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

TheUniversity of Connecticut at Waterbury 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 precedingcalendar years.This UCCR report is prepared by the UConn Police Department and reflects crime statistics for the last three years.

The University of Connecticut Police Department, under the administration of its chief of police, is charged with a number of critical areas of responsibility relating to safety and security on campus for its student body, employees, and visitors to the campus. The Police Department is established pursuant to section 10a-142 of the Connecticut General Statutes as an "organized police department" with the same authority and responsibility as any municipal police department within the state of Connecticut Its complement of sworn officers are all state employees and graduates of the Municipal Police Training Academy. Beyond the Academy, each member of the department undergoes required annual in-service training, well beyond the minimum requirements mandated by Connecticut statutes, to maintain and upgrade his or her skills as a police officer. The University's Police Department works closely with the State Police and various federal agencies and local police departments throughout the state.

The University police on the Waterbury Campus are currently on duty a minimum of 16 hours a day, 365 days a year (7am - 11pm). The University police officers conduct highly visible vehicle, mountain bike, and foot patrols. The University Police utilize a state-of-the-art monitoring system. The system, consisting of numerous strategically placed high tech cameras allows the Police the ability to continually monitor the campus and its surrounding area. The monitoring system is viewed by Police Officers and specially trained students employed by the Police Department. The University police officers are responsible for enforcing all laws of the state of Connecticut, both criminal and motor vehicle. The University Police Department is committed to community outreach programs and makes these programs available at the Waterbury Campus. Examples of these programs are: alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention, personal and property safety, and traffic safety/DWI. The Police Department periodically publishes brochures on various personal safety and crime prevention issues.

University of Connecticut at Waterbury

The University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus serves approximately 850 students annually from the greater Naugatuck Valley. In its 50 years of operation, the campus has opened the doors to educational access and excellence to thousands of Connecticut residents, many of whom have distinguished themselves in the fields of community service, business, education, law and politics. In the Fall of 2004, as part of the Waterbury downtown revitalization program, the Waterbury Campus was moved from its Hillside road location to a new 25 million dollar 100,000 square foot facility located at 99 East Main street. The new Campus is also equipped with an attached parking garage with 287 parking spaces available for students, faculty and staff.

Reporting of Crimes or Emergencies

In the event you are witness to or a victim of a crime on campus or any type of an emergency, go to any campus telephone and dial 9950 (campus phone) or 203.236.9950 (public phone). In the event of a fire and/or medical emergency, dial 911 and furnish all pertinent information to the emergency operator. The University Police have the capability of being contacted via radio by the local 911 emergency operator.

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.

Emergency Blue Phones

The Waterbury Campus is equipped with 19 emergency Blue Phones. The Blue Phones are call boxes that when activated, automatically dial the University Police Emergency line (203.236.9978). The Blue Phones are located on each level of every stairwell in the building as well as on every level of the parking garage. It is important that the use of the blue Phone be restricted for emergency use only, and all other needs be addressed by dialing the University Police routine calls telephone number. (203.236.9950) In the event that a emergency phone is activated and goes unanswered, it will automatically be routed to the Waterbury Police via 911.

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 (570-9232). All other incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to the Director's Office. 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.

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 UConn Police Department at 860-570-5173.

If a sexual assault occurs, you should seek medical attention and notify the Hartford 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 860-570-5153 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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