SAU Tech Campus Crime Reporting
Every crime should be reported to law enforcement officials as soon as possible. This is the most effective way to ensure the well-being of the campus community. If this is not possible for some reason, the crime should be reported to one of the following: Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Director of Enrollment Services, or to a faculty or staff member who the student is comfortable talking to about the crime. SAU Tech Campus Police will investigate every crime and request assistance from other state and local law enforcement agencies when needed. The serial numbers of all vehicles, equipment, and other personal property stolen from the campus are reported to a central dispatch location at the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for appropriate circulation. SAU Tech Campus Police policies and practices are similar to the practices of local law enforcement agencies in the area.
Local police agencies provide information to the Campus Police Department on matters of criminal activity at off-campus recognized student activities. This includes student organizations recognized by the College.
The primary point of crime reporting should be to SAU Tech Campus Police or Vice Chancellor for Student Services. Students who are victims of a crime who do not want to pursue action within the College system or the criminal justice system, the student may still want to consider making a confidential report.
If a student chooses to file a confidential report through SAU Tech Campus Police, with permission, the Chief of Police or a designee of SAU Tech Campus Police can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing the student identity or utilize the Report A Crime anonymously link on the campus police page of the SAU Tech website. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with a wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety of self and others. With such information, the College can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees and visitors; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution. It is the policy of the College to encourage the reporting of crimes even if the victim does not wish to file a complaint. Any information received will be reported to SAU Tech Campus Police for crime reporting notifications, campus crime statistics reporting, and campus education programs.