Disclosure of Campus Security Policies and Campus Crime Statistics

The information contained in this disclosure section is provided by Enterprise State Community College in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law 101-542). Inquiries regarding the information contained herein should be directed to the Chief of Safety and Security, WA 103, Enterprise campus, Enterprise State Community College, P.O. Box 1300, Enterprise, AL 36331.

Reporting Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies

It is the policy of Enterprise State Community College that any criminal act, threat of violence, violent act, injury, destruction of any College or personal property, traffic accident, or other situation which occurs on the campuses, sites, centers, or facilities operated by Enterprise State Community College and which may constitute an emergency, a danger to the health, safety, or property of any person, or a threat to the public order be reported immediately to the following:

Enterprise Campus: Campus Police (334) 347-2623, ext. 2277, (334) 447-7564 or dial 911. If a police officer is not on duty, the situation should be reported to the Chief of Safety and Security, WA 103, 334-347-2623, ext. 2344 or 406-0504.

Alabama Aviation College at Ozark: Campus Police, 447-2154 or dial 911. If a police officer is not on duty, the situation should be reported to the Chief of Safety and Security, 334-347-2323, ext. 2344 or 406-0504.

Alabama Aviation College at Andalusia: Director’s Office, (334) 222-0133.

All witnesses to any situation fitting any of the previously described categories shall make themselves available to make written statements and otherwise assist College officials and law enforcement officers in the investigation of the situation. It shall be an offense subject to appropriate disciplinary action and/or criminal charges for any Enterprise State Community College employee or student to file a false report, knowingly make a false statement, or interfere with the investigation of or about any situation of the nature described in the preceding paragraph.

It shall be the duty of the designated ESCC official being made aware of any situation of a nature described in the previous paragraph, to immediately take all reasonable action to prevent or minimize any harm or threat of harm to the employees, students, and visitors of Enterprise State Community College. Furthermore, it shall be the duty of said official to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency in the event of an act of a criminal nature or of any other nature (such as a traffic accident) which would ordinarily involve law enforcement officials. Additionally, it shall be the duty of said official to contact the appropriate fire department, emergency medical agency, or other authority or agency which is due to be notified of the respective incident.

Crime Prevention Programs for Students and Employees

It is the policy of the College to promote safety and crime awareness for its students, personnel, and visitors who avail themselves of the College’s facilities and programs. The following programs have been or are to be implemented:

any student or visitor may request either a professional employee of the College or campus security to escort him/her to his/her vehicle in one of the College parking areas,
instructions on the prevention of assault (including acquaintance rape) are to be included in orientation programs for entering students,
instructions on the prevention of assaults (including acquaintance rape) are to be published in the student newspaper when active;
policies about crime awareness and safety are to be included in the College’s publications, such as this College Catalog and Student Handbook.

Campus Crime Statistics

Campus crime statistics relate to incidents occurring on any location operated by Enterprise State Community College. Crime statistics shall be reported annually.

Reporting of Criminal Incidents Occurring at Off-Campus Student Organizations

Since the College has no off-campus organizations or structures, reporting of criminal incidents occurring at and during off-campus student organizations’ activities shall mean reporting criminal incidents which occur to the College’s property or personnel when an ESCC-sanctioned activity occurs away from the campus, site, center, or facility.

It shall be the responsibility of a student or an ESCC sponsor, if they are a victim of or a witness to a crime committed against the College’s property or persons representing the College, to report the crime immediately to law enforcement agencies in the location where the crime occurs. Furthermore, it shall be the student’s or the College sponsor’s responsibility to report the crime to campus, site, center, or facility police upon returning to that location.

Arrest Statistics Relating to Alcohol, Drugs, and Weapons

The arrest statistics stated in this section are subject to the following definitions:

Arrest is the lawful detention by a person with arrest powers of a person for which there is probable cause to believe he/she violated one of the offenses covered in this section.
A Liquor Law Violation is an act or omission committed in violation of an ordinance or statute designed to control the possession, sale, distribution, or usage of an alcoholic beverage or beverages.
A Drug Abuse Violation is an act or omission committed in violation of an ordinance or statute designed to control the possession, sale, distribution, or usage of those items categorized as illicit drugs, controlled substances, or illegal drug paraphernalia.
Weapons Possession shall be the illegal possession or control of an item designated as a “weapon” by ordinance, statute, or case law.

Crime Report

The ESCC crime report is available on the College website.