University of Connecticut - Uniform Campus Crime Report
Crime Statistics - Torrington Campus

In accordance with Connecticut and federal law, each Institution of higher education, is required to annually prepare a Campus Crime Report, consistent with the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR). The report is to reflect the crime statistic on the property of the university/college for the proceeding three years.

Verified Offenses Reported to UConn Police

Note: As the FBI, in its own crime report, notes: Caution should be exercised in making any inter-campus comparisons of schools, as University/ college crime statistics are affected by a variety of factors. These include: demographic characteristics of the surrounding community ratio of male to female students, numbers of on campus residents, accessibility of outside visitors, and size enrollment.

The University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut at Torrington is committed to providing the safest possible environment for all members of the community. The University of Connecticut has, since the inception of nationwide reporting of crime statistics (UCR), always made that information available to the public. Now, in accordance with Connecticut's Campus Safety Act, Connecticut General Statute 10a-55, every institution of higher education is required to annually prepare a Uniform Campus Crime Report (UCCR) concerning crimes committed on campus in the three preceding calendar years. The university/college shall notify all prospective students and new employees at the time of hire, and all students and employees at the beginning of each academic year of availability of the Uniform Campus Crime Report and, upon request, provide it to any such applicant, employee, or students. In addition, each institution must maintain information concerning current campus safety policies and procedures. Each Prospective student or new employee is to be notified of the availability of this information and, upon request be provided with it. At the beginning of each academic year this information is also to be provided to each continuing student and employee. This UCCR report is prepared annually by the Director's Office and reflects the crime statistics for the last three years as reported by the Torrington Police Department.

University of Connecticut Police Department, Torrington Substation

The University of Connecticut at Torrington is located in the Northwest corner of Connecticut, in the City of Torrington. It is an open campus, situated on 93 acres of land, containing 2 buildings, 1 large parking lot facilitating approximately 500 vehicles. It is a commuter campus with no residence halls. In addition to University of Connecticut students, faculty and staff, the University will soon house the Cooperative Extension Service. The Campus is also the home of the Litchfield County Writers Project.

Reporting of Crimes or Emergencies

If you witness a crime in progress, fire, or need emergency medical services, dial 911 from any telephone (coins are not required to dial 911 from a pay phone) in the academic building. Emergency assistance - police, fire, or medical -- will be immediately dispatched by the City of Stamford Emergency Dispatch Center. If you are the victim of a crime, or you have witnessed a crime, and there is no immediate danger or emergency, call the University Police at 251-9508 and report what happened. A police officer will follow up on your complaint.

Anonymous Reporting

If you would like to report a crime but do not wish to reveal your identity, UCPD offers an anonymous hotline that allows you to leave specific information about a crime while ensuring your confidentiality: (860) 486-4444.

Individual Safety Responsibilities

Individual awareness, cooperation and involvement are critical to the success of any campus safety program. Everyone must assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking some simple, common sense precautions. For example, do not jog alone at night, and when walking at night, walk with someone and only in well-lighted areas. When in doubt, call the Police Department to arrange for a walking escort by a police officer.

Other precautions to be taken into consideration are: do not stay alone in academic buildings late at night whenever possible, and valuables should not be left unattended in the library, gym, hallways, classrooms, offices, or the cafeteria dining room.

Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances

Those who use alcoholic beverages or sponsor events involving alcohol are obliged to understand state laws and university regulations, and are fully responsible for their actions. In general, use or possession of alcoholic beverages by any person under the age of 21 is prohibited by state law. For the full policy, see University of Connecticut Alcoholic Beverage Policy.

State law prohibits manufacture, distribution, sale, use, offer for sale, or possession of drug paraphernalia or of any illegal drug or narcotic including barbiturates, hallucinogens, amphetamines, cocaine, opium, heroin, marijuana, or any other substance not chemically distinguishable from them except as authorizedby medical prescription. (See Student Conduct Code for the University policy).

Weapons on Campus

Possession and/or use of firearms, fireworks, dangerous weapons and hazardous chemicals are strictly prohibited and in many cases violate state law. This applies to students and employees except where authorized to handle weapons or chemicals. (See Student Conduct Code and General Rules of Conduct for Employees, as published by Labor Relations.

Incidents of Sexual Harassment

Incidents of sexual harassment, in which the alleged perpetrator is a student, should be reported to the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students (626-6804). All other incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to the Director's Office. (626-6800) All victims of sexual harassment under the Student Conduct Code are entitled to be present at all proceedings, and to know the outcome of the case. All other victims of sexual harassment are entitled to know the outcome of the investigation conducted by the Director's Office in concert with the Office of Affirmative Action Programs.

The University of Connecticut's statement of policy on sexual harassment is contained in the President's Policy on Harassment.

Sexual harassment is defined as any unsolicited and unwanted sexual advance, or any other conduct of a sexual nature whereby (a) submission to these actions is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, performance appraisal, or evaluation of academic performance; or (b) these actions have the effect of interfering with an individual's performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

Examples of sexual harassment in the work place may include all activities that attempt to extort sexual favors, inappropriate touching, suggestive comments, and public display of pornographic or suggestive calendars, posters, or signs. All forms of sexual harassment and discrimination are considered serious offenses by the University. Such behavior is particularly offensive when power relationships are involved.

Sexual Assault

The University of Connecticut offers a wide range of programs and support ervices dedicated to the prevention of sexual assault and in aiding the victim.

The Women's Center and Health Services on the Storrs campus offer programs and printed material to aid students.

Students and all members of the university can report sexual assaults to the Torrington Police Deprtment via 911 or the main office ot the campus at 860-628-6800.

If a sexual assault occurs, you should seek medical attention and notify the Torrington police. The police are on duty 24 hours a day and can aid in finding additional services.

Off campus offenses should be reported to the local police and a local Rape Crisis Center can be contacted for additional services.

Timely Warnings

UCPD provides crime information and trends to the campus community through email networks, the UCPD and other web pages, campus partners, postings and direct distribution of flyers and bulletins. Depending on the nature of the crime and the threat to the community, some or all of these methods are used to ensure the campus is appropriately alerted to the threat in a timely fashion and has information to prevent victimization.

Sex Offender Notice

The State of Connecticut requires sex offenders to register with the police in the jurisdiction in which they reside. The State makes this information available to law enforcement agencies. This information for the UConn Community is available by contacting the State Police Sex Offender Registry Unit at P.O. Box 2794, Middletown, CT 06457 or by e-mail at sex.offender.registry@po.state.ct.us

Conclusion

All of us, by working together, can help to ensure that we have a safe campus and community. If you have any questions please call 860-626-6800 for assistance.

Finally, if you observe suspicious persons or activities anywhere on campus report it to the University Police. Also, in moving about campus, should you observe unsafe or dangerous conditions do not hesitate to report them to the University Police to initiate corrective action.

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