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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUESThe chief of police, with the advice andassistance of members of the WSU CrisisManagement Team, determines whenan emergency notification should beissued. In making this determination, thechief considers the safety of the campuscommunity and what informationshould be released about the situation.Emergency notifications are sent byemail to all students, faculty and staff.Emergency notifications are also sentvia text message to all students, facultyand staff who opt in to broadcastmessaging pursuant to the procedureset forth below. The only reason theuniversity would not immediately issue anotification for a confirmed emergency ordangerous situation is if doing so wouldcompromise efforts to assist a victim,contain the emergency, respond to theemergency or otherwise heighten theemergency.The university also issues timely warningswhen certain crimes occur that posea continuing risk to the safety of thecampus community. The university refersto these timely warnings as “specialcrime alerts.” For purposes of thisreport, these alerts will hereinafter bereferred to as “timely warnings.” Timelywarnings are sent to students, facultyand staff as soon as reasonably possibleafter the occurrence of the crime. Theyalert recipients to the potential thatsimilar crimes could subsequently occurand enable members of the campuscommunity to better protect themselves.Timely warnings are sent to students,faculty and staff in the same manner asemergency notifications, including byemail and text.The WSUPD, under the direction of thechief of police, is responsible for issuingtimely warnings. The decision to issue atimely warning is made by the WSUPDon a case-by-case basis in light of allfacts surrounding a crime, includingfactors such as the nature of the crime,the continuing danger to the campuscommunity, the accuracy of reportedinformation and the possible risk ofcompromising law enforcement efforts.Every attempt is made to ensure thesenotices are substantively accurate andspecific enough to be helpful.In addition to email and text notifications,both emergency notifications and timelypage 3warnings are posted at wayne.edu.The WSUPD will also provide periodicupdates to emergency notifications andtimely warnings as necessary. Each noticeprovides crime prevention tips and otheruseful information.Students, faculty and staff may registerat broadcast.wayne.edu to receiveemergency notifications and timelywarnings by text message.The university’s crime statistics arepublished each fall in the Annual Securityand Fire Safety Report. These statisticsare compiled by the WSUPD and reflectinformation reported to the police andby Campus Security Authorities (CSAs)in and immediately around campus.CSAs are employees with significantresponsibility for student and campusactivities.The statistics for the past three years arereflected in the chart on page 4.4. How are campus facilities,including university apartmentsand residence halls, kept safeand secure? Who has access tothese buildings?In general, university buildings — suchas classrooms and office buildings — areopen during normal business hours andclass times, and locked and closed at theend of the day. Laboratories and researchfacilities, which require greater security,have intrusion alarms and card-accesssystems. Police officers and cadets patroluniversity buildings and facilities duringand after business hours and regularlymake building checks.Wayne State has taken many steps toensure the safety of its residential studentpopulation. As of Sept. 16, 2020, thefall 2020 census day, there were 1,521students living in apartment facilities andresidence halls on campus. All residentialbuildings are locked 24 hours a day andrequire a card or key for entry. All suchfacilities have a staffed 24-hour receptiondesk. In addition, a key is required foradmittance to individual rooms andapartments. Each day, on-call duty staffmembers tour the buildings and respondto issues and resident concerns. Universitypolice also routinely walk through allhousing facilities.Visitors to the residence halls andapartments must submit a WayneState OneCard, driver’s license or stateidentification card to receive a pass witha barcode. Once they leave the premises,they are removed from an internaltracking system that enables housingpersonnel to determine who is in thebuilding.Each year, the university publishesthe Community Living Guide for theresidence halls and apartments. Theguide contains detailed information aboutresidence hall and apartment policies;services and amenities; check-in andcheck-out procedures; safety, securityand emergency procedures; personalemergency planning; and policies,procedures and general information. Theguide also contains a list of importantphone numbers. It may be accessed 5. What about lighting andmaintenance issues that affectcampus safety?Outside lighting and landscaping isdesigned for pedestrian safety andsecurity. Sidewalks provide well-lit routesfrom parking areas to buildings and frombuilding to building. Areas across campusare routinely surveyed to ensure that theyare well lit and that burned-out lights arepromptly replaced. University communitymembers are encouraged to call WSUPD(313-577-2222) if they see an areain need of additional or replacementlighting. Landscape personnel regularlytrim shrubbery around sidewalks andbuilding entrances to maximize visibilityand eliminate areas where someonecould hide. In terms of building security,exterior doors are locked electronicallyby university personnel. WSUPD routinelychecks exterior doors to make sure theyare locked.Campus surface parking is designed andconstructed to allow easy observation bythose using the lots and structures, as wellas maximum visibility for police officersand parking office personnel. Parkingstructures are routinely patrolled duringnormal hours of operation and staffed byparking office personnel.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUESClery Act Reportable Crime Statistics for 2017, 2018 and 2019MainCampus2017 2018 2019StudentHousing2017 2018 2019Non-CampusProperty2017 2018 2019PublicProperty2017 2018 2019SatelliteCampuses2017 2018 2019Criminal OffensesMurder/Non-negligent manslaughter000000000000000Manslaughter by ng182061001300000Incest000000000000000Statutory d assault111100000103000Burglary103102000000000Motor vehicle theft110000010886000Arson320300000000100VAWA OffensesDomestic violence200200000000000Dating pons law violations(carrying, possessing, etc.)123111000211000Drug law violations112001000471000Liquor law violations11381135100143135000Weapons law violations(carrying, possessing, etc.)112110000000000Drug law violations81411587837151000000000Liquor law violations57362335336225900000000Arrests for Liquor, Drug andWeapons Law ViolationsDisciplinary Referrals for Liquor,Drug and Weapons Law ViolationsHate CrimesNo hate crimes were reported in 2017, 2018 or 2019.Unfounded CrimesNo crimes were unfounded in 2017, 2018 or 2019.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES6. Are there any programsoffered specifically forstudents and employees tohelp them understand campussecurity procedures and learnhow to protect themselves andprevent crime?WSUPD provides a wide array ofpresentations and programs designed toeducate students and employees aboutsecurity procedures and crime preventionstrategies to help keep them safe. At thebeginning of each academic semester, theWSUPD’s Crime Prevention Section sendsan email to students, staff and faculty aboutcampus and ways to stay safe. This emaildiscusses the following programs:Safewalk: If a student or an employee feelsuneasy about walking alone on campus,they may call WSUPD at 313-577-2222 atany time and for any reason to request theSafewalk service. The police will dispatcha uniformed and radio-equipped cadet orpatrol officer to walk with the individual totheir destination.Personal safety and self-defense courses:The WSUPD offers a total of seven personalsafety and self-defense classes for students,staff and faculty, six of which are RapeAggression Defense (RAD) Courses.WSUPD provides the following courses tothe university community on a monthlybasis and throughout the academic year,depending on instructor availability.Courses are also available during thespring and summer. Domestic and Dating Violence Seminar:The 90-minute Domestic ViolenceSeminar is a program designed toeducate and increase awareness ofdomestic and dating violence. Thecourse will define domestic violence,discuss the cycle of violence, informparticipants about the law as it relatesto domestic violence, provide resources,and discuss participants’ questions.The course also promotes awareness ofthe crimes of rape, acquaintance rape,dating violence, sexual assault andstalking, all of which may result fromdomestic violence situations. RAD for Women – Basic: The RapeAggression Defense system is a 13-hourwomen’s self-defense course that isinternationally recognized as an effectivepage 5and easy-to-learn personal safety tool.Each class consists of four separatesessions that cover a variety of topics,including personal safety and safetyawareness, physical defense techniques,and aggressive defense measures to beused as options available to the womanwho is attacked. ape Aggression Defense – Advanced:RThis 25-hour advanced RAD class,which takes place over four sessions,builds on techniques and strategiesfrom the Basic RAD class. This programalso covers more prone defensestrategies, multiple subject encounters,and even low and diffused lightsimulation exercises. RAD Weapons Defense Course forWomen: This course teaches participantsreal-life, hands-on defensive strategiesagainst an assailant armed with anedged weapon or firearm. RAD Aerosol Defense Options: Duringthis four-hour course, participantslearn the most realistic methods foraccessing, deploying and assisting theaerosol defense option; in the event itfails to work, they learn proven backupstrategies needed for successful escape.This is a one-day class. Participantsmust have already completed the BasicPhysical Defense program. RAD Keychain Defense Options forWomen: This is one of the only realisticand court-defensible impact weaponsprograms available to the generalpublic, and it combines proven RADphysical defense strategies with impactweapons defense techniques. Theprogram revolves around use of theKubaton keychain in conjunction withweapon-enhanced physical skills. RAD for Men: This course is aimedat raising participants’ awareness ofaggressive behavior and how it impactstheir lives, helping participants alsolearn steps to avoid it. Participantsconsider how they can be part ofreducing aggression and violence, andthey practice hands-on self-defenseskills to resist and escape aggressivebehavior directed toward them.Emergency Preparedness – ActiveAttackers Program: This programprovided by WSUPD is geared towardthose interested in learning skills to staysafe and properly respond in the event ofan active attacker situation. This trainingis available upon request.Street Smarts – How to Avoid Beinga Victim: Through these seminars, theWSUPD provides easy-to-use personalsafety tips for a wide variety of real-worldsituations. This training is available uponrequest.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)Etching Sessions: The WSUPD hostsfree VIN etching sessions biannually (falland spring) for employees and students.Using a mild acid paste and computer-cutstencils, VIN etching consists of cleanly,professionally, permanently and discreetlyetching your car or truck VIN on six ofyour vehicle windows as a method ofdiscouraging vehicle theft. VIN etchingdeters car theft because it requires a thiefto replace the windows of a stolen car tomatch the bogus VIN they install in thestolen vehicle. VIN etching sessions arehosted at the WSUPD and are co-sponsoredby the Center for Urban Studies and itsAmeriCorps group. For more information,visit amusdetroit.org/car-safety.Club Steering Wheel and Club Bike/Utility Lock Program: WSUPD will provideto any student, staff or faculty member asteering wheel lock at the discounted priceof 14 and/or a Club Utility/bike lock atthe discounted price of 18. These may beobtained at the WSUPD Records Sectionduring regular business hours.Orientation: WSUPD provides awarenessand action programs each year atorientation for first-year students andtheir families, transfer students, incominginternational students, and new employees.Other university programs: In additionto programs offered through WSUPD,the university also provides the followingprograms and additional resources forfaculty, staff and students: hild Safety Training Program: ThisCprogram is designed to increaseemployees’ awareness about commonsigns of physical and sexual abuse andbullying of minors. There is significantemphasis on who to call if one suspectschild abuse and/or bullying. Thisprogram is administered by the Officeof Internal Audit and targets individualswho may come in contact with minorson campus.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUESTitle IX, sexual harassment, and sexualassault awareness and prevention:Training for students: The university offerssexual harassment and sexual assaultawareness training at all orientationsessions for first-year students and theirfamilies, transfer students, and incominginternational students. These presentationsinclude contact information for the Title IXcoordinator, deputy Title IX coordinatorsand the Wayne State police, as well asinformation on reporting options andwhere to obtain support and resources.Students are also encouraged to participatein an interactive online education programcalled “Voices for Change.” This onlinetraining module provides valuableinformation to students regarding sexualviolence, prevention strategies, practicalmethods for bystander intervention, andreporting and support options for victimsand survivors in our campus community. Inaddition, this module contains informationabout alcohol and drugs, hazing, andbullying. Anyone with a WSU AccessID mayaccess this training program.Bystander intervention training: Atthe start of the fall 2020 semester, theuniversity hosted “Speak About It”to jumpstart the academic year witha campus conversation about sexualassault prevention, consent, power,identity and bystander intervention.The interactive program discussedsocial factors essential to college life,and empowers students to fosterhealthier relationships and build bettercommunities. The program was open toall campus community members, andattendance was required for all firstyear students, student athletes and newstudents living in university housingLove Shouldn’t Hurt: Beginning in the fall2020 semester, the Campus Health Center(CHC) and the Title IX Office partneredwith Counseling and PsychologicalServices (CAPS), the Suicide Preventionprogram, and the Dean of Students Office(DOSO) to increase knowledge abouthealthy relationships, signs of abuse andresources available for individuals impactedby abusive relationships with the LoveShouldn’t Hurt public health campaign.Numerous related outreach activitiesand information tables were scheduledthroughout the semester. In addition,by scanning the QR codes on campaignpage 6signage and resource cards placedstrategically across campus, students,staff and campus visitors were directed toDOSO’s healthy relationships resourceswebpage launched in collaboration withthe Warrior Life and Wellness initiative.Training for faculty and staff: WayneState regularly offers live trainingprograms for faculty and staff regardingthe various types of prohibited sexualmisconduct, mandatory reportingrequirements, available supportivemeasures and resources, and where tofind additional information on thesecritical topics. University employeesare also encouraged to complete aninteractive online training course thataddresses Title IX and mandatoryreporting for faculty and staff.7. What does WSU do to makeits students aware of resourcesfor keeping themselves safe?At the beginning of each school year,the dean of students sends the followinginformation by email to all students: I nformation about how to enroll in theBroadcast Messaging Service, WayneState’s emergency notification system,which uses texts and emails to alertstakeholders of a campus emergency(including emergency notifications andtimely warnings) at broadcast.wayne.edu. Notice that the university has canceledclasses is posted on the university’s mainwebpage at wayne.edu. Those who havesigned up for the Broadcast MessagingService will also receive notificationthrough text or email. Local televisionand radio broadcasts also provideinformation on university closures. W SUPD, 313-577-2222, is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days ayear for any emergency, including fireand health emergencies. Students areencouraged to program the WSUPDnumber into their phones. S tudents are encouraged to draftpersonal preparedness plans.Information about these plans —including instructions and a checklist— is available at housing.wayne.edu/pdf/student preparedness checklist.pdf. S tudents living in university housingare subject to the Missing StudentNotification Policy, discussed indetail on page 21 of this report.Those students should complete aconfidential contact form. Forms areavailable at the front desk of every WSUresidence hall and apartment building. S tudents are informed that, inemergency situations, the university’sCrisis Management Team will conveneand respond to the situation. The teamwill disseminate timely informationto the campus community. WayneState has a rigorous crisis plan, whichis continually updated and revised.The university also conducts drills andsimulations to prepare for crisis. C ounseling and Psychological Services(CAPS) is part of Student Services and isdedicated to providing counseling andpsychological services to Wayne Statestudents. If students experience stress orfeel they need other assistance, they areencouraged to contact CAPS at 313577-3398. For assistance after normalhours of operation, including nights,weekends and university closures,students may call 313-577-9982.In addition to the foregoing, the WSUPDwebsite contains tips for campus safety,commuting safety, fraud prevention,home safet

This includes the procedures Wayne State will follow in response to such reports. A summary of Wayne State University's crime statistics for the years 2019, 2018 and 2017. A summary of Wayne State University's emergency response and evacuation procedures. A summary of Wayne State University's missing student notification policy.