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 | Crime Prevention Guide
This information is provided pursuant to the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act (Jeanne Clery Act).
Louisiana State University's (LSU) annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by LSU; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the LSU Police Department.
| Long before crime became the national issue it is today, LSU was taking steps to ensure the safety of its campus community. |
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LSU did not start taking steps to make the campus safe just because someone started passing laws. The University has been taking these steps for more than 20 years.
Although LSU does not experience serious crimes often, it is a large, urban university campus on which serious crimes do occur. In any given semester, LSU has some 31,000 students and 4,400 full and part-time employees on campus - more than the size of most small cities. In addition, LSU is surrounded on three sides by the city of Baton Rouge- the capital of Louisiana and a leading petrochemical, financial and industrial city with a metropolitan area population of more than 500,000. |
Use of University Facilities | Residence Halls | Academic and Administrative Buildings
Weapons Policy | Sales or Use of Illegal Drugs | Sales or Use of Alcoholic Beverages
If You Are the Victim of Sexual Assault | Obtain Medical Care | Assist in the Investigation
Seek Counseling | Important Options/ Student Health Services | Sex Offender Statement
Campus Judicial System | Office of Student Services | Contact Information
Campus Transit | Lighting | Campus Call Boxes | CrimeStoppers
Reporting Crimes or Emergencies
Crime Statistics
Emergency Numbers
| Safety Policies |
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The University makes every effort to ensure that the campus facilities, buildings and grounds are designed and maintained in such a way as to promote safety and reduce criminal opportunity. Particular attention is paid to the design of landscaping and exterior lighting.
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| Use of University Facilities |
With the exception of events that are open to the general public and advertised as such, the University's facilities and programs are generally reserved for accomplishing the objectives and programs of the University. Visitors and non-University affiliated groups seeking to utilize University facilities are expected to make prior arrangements with the appropriate University office. Authorization to use the LSU facilities is determined by University regulations then in effect. Visitors and guests to LSU residence halls must be registered by their hosts while in residence halls.
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| Residence Halls |
Procedures to ensure safety within residence halls include 24-hour-a-day manned desks in each building or complex. Women's residence halls have limited access through main doors only. Procedures for guest visitation are established by the residents of each building in accordance with rules printed in Living in LSU Residence Halls, available at hall desks. Residence halls are equipped with fire safety equipment that includes smoke detectors and/or heat sensors, that activate the central fire alarm system. In the residence halls, emergency exits are equipped with alarms that sound whenever opened. Residence hall staff are trained to maintain security and to summon police, fire, medical and maintenance assistance when needed. Criminal activity observed within or in the vicinity of buildings is reported to the LSU Police Department. Firearms, explosives, fireworks, or other hazardous materials are not permitted in or around residence halls or University apartments.
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| Academic and Administrative Buildings |
Academic and administrative buildings are secured by Facility Services personnel. Hours of security may vary from building to building, depending on use. Like the residence halls, these buildings are equipped with fire safety equipment that includes smoke detectors and/or heat sensors that activate the central fire alarm system. Weekend and after-hours use of academic and administrative buildings may be scheduled through the Office of the University Registrar.
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| Weapons Policy |
The use of weapons by University police personnel is governed by state law and departmental regulation. The use or possession of firearms or other weapons by students, employees or visitors while on campus is prohibited.
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| Sales or Use of Illegal Drugs |
LSU complies with all federal and state laws which prohibit the use, possession and sale of illegal drugs. The University is a drug-free zone under Louisiana law and will not shield any student, employee or visitor from action by civil authorities.
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| Sales or Use of Alcoholic Beverages |
LSU complies with all federal and state laws which regulate the sale and use of alcohol. The University neither condones nor shields from prosecution any individual found in violation of the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. The University does authorize alcoholic beverages on campus for sanctioned events complying with state law. Possessoin or consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under 21 years of age is prohibited by law.
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| Sexual Assault Policy |
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On college campuses, acquaintance and date rape are more apt to occur than rape by strangers. Research on college women indicates as many as 20 percent of the female population may at some time be sexually coerced by acquaintances. While some students may not think of forced sexual relations as rape, such action constitutes a serious crime and is felony under Section 14:42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
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| If You Are the Victim of Sexual Assault |
Contact a friend to help you collect your thoughts and focus on your needs. If the assault occurred on campus, call the LSU Police Department (911). If the assault occurred off campus, call the Baton Rouge Police Department or the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (911).
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| Obtain Medical Care |
Quickly obtain medical care from the LSU Health Center or from a hospital emergency room. Do not bathe, shower, douche, or change clothes before seeking medical attention. The treatment for rape may require an examination at a designated hospital, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, medication to prevent pregnancy and documenting evidence so you can decide whether to pursue prosecution.
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| Assist in the Investigation |
It is a personal decision whether to report a rape or sexual assault to police, but you are strongly encouraged to do so. The primary concern of the police is your safety and well-being; their second and third concerns are apprehending the assailant and preserving the evidence of the crime.
If you decide not to report an assault, you are encouraged to call or to have a friend call the police or the office of the Dean of Students to report the crime anonymously. The information provided will be helpful in tracking the number and nature of assaults on campus, but it is not helpful in furthering an investigation or apprehension.
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| Seek Counseling |
Whether or not you report the assault or pursue prosecution, you should consult a trained counselor for help in dealing with the emotional aftermath of a rape. Trained counselors are available at the Student Health Center. Talking with a counselor or psychologist in no way compels a victim to take further action.
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| Important Options/Student Health Services |
The Student Health Center is available to victims of sexual assault. A victim may be examined by a physician for injuries, tested and treated for sexually transmitted diseases and tested for pregnancy. Counseling is also available. Victims desiring to pursue a criminal case will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency in accordance with established procedure.
The Student Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. All services are confidential. Call (225) 578-6271
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Sex Offender Statement
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 (CSCPA), signed into Law October 28, 2000, amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act.
CSCPA provides special requirements relating to registration and community notification for sex offenders who are enrolled in or work at institutions of higher education. In addition to Wetterling, the Act also amended the Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
As provided in the Wetterling Act, any person required to register under a state sex offender registration program must notify the state as to whether the person is a student, or works at, an institution of higher education, identify each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student and must also alert the state of any change in enrollment or employment status.
The Louisiana State Police maintain the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry (SOCPR) for the State of Louisiana and are responsible for the enforcement of the applicable sections of law cited above. Information about any individual affliated with Louisiana State Univeristy in regards to this matter may be found at the public SOCPR website: http://www.lsp.org/socpr/default.html
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| Campus Judicial System |
A victim may choose to pursue action through the campus judicial system if the assault was committed by another student. The Dean of Students' office (225) 578-4407, is available to advise victims of their rights under the Code of Student Conduct. Even if you choose not to pursue disciplinary action, you are encouraged to report your experience to the Dean of Students' office.
In any campus disciplinary action, the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during the proceedings. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding alleging a sexual assault.
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| Office of Student Services |
Through various programs in the Division of Student Life and Academic Services, students are provided educational and support programs in the area of sexual assault, as well as counseling, mental health and support services for the victims of sexual assault or rape. Educational, counseling and support programs are available through the Student Health Center, the Department of Residential Life and the Office of Greek Affairs. Through the Dean of Students and Residential Life, assistance is available to students offering options for or assistance in changing academic and living situations because of the threat of, or having been a victim, of sexual assault. Personnel in the Dean of Students' office, Student Health Center and Residential Life are available to help victims identify their options following an assault and to notify the proper law enforcement authorities, including University police. In all situations involving sexual assault or rape, victims are encouraged to report the incident and seek further assistance.
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| For More Information Or Assistance, Please Contact: |
| LSU Police Department | 578-3231 |
| Office of the Dean of Students | 578-4307 |
| Student Health Center | 578-6271 |
| Medical Appointments | 578-6716 |
| Mental Health Services | 578-8774 |
| Wellness Education Program | 578-5718 |
| The Phone (24-hour crisis line) | 924-5781 |
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Safety Programs
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| Campus Transit |
To help protect students who need to reach a particular destination on campus after dark, LSU Student Government established the Campus Transit Service, which is run and staffed by the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation. Carefully selected staff members offer free rides, on campus only, from 5:30 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. every night when school is in session. Call (225) 578-5555.
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| Lighting |
The University has allotted an average of $45,000 per year for lighting improvements and enhancements. A group of administrators and students examine the campus several times a year and determines which areas require lighting repairs and which areas need additional illumination.
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| Campus Call Boxes |
LSU has tamper resistant phnes near the entrances to most dorms and many other campus buildings which allow you to make an on campus call or contact the LSU Police by dialing 911.
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| CrimeStoppers |
LSU works in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers which serves the community as an informant interaction system whereby the public is invited and encouraged to provide valuable information that might lead to the arrest and possible conviction of criminals. Participants who call the Baton Rouge CrimeStoppers hotline at (225)389-3361 remain anonymous.
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| REPORTNG CRIME OR EMERGENCIES |
If you are involved in an emergency situation, are the victim of a crime, or witness any criminal activity, you are urged to notify the LSU Police Department as soon as possible by dialing 911 or 578-3231 or using one of the campus call boxes. Off-campus crimes may be reported to the Baton Rouge Police Department or the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's office. Both of these law enforcement agencies can be reached by dialing 911. You can also fill out an online crime report.
The LSU Police Department is located in the University Public Safety Building on South Stadium Road. The department operates 24 hours a day and employs 70 commissioned police officers along with three non-sworn support staff. Police officers must successfully complete 280 hours of basic training at an approved police academy. The training curriculum is as mandated by the Louisiana Police Officer Standards and Training Commission and includes such topics as criminal law and procedures, patrol and investigation practices and techniques, firearms, first aid and physical training. An array of in-service training programs is presents to update and enhance the professional skills of the officers.
University police officers are vested with all of the powers, authority and responsibilities of any police officer of the state on property owned by the University, including adjacent public streets . Police authority is derived from Section 17:1805 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The police Department cooperates fully with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in cases which involve both on-campus and off-campus jurisdiction or when the resources of another agency can be used to facilitate the resolution of an investigation.
The Office of Public Safety and Risk Management is charged with the responsibility for security, safety, law enforcement and emergency services and is composed of the LSU Police Department, Office of Occupational and Environmental Safety, Office of Risk Management and the Office of Parking, Traffic, and Transportation.
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| Crime Statistics |
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Continual efforts are made to inform the LSU community of matters that affect their personal safety and well-being. Regular reports regarding current problems and reported crimes are published in the student newspaper, The Reveille, and in weekly faculty-staff newspaper, LSU Today. The LSU Police Department, in conjunction with the Department of Residential Life and the Division of Student Life and Academic Services, offers programs on personal safety, security of property, crisis intervention and crime prevention. Students and parents are also provided with public safety information during orientation programs.
The LSU Police Department has reported crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Crime Information Center since 1977. This report is publicized annually in the Reveille and by the local media. University police blotters and arrest reports are available to the media daily and formal press releases are issued to address serious or unique problems which may arise on campus. The University believes that an informed public is a safer public. For more information on the LSU Police Department, visit our web site at www.lsu.edu/police . The following LSU statistics, in compliance with the 1998 provisions of the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act (Jeanne Clery Act), are provided for your information.
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| Click Here to View the Crime Statistics |
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| EMERGENCY NUMBERS |
| LSU Police Department | 911 or 578-3231 |
| Baton Rouge City Police | 911 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff | 911 |
| Baton Rouge Fire Department | 911 |
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