Campus Crime Statistics
The Campus
Security Act of 1990 requires colleges and universities to publish
and distribute campus crime statistics on an annual basis. A report
is required for each separate campus or location. Since, Highline
Community College does not have any off-campus student organizations
or off-campus housing, no data is available for the category.
Reports are for a calendar year, beginning January 1 and end
December 31. Data is reported below for each of Highline’s
locations. There is no policy or procedure in place that allows for
the confidential reporting of crimes for inclusion in the annual
report.
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HIGHLINE COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
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TYPE OF OFFENSE |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
Occurrence of
murder |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occurrence of
forcible sex offense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occurrence of
non-forcible offense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occurrence of
robbery |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
Occurrence of
aggravated assault |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
Occurrence of
burglary |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occurrence of motor
vehicle theft |
15 |
8 |
0 |
6 |
Occurrence of any above
listed offense that
manifests evidence of
prejudice based on race |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Arrests for liquor law
violations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Arrests for drug abuse
violations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Arrests for weapons
possession |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Access to Campus Facilities
The public
has access to the public areas of the campus. Access to classrooms
and buildings is limited to persons having official business in
those facilities. Unauthorized access to buildings, rooms or
facilities and/or disorderly, disruptive or criminal behavior on
campus or in any college controlled facility may, at a minimum,
result in person being removed from the facility. Failure to leave when
lawfully requested may result in charges of criminal trespass.
Visitors on
campus are expected to abide by all college rules and regulations.
Students are subject to the Student Rights and Responsibilities
Code. Employees are subject to college rules and regulations.
Parking regulations apply to all persons using the campus parking
facilities. All persons are expected to abide by applicable local,
state, and federal codes and ordinances.
The Campus
Safety Department investigates incidents related to
possible violations of any rules or regulations of Highline
Community College.
Alcohol and Drugs are Forbidden
Highline
Community College has a no tolerance policy. No alcohol or drugs are
permitted on any college controlled facility.
The unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, and/or use of
alcohol or any controlled substance as currently defined by law is
prohibited (unless prescribed by an authorized health care provider)
in or on property owned, leased, or otherwise managed by Highline
Community College.
Employees
and students are subject to disciplinary sanctions for violations of
this policy.
Assistance
for students or employees is available by appointment through the
Counseling Center, Building 6, 206-878-3710, extension 3353.
Campus Sexual Assault Program
Highline
Community College provides a program of information and workshops to
promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape and other forcible and
non-forcible sex offenses. This program is provided by Women’s
Program, Building 6, phone 206-878-3710, extension 3340.
In the event
of sexual assault, notify Campus Safety at extension 3218 or 3219
and/or the police at 911. Every effort should be made to preserve
any physical evidence of such assault. Students or employees will
be assisted by Women’s Programs or the Counseling Center, if such
help is requested. In addition both Women’s Programs and the
Counseling Center can provide on-campus counseling. Off-campus help
is available from the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 24
hour crisis line 425-226-7273 or Seattle Rape Relief, 24 hour
crisis line 206-632-7273. Other off-campus help is also available.
Highline
will make any reasonable changes in a student’s academic situation
as part of its assistance.
Both
accusers and accused are protected by the Student Rights and
Responsibilities Code, copies of which are available from the Dean
of Student’s Office in Building 6. This code describes the
disciplinary process of the college. Both accuser and accused have
the same opportunities to have others present during any hearing
before the discipline committee, including the right to counsel and
cross-examination. The results of any such hearing, including final
disposition and sanctions may include: warning, probation,
suspension, restraining or no-contact orders, or dismissal.
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related
Information
The federal Campus Sex Crimes
Prevention Act, enacted on
October 28, 2000,
went into effect
October 28, 2002.
The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a
statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency
information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders
may be obtained.
Information that is relevant and necessary to protect the
public and to counteract the danger created by a particular offender
is released pursuant to RCW 4.24.550.
The
King County Sheriff's Office
maintains an online registry of Level 2 and 3 sex
offenders who are registered to live in
King
County.
You can search for offenders by Zip Code or by an offender's name.
Washington State Law permits notifications about Level III offenders
that include relevant, accurate and necessary information. This
information MAY BE disclosed to the public at large.
Sex Offender Related Links:
Washington State Sex Offender Information
Center
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