PA State Crime Report
Crime on Campus Report - College
Crime on Campus Report - Seminary

Clery Act Disclosure Statement

INTRODUCTION
Saint Vincent College is a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college that prides itself on the personal relationships among students, faculty, administration, staff, and Benedictines. This network of relationships provides the environment for the growth and safety of its individual members. The College has an enrollment over 1500 (1200 live in campus housing) with approximately 110 faculty members and 215 employees. Sharing the campus with the College is Saint Vincent Seminary, a Catholic school of theology and house of formation that prepares approximately 100 residents for ministry as Catholic priests. Also on campus, Saint Vincent Monastery houses about 100 Benedictine Monks.

Saint Vincent College and Seminary are located in the Laurel Highlands recreational region on a suburban campus in Unity Township, near the City of Latrobe, 35 miles east of Pittsburgh on Route 30 East. The campus consists of 30 buildings with 1,000,000 square feet of space on over 200 acres of improved grounds.

This publication is prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Legislative Act 73 of 1988, College and University Security Information Act. It is also prepared in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Reporting Act (20 USC 1092(f) as codified by 34 CFR 668,46, Institutional security policies and crime statistics and
34 CFR 668.41(e), Annual Security Report.

PUBLIC SAFETY
The Public Safety Director is the administrator directly responsible for the fire, safety and security programs of Saint Vincent College, Seminary and Monastery. This office reports to Mr. Richard S. Williams, Vice President of Finance and Administration. Public Safety maintains a security force to provide security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in addition to College employees who staff the Welcome Booth. The Public Safety Director maintains membership in the American Society for Industrial Security and International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. He is a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and a member of the College and University Police and Security Administrators of Western Pennsylvania and the Westmoreland County Chiefs of Police Association.

The Public Safety Director and the Campus Security Survey Administrator for the Seminary prepares the annual security report in cooperation with the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and the Vice President of Finance and Administration who has been designated as the Campus Security Survey Administrator for the College. Crime statistics are reported annually to the State Police according to the Uniform Crime Reporting Procedure and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. These statistics are provided to all students, student applicants to the College (when requested), and employees and prospective employees (when requested).

REPORTING CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES
Anyone who is aware of criminal, suspicious activity or other emergencies is encouraged to notify security immediately. Individuals making reports should leave their name, a return telephone number or e-mail address, the date and time of the incident, the type of incident, the location of the incident, the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. Reports are made by dialing 2311 for non-emergencies and 2911 for life-threatening emergencies from any house telephone.  The Public Safety Secretary answers the 2311 telephone number during the day and is then answered by the Welcome Booth Attendant at all other times. A Saint Vincent telephone switchboard operator is on duty Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and answers the 2911 telephone number which is then answered by the Welcome Booth Attendant otherwise.  The operator has radio access to security and telephone access to the Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. Crimes may also be reported directly to the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288. The security officer will be dispatched and will assess the situation. The security officer along with other College officials will determine the need for further assistance such as ambulance, fire department and/or residence life staff. Individuals, who are victims of a crime, are told of their right to notify State Police. If the individual requests the State Police be notified, the security officer will have the operator contact State Police at 724-832-3288.

There are emergency call boxes located in each of the student parking areas for summoning security assistance by radio. The security supervisor checks all emergency call boxes weekly. Any problems are reported to the Public Safety Director and immediately to the radio repair facility.

For medical emergencies, the College and Seminary subscribe to the local Emergency Medical Program. If the Wellness Center is not open, the Resident Hall Directors and the Prefects, who are First Aid and CPR trained, handle individual emergencies. Emergencies are reported using the 2911 emergency telephone number.

Saint Vincent has a Fire Department staffed by Benedictines, staff and numerous student volunteers. The department assures that proper emergency equipment is available, along with appropriate fire detection devices. The Fire Department is dispatched when a fire alarm is activated and in the same manner as Security. Emergencies are reported using the 2911 emergency telephone number.

Persons may report crimes in person at the Public Safety Office located in Alfred Hall on the Ground Floor. They may also report crimes in person to the Welcome Attendant at the Welcome Booth or to the Public Safety Director located in Alfred Hall on the Ground Floor. Crimes may be reported to the Public Safety Office by email at safetyandsecurity@stvincent.edu.

TIMELY WARNINGS and CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING
The Public Safety Director mails and posts memoranda on security matters as needed. Annually all students and employees are made aware of the Safety and Security Brochure (posted on the Public Safety web site).

The Public Safety Director consults with the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and the Vice President of Finance and Administration regarding serious crimes affecting the community to determine the need for a timely warning. The Executive Vice President is the approval authority for posting timely warnings. Timely warnings of serious crimes are conveyed to the community by way of special postings, email and/or direct mailings. The Crime Alerts are prepared without delay and posted in the residence halls and other areas as directed by the Vice President, Chief Student Affairs Officer. The Alerts contain the following information:

• Date and Time of Incident
• Location of the Incident
• Type of Incident
• Description of the Actor
• Summary of What Happened
• Crime Prevention Tips
• Contact Telephone Number

Victims may report crimes on a voluntary and confidential basis. Victims of a sexual assault can obtain an SS Form 22, Confidential Sexual Assault Report Form from the Public Safety Office, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students or by downloading the form from the Public Safety web site. Victims of all other reportable crimes can obtain an SS Form 23, Crime Statistic Report Form from the same locations.

Personal and Pastoral Counselors encourage the voluntary and confidential reporting of crimes, if and when they deem appropriate. These crimes are only included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics and no record is published. The victim of a sexual assault is provided with an SS Form 22, Confidential Sexual Assault Form. An SS Form 23, Crime Statistic Report Form is provided for all other reportable crimes. The completed forms are returned to the Public Safety Director. Once the statistic is determined not to have been previously reported, it is included in the annual security report.

The Daily Crime Log is maintained in the Public Safety Office and is available for review during normal business hours.

SECURITY POLICIES
The security officers provide 24-hour services, year round. In addition, Public Safety employs personnel to staff the Welcome Booth.  These individuals monitor the vehicular and pedestrian access to the main part of the campus. The Welcome Booth is operated 24 hours per day. Security Officers complete a 40-hour training period. Additional training includes first aid, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator.

Prospective students or employees who have criminal records are screened on a case-by-case basis.  If a person is judged to be a threat to the community, he or she is not admitted or hired. In the case of security officers, a check of criminal history is made and such a candidate is disqualified if there is a record. If an employee is convicted of a crime, he or she is subject to suspension and/or dismissal.

Regular vehicle and foot patrols cover the campus, including all entrances and exits of buildings, parking lots, and walkways.  From time to time, Security will conduct bicycle patrols of campus. Exact routes are avoided in order not to set a pattern.

The Pennsylvania State Police provide law enforcement services for Saint Vincent since there is no township police force.  The Public Safety Director maintains a working relationship with Troop A of the Pennsylvania State Police and with the City of Latrobe Police Department. The Public Safety Director is a sworn police officer and as such has the power of arrest. Public Safety Officers do not have the power of arrest or any other law enforcement authority, however, they have a close working relationship with the Pennsylvania State Police and the State Police are called whenever an arrest is necessary or there is danger of personal harm. Saint Vincent does not have any student organizations or housing off campus. Therefore, Public Safety does not have a formal agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police for reporting crimes to Saint Vincent involving students off-campus.

SAFETY of and ACCESS to FACILITIES
The Facility Management staff works in cooperation with the Public Safety Director to maintain a safe environment. The Public Safety Director uses principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to assist the Vice President of Finance and Administration in design and redesign of buildings and facilities. The Public Safety Director also makes recommendations for the maintenance of grounds to remove potential danger areas. The Public Safety Office is responsible for maintaining records of all keys. Locks are changed when room keys are lost. Public Safety and Housekeeping are responsible for locking and unlocking campus buildings according to scheduled usage.

Public Safety and Facility Management staff members report any needed repairs to the Facility Management Office. This includes burned out lights, broken locks, inoperable doors and other safety problems.

Saint Vincent has a Fire Department staffed by Benedictines, staff and numerous student volunteers.  The department reports to the Public Safety Director. The department assures that proper emergency equipment is available, along with appropriate fire detection devices. It conducts the necessary fire drills in both residence and academic halls.

The facilities and programs of Saint Vincent College and Seminary are reserved for the Saint Vincent community.  Visitors, however, are welcomed for public or special events such as religious ceremonies, lectures, athletic contests, conferences and cultural activities.

Student Housing
Housing is limited to full-time matriculated students, although the Director of Residence Life may make exceptions to this rule for students carrying fewer than 12 credits, for 5th year seniors, and for student teachers. A variety of on-campus housing options are available and includes private rooms, doubles, suites for four students and apartments. The housing is in most cases single-sex by floor neighborhood or wing for undergraduate students.  All housing is smoke-free.

The six college residence halls are staffed by 5 Residence Hall Directors (RHD), 6 Assistant RHDs and a number of student prefects to provide a 24-1 resident-prefect ratio in the freshman hall and a 30-1 resident-prefect ratio in the upper class residence halls.  The Prefects must participate in a training program prior to the academic year. The program includes presentations on first aid, fire safety, drug and alcohol prevention, non-violent conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and security.  All residents receive a copy of the Student Handbook. Periodic floor meetings are held by the Residence Hall Director and/or Prefects to deal with security issues.

Security of the college residence halls begins at the outside entrances. The exterior doors are locked 24 hours a day and are equipped with state-of-the-art proximity locks. Each student resident’s identification card contains a proximity device that activates the lock to the residence hall. The exceptions are the main entrance areas in Bonaventure and Gerard Halls that have the proximity locks on the interior doors off the lobby. Saint Benedict Hall also contains a proximity lock on each individual neighborhood. Wimmer Hall, due to its configuration, has proximity locks on some interior doors as well as exterior doors. The floors for students in Wimmer Hall have automatic door closures. Doors lock upon closing. Checks are made at midnight to assure that all doors are properly secured. Each student room is secured with a deadbolt locking system. The bolt is key operated, not spring activated. When the bolt is fully extended, it is secured within the doorframe. The windows within the student rooms are secured by either a single or double latch. These windows once secured cannot be opened from the outside.

All students have identification cards to control restricted usage of the dining hall, library, residence halls, and sports facilities.

Visitors are welcome in college student housing, but any visitor unaccompanied by a resident is asked to identify himself or herself to the Residence Hall Director or student Prefect. Overnight guests of Saint Vincent students are welcome but must be registered with either the Residence Hall Director or student Prefect. Visitors of the opposite sex, however, are not permitted between the hours of midnight and 10:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights (2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights). On Fall and Spring Term weekends when school is in session, personnel are stationed at the entrances of all residence halls on Friday and Saturday evenings between 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. to insure that only authorized Saint Vincent students or authorized guests are allowed in a residence hall.

All seminarians receive private rooms in Leander and Roderick Halls. The Vice-Rector makes room assignments for all new Seminary students. Returning Seminary students have the option of choosing a room according to their seniority within the Seminary community. Each seminarian’s room is equipped with a lock and with hardware to secure windows. Keys to individual rooms also permit access to specified exterior doors in Leander Hall and to facilities reserved for exclusive use by the Seminary community. Thus seminarians can gain admission to their residence halls even after the main entrances have been locked at approximately midnight. Priests who are members of the Seminary staff serve as Residence Hall Directors for the Seminary residence halls. These priests reside on the second and third floors of Leander Hall, and the third floor of Roderick Hall.

Visitors to the Seminary are welcome, but they are to be accompanied by a seminary student at all times. Seminarians should notify the Seminary Vice-Rector when visitors will be present. Seminary recreation, laundry, and exercise facilities are reserved for the exclusive use of the Seminary community. Overnight accommodations are usually available, but arrangements need to be made with the Rector’s Secretary and the Monastery Guest Master.

CRIME PREVENTION
Crime prevention is a shared responsibility of the entire community. The Public Safety Director is responsible for development and implementation of crime prevention programs. The crime prevention message is delivered in several different ways. Incoming freshmen are briefed on safety and security matters as part of their orientation process. Prefects are encouraged to make presentations during their mandatory floor meetings. Several crime prevention and fire safety videos are available for their use. Crime Prevention posters are hung in various locations throughout the campus. A variety of Crime Prevention Handouts and pamphlets are placed in the Public Safety Office and the Wellness Center. Crime Prevention videos are programmed a few times a year to be shown on the campus television network. Several other programs have been instituted at Saint Vincent. The Operation Identification program provides individuals with a pamphlet on how to mark important belongings to help prevent their theft or their recovery and an engraver. A form is available to record the important data about the item, such as serial number, model number, and date of purchase and value. Another program is the Escort Service. An individual can request a walking escort by a security officer from anywhere on campus to anywhere on campus. Crime prevention reminders are often included in the weekly Bulletin, the official campus newsletter and when necessary, crime prevention bulletins are mailed directly to each individual or emailed.

POLICY ON ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Saint Vincent College and Seminary are committed to the responsible use of alcoholic beverages on campus. Illegal or irresponsible consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited on College and Seminary property or as part of any activity sponsored by the College and Seminary. A controlled substance includes but is not limited to marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, and amphetamines.

Students, faculty and staff must abide by the terms of the above policy. Furthermore, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires any employee to notify the Director of Human Resources of any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off College premises while conducting College business. A report of the conviction must be made within five days following the conviction.

Disciplinary action for violations will be taken according to the applicable Saint Vincent College or Seminary handbook up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the College or Seminary and referral for prosecution. Saint Vincent College and Seminary will not shield individuals from the legal consequences of their actions should they violate the law.

Pennsylvania and Federal Laws
All members of the Saint Vincent College and Seminary community must adhere to all applicable local, state and federal laws related to the sale and use of alcoholic beverages and other drugs and controlled substances. Some examples of these laws and their corresponding penalties are listed here:

In addition, a person convicted of any federal or Pennsylvania offense involving a controlled substance is ineligible to receive any or all federal benefits, such as student loans and Social Security.  Federal penalties for possession of any substance containing illicit drugs are up to one year of imprisonment and/or a fine up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for the second offense. Federal penalties for the cultivation or manufacture, distribution, or possession of illicit drugs are determined by their classification. Factors leading to stiffer penalties include: Repeated offenses, larger amounts of the substance, purity of the substance, distribution to a person under the age of 18 or to a pregnant woman, distribution within 1,000 feet of a schoolyard, playground, youth center, swimming pool, or video arcade.

Saint Vincent Policy
The College does not grant immunity, nor can it grant immunity, from civil liability or criminal sanctions, to students for violating any law related to alcoholic beverages. The College will discipline any student who, while on campus, violates any State law regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Beverages containing grain alcohol are prohibited. Students who disregard the College alcohol policy will face disciplinary actions and will be responsible for any damage to College property. All alcohol and/or taps in a person’s possession are subject to confiscation if they are in violation of the law or College policy.

Students and employees are required to become familiar with all aspects of the College’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy.

Health and Safety Concerns
The influence of alcohol and the medically unsupervised use of drugs and/or narcotics may pose serious safety and health risks to both the user and other members of the Saint Vincent community. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which slows bodily functions. Small quantities induce feelings of well being, relaxation, and loss of inhibitions.  Larger doses progressively cause intoxication, sedation, unconsciousness, and possibly death. Alcohol is psychologically and physically addicting and long-term abuse can lead to severe emotional, psychological, and physical problems.
The use of illicit drugs can also lead to many severe physical, psychological and emotional problems. The specific effects depend on the dose, length of use, and the type of drug, which is being used. More information about the specific effects of various drugs can be obtained from the Wellness Center (ext. 2115) or the Prevention Projects (ext. 4590).

Services Available
The College and Seminary recognize drug and alcohol abuse and dependency as an illness and a major health problem. There are many services available for counseling, treatment or rehabilitation for students and employees. Students and employees concerned about their own or another person’s alcohol or other drug use are encouraged to contact the Wellness Center, Counseling and Health Services, located in the Robert S. Carey Student Center. Confidential advice and referral is available. The College health insurance for employees provides coverage for both inpatient and outpatient treatment.

Conscientious efforts to seek help for a drug or alcohol abuse problem will not jeopardize any employee’s job or any student’s record. Any treatment options for Seminary students are governed by the specific policy of the student’s sponsoring diocese, which is consulted in such matters.

POLICY ON FIREARMS AND PYROTECHNICS
Firearms and pyrotechnics are not permitted on Saint Vincent campus unless prior coordination and/or approval are received from the Public Safety Office.

POLICY ON SEX OFFENSES
The personal well being and safety of each student is a primary concern of Saint Vincent College and Seminary.  A sexual offense is a serious matter. When such an act is reported, it will be handled accordingly.

Definitions
A forcible sex offense is “any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not giving consent,” and includes forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling. Non-forcible sex offenses are acts of “unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse,” and include incest and statutory rape. (These definitions are from the FBI Uniform Crime reporting Handbook.)

Reporting Procedures
If a sex offense occurs, the first priority is caring for the immediate physical and emotional welfare of the victim. College students, faculty, or staff should notify first the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students if the offense occurs during regular office hours; the Residence Hall Director on call (x2911), if after working hours. The Residence Hall Director on call or the Director of Residence Life will notify Security and the Wellness Center for Counseling and Health Services. Seminary students should likewise contact Security, the Rector and the Vice-Rector as soon as possible.

Sexual assault is a felony. The victim always has the right to notify the State Police and may request that Security begin these proceedings. As with any crime, it is extremely important to preserve any evidence that may be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault.

Services Available
A College student who is the victim of sexual assault is encouraged to seek assistance from student support services, whether it is the Wellness Center, Security, Campus Ministry, the Residence Hall Staff or the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.  These services are available to assist in the immediate and ongoing care of the physical and emotional welfare of the victim. The staff will assist the student in finding appropriate off-campus counseling if requested. Also, the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will assist any student in changing his/her academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault if requested by the victim and if these changes are reasonably available.

In a similar fashion, the Seminary will see that any Seminarian who is the victim of sexual assault receives appropriate care in keeping with the recommendations of his sponsoring diocese. If necessary, living arrangements will be modified.

Educational Programs
Educational programs, to promote awareness of acquaintance rape and other sex offenses are provided as part of a student prefect training program prior to the academic year and also as part of the Freshman orientation program at the beginning of the academic year. There is at least one educational program each academic year established to prevent sex offenses. All members of the academic community—students, faculty, and staff—are encouraged to participate in these educational programs.

Disciplinary Action and Procedure
Whether or not criminal proceedings are initiated, campus disciplinary proceedings will be initiated when the evidence warrants. In cases of alleged sexual assault when both the accuser and the accused are students, The Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will hear the case or at his discretion, the Assistant Vice President may have the Committee on the Code of the College hear the case and make recommendations to the Assistant Vice President. Because of the sometimes sensitive nature of these cases, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students may decide to hear the case himself.  The purpose of the hearing is to give the accuser and the accused and witnesses a chance to present all relevant information in the incident. The Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will inform both the accused and the accuser of the decision.

In the case of Seminarians, the Rector, in appropriate consultation with the Vice-Rector, Seminary Academic Dean and other Seminary faculty members, as well as with the Seminarian’s sponsoring diocese, will conduct an investigation to determine a course of action. This action will be consistent with the Seminary’s Diocesan Student Community Life Handbook, with the policy of the sponsoring diocese, and with the code of conduct expected of those aspiring to the priestly ministry.

CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT
Information concerning registered sex offenders can be obtained by contacting the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288 or the Westmoreland County Detective Bureau at 724-830-3287.

CONCLUSION
These rules and regulations are intended to support the Benedictine values of community and care for the individual so that the members of the community might grow physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. This brochure can also be found on the Internet. The address is www.stvincent.edu/cleryact 

Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity in accordance with federal, state and local laws. In so doing, Saint Vincent does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability in any of its programs, activities, or employment decisions. The Director of Personnel, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 15650-2690 is the College officer with responsibility for overseeing the implementation of this equal opportunity policy.

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