UMass Police: RA Training

Building Partnerships and Problem Solving for a safe and enjoyable resident life experience...

Lt. John D. Souza, Capt. Timothy Sheehan and Resident Director Jessica Rich

Being an RA is not an easy job so we applaud you all for stepping up and being leaders...

Our working relationship Directed Patrols on 4p-12a/ 12a-8a You will see us being active in the Residence

Halls, the Woodland Community and Cedar Dell with the goal being to work together to identify problem areas and to solve them before they get out of control

Thank you all...

Reporting to the police Health & Safety Inspections Personal Safety Red Zone Sexual Assaults Property Safety Tips Fire Safety Fights, disorderly conduct... Searches and Seizures (Day 2) Alcohol Issues (Day 2) Marijuana updates (Day 2)

Topics for discussion...

Emergencies call: 508-999-9191 or ext. 9191

Information: 508-999-8107 or ext. 8107 Anonymous Tip Line: 508-999-8477 or ext.

8477 Anonymous Reporting/ Silent Witness:

Access to form on UMDPD's homepage www.umassd.edu/publicsafety

Reporting to the police...

Confiscation/Removal: The Office of Housing and Residential Education reserves the right to confiscate any item from a student room or apartment which is deemed prohibited, in violation of a UMass Dartmouth Housing policy, or can be considered dangerous to any student or community member’s safety or well-being.

During fire alarms and safety inspections,

University officials may confiscate prohibited appliances or other prohibited/illegal items. *(No Warrant, Consent or Exigency= NO POLICE ENTRY)

Health & Safety Inspections

A few things to look for...

Drugs, Alcohol Smoking Pipes, Bongs,Hookah’s Marijuana grinders Scales, baggies Firearms, weapons

Health & Safety Inspections

The Hookah

Bongs...

Common Glass Pipe

Marijuana Grinder

Common Drug Paraphernalia

Crack Pipe

Snorting Cocaine

Heroin Paraphernalia

Weapons... Firearms of any type (assembled or

disassembled), ammunition, knives, machetes, javelins, martial arts devices, paintball guns, BB guns, clubs, or any device which may be considered hazardous to the welfare of members of the residential community are strictly prohibited in residence areas and the university grounds

Health & Safety Inspections

Remind your residents about: Propping doors (Jeanne Clery)/ 80% rule... Piggy back visitors People that look "out of place” Walk in groups particularly at night Avoid shortcuts; rather walk in well lit areas Don't accept drinks from strangers and never leave

beverages unattended RAD classes will be available for female students, check

our web site for more information and Off. Mello (ext. 8770) will conduct crime prevention programs upon request

 

Personal Safety

This refers to the time period between the start of the school year and Thanksgiving Break when college women, especially first year students, are at the highest risk for sexual assault (One in Four)

With parties aplenty, it’s a great time to meet new people, make new friends, and for students to find their place in the community. But it’s also the time violent crimes are most likely to occur – when students let their guard down, or are drinking, and are among strangers. In fact, 95-percent of violent campus crimes are alcohol or drug-related...

RAD Program for female students

Red Zone

All reported sexual assaults should be treated as REAL

Duty trumps doubt! Being the first person told about SA from a

victim...1st Complaint Evidence Listen carefully, take notes and ASK the question... Will you report this to the police? The UMDPD has trained sexual assault investigators

that will conduct and immediate investigation with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity

Sexual assault reporting guidelines @www.umassd.edu/publicsafety

Sexual Assaults

Prompt notification to Police when an RA learns of an incident

What is abuse? What is a household or family member? What is Probable Cause? What is a C209A? What is a C258E?

Domestic Violence

Keep your rooms locked! Don't allow strangers to your room Keep money, jewelry and other valuables

hidden Keep valuables out of plain view in your

cars Report broken locks and windows to your

RD's immediately Have your valuables engraved for FREE

(Operation ID)

Property Safety Tips

Policy StatementAll members of the UMD community are expected to comply with all fire safety protocols.

PurposeAlthough the University’s building construction offers an unusually high level of fire resistivity, fires can occur.

DefinitionsThis policy pertains to all campus buildings including residence halls.

ProceduresIf smoke is detected or if an actual fire occurs, UMD community members should initiate a fire alarm if one has not already been triggered automatically. Any time a fire alarm is sounded in any campus building, all occupants of that building need to immediately evacuate the building. Remember that even a small smokey fire can produce toxic fumes that can endanger your health. The initiation of a fire alarm sends an automatic signal to the Department of Public Safety and/or the fire department and they will respond immediately. The building may only be re-occupied after the fire department and/or other authorized personnel have declared the building to be safe.

ResponsibilityIn conjunction with the Town Fire Marshall, the Department of Public Safety has overall responsibility for communicating and enforcing all fire safety regulations.

Fire Safety

Fire Safety & Evacuation Each area of on-campus living meets Town of Dartmouth Code,

as inspected by the Town of Dartmouth Fire Chief, University Officers, and State Building Inspector. It is a criminal offense to falsely sound an alarm.

Students apprehended sounding a false fire alarm or tampering with firefighting/ fire alert equipment are subject to dismissal from the residence halls, University, and/or criminal prosecution

Residence hall students have ready access to fire extinguishers in hallways. All fire alarms should be considered actual “real” fire, and the building must be evacuated immediately. Individuals are responsible for evacuating themselves from the building and should leave by the nearest and/or safest exit.

Students should familiarize themselves with emergency exits

Fire Safety

In case of fire, students should pull the nearest fire alarm and then call 508.999.9191 (Public Safety) when they have safely exited the building.

If possible, be prepared to direct

emergency personnel to the suspected cause. At no time should you put your safety in jeopardy.

Fire Safety

When a fire alarm is activated, the following procedures should be followed:

Close and lock your room door. Bring room keys with you Leave the building in an orderly manner, through the

safest and most immediate exit Do not use elevators Wear or carry clothing suitable for the weather and carry

a towel for protection against smoke Take a flashlight Remain outside and at least fifty (50) feet away from the

building until the signal to return is given

Fire Safety

BOLO for covered smoke detectors when you are present in someone's room. -This is a criminal act that potentially puts many other students at risk.

Encourage your residents to cook responsibly Never leave items on the stove top like groceries,

paper plates etc. If there is a fire, pull the closest fire alarm and

report it immediately to the police (ext.9191)! Both Dartmouth Fire and the university police will respond to the scene.

Be sure to report any and all visible charring to the buildings

Fire Safety

1) Attempt to burn dwelling, structure, personal property, vehicle (C266-5A) 10yr

2) Burn a building or structure (C266-2) 10 yr

3) Burn a dwelling/ Arson (C266-1) 20 yr *see handout MSP; Office of the State Fire

Marshall

Arson related laws

Be a good witness, BUT do not get involved physically to break up any fight. Whenever there is a fight, there may be weapons

RA's do not get paid to be abused. If a student harasses you, intimidates you, threatens you, or puts their hands on you, you MUST call the police immediately. During the course of doing your job, this may happen and you should remain professional. "I'm doing my job”...

Fights, disorderly conduct...

The police are held to the constitutional standard of the 4th amendment

No WARRANT, CONSENT, EXIGENCY? No police entry...

The "Threshold“ issue...

What happens if you take custody of the drugs, go back to your apartment and then call the police?

Searches and Seizures

3 kinds of public forums Traditional (Streets, parks) Designated (Campus Center Quad) Limited (Limited to use by certain groups or

for the discussion of certain subjects) Most Campuses are “limited public forums” If People refuse to go to the designated

public forum area, they are subject to arrest for trespassing

No Trespass

Tenants? (Pay for use of space on apt., criminal trespass does not apply)

Transient Guests? (No right to remain, may evict without notice)

Lodgers? (Allowed to be in space but does not own such as Dorms, Frats...7 days notice!

On Campus Residents

Alcohol poisoning What to do? (Handout) Alcohol + Cocaine= Cocaethylene Minor in possession of alcohol= ZERO

tolerance= Criminal summons/ Arrest Important to check bags, laundry baskets,

thoroughly to help keep the alcohol OUT! If they have a problem with that, just blame it on the RD!

 

Alcohol related issues

C94C-32L states that possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is no longer criminal. It remains a violation of university policy, and it may cost the student a $100 civil fine

NOW it is a violation of the Town of

Dartmouth bylaw which makes it a $300 fine for public consumption! Spread the word...

The new marijuana law

No person shall smoke, ingest, or otherwise use or consume marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 94C, Sec. 1 as amended) while in,

on or upon any public place, including but not limited to: any public street; public sidewalk; public way; public footway; public passageway; public stairs; public bridge; public park; public playground; public beach; public recreation area; public boat landing; public building; public schoolhouse; public school grounds; cemetery; public parking lot; any area owned by or under the control of the Town of Dartmouth or any of its departments, agencies or authorities; or in or upon any bus or other passenger conveyance operated by a common carrier; or in any place accessible to the public. Whoever is found in violation of this by-law shall, when requested by an official authorized to enforce this by-law, state his or her true name and address to said official. Whoever, upon such request, refuses or fails to state his or her true name and address or whoever provides a false name and address to said official shall be punished by a fine of three hundred dollars ($300). An offender’s refusal or failure to provide his or her true name and address shall be considered a separate violation of this by-law. This by-law may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity including, but not limited to, enforcement by criminal indictment or complaint pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter

40 Sec. 21, or by non-criminal disposition pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40 Sec. 21 D by the Select Board, the Town Administrator, or their duly authorized agents, or any police officer. The fine for violation of this by-law shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each offense. Any penalty imposed under this by-law shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under M.G.L. Chapter 94C Sec. 32L.

Section 1A Public Consumption

Please don't hesitate to tell an officer that you'd like to handle the matter "in house" versus going the $100 citation route. Sometimes it's more “educational” for the student to have to deal with write-ups from RA’s because it can cost them their on campus housing. So if you'd prefer to handle it this way just let the officer know

To CITE or not to CITE?

If you have questions about this presentation, please contact Carlos Taveras Polanco at 508-910-4117 or at ctaveraspolanco@umassd.edu.

Questions...?