indianapolis students

should visit http://housing.IU Indianapolis.edu/HSC, log into Housing Service Center, and click “Manage My Contacts.”

Southeast students

should contact the Office of Residence Life by calling 812-941-2115 or make a report in person at the Meadow Lodge in Room 103.

South Bend students

should contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life by calling 574-520-5805, emailing living@iusb.edu, or in person at the River Crossing Community Center.

Information about the missing person will be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) within two hours of being received by police. This information will also be sent to any police department near the location where the missing student was last seen (the local law enforcement agency) and to any law enforcement agency requested by the reporting party, provided IUPD considers the request to be reasonable.

Security, Access, and Maintenance of Campus Facilities

IU campuses are open to the public. During business hours, most buildings are open to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees; however, there may be restricted areas that are not accessible without permission from a university representative. On evenings and weekends, certain buildings are open for scheduled classes, events, or meetings. Some buildings may stay open 24 hours or have hours that vary at different times of the year. Academic and Administrative buildings will be closed according to schedules developed by the department responsible for the building and include adherence to the building hours set by the campus. When a building is closed, only faculty, staff, and students with specific authorization are permitted inside. Emergencies may necessitate changes to any posted schedules.

Residential facilities on campus also include a variety of security and access controls specific to the facility. However, all residential facilities are restricted to residents, their guests, and other approved members of the university community. Residents gain entry though the use of an assigned key or key cards at card access readers 24 hours-a-day. Residents are cautioned against permitting strangers to enter the buildings and are urged to require individuals seeking entry to use their assigned key or key card. IUPD personnel conduct security patrols in and around common areas of the residential facilities and university apartments, and in the vicinity of residential facilities, university apartments, and university rental houses on a regular basis.

A very strong commitment to campus security and safety is maintained through regular patrol of campus buildings and grounds by IUPD, including the checking of exterior doors, some interior doors, and locking hardware. If IUPD personnel notice any conditions that may pose a safety or security issue, they will report such conditions to the appropriate campus offices or administrators for correction. IUPD also utilizes an extensive surveillance camera network to augment its regular campus patrols. All members of the campus community are encouraged to report safety conditions to IUPD or one of the listed campus contacts for facility/physical plant.

During their daily duties, IUPD and campus facility/physical plant employees constantly look for and report problems with lighting, locks, security equipment, emergency telephones, vegetative landscaping features, and other public safety hazards for all exterior and interior areas of the campus. Exterior lighting deficiencies should be reported to IUPD, and interior lighting deficiencies should be reported to your campus facility/physical plant office. Shrubs, trees or other landscaping concerns that might create an unsafe area should be reported to your campus facility/physical plant office. IUPD and facility/physical plant employees work together to resolve reported problems in a manner that minimizes hazardous conditions. A comprehensive survey is conducted of all exterior lighting on a semi-annual basis to ensure pathways are well lit. Emergency telephones, including elevator phones, are surveyed on a regular basis for deficiencies.

Environmental Health & Safety conducts safety inspections on all facilities including, but not limited to: laboratories, clinical areas, high-hazard maintenance areas, construction sites, food service areas, swimming areas, AEDs, fall protection areas, etc. Any concerns related to the responsibilities of the Environmental Health & Safety office should be reported online at Environmental Health & Safety Report a Concern.

Bloomington

Campus Contacts

Academic and Administrative Buildings

—Campus security and access controls include:

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