Crime Awareness and Campus Security at Brown University
September 2009
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (also known as the Clery Act), the Brown University Department of Public Safety is making available to students, faculty and staff information on campus security, policies and procedures at Brown University as well as certain crime statistics reported to Brown and the Providence Police Department for the area which Brown University is located.
This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Brown University; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
For more information about the Clery Act please visit:
http://www.securityoncampus.org/
Brown University Department of Public Safety
Brown University Public Safety personnel are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department, an internationally accredited police agency, is composed of over 80 men and women serving in various capacities, including police officers, security officers, communication control officers, building guards, and administrative staff. Of the total number of university personnel involved in providing Public Safety, approximately 42 are commissioned police officers, authorized by the State of Rhode Island to enforce its laws. Only with the cooperation of everyone within the university community can these services be effective in providing better protection to persons and property.
The Public Safety Communication and Information Center is located at DPS Headquarters at 75 Charlesfield Street and is staffed 24 hours a day, year round. The emergency phone number is (401) 863-4111; the phone number for routine calls is(401) 863-3322, and the phone number for the TDD (telephone device for the deaf) is (401)863-1740. Department headquarters is located at 75 Charlesfield St. Administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number for the administrative offices is 863-3103.
Filing of Criminal Reports
Student Violations of University Non-Academic Rules and Regulations
Silent Witness Program
Security and Access to Brown Facilities
Campus Public Safety
Crime Prevention and Security
Statistics for the Period 1/1/2006 - 12/31/08
Alcohol Use and Underage Drinking
Prohibition of Illegal Drugs
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Sex Offenses/Sexual Misconduct
24 Hour Emergency Numbers
The following offices are designated by the University to receive complaints of criminal offenses.
Criminal Reports
Complaints of criminal activity on campus should be filed with Brown's Department of Public Safety as it is the University's law enforcement unit. Students and employees of Brown should report crimes to Public Safety by calling 863-3322. Prompt reporting to Public Safety is important for it facilitates improved investigation and the preservation of evidence. If you prefer not to report alone, you can bring a friend or go through several "support" groups on campus. Those who prefer to speak with a non-uniformed advocate of the department can call 863-2542, or the detectives at 863-3412 or 863-9956. Reports to Public Safety may form the basis of criminal charges (violations of state or federal law) and/or University discipline cases (violations of Tenets of Community Behavior or offenses under the Standards of Conduct). The victim's wishes are always taken into consideration.
Criminal reports may also be filed by complainants directly with the Providence Police Department (272-3121). Complainants wishing to file a criminal report with the Providence Police Department may request assistance with these procedures from Brown Public Safety or the Special Victims Unit by calling 863-2542 or 863-3412. Once a criminal report is filed with the Providence Police Department, the decision to prosecute is made at the discretion of the Attorney General. The Attorney General's Office is also responsible for providing the necessary and appropriate follow up and communication with the complainant.
Timely Warning Policy
The purpose of a timely advisory is to alert the campus community to the occurrence of a crime that poses an ongoing threat to the campus community and to heighten safety awareness of students and employees in a manner that will aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
The Brown University Department of Public Safety is responsible for issuing crime advisories in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act. The decision to issue a crime alert shall be decided on a case by case basis in light of all the facts surrounding a crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the campus community and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts.
Upon determining to issue a crime advisory, Brown University Department of Public Safety will inform the campus community via a campus-wide email. This email will identify that a crime advisory has been issued and will provide pertinent information regarding the incident and a link to other safety awareness tips. A crime advisory will be distributed as soon as possible after the incident is reported; however, the release is subject to the availability of accurate facts concerning the incident.
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Student Violations of University Non-Academic Rules and Regulations
Student violations of University nonacademic rules and regulations should be reported by filing a Campus Incident Complaint Form (CICF) with the Office of Student Life at 20 Benevolent Street. Once an incident is reported through a CICF, the matter will proceed in accordance with the nonacademic disciplinary procedures as appropriate. Penalties that can be imposed through a University Disciplinary Council Hearing or an Administrative Hearing include reprimand, probation, deferred suspension, suspension, or expulsion. Penalties that can be imposed through a Dean's hearing include reprimand, probation, and deferred suspension. Penalties that can be imposed through a Peer Community Standards Board hearing include reprimand and probation.
While the Office of Student Life is the administrative office designated by Brown University to receive such complaints, Campus Incident Complaint Forms can also be obtained from Public Safety at 75 Charlesfield Street, the Residential Life Offices at Wayland Arch, or through Resident Counselors. A CICF can only be filed with the Office of Student Life
Violations of Brown's student code may or may not constitute a violation of criminal laws, thus the filing of a CICF is not synonymous with the filing of a criminal report with Brown Public Safety. If you believe a criminal act has occurred and you wish to proceed through the Rhode Island criminal courts, you must file a criminal report with Brown Public Safety or the Providence Police Department.
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Anonymous reporting is available on-line at www.brown.edu/Administration/Public_Safety/ Click on the Silent Witness link to file an anonymous report of non-violent incidents. This is not an approved method to report crimes in progress as the message is received via-e-mail and may not be read immediately. Violent crimes should be reported immediately to 4111. If the incident can be verified, it will be included in the statistics that appear in this document. Reports made anonymously do not allow contact with the reporting witness and therefore the extent to which the incident can be documented is limited.
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Security and Access to Brown Facilities
Emergency Blue Light Phones
There are approximately 139 outdoor Emergency Blue Light Phones located on or near the exterior of residence halls and university buildings. They are also located on the campus walkways and at the parking garage. Additionally there are approximately 56 elevator phones (equipped for emergency calls) in various campus buildings. Outdoor emergency phones are housed in gray or yellow cases, are mounted directly to buildings or stanchions, and have a blue light above them. These phones can be used for calling within the university phone system and have a direct speed calling button (marked in red) that will connect you directly with a Brown Public Safety Communication Control Officer. In an emergency, calls made through the direct speed calling button also contain a feature that will identify your location to the communications officer answering the call. When getting acquainted with the campus, please take the time to note the location of these phones. The phones also provide Brown students, faculty, and staff with the option to request escort or safewalk services, and these calls receive priority assistance.
Access to most university facilities is intended to be restricted to students, staff, and faculty of Brown or those with legitimate business with the University. Any person on university property must be able to show proper identification upon request. During evening and weekend hours, most university facilities are kept locked, and both key and card access is restricted to individuals who obtain authorization through proper administrative channels.
Security of both persons and property in residence halls relies greatly on the precautions taken by student residents. Room doors, exterior doors, basements, adjacent fire escapes, and fire doors on every floor should be kept locked at all times. Fire doors should be closed. Alarms will be generated within the security system for any exterior doors propped open where the door is controlled by card access. Do not prop doors open. Close any doors you find propped open. Report immediately to Public Safety any thefts or attempted thefts as well as suspicious activity so that officers may be dispatched to investigate.
A campus-wide card access system has been installed in all residential dorms and in several administrative buildings on campus. There is 24- hour monitoring of the system and an officer is dispatched if a door is propped or held open too long, or forced open. As with all technology, the system is not infallible and all students are advised to remain vigilant with regard to security matters.
University Transportation Office
Parking
Students are not encouraged to bring cars to the University. Parking is extremely limited on the east side (of Providence) in the vicinity of the campus. Additionally, the city of Providence does not allow overnight parking on the streets. Due to limitations of space and zoning restrictions, the University cannot provide parking space for all faculty, staff, and students. Use of University parking lots is restricted to individuals who have obtained a valid parking permit from the University. These lots are not continuously patrolled by University Public Safety personnel and should be accessed at night with extreme caution.
The following suggestions are offered regarding the use of any University parking lot facility at any time: do not leave items in plain view, check for loiterers before leaving and returning to your car; do not leave your car running unattended at any time; lock your car doors; have keys ready when returning to your car; and check the back seat before getting in your automobile. Please report immediately any suspicious activity in University parking areas to the Public Safety Department so that an officer can be dispatched to investigate. Vehicles are operated or parked on campus at the owner's risk. The University is not responsible for fire, theft, or damage to, or loss of, such vehicles or any articles left therein.
Third and fourth year students are eligible to participate in the undergraduate parking lottery each spring.
safeRIDE
- safeRIDE is a cooperative transportation service offered by Brown for the students, staff, and faculty of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. The services offered through safeRIDE are as follows.
- safeRIDE shuttle is a scheduled evening service on fixed rounds around the Brown and RISD campuses. The safeRIDE vans circle the routes stopping at prescribed locations. A red and black 18" x 24" safeRIDE sign is posted at each stop. Reservations are not required. A valid Brown or RISD I.D. must be shown before boarding the van. The shuttle service operates daily when school is in session. Hours of operation are from 5 pm-3 am (November-March) and 7 pm-3 am (September, October, April, and May).
- safeRIDE onCall is available only to Brown community members, who live
off campus with the onCall coverage area. onCall provides rides only
from a Brown campus building to a rider's registered residence
off-campus with the onCall coverage area and vice versa. safeRide is
not a free taxi service and riders are asked to use the service
appropriately. Prior registration is required for us of onCall: call
401-863-1778 to register. Hours of operation are from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. (November to March) and from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (April, May, September and October). More detailed information regarding onCall, including registration, wait times and call backs, guest policies, and rules and regulations, can be found at safeRIDE onCall
- BrownMed/Downcity Express is a daytime shuttle service that provides transportation year round between Brown/RISD and the hospitals via downtown and the "Jewelry District". This service is available to students, faculty, and staff of Brown and RISD. Passengers must show a Brown or RISD I.D. when boarding the vehicle. For further information regarding the shuttle stops, schedules, and policies, please visit Brown Med/Downcity Express
- safeRIDE DSS onCall service is a reservation based transport for members of the Brown community who have disabilities and need assistance getting around campus. DSS onCall is available for student, faculty and staff members of Brown with a permanent or temporary disability. DSS onCall riders must register with the Disability Support Services office (401-863-9588) and provide documentation of their disability and need for the service. For further information regarding DSS onCall, including use of the service, hours of operation, and registration, please visit safeRIDE DSS onCall
Safewalk
Public Safety sponsors a Safewalk program, which is a student-operated organization. When in operation, Safewalk provides point-to-point walking escorts to members of the Brown community going walkable distances which may or may not be on the shuttle route. Employees travel in pairs and are equipped with two-way radios. All Safewalk employees wear a reflective, yellow vest and an employee I.D. The service is available Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. during the academic year. To request Safewalk Services, call (401)863-1079. When Safewalk employees are not available, members of the community may request a walking escort by calling 3-3322. (TDD number is 863-1740.) To become a Safewalk employee call 863-1079.
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Authority and Jurisdiction
Public Safety uniformed personnel include communication control officers, building guards, security officers, campus police officers and supervisory staff. All officers are equipped with two-way radios.
University campus police officers are licensed by the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police with police authority on University property and adjacent streets. Every police officer has completed training and is a graduate of a police academy by the State of Rhode Island. All police officers are required to meet annual licensure qualifications as designated by Rhode Island State law.
University Public Safety personnel work in a collaborative manner with the Providence Police Department. Brown Police detectives work with Providence Police detectives to coordinate the follow-up of particular criminal matters.
The Public Safety Department, as required by Federal law, forwards hate crime statistics to the Rhode Island State Police. The National Crime Information Center Network, which is coordinated through the Rhode Island State Police computer system, houses a terminal at the department headquarters. Lastly, the Rhode Island State Police, Providence Police Department, United States Secret Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, work with University police whenever a domestic, national or international dignitary visits the Brown University campus.
Off-Campus Student Organizations
Brown University has one recognized student organization with off-campus housing facilities that they own. As is the case with individual students who live off campus in private residences, when problems or matters arise off-campus and are reported to Brown Public Safety, the response may be coordinated by the campus police and the Providence Police Department. Additionally, Brown Public Safety reports are filed with the Providence Police Department. Lastly, all students whether living on or off campus are bound to abide by the code of student conduct and in the cases of reported violations, students in non- university residences are subject to discipline in accordance with Brown's disciplinary procedures.
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Information and Education
Brown University's Public Safety Department offers the following programs to inform as well as encourage students and employees to be knowledgeable about security procedures and practices, risk-reduction strategies, crime awareness, and the security of the Brown camps.
Crime Prevention Unit
The Brown Public Safety Department has available, at no cost, crime prevention services designed to assist students and employees in properly securing their property and reducing their risk from becoming a victim of a crime.
A full-time crime prevention officer is available to: present crime prevention lectures and discussions to groups of any size; deliver crime prevention programs such as Operation I.D. and Bicycle Registration: distribute information about crime prevention to the Brown community; and survey Brown properties to identify security deficiencies and to recommend corrective changes. For additional information, contact the Crime Prevention Unit (863-1438) located at 310 Thayer Street.
Joseph F. Doyle Crime Awareness Program
This program, named for a Brown Police Officer who died in the line of duty in 1988, seeks to educate the Brown community on issues of personal safety. The program distributes fliers which promote awareness of security issues, crime prevention programs, and they are used for crime alerts.
Tips & Rumors Hotline 863-2200
Call the Tips & Rumors Hotline to report information about a crime to a dispatcher. This is not recorded and you may remain anonymous if you wish.
Street Safety Whistles
Whistles are available at the Department of Public Safety at no charge to members of the Brown community. Help us make a cooperative community effort. Use a whistle responsibly and respond if you hear one. Use it to scare off a would-be attacker, to summon help for someone else; and above all, to act as a reminder to be alert and aware on the streets. If you use it unwisely, it can lower an effective response. When you carry it on the key ring in your hand, you will be "tuned in" to your personal safety and awareness in a positive kind of way. The DPS whistles are multi-colored and have the department name and emergency telephone number printed on one side.
Personal Safety Alarms (PALs)
Any student, faculty or staff member who is concerned about their personal safety may obtain a personal alarm device to carry and use for alerting individuals nearby that they are in danger. The personal alarm can be carried in a purse/bag, pocket, or attached to a belt. It can be used in an emergency situation to call for help, draw attention to a situation, or to scare off an attacker.
Simply pull the pin and the alarm will sound. To silence the alarm, insert the pin back into the device. Personal Safety Alarms are available to all students at no cost, and to all staff/faculty at a cost of $5.
Staff/faculty may purchase a PAL at the Brown Cashier's Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Brown Office Building (BOB), located on the corner of Angell and Thayer Streets. With receipt of purchase, PALs can be picked up at one of our DPS locations 75 Charlesfield Street or 310 Thayer Street.
Electronic Campus Watch
Through the use of e-mail at Brown, students, faculty, and staff can communicate with the Crime Prevention Unit at Brown Public Safety. Community Notifications are sent by Crime Prevention Unit alerting students, faculty, staff, campus agencies, and local business via e-mail about any crimes scams, violent incidents, crime prevention programs, safewalk services and safety tips. If you have any questions about the program contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 863-1438 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or via e-mail at Campus_Safety@brown.edu.
Operation Identification
Operation Identification is a system for permanently marking valuables using a personal identifying code. The service is free and can be obtained by making an appointment with the Crime Prevention Unit by calling (401)863-1438 during regular business hours. Operation I.D. is also offered in first year units during the months of September and October.
The DPS Community Relations and Outreach Bureau is responsible for coordinating workshops and other informational sessions regarding practices and procedures of safety and security concerns at Brown University. For example, members of the department participate in University orientation programs, and coordinate residential unit presentations, brown-bag workshops on various safety topics to include personal safety, burglary prevention, and more! Officer/Student Dialogue sessions are also offered in an effort to promote positive police/community relations on our campus. DPS representatives also participate as requested by University faculty, students, or staff for numerous events throughout the academic year.
Other programming offered by the department includes Community Policing Initiatives that facilitate interaction between DPS officers and various members of the community.
R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) is a nationally known self defense program. R.A.D.'s program objective is to develop and enhance the options of self defense so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. This 12-hour course consists of sexual assault and acquaintance rape education, review of risk-reduction strategies, discussion, and instruction of hands-on physical resistance strategies. This program has the ability to empower any woman by providing her the skills to help her avoid and reduce risk, as well as strategies to resist an attack. This course is offered to women of all physical abilities. For more information about this program please call 863-2542.
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Statistics for the Period 1/1/2006 - 12/31/2008
Brown University Criminal Offense Statistics for the Period 1/1/2006– 12/31/2008
The above Brown University offenses do not include crimes reported outside of the Clery reporting guidelines.
*The Department of Education decreased the number of on-campus sexual assaults reported to DPS by one because the location was unknown.
Brown University Hate Crime Statistics
Providence Police Department
Criminal Offense Statistics
East Side of Providence
| PPD/East Side Stats for Districts 8 and 9 (see map below), 1/1/06-12/31/08 | ||||||||||||||||||
| District 8-1 |
District 8-2 |
District 8-3 |
District 9-1 |
District 9-2 |
District 9-3 |
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| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 39 | 6 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 33 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 1 | 85 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 5 | 30 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 54 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Violations | 0 | n/a | 3 | 0 | n/a | 0 | 1 | n/a | 1 | 0 | n/a | 1 | 0 | n/a | 0 | 12 | n/a | 1 |
| Drug Violations | 2 | n/a | 25 | 3 | n/a | 15 | 1 | n/a | 7 | 4 | n/a | 16 | 6 | n/a | 0 | 5 | n/a | 3 |
| Liquor Law Violations | 0 | n/a | 2 | 0 | n/a | 0 | 1 | n/a | 2 | 1 | n/a | 2 | 3 | n/a | 0 | 4 | n/a | 7 |
| Hate Crimes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Special Notes
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Brown University Arrests for Weapons, Drug, and Liquor Law Violations
Brown University Disciplinary Referrals for Potential Weapons, Drugs, and Alcohol Law Violations
Local Police Statistics for Off-Campus Hospital Research and Training Sites
| RI Hospital Women & Infants (Providence) |
Roger Williams (Providence) |
Bradley (East Providence) |
Pawtucket Memorial (Pawtucket) |
Miriam (Providence) |
Butler (Providence) |
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| 2008 | *2007 | *2006 | 2008 | *2007 | *2006 | 2008 | *2007 | *2006 | 2008 | *2007 | *2006 | 2008 | **2007 | **2006 | 2008 | **2007 | **2006 | |
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses | 11 | 23 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 53 | n/a | 0 | 3 | n/a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weapons Violations |
5 | n/a | 3 | 0 | n/a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Violations |
25 | n/a | 125 | 1 | n/a | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor Law Violations | 2 | n/a | 1 | 0 | n/a | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hate Crimes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rhode Island Hospital/Women & Infants/Hospital, Roger Williams Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Butler Hospital and Bradley Hospital are independently owned and operated health care facilities at which medical students and others may be involved in medical educational and research programs. Brown neither owns nor controls these facilities.
*Statistics for Rhode Island Hospital/Women and Infants Hospital, Roger Williams Hospital, Bradley Hospital and Pawtucket Memorial Hospital prior to 2007 were not facility specific and include statistics from local police departments for the general hospital areas.
**Prior to 2007, statistics for the Butler Hospital area please see the statistics for PPD District 8-2. Prior to 2007 for the statistics for Miriam Hospital area, see the statistics for PPD District 8-3. The statistics are now reported specific to the address of the facilities.
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Alcohol Use and Underage Drinking
Brown University's policies prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by Brown University students, faculty and staff. All members of the Brown University community are expected to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities pursuant to institutional policy, and federal, state and local laws and regulations.
It is unlawful for individuals who have not attained the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages. It is also unlawful to deliver alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21, or misrepresent oneself as having attained the age of 21 to procure alcoholic beverages. There are no exceptions to these laws that are applicable to members of the Brown University community.
Brown University students are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to alcohol. The illegal possession, use, provision, sale, or possession with the intent to sell alcohol is prohibited by University regulations. Students seeking to sponsor activities where alcoholic beverages are to be served must have all required University approvals and abide by established University procedures.
Similarly, Brown University employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to alcohol. All employees are prohibited from unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of alcohol (except as is lawful, and permissible under Rhode Island law and University policies), on the property of Brown University or as part of any of its activities.
Students violating University policies with respect to alcohol will be disciplined in accordance with Brown University's Non-Academic Disciplinary Code. Employees violating University policies with respect to alcohol will be disciplined in accordance with procedures outlined in Brown University's employee handbook and/or the faculty rules and regulations.
A student or employee who is in violation of Brown University's policies on alcohol shall be subject to sanctions in accordance with Brown University policies and procedures. Disciplinary action involving alcohol violations by students may result in the imposition of a range of penalties (and fines) as specified in Brown University's Non-Academic Disciplinary Code. Cases involving employees will result in disciplinary sanctions up to and including termination. Any disciplinary action imposed by the University may be in addition to any penalty imposed by an off-campus authority. Both students and employees are subject to prosecution under applicable state or federal laws.
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Enforcement of Federal and State Drug Laws
Brown University's policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of controlled substances/illicit drugs by Brown University students, faculty and staff. All members of the Brown University community are expected to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities pursuant to institutional policy, and federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Under state and federal law, it is unlawful, except as expressly authorized by law, to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled substance/illicit drug. More severe criminal sanctions are assessed in instances where a person 18 years of age or older unlawfully distributes a controlled substance/illicit drug to a person under 21 years of age (federal law) or under 18 years of age (state law).
As a term and condition of employment with Brown University, all employees (faculty, staff, and students) are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance upon the property of Brown University. All employees of the University must abide by the terms of Brown's policy and notify their immediate supervisor and the Director of the Human Resources Department of Brown University of their conviction for a criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction
Any violations of Brown's policy by an employee will result in the University taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, and/or requiring the employee to participate satisfactorily in an approved drug assistance or rehabilitation program. With respect to students employed by the University, nothing in Brown's policy shall be construed as precluding the University from disciplining students pursuant to the University's nonacademic disciplinary system/policies or from taking appropriate action against students pursuant to the University's emergency powers.
Brown University students are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to drugs. The illegal possession, use, provision, sale, or possession with the intent to sell, of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia, is prohibited by University regulations. Students violating University policies with respect to drugs will be disciplined in accordance with Brown University's Non-Academic Disciplinary Code. A student who is in violation of Brown University's policies on drugs shall be subject to sanctions in accordance with Brown University policies and procedures. Penalties that can be imposed through a University Disciplinary Council Hearing or an Administrative Hearing include reprimand, probation, deferred suspension, suspension, or expulsion. Penalties that can be imposed through a Dean's Hearing include reprimand, probation, and deferred suspension. Penalties that can be imposed through a Peer Community Standards Board Hearing include reprimand and probation. Any disciplinary action imposed by the University may be in addition to any penalty imposed by an off-campus authority. Both students and employees are subject to prosecution under applicable state or federal laws.
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Educational Programs
Individuals who may have an alcohol or drug abuse problem or have questions concerning the use or abuse of drugs and alcohol should be aware of the several offices and resources at Brown that offer services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Health Services/Health Education Office: Educational, medical, and referral services are available to students. For further information, call Health Services/Health Education Office at 863-3953/863-2794 (TDD number is 863-3953) or visit the web site.
- Office of Psychological Services: The Office of Psychological Services provides education, counseling and referral services to students. For further information, call Psychological Services at 863-3476 (TDD number is the same).
- Brown University Faculty/Staff Assistance Plan: Sometimes personal problems arise and you need to seek outside professional advice, but you are not sure where to turn. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a benefit that is designed to help employees and their families handle personal problems. Often referred to as an Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, this program provides confidential problem assessment and, in many cases, referral for a specific course of treatment. To access the program directly, employees or their immediate family members may call the FSAP, My Liberty Assist, at 1-877-695-2789 and indicate that they are covered by the Brown contract.
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Sex Offenses/Sexual Misconduct
Brown University, through the polices and procedures of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), seeks to provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and sexual assault. Such conduct seriously undermines the atmosphere of trust and respect that is essential to a healthy work and academic environment. The full policy may be reviewed at http://www.brown.edu/Administration/EEO-AA/sexpol1.html.
Where to go for help
The procedures for dealing with allegations of harassment towards students by faculty or staff differ from the procedures for dealing with allegations of sexual harassment towards students by other students. For alleged student-to-student harassment, call the Office of Student Life (x3-3800), or Dean on Call (24hrs x3-4111). If the student is alleging harassment by faculty or staff, the student should contact a sexual harassment information liaison.
Sexual Harassment Information Liaisons
| Gail Cohee | x3-3402 |
| Dean Carla Hansen | x3-3800 |
| Dean Kathleen McSharry | x3-2536 |
You may also direct complaints to:
| Administrator on Call | 24 hrs. x3-4111 |
| Office of Student Life | x3-3800 |
| Department of Public Safety, Special Victims Unit | x3-2542, x3-3412 |
Further information for students is available at the Office of Student Life website.
Alleged Sexual Harassment by Faculty or Staff:
Valerie Wilson, Associate Provost, University Hall
Box 1862, phone 863-2216
Wendy McRae-Owoeye
Human Resources, Employee Relations Office
Box 1879, phone 863-1787
Alleged Sexual Harassment by Students:
Allen Ward, Senior Associate Dean
20 Benevolent Street
Box P, phone 863-3800
The Department of Public Safety has a Special Victims Unit staffed by personnel trained to provide advocacy and post-crisis support to victims of sensitive crimes and are available staff, faculty, and students who may need assistance and guidance through the criminal justice process, obtaining a protective order, or safety planning. The SVU consists of detectives and a law enforcement advocate, who work closely with appropriate university departments, and community agencies that offer a network of support to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or bias-related incidents.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires colleges and universities to issue a statement advising the campus community where state law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. The act also requires registered sex offenders to provide to appropriate state officials notice of each institution of higher education in that state at which the offender is employed, carries on a vocation or is a student.
In complying with the Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the Brown University Department of Public Safety has established a procedure to advise the local community where current sex offender registration information, at which the person is employed or is a student at Brown University, may be obtained.
The Brown University Department of Public Safety routinely informs the campus community each academic year where they can find information on registered sex offenders.
For more information, please visit the Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry http://www.paroleboard.ri.gov/, http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/
Other resources for Sex Offender Registry information are:
Providence Police Department
325 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-3121
Rhode Island Parole Board
Varley Building, 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-462-0900
Fax: 401-462-0915
Rhode Island Sex Offender Community Notification Unit
Varley Building, 40 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-462-0905
Fax: 401-462-0916
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At Brown University
| Brown University, Public Safety | 863-4111 |
| Brown Emergency Medical Services | 863-4111 |
| 24/7 Sexual Assault Response Line | 863-6000 |
Outside Brown University
| Providence Police Department | |
| Life Threatening Emergencies | 911 |
| Other Emergencies | 272-1111 |
| Non-Emergency Reports/Calls | 272-3121 |
| Day One, Sexual Assault & Trauma Center of RI | 421-4100 |
Other Important Numbers
At Brown University
| Advocates Program | 863-1781 |
| Brown Public Safety, Non-Emergency Reporting | 863-3322 |
| DPS Administrative Offices | 863-3103 |
| DPS Detectives | 863-3412 863-9956 |
| DPS Community Relations & Outreach/Special Victims Unit | 863-2542 |
| TDD (telephone device for the deaf) | 863-1740 |
| Chaplains Office | 863-2344 |
| DPS Crime Prevention Unit | 863-1438 |
| safeRIDE | 863-1778 |
| Health Services | 863-3953 |
| Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Coordinator | 863-2794 |
| Office of Health Education | 863-2794 |
| Office of Student Life | 863-3145 |
| Psychological Services | 863-3476 |
| Safewalk | 863-1079 |
| Sarah Doyle Women's Center | 863-2189 |
| Women Peer Counselors | 863-3145 |
Outside Brown University
| Community Counseling Center | 1-877-695-2789 |
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