Transcript UMass Police RA Training - UMass Dartmouth Residential

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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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A few things to look for...
Drugs, Alcohol
Smoking Pipes, Bongs,Hookah’s
Marijuana grinders
Scales, baggies
Firearms, weapons
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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
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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
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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, 95percent of violent campus crimes are alcohol or
drug-related...
RAD Program for female students
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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
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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?
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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)
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Policy Statement
All members of the UMD community are expected to comply with all fire safety
protocols.
Purpose
Although the University’s building construction offers an unusually high level of
fire resistivity, fires can occur.
Definitions
This policy pertains to all campus buildings including residence halls.
Procedures
If 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 reoccupied after the fire department and/or other authorized personnel have
declared the building to be safe.
Responsibility
In conjunction with the Town Fire Marshall, the Department of Public Safety has
overall responsibility for communicating and enforcing all fire safety regulations.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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”...
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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?
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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
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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.
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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
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If you have questions about this presentation,
please contact Carlos Taveras Polanco at
508-910-4117 or at
[email protected].