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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Area Commission
  3. Information Technology
  4. Plans and Analysis
  5. Marketing
  6. Financial Affairs
  7. Facilities Management
  8. Human Resources and Employee Relations
  9. Development
  10. Procurement and Inventory Control
  11. Auxiliary Enterprises and Printing Services
  12. Public Safety

    12-1-0 Public Safety Policy

    12-1-1 Emergency Response, Evacuations, and Drills

    12-1-2 Emergencies, Campus

    12-1-3 Parking, Special Functions

    12-1-4 Traffic Control, Parking, and Reserved Parking

    12-1-5 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act

    12-1-6 Weapons on Campus

    12-1-7 Children on Campus

    12-1-8 Sexual Assault Procedure

    12-1-9 Animals on Campus

    12-1-10 Skateboarding, Skating, Bicycling and Parkour

    12-2-0 Security of Institutional Buildings & Equipment Policy

    12-2-1 Building Security

    12-2-2 Laboratory, Clinic, Classroom, and Office Security

    12-3-1 Identification of Faculty/Staff Personnel

    12-4-0 Emergency Alert System (EAS) Registration for TTC Employees Policy

    12-4-1 Emergency Alert System (EAS) Registration for TTC Employees

    12-5-0 Youth Protection Policy

    12-5-1 Youth Protection

  13. Division of Education
  14. Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
  15. Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
  16. Admissions and Registrar
  17. Student Services

NUMBER: 12-1-8 APPROVED DATE: 07-11-2003

BASED ON POLICY NUMBER AND TITLE: 12-1-0 PUBLIC SAFETY

PURPOSE: To outline the collection and reporting processes by which Trident Technical College complies with the South Carolina Campus Sexual Assault Information Act. 

PROCEDURE:

Sexual assault is strictly prohibited by the College. The College’s Sexual Assault Procedure complies with S.C. Code Ann. § 59-105-10 et seq. (Supp. 2002), commonly known as the “South Carolina Campus Sexual Assault Information Act”.

Trident Technical College has adopted SBTCE Procedure 8-5-101.1 - Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Misconduct for employees https://www.sctechsystem.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies-and-procedures/procedures/8-5-101.1.pdf; and SBTCE Procedure 3.2.106.2 - Alleged Acts of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment for students https://www.sctechsystem.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies-and-procedures/procedures/3-2-106.2.pdf. The College will impose sanctions on individuals who commit sexual assault.  In cases involving an employee, the Human Resources Director will follow the procedure requirements in SBTCE 8-5-101.1. In cases involving a student, the Title IX Coordinator, or designee, shall complete a preliminary investigation of the charge, and thereafter follow the procedural requirements contained in SBTCE 3.2.106.2. Possible sanctions may include reprimand, disciplinary probation, loss of privileges, suspension, expulsion, termination, or any combination of these sanctions. 

If you are sexually assaulted:

  • Memorize as much detail as possible about the attacker.
  • On campus call the College’s Public Safety Department at 574-6911 immediately. Off campus call local emergency medical service immediately by dialing “911” or their local number. This does not obligate you to file charges or testify in court.
  • If you prefer not to call the police, but you want to make it known that a rape occurred, you may contact any member of the Counseling and Career Development Department located on each campus https://www.tridenttech.edu/student/help/counseling/index.htm, the Title IX Coordinator https://www.tridenttech.edu/about/titleIX/index.htm, and/or the Vice President for Student Services.
  • Do not bathe, shower, douche, or urinate.
  • Do not change clothes, if it can be avoided. If changing clothes is necessary, secure you changed clothes inside a paper bag, not plastic.
  • Do not eat, drink, smoke, rinse your mouth, or brush your teeth. These actions may destroy evidence.
  • Do not disturb the crime scene(s).
  • You may call and request medical transportation without divulging that you have been raped. Even if you choose not to become involved with the police, you should seek medical assistance.
  • You are strongly encouraged to go through the rape protocol exam for medical attention and for the purpose of preserving important physical evidence of the assault.  The rape protocol exam should be done as soon as possible.  Physical evidence can be obtained up to 72 hours after the assault.  However, as time passes, the quality of the evidence diminishes.
  • Contact a friend or family member to be with you.

What Happens When a Sexual Assault Is Reported to the Public Safety Department?

When you notify Trident Technical College Public Safety officers of a sexual assault, the following will occur: 

  • Public Safety will respond to your location on campus, ensure that you are safe and provide you with emergency medical assistance.
  • Public Safety will ask you questions about the assault (location and time of the assault, a description of the accused, etc.).  If you request to speak to a male or female officer, Public Safety will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request, to include contacting another law enforcement agency having concurrent jurisdiction.  Local law enforcement may become involved depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident.  A family member, friend, or counselor may be with you during the interview.
  • Public Safety will protect the crime scene, contact local law enforcement as may become necessary, and assist in the collection and preservation of evidence.
  • Public Safety will make contact with and escort you to an appropriate medical facility.
  • Public Safety will contact other assistance agencies (People Against Rape, Solicitor’s Office Victims/Witness Program, etc.) on your behalf.  The Victims/Witness coordinator from the Solicitor’s Office will help you file any documents related to the S.C. Victim’s Compensation Fund.
  • Public Safety will treat you and your case with sensitivity, understanding, and professionalism regardless of your gender or the gender of the accused.  Public Safety officers will not prejudge you or blame you for what occurred.
  • Public Safety will NOT release your name to the public or the press.
  • Public Safety will continue to be available to you, answer your questions, and explain the system and processes involved (solicitor, courts, etc.).
  • Public Safety will professionally investigate your case, which may lead to the arrest and prosecution of the accused.  You will be kept up-to-date on the progress of the investigation and/or prosecution.

Reporting a Crime

All members of the College community share the responsibility of preventing crime. Everyone should report all crimes and suspicious activities, whether you are a victim or a witness. Report crimes and other emergencies on campus to the Public Safety Department immediately.  The emergency number is 843-574-6911 (6911 on campus) and is posted throughout the College on telephones and in the College and tri-county area telephone directories.

Sexual Assault Prevention

  • Use the campus escort and transit services.
  • Be aware of the emergency telephones and their locations.
  • Avoid being in classrooms or office buildings alone at night. If you must be there, let Public Safety know where you are and how long you will be there. Stay near a telephone.
  • Report any suspicious person or activity to the Public Safety Department, whatever the time, day, or night.
  • Know who is at your door before opening it.
  • Vary your routine. Do not walk the same route night after night.
  • When walking at night, be alert. Listen for footsteps and voices to be sure no one is following you.
  • Avoid unlit areas. Whenever possible, walk and park in well-lit public areas.
  • Always lock the doors in your car, room, apartment, or house. Keep the car doors locked even when you are driving.
  • Never pick up hitchhikers. When driving, always make sure you have enough gas to reach your destination.
  • When walking to your car at night, have your car keys in your hand before leaving the building.
  • When walking from your car to your residence, have your door key in hand before you leave your car. If you are being dropped off, ask the driver of the car to wait until you are safely in your residence.
  • Take advantage of the rape awareness and rape defense training offered by the College and community groups.
  • If you drink alcoholic beverages, drink responsibly.

Public Safety Department Programs

The Public Safety Department offers numerous educational and personal safety programs for students, faculty, and staff. These programs are offered regularly.  Notices are posted on the Public Safety Department’s website and at various College bulletin boards.

 

Crime Prevention

The College actively promotes campus security by providing services to prevent criminal activities, enhance personal safety, and protect property.

Escort Service

College Public Safety officers are available to escort faculty, staff, students and visitors to their vehicles and as otherwise requested. To request an escort, contact the Public Safety Department at 574-6053.

Emergency Phones

Emergency telephones are available in buildings and parking lots.  In case of a telephone outage, crimes on campus should be reported to local police who will relay the information by radio to the Public Safety Department.  Also, report crimes related to College activities occurring off campus to local police and Public Safety immediately.  You will need to provide:

  • Your name
  • Your exact location and the exact location of the incident
  • The phone number from where you are calling
  • Description of injuries, if any, and need for medical assistance
  • Immediate details of the incident (where it occurred, how long ago)
  • Information about the suspect (name, physical description, clothing description, direction of flight, description of vehicle, etc.)

How the College Can Help

  • The College’s Counseling Office will offer emotional support and referrals to community resources.
  • The College will accommodate reasonably available changes to schedules and physical locations.

S.C. Sex Offenders Registry

Information on all registered adult sex offenders (age 17 and older) is available from the S.C. Sex Offenders Registry Website. Information is also available on registered sex offenders (ages 12-16) who have committed the following offenses: criminal sexual conduct in the first degree; criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; criminal sexual conduct with minors, first degree; criminal sexual conduct with minors, second degree; engaging a child for sexual performance; producing, directing or promoting sexual performance by a child; or kidnapping.

An evaluation must be made on any other requests for information on registered offenders under age 17 who are victims of or witnesses to an offense at public or private schools, child day care centers, family day care centers, or businesses and organizations that primarily serve children, women or vulnerable adults. Evaluations are also required on information requests for offenders who are age 11 or younger who may have a prior conviction or adjudication of delinquency. Those who request the information must complete and submit a written request form at SLED or at a sheriff's office. A copy of the request form is available online, and it may be mailed or faxed to Sex Offenders Registry, SLED, P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221. The fax number is 803-896-7022

 

Updated: 11-02-2007

Updated: 11-08-2012

Reviewed: 06-02-2017

Updated: 09-10-2018

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