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Annual Security Report

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Issued: Pursuant to 20 United States Code Section 1092(f)    

This report includes statistics for the most recent 3-year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Grinnell College, and on public property within the immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report 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 Grinnell College Security Office, Crime Prevention Unit, 1432 East Street, Iowa 50112, 641-269-4600. In addition a copy of this report can be obtained by contacting Donna Vinter, Resident Director of the Grinnell In-London program, 103 Great Russell Street, London, WC 1B 3LA, phone: 020-7813-3265 (Autumn Term).  In addition, in accordance with the security act, this page provides crime statistics on properties controlled by Grinnell College, including statistics about crimes that indicate evidence of prejudice based on religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity as required by the Hate Crime Statistics Act. We hope that reporting these statistics and publishing Grinnell's safety procedures will lead to greater insight and fewer crimes on campus. We believe information and personal awareness are the most powerful weapons you have to protect yourself.

Student Right-To-Know & Security Act 1990

The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires colleges to publish data about certain crimes and arrest. The Grinnell-in-London classroom site is located at 103 Great Russell St., London WC1B 3LA, England. The building is owned by Florida State University and managed by Acorn Management Services. Acorn monitors and reports crimes committed on the premises to the Directors of the resident programs, including the Grinnell-in-London Resident Director. Crimes are then reported to the Local Police Station. Acorn management Service Security personnel do not have the authority to arrest. The London police have full authority to arrest. Colleges must report the number of arrests for certain crimes that occur on campus. An arrest occurs when a law enforcement officer detains an individual with the intention of pressing charges against the person for a specific offense(s) and record is made of the detention. Reporting an incident does not always mean that charges were filed, and arrest made, or that anyone was found guilty. The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act requires that the college provide a policy statement about the monitoring and recording by local police agencies of student criminal activity at off-campus locations of college-recognized student organizations, including student organizations with off-campus housing facilities. The college has no student organizations that maintain off-campus facilities. The Grinnell College Security Department, Acorn Management Services and the Resident Director of the Grinnell-In-London program have recorded the following statistics.

Reported Incidents and Arrests

Grinnell-In-London Statistical Report 2011

Grinnell-In-London Statistical Report 2010

Grinnell-In-London Statistical Report 2009

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Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook Definitions

Homicide Offenses-Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. 

Homicide Offenses-Negligent Manslaughter: The killing of another person through gross negligence. 

Sexual Offenses-Forcible: Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that persons will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. 

Sexual Offenses-Non forcible: Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse. 

Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. 

Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used that could probably result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.) 

Burglary: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. 

Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned -including guarding.) 

Arson: Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another. Source: United States of America Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook. Visit http://www.campussafety.org for UCR Crime Reporting Definitions: Top of Page

Department of Education Definitions

Liquor Law Violations: The violation of any laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging, operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in the definition.)

Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (demerol, methadones); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).

Weapons Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapons offenses, regulatory in nature, such as manufacture, sale or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly, furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Arrests for Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Arrests for Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadones); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).

Arrests for Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor, maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Disciplinary Referrals for Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Disciplinary Referrals for Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadones); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).

Disciplinary Referrals for Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor, maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Other Definitions:

Hate Crime: In response to a growing concern about hate crimes, Congress, on April 23, 1990, enacted the "Hate Crime Statistics Act of 1990". The act requires the attorney General to establish guidelines and collect, as part of the Uniform crime Reporting Program , data "about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, including where appropriate the crimes of murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape; aggravated assault, simple assault; intimidation; arson; and destruction, damage or vandalism of property." In 1994 the act was amended to include crimes motivated by bias against person(s) with disabilities.

Bias-Motivated Incident: Is an act which does not violate the law but originate in hatred for someone's actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. Top of Page

Campus Reporting Location Terms

 

A: On campus: Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution's educational purposes, including residence halls; and property within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).

B: Non-campus building or property: Any building or property owned by or controlled by a student organization recognized by the institution; and any building or property (other than a branch campus) owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.

C: Public property: All public property that is within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution, such as a sidewalk, a street, other thoroughfare, or parking facility, and is adjacent to a facility owned or controlled by the institution if the facility is used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to the institution's educational purposes.

D: Dormitories or other residential facilities:

        "In dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus."

It is important to note that A and D above will overlap for reporting purposes. For example, if you had two robberies in dormitories, you would report two incidents under category A and the same two under category D because, by definition, something that happens in a campus residential facility also happens on campus. Since this overlap could easily be misconstrued, colleges will want to make it clear that these categories are duplicative, everything in D will also be counted in A, but not vice versa. Category C requires colleges to report some crimes that occur on public property, not on campus. Colleges will have to report any incident in one of the sixteen crime categories that occurs on public property that is adjacent to and immediately accessible from the campus property. Top of Page

Incident Reporting

If you are a victim of a crime, it's important that you report the incident to Acorn Management personnel at the site, Resident Director and London Police. Sometimes police or college officials can discover a pattern. Reporting a crime is the only way to deter the same person from committing further criminal acts. The Resident Director notifies faculty, staff and students in writing of reported crimes that could pose a risk to the safety of the other students and employees. Serious crimes which take place at the teaching site will be reported to the Metropolitan Police. The Resident Director will assist students in reporting other crimes which they may be victims of, for example elsewhere in London, to the Police. Top of Page

Confidential Counseling

Confidential help is available to those who prefer not to report an alleged crime. Grinnell- In-London does not have its own mental health personnel. The Resident Director, however, can provide assistance to students wanting to visit a trained counselor or therapist at the American Counseling Centre in London. Students should have informed themselves in advance about whether fees for counseling or therapy may be reclaimed on their medical insurance. London Rape Crisis Centre Hotline (M-F 6-10p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) 020 7837 1600 Top of Page

Security Program

At Orientations in London students are given advice on precautions to take to protect their own personal safety and that of the possessions. If it can be arranged, a Community Police Officer from the Metropolitan Police also addresses the group. Students studying in London need to be constantly aware that such hazards as burglary, theft, pick pocketing, mugging and assault are greater in a large city such as London than in the town of Grinnell. Top of Page

Law Enforcement Security

The Grinnell-In-London Site is under the jurisdiction of the Acorn Management Services Security personnel and the Metropolitan Police. Students are encouraged to report all crimes to the Acorn Building Management Security personnel, Metropolitan Police and to the Resident Director. Students also need to be aware of the obligation to obey all British laws and ordinances, for example, those of the London Underground. The civil authorities have the right to deport visitors who violate British laws. Top of Page

Sexual Misconduct Policy

STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING THE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY

Grinnell College is a community of trust whose very existence depends on strict adherence to standards of conduct set by its members. Sexual assault is a crime punishable by both civil and criminal legal action and a serious violation of Grinnell College's Standard of Conduct. It will not be tolerated within our community. Sexual assault and rape are criminal offenses, and should be reported to the proper authorities. The policy below covers improper sexual conduct in the college context, and the standards used by Grinnell College are different from those used by the state of Iowa to define sex offenses. No double jeopardy is presented by different sets of standards, and students at Grinnell College are charged with the responsibility of being familiar with and abiding by the standards of conduct set forth in our Student Handbook. Students may be subject to both criminal prosecution and on-campus disciplinary action. Members of the Grinnell College community are strongly encouraged to report all incidents of sexual misconduct.

Faculty/Staff

All faculty and staff should refer to the Grinnell College Staff handbook concerning questions regarding sexual assault or harassment.

If you have experienced or are experiencing Sexual Misconduct, consider doing the following:

  • Go to a safe place and/or find someone you can trust
  • Obtain medical attention.
  • Find support for yourself by contacting a friend, family member, member of the clergy, residential life coordinator, confidential campus resource, student advisor, trained campus advocate or DVA/SAC advocate.
  • Document for yourself as soon as possible what happened (i.e. time, date, sequence of events, descriptions, witnesses);
  • Preserve clothing and/or other items involved in the assault. Collect items in clean brown paper bags for transport to the hospital or to give to the police. DO NOT use plastic, as it degrades the chemical composition of the evidence;
  • Report incident to the Resident Director and/or local police
  • Report the incident to the Grinnell College administration
  • Contact a therapist or counseling service
  • Utilize healing resources such as on-line or community support groups or books such as Recovering from Rape by Linda Ledray, and The Courage to Heal, by Ellen Bass.
  • You have the right to choose to do any or all of these options, or to do nothing.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OFFENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit same)

  • any sexual intercourse (anal, oral, or vaginal),
  • however slight,
  • with any object,
  • by a man or woman upon a man or a woman,
  • without effective consent.

Examples of Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse can include, but are not limited to, vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger without consent; anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger without consent; and oral copulation without consent (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact).

2. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact (or attempts to commit same)

  • any sexual touching (including disrobing or exposure)
  • however slight
  • with any object
  • by a man or a woman upon a man or a woman
  • without effective consent.

Examples of Non-Consensual Sexual Contact can include, but are not limited to, any sexual contact with the breasts, buttocks, groin, genitals, mouth or other bodily orifice of another without consent, or touching another with any of these body parts without consent, or making another touch you or themselves with or on any of these body parts without consent.

3. Sexual Exploitation:

Sexual exploitation happens:

  • when a student takes non-consensual, unjust or abusive advantage of another for his/her own advantage or benefit
  • or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the one being exploited
  • and that behavior does not otherwise constitute one of the other three sexual misconduct offenses.

Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to, prostituting another student, non-consensual video or audio-taping of sexual activity, going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as letting your friends surreptitiously watch you having consensual sex), engaging in Peeping Tommery, and knowingly transmitting an STD or HIV to another student.

4. Sexual Harassment

  • Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature will constitute sexual harassment when such conduct substantially interferes with an individual's living or studying conditions or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for that individual. Following or stalking can constitute sexual harassment when someone repeatedly and purposefully engages in any of the behaviors under this definition, and they are directed at a specific person on the basis of their gender.
  • Sexual harassment can encompass a wide range of behaviors extending from forcing sexual attention upon an unwilling recipient to the actual coercion of an unwilling person, male or female, into a sexual relationship.
  • Sexual harassment can include using the telephone, written messages, signs, electronic media, (i.e., computer, e-mail), or other media to which a person is subjected without invitation or consent.
  • Retaliation against an individual for reporting or pursuing a report of sexual harassment or for participating in an investigation is prohibited.

Definition of Terms:

Intercourse - Intercourse is not synonymous with penetration. If it were, non-consensual French kissing could meet the definition of oral rape; intercourse is more limited. Intercourse includes vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger, anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue,or finger, and oral copulation (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact).

Sexual Touching - Sexual touching is any contact with the breasts, buttock, groin, or genitals, or touching another with any of these body parts, or making another touch you or themselves with or on any of these body parts.

Effective Consent - Effective Consent is informed, freely and actively given, mutually understandable words or actions, which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent is not effective if it results from the use of physical force, threats, intimidation, or coercion.

Incapacitated Sex - If you choose to drink alcohol or use other drugs, you run the risk of impaired thinking and communication and often confusing sex. Being drunk is never an excuse for violation of this policy. To have sex with someone who you know to be, or should know to be incapable of making a rational, reasonable decision about a sexual situation is a violation of policy. This includes someone whose incapacity results from the taking of a so-called "date-rape drug." Possession, use and/or distribution of any of these substances, including Rohypnol, Ketomine, GHB, Burundanga, etc. is prohibited, and administering one of these drugs to another student for the purpose of inducing incapacity is an offense of the most serious nature. For reference to the pertinent Iowa Statutes on sex offenses please see the state of Iowa Laws governing this.

 

Sanction Statement 

  • Any student who is determined to have engaged in Non-Consensual Sexual Contact (no intercourse has occurred) may receive a sanction ranging from conduct warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary infractions. *
  • Any student who is determined to have engaged in Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse may receive a sanction ranging from suspension to dismissal. *
  • Any student who is determined to have engaged in sexual exploitation or sexual harassment may receive a sanction ranging from conduct warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary infractions.*

* The judicial body reserves the right to broaden or lessen any range of punishments or recommended sanctions in the case of serious mitigating circumstances or egregiously offensive behavior. Neither the judicial body nor any appeals body or officer will deviate from the range of recommended sanctions unless compelling justification exists to do so. Top of Page

Assurances

Students who believe they have experienced Sexual Misconduct can expect:

  • An investigation and appropriate resolution of all complaints of sexual misconduct made in good faith to college administrators;
  • That accuser and accused have the same opportunity to have others within the campus community present (in support or advisory roles) during a campus disciplinary hearing;
  • Not to be discouraged by college officials from reporting sexual misconduct to both on and off campus authorities;
  • To be informed of the outcome and sanction of any disciplinary hearing involving sexual misconduct, usually within 10 days of the end of the judicial hearing;
  • To be informed by college officials of options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus security and local police, and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities, if the student so chooses. This also includes the right not to report, if this is the victim's desire;
  • To be notified of available counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the community;
  • Notification of and options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault, if so requested by the victim and if such changes are reasonably available (no charges or investigation, campus or criminal, need occur before this option is available).
  • Accommodations may include:       
  • Changing a student's college owned housing,
  • Assistance from College support staff in completing the relocation,
  • Exam (paper, assignment) rescheduling,
  • Taking an incomplete in a class,
  • Transferring class sections,
  • Emergency leave,
  • Alternative course completion options
  • Not to have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted as evidence in a campus hearing;
  • Not to have sexual misconduct complaints mediated;
  • To have an opportunity to make a written victim-impact statement within 7 days of the campus judicial proceeding and to have that statement considered by the vice president in determining his/her sanction;
  • A campus no contact order against another student who has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing or other improper behavior that presents a danger to the welfare of the complaining student or others;
  • To have complaints of sexual misconduct responded to quickly and professionally by campus security;
  • To appeal the finding and sanction of the judicial body, in accordance with the standards for appeal established in the section on Judicial Procedures.
  • To review all documentary evidence available regarding the complaint, subject to the confidentiality limitations imposed by state and federal law, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing;
  • To be informed of the names of all witnesses who will be called to give testimony, within 96 hours of the hearing, except in cases where a witness' identity will not be revealed for safety reasons;
  • Preservation of confidentiality, to the extent possible and allowed by law;
  • A hearing closed to the public;
  • To petition that any member of the judicial body be removed on the basis of bias;
  • To bring a trained campus victim advocate to all phases of the investigation and campus judicial proceeding. The advocate may not take part directly in the hearing itself, though they may communicate with the student as necessary;
  • To present witnesses to the campus judicial body;
  • To be fully informed of campus judicial rules and procedures as well as the nature and extent of all charges contained within the complaint;
  • To be present for all testimony given and evidence presented before the judicial body;
  • To have complaints heard by judicial officers who have received annual sexual misconduct adjudication training;
  • A fundamentally fair hearing, free of bias of any kind;
  • A campus judicial outcome based solely on evidence presented during the judicial process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice;
  • Written notice of the outcome and sanction of the hearing;
  • To be informed in advance of any official administration public release of information regarding the complaint

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Students Accused

  • An investigation and appropriate resolution of all complaints of sexual misconduct made in good faith to college administrators against the accused student;
  • That accuser and accused have the same opportunity to have others within the campus community present (in support or advisory roles) during a campus disciplinary hearing;
  • To be informed of and have access to campus resources for medical, counseling, and advisory services;
  • To be fully informed of the nature, rules and procedures of the campus judicial process and to timely notice of all charges within the complaint, including the nature of the charge and possible sanctions;
  • A hearing on the charges, including timely notice of the hearing date, and adequate time for preparation;
  • Not to have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted as evidence in a campus hearing;
  • To make a written impact statement within 7 days of the campus judicial proceeding and to have that statement considered by the vice president in his/her sanction;
  • To appeal the finding and sanction of the judicial body, in accordance with the standards for appeal established in the section on Judicial Procedures on p. 152 of the Student Handbook.
  • To review all documentary evidence available regarding the complaint, subject to the confidentiality limitations imposed by state and federal law, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing;
  • To be informed of the names of all witnesses who will be called to give testimony, within 96 hours of the hearing except in cases where a witness' identity will not be revealed for safety reasons (this does not include the name of the alleged victim/complainant, which will always be revealed);
  • A hearing closed to the public;
  • To petition that any member of the judicial body be removed on the basis of bias;
  • To have complaints heard by judicial officers who have received annual sexual misconduct adjudication training;
  • To present witnesses to the campus judicial body;
  • To have an advisor accompany and assist in the campus hearing process. The advisor may not take part directly in the hearing itself, though they may communicate with the accused student as necessary;
  • A fundamentally fair hearing, free of bias of any kind;
  • A campus judicial outcome based solely on evidence presented during the judicial process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice;
  • Written notice of the outcome and sanction of the hearing;
  • To be informed in advance of any official administration public release of information regarding the complaint. Top of Page

False Reporting

Grinnell College will not tolerate intentional false reporting of sexual misconduct at Grinnell, Washington or London Sites. It is a violation of the Code of Conduct to make an intentionally false report of sexual misconduct, and it may also violate state criminal statutes and civil defamation laws. Top of Page

Group Infractions

When members of groups, individuals acting collusively, or members of an organization act in concert in violation of the sexual misconduct policy, they may be charged as a group, and a hearing may proceed against the group as joint respondents. Top of Page

Limited Immunity for Victims

The Grinnell College community encourages the reporting of sexual misconduct. Sometimes, victims are hesitant to report to college officials because they fear that they themselves may be charged with policy violations, such as underage drinking at the time of the incident. It is in the best interests of this community that as many victims as possible choose to report to college officials. To encourage reporting, Grinnell College pursues a policy of offering victims of sexual misconduct limited immunity from being charged for policy violations related to the sexual misconduct incident. While violations cannot be completely overlooked, the College will provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options, rather than punishment, in such cases. Top of Page

Good Samaritan Immunity

The welfare of students in our community is of paramount importance. At times, students on and off-campus may need assistance. Grinnell College encourages students to offer help and assistance to others in need. Sometimes, students are hesitant to offer assistance to others, for fear that they may get themselves in trouble (for example, a student who has been drinking underage might hesitate to help take a sexual misconduct victim to campus security). Grinnell College pursues a policy of limited immunity for students who offer help to others in need. While policy violations cannot be overlooked, the College will provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options, rather than punishment, to those who offer their assistance to others in need. Top of Page

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

The college takes a firm stance against acts of violence by a member of the campus community toward individuals within or outside the community. Students found guilty of rape or sexual assault at the site can expect to be dismissed from the college. Sexual assault and rape are crimes and should be reported to the Metropolitan Police. The Grinnell-In-London program will offer every support and advice to anyone who is the victim of such crime. If a serious allegation of sexual assault or rape is made against a participant in the program, the matter will be reported to the police and handled by British judicial authorities. Any students found guilty of committing a serious offense such as sexual assault or rape will be dismissed from the program. Incidents that take place at the Grinnell-In-London site can also be handled through an Administrative hearing set up by the Resident Director. Please contact the Resident Director for further information. The "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386 ) is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 that provides for the tracking of convicted sex offenders enrolled at or employed by institutions of higher education. It was sponsored by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona and supported by Security On Campus, Inc. Contact the Camden Bourogh Police at 020 7388 1212 for futher information, or the website www.met.police.uk/mps/press/stats Top of Page

Campus Emergencies

Student, Faculty and staff must exit the teaching site immediately if a fire alarm is sounded; they should assemble across Great Russell Street in front of the TUC building. In the event of notification of a terrorist threat against Americans in London being received, students will be informed in writing and be given any relevant advice or instructions. Any travel advisories received from the U.S. Embassy in London will also be posted and drawn to students' attention. Top of Page

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Anyone who is 18 years old and above may drink legally in Great Britain and throughout Europe. However, students should be aware that they are more vulnerable targets of crime and more likely victims of accidents if they are intoxicated. The should also never leave drinks unattended in public places such as pubs and clubs as this could make it possible for someone to add a "rape drug" to their drink. As Grinnell College receives U.S. Federal funds, using, carrying and dealing in banned drugs is an offense against the law. Students convicted of any such offense risk being deported from the country. While affording reasonable advice to its participants in difficulties with the law, the program will provide no shelter from the consequences of illegal acts and cannot act a legal counsel for its students. Program participants traveling during break periods in the other countries should be especially aware that penalties for even small violations of drug laws might be severe, including long spells in prison awaiting trial. The Resident Director can pursue college disciplinary action against students for violation of the alcohol and drug laws while at the site. An Administrator hearing will be conducted using Grinnell College Administrative procedures. Contact the Resident Director for further information concerning these procedures. Top of Page

Building Access

Each Grinnell-In-London participant is issued with a computer-coded key to the FSU building. As the building is located in a busy Centre-city area, students must take particular care not to let others into the building with this key. The building is open to key-holders 24 hours a day and has a 24-hour security presence at the front desk. CCTV cameras are also positioned throughout the building. Top of Page

Missing Student Policy

Grinnell-in-London has no on-campus residential facilities.

Hate Crimes Reporting

We have no hate crimes to report for 2007, 2008, 2009. In the years previous to 2009 hate crimes involving criminal homicide, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, and any other crime involving bodily injury has to be recorded. As of the reporting year of 2009 additional categories were added. These categories are larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and vandalism/destruction of property.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Notification of the Campus

The program Director will make contact with the students, faculty and staff by phone and email.

Notification Statement

Without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, the program director will determine the content of the emergency notification and in his/her judgment they shall make a decision to send out the email and or phone notification.

Notification Process

The program Director will make the decision concerning the emergency situation and consult with the Grinnell College main campus Dean if necessary. The program Director is responsible for carrying out the emergency response protocol.

Procedure for disseminating emergency information

The program Director will send emails and phone message and contact people in person concerning the emergency.

Testing emergency & evacuation procedures

The institution program director will be responsible for testing the emergency response procedure and evacuation policy on a yearly basis. This will be documented.

Fire Safety-Procedures, Statistics, Reports and Documentation:

The new higher education act as amended July 2010 requires higher education institutions to collect fire statistics and publish an annual fire report. Since the Grinnell-In-London program has no on campus residential facilities we are not required to comply with this area.

Crisis Management Protocol

The college has a Crisis Management protocol for the Grinnell-In-London program. This protocol is kept on file at the main campus and given to the program director at the London site.

Campus Emergency Numbers and Safety Resources

Resident Director Donna Vinter, 020 7813 3265 (Office, Mon-Thurs,9am-2pm, Mon-Wed, 9am-2pm)

020 8995 0049 (home, before 9p.m.: in emergency anytime)

Local Police Station : Kentish Town/King's Cross: 020 7388 1212 Local Police Station : Kentish Town/King's Cross Emergency: 999 Fire Dial 999 Ambulance Dial 999 London Rape Crisis Centre Hotline (M-F 6-10p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) 020 7837 1600 FSU building (teaching site) front desk/24 hours security: 020 7813 3223 Acorn (FSU Building management): 020 8202 3311 Top of Page