Long Beach Police DepartmentLong Beach City College Section

Annual Report on Campus Crime 2015

An Annual Report Prepared In Accordance With the Provision of the

Crime Awareness and Campus Security

Act of 1990

Presented by:

Commander Joel Cook

May 10, 2016

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NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR 2015 REPORTING

Federal Clery Act Regulations/Revisions to CA Ed Code

Requires institutions of higher education to comply with certain campus safety and security

requirements as a condition for federal financial aid and Cal Grant funding

Aimed at curbing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking

Added gender identity and national origin as categories of bias for hate crime reporting

Expansion of policies on Awareness and Prevention Programs for the college community

Requires disciplinary hearings on alleged incidents of domestic and dating violence, sexual

assault and stalking to be prompt, fair and impartial

Goal is to provide safer college campuses

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AWARENESS & PREVENTION

Educating the college community

on safety awareness continues to be

a priority of the campus police

Topics covered during the year – Personal safety

– Tips to prevent becoming a victim

– Emergency preparedness

– Evacuation guidelines

– Prevention of sexual assault

Methods used– Media Services

– Viking Newspaper

– Social Media

– Campus postings

– In person trainings

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“If you See or Hear Something

– Say Something”

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Campus Police has a collaborative working relationship with the Director

of Student Discipline & Student Life

Assist by

Issuing Summary Suspensions

Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct

Referring students as a result of contact with campus police

Participating in conduct hearings and appeals as requested

47 Students have been referred to the Director of Student Discipline

& Student Life

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IMPLEMENTATION OF A

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM

A majority of educational institutions have a collaborative team that discusses, investigates,

evaluates and monitors student behavior

This is handled by the Director of Student Discipline & Student Life and Campus Police

This team provides additional resources and coordination for the health and safety of the college

community

BIT members are:

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• Director, Business Support Services

• Manager, Business Support Services,

Environmental Health and Safety

• Lieutenant, Campus Police

• Vice President, Student Support Services

• Interim Dean of Student Affairs

• Director, Student Discipline & Student Life

• Director, Human Resources

• Manager, Human Resources, Academic

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

AND

SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Reviewed and updated evacuation guidelines for persons with disabilities

Recommended the assessment of all door locking capabilities

Reviewed various signage options on campus related to safety and security

Initiated the redesign of the emergency procedures classroom posters

Evaluated various emergency phone applications for personal devices

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LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS

Crime Statistics

Statistical Comparison

2014 to 2015

2014 2015

Reported Incidents 174 183

5 % Increase

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PACIFIC COAST CAMPUS

Crime Statistics

Statistical Comparison

2014 to 2015

2014 2015

Reported Incidents 82 89

9 % Increase

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LIBERAL ARTS & PACIFIC COAST

CAMPUSES COMBINED

Crime StatisticsStatistical Comparison

2014 to 2015

2014 2015

Reported Incidents 256 272

6 % Increase

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Liberal Arts & Pacific Coast Campuses Combined Crime Statistics

Year to Year Statistical Comparison

2006 Thru 2015

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LIBERAL ARTS & PACIFIC COAST

CAMPUSES COMBINED

Crime Statistics

Felony Arrests

5-Felonies

Outstanding Warrants

Parole Violation

Burglary

13(One was a student)

LIBERAL ARTS & PACIFIC COAST

CAMPUSES COMBINED

Crime Statistics

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• Trespassing - 4

• Warrants - 2

• Sex/Lewd Conduct - 4

• Restroom Violations - 3

• Littering - 1

Misdemeanor Arrests/Citations19-Misdemeanors

• Possession of Paraphernalia - 1

• Possession of Stolen Property - 1

• False Bomb Threat - 1

• Battery - 2

(Seven were students)

LIBERAL ARTS & PACIFIC COAST

CAMPUSES COMBINED

Crime StatisticsOther Reported Incidents

LBCC Incident Reports - 70

Grand Theft -10

Petty Theft - 55

Lost/Stolen Property - 16

Found Property - 16

Traffic Accidents - 28

Annoying Calls/Emails - 1

Vandalism - 10

Stored Vehicles - 815

LIBERAL ARTS & PACIFIC COAST

CAMPUS COMBINED

Parking Citations Issued – 8,419

Calls for Services – 1,302

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