Campus Police

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Marietta College is committed to providing a safe environment for every member of our community. Crime is a national problem, but Marietta College has not experienced a significant number of sexual assaults, assaults, burglary, and acts of criminal trespass.

The departments of Campus Police, Physical Plant, Dean of Students, and Residence Life are responsible for security and safety policies governing the campus, as well as teaching about security and crime prevention.

Marietta College offers safety and security education and awareness programs throughout the year on topics such as sexual assault awareness, alcohol abuse, personal safety, vehicle safety, fire safety, and preventing crime on campus. Information is distributed to the College community through flyers, bulletins, crime alerts, posters, brochures, the student news media, and employee newsletters.

Incidents affecting the safety and security of the entire campus community must be reported in a timely manner. When appropriate, the Dean of Students Office will make a timely report to the campus community through voice-mail, e-mail, or flyers by mail.

The Physical Plant maintains regularly inspects campus facilities, promptly makes repairs affecting the safety and security of others, responds immediately to reports of potential safety hazards, and as soon as possible, to broken windows and locks and other door problems. The Physical Plant is responsible for OSHA, hazardous waste disposal, and “Right to Know” chemical safety programs.

Marietta College has both single sex and optional co-ed residence halls. There are no curfew hours; but to maintain security, the main doors of the Freshman and Theme Houses are locked at designated times with entry gained by computerized card access. All student rooms are equipped with conventional door and window locks.

Professional residence hall directors and resident assistants live in the residence halls and are on call 24 hours a day. All staff members undergo training in enforcing residence hall security policies and participate in lectures and seminars associated with the safety and security of the campus.

Campus Police enforces laws regulating under-age drinking, the use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. They also are responsible for public safety services such as crime reports, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents.

Marietta College recognizes that alcohol and other drug abuse are national problems, and the College actively pursues a program of education on those issues. The College believes that alcohol abuse and misuse conflict with the goals and purposes of a liberal arts education, and therefore supports a policy of responsible alcohol use.

The legal drinking age in Ohio is 21. The possession or use of any alcoholic beverages in violation of the statutes of the State of Ohio on Marietta College property is forbidden. The violator is subject to disciplinary action by the College as well as the State.

Illegal use of drugs is incompatible with the basic purposes of an institution of higher learning. Those who indulge in such activity or encourage others to do so are jeopardizing both the mission of Marietta College and their own right to participate in it. The College will not interfere with strict enforcement of the laws regarding drugs and their abuse or with the imposition of penalties upon those who may break the law.

In addition, the College reserves the right to act upon cases of drug abuse through its own judicial procedures. It is the responsibility of resident directors, resident assistants, sorority supervisors, campus police personnel, and the staff of the Dean of Students Office to enforce the College policies. It is the responsibility of every member of College Community to comply with these policies:

• Sexual Assault
• Campus Security Disclosures
• Educational Programming

Marietta College has developed a comprehensive program of assault prevention education. The program includes both curricular and co-curricular dimensions, and includes components for faculty and staff as well as students.

Each fall semester, all first-year students at Marietta College must attend a two-hour session on date rape. Attendance at the program is a requirement of the College Experience Seminar class, which is part of the College’s General Education Plan. In addition, the College sponsors an annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week during the fall semester of each year. Past Sexual Assault Awareness Weeks have included programs on such topics as acquaintance assault, self-defense, abusive relationships, and communication skills. This week of intensive programming supplements the on-going efforts sponsored jointly by the Offices of Residence Life and Campus Police.

Programs for faculty and staff include annual training programs for resident assistants and resident directors, regular campus-wide forums on topics related to sexual violence, and frequent educational programs related to the College’s policy on sexual harassment and other forms of assault. Focus groups such as Club A.W.A.R.E. (Actively Working for prevention and Rape Education), S.A.I.N. (Sexual Assault Intervention Network) and the Ohio Coalition on Sexual Assault Network interact with students, faculty and staff to provide additional education to the campus. Campus Police and the Office of Student Life actively participate within these organizations to provide alternatives.