Crime and Health



(Three sections: Plan for Crime Awareness and Campus Security,

Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control,

Drug Free Student Environment )



Plan for Crime Awareness and Campus Security

(Procedure 2555)

Northland Pioneer College shall comply with all federal and state laws concerning crime awareness and campus security. Northland Pioneer College's plan for compliance is set forth in ths Procedure.

A. Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Occuring on or next to Campus

Employees, students, and all other persons are to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campuses or centers in Navajo and Apache Counties by taking the following steps:

B. Security and access to campus facilities

Northland Pioneer College personnel shall ensure that all classroom facilities remain locked when not in use, and only those persons authorized to attend classes or to utilize College facilities, i.e. students, faculty, staff, and those authorized through an approved facility request form to utilize specific facilities, shall have access to College facilities.

The College does not have any on-campus residence halls at the time of adoption of this Procedure. If the College obtains on-campus residence halls in the future, the security of on-campus residence halls on Northland Pioneer College shall be the responsibility of the housing administrator and residence hall head residents. Off-campus contract residence hall security shall be the responsibility of the contract provider and the individual students. On and off-campus residence hall students are encouraged to keep their individual rooms locked at all times and are not to keep items of excessive value in their rooms. In addition, all residence hall students are to receive a copy of the residence hall contract that deals specifically with safety and security considerations while living in campus housing.

C. Campus Law Enforcement

The College shall work closely with local law enforcement agencies to ensure that proper investigations are conducted and reported to the college. The college will encourage and seek the prosecution of all criminals. Northland Pioneer College designated liaison personnel shall maintain an ongoing working relationship with state and local police agencies. Northland Pioneer College designated liaison personnel shall gather from local law enforcement and maintain statistics concerning the occurrence of criminal activity of students at off-campus locations involving student organizations.

Northland Pioneer College students, staff and faculty are encouraged to report to the proper police jurisdiction agency, any and all crimes. If the crime occurs on campus/ center locations, it should be reported to the campus/center managers pursuant to subsection A of this procedure.

Any student, staff, or faculty member who becomes aware of a crime, or who is the victim of a crime should make an accurate and prompt report of that crime, in order to ensure successful police action. Pastoral or ecclesiastical leaders are encouraged to suggest voluntary confidential reporting by victims of crimes as set forth in this procedure.

D. Crime Prevention Awareness and Education
1. The annual disclosure of crime statistics.

The Vice-President for Student Services shall prepare and disseminate as required by law and Northland Pioneer College Policy and Procedure the annual disclosure required. The terms of this Procedure shall be included in the annual report. Northland Pioneer College personnel will gather and maintain statistics for the calendar year in which crimes are reported concerning the occurrence of criminal activity for each and all campuses/centers sites for the following criminal offenses reported to either College personnel or local law enforcement agencies:

Northland Pioneer College personnel will also gather statistics concerning on-campus arrests and campus disciplinary action for

Crimes shall be reported by category of prejudice, and by location based on the following breakdown: 1) On-campus; 2) Of the crimes on-campus, the number of crimes that took place in dormitories or other residential facilities for students on-campus; 3) In or on a non-campus building or property; and 4) On public property. No statistical report shall contain any information that would identify a victim. The report need not contain any reports from pastoral or ecclesiastical leaders unless the report is made voluntarily and includes permission to include the report in the statistics.

Northland Pioneer College shall gather from local law enforcement and maintain statistics concerning the occurrence of criminal activity of students at off-campus locations involving student organizations. Off-campus student organizations are those student organizations officially approved and regulated by Northland Pioneer College.

The College will request, through local law enforcement agencies, copies of any and all police reports, concerning incidents or crimes that occur at off-campus student organization locations, which involve students or staff from Northland Pioneer College. College personnel and/or designated liaison personnel shall be responsible to monitor and keep record of all such reports.

All students and employees shall be given the opportunity to learn how to contact appropriate law enforcement officials, the practices and procedures which are used by college officials in the reporting of crimes, and encouraged to be responsible for their own safety and the security of others by being notified of this Procedure and the yearly internet publication of the "Crime Awareness and Campus Security" report (see http://www.npc.edu/studentservices/clery.html). Students shall be informed of the Report and of the importance of security concerns through information provided in the Student Guidebook and at any orientation for students. Employee security training shall be included at least annually in employee training and in new employee orientation. Any programs provided by local law enforcement shall be advertised in such training and orientations.

A letter informing local ecclesiastical leaders of the availability of confidential crime reporting at the College shall be sent annually to such local leaders.

2. Warning reports to members of the campus community.

If the immediate dissemination would facilitate safety and security because the crimes are considered to represent a threat to students and employees, the College shall disseminate information relating to the crimes indicated in subsection "D" of this procedure on a case by case basis through campus information systems, newsletters, bulletin boards or other informational systems and methods that will facilitate prevention of similar crimes. The College will not disseminate information obtained from reports to pastoral or ecclesiastical leaders unless the victim agrees to voluntarily release the information. No report or informational statement made under this subsection shall include any identifying information about a victim or the accused.

The Residence Hall Administrator, or if the College has no on-campus housing at the time, the Vice President of Student Services shall hold regular meetings to inform students of the continued need for security practices, including the protection of their personal property.

3. Rape, acquaintance rape, and other forcible and nonforcible sex offenses

NPC provides information about sexual harassment, rape, acquaintance rape and other forcible and nonforcible sex offenses through its dissemination of its procedure against sexual harassment in the Student Guidebook, the Employee Handbook and student and employee orientation and training.

The following services exist for assistance of victims of sexual assaults: Navajo County or Apache County Attorney Victim Services and Navajo County or Apache County Crime Victim's Compensation Fund; Community Counseling Center. Contact information for these services is available at the Vice President of Student Services office. No on-campus counseling is available.

NPC Procedures 2762 and 2625 provide for discipline up to and including termination or expulsion for violations of the College's policy against sexual harassment and assault. In accordance with Northland Pioneer College Procedure 2762 NPC provides appropriate action including but not limited to changes in a victim's academic and living situations (for NPC affiliated housing) if requested by a victim and they are reasonably available.

Notwithstanding any other College procedure, an alleged victim of a forcible or non forcible sexual assault is entitled to have representation at any hearing or proceeding involving the incident on the same basis as the accused, and both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense.

Arizona sex offender registration information can be found at the current Arizona Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Information Site. At the time of revision of this procedure found at http://az.gov/webapp/offender/main.do (31 May 2006). Some sex offender information is only disseminated locally. The local agency for disseminating sex offender information is the Navajo County Sheriff's Office. Their contact information is PO Box 668, Holbrook AZ 86025, phone 928-524-4300.

E. Use, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs.

See Northland Pioneer College Procedures 2624, 2625, 2750 and Policy 1560. Northland Pioneer College students are expected and required to report to school in appropriate mental and physical condition. It is the College's intent and obligation to provide a drug and alcohol free, healthful, safe, and secure environment.

[Based on Policy #1350; Revised 06/06]



Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control



Procedure 2751

Students and employees who are identified as having communicable diseases may attend the college with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be utilized when there is medical justification that the transmission of the disease is highly doubtful and/or the risk of further exposure or injury to other students and employees is improbable.

When college officials have sufficient reason to believe that a student or employee has contracted a communicable disease and that through transmission, there is potential harm and/or risk to other students and employees, the student or employee will be required to be evaluated by medical professionals at their expense within a designated time frame. If the student or employee chooses not to be medically evaluated, they will be removed from all college activities/responsibilities. Should the student or employee not follow through with a medical evaluation within the designated time frame, they will be removed from all college activities/responsibilities until medical evaluation is attained.

Following medical evaluation, and upon the written recommendations and findings from the attending physician, the President, or designee, may require the student or employee to be isolated. Isolation may include, but not be limited to temporary removal of the student or employee from a residence hall, classes, and college employment. These decisions will be according to the recommendation of the attending physician and/or public health guidelines.

The college will not assume the responsibility for carrying out the isolation of a student or employee who has contracted a communicable disease. The student or employee will be responsible for securing alternative living quarters should the college require isolation.

The right to privacy and confidentiality of any student or employee who has contracted a communicable disease will be respected. Disclosure of medical condition will only occur to the extent required to minimize the health risks to other students and employees. Appropriate disclosure of information will be determined by the College President or designee. Employee group medical insurance plans cover treatment and care for communicable diseases in the same way care is provided for any other condition.

[NPC Procedure 2751, Based on Policy #1561]



Drug Free Student Environment

DRUG-FREE STUDENT ENVIRONMENT: A Matter of Substance
The Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989

On December 12, 1989, President Bush signed the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. Essentially these amendments require that institutions, such as Northland Pioneer College, who contract with or receive grants from federal agencies certify that they will meet certain requirements for providing a "drug-free" environment.

The Governing Board and Administration believe strongly in the right of students to learn in an environment that is free from illegal drugs and alcohol use. The College expects to comply fully with the Act and is taking the following steps to insure a drug and alcohol free environment.

  1. A drug-and alcohol-free student workplace environment policy and procedure has been developed, and approved, by the Governing Board.
  2. The College will comply with the amendments by taking a position which conforms to its requirements.
  3. Each student will be informed to the College's position on maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.
  4. Students are expected and required to report to school in appropriate mental and physical condition. It is our intent and obligation to provide a drug- and alcohol-free healthful, safe and secure school environment.
  5. The College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances and alcohol on College premises or while participating in any College activity.
  6. Violations will be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for action in accordance with Procedure #2625 (Student Code of Conduct). Violations can result in probation or permanent suspension from school. Disciplinary sanctions may also include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
  7. The College recognizes drug and/or alcohol dependency as illnesses and major health problems. The College also recognizes drug and alcohol abuses as potential health, safety and security problems. Students needing help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to seek it, either through their own resources or by requesting help or referral through the advising office. Conscientious efforts to seek help will not jeopardize the student's enrollment.
  8. Serious violations will result in students being reported to local law enforcement officials for appropriate local, state or federal action. Prosecution can result in fines, prison terms or both.


DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

What are the Costs? What are the Dangers?

The monetary effects of drug and alcohol abuse on individuals of this country run into billions of dollars annually. Abuse of controlled substances has direct costs of increased medical expenses in addition to the indirect cost associated with increased sick days, lowered productivity, poor work performance and drug related crimes.

Estimates of the percentage of accidents attributable to drug and alcohol abuse are in the fifty percent range. This includes automobile, home and work related accidents. Many of these accidents result in death, serious injury or permanent disability to their victims. And it is noteworthy that it is not always the substance abuser who is the victim of such accidents. Frequently it is the coworker, the family member, the passenger in the other car who is injured or killed as a result of another person's substance abuse.

Northland Pioneer college places a high value on its students and recognize that they have a right to learn in a safe environment, free from drugs and alcohol. The College will make every effort to provide this kind of environment through the support and enforcement of its Drug-Free Policy.



SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS

Need Help?

If you have a problem with drug or alcohol dependency and wish to get help you may contact a Northland Pioneer College academic advisor. Your request for assistance will be held in strictest confidence and you will be referred to one of the following community agencies:

Community Counseling Centers, Inc.
Holbrook, 524-6126
Show Low, 537-2951
Winslow, 289-4658

White Mountain Apache Tribe
Rainbow Center, 338-4858


Hopi Tribe
Hopi Guidance Center, 737-6323 or 737-6300


Navajo Department of Behavioral Health Services
871-6235

Community Information & Referral Services
1-800-352-3792



DESCRIPTION OF HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL

There are severe health risks involved or associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol, and the College has reference materials available to any person who is concerned about his/her use of illicit drugs or alcohol or involving the conduct of any other person. These references are available by contacting the Advising Offices. Health risks associated with commonly used illicit drugs and alcohol are listed hereafter.

  1. Marijuana or Hashish: Marijuana, which is also known as pot and comes from the cannabis plant, may have the following effects: it is harmful to unborn children during pregnancy, can lead to high blood pressure, can lead to lung disease, can inhibit short-term memory, can slow reaction time, can impair visual tracking, can speed up heartbeat and lead to high blood pressure, can break down immune system or depress immune system, and most important, frequent use is linked to cognitive impairment (an inability to think abstractly and understand concepts.)
  2. Hallucinogens: The hallucinogens (drugs that produce changes in perception, mood, and thought) include Ecstasy, LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, DMT, and STP. PCP, a dissociative anesthetic, has similar effects. The effects of LSD are unpredictable and may range from euphoria and heightened sensory awareness to hallucinations, panic reactions, and flashbacks. PCP is a very dangerous drug that also has terribly unpredictable effects involving development of psychotic states or severe depression. Medical treatment is necessary in cases of severe hallucinogen reactions.
  3. Depressants, Barbiturates, and Tranquilizers: Depressants, barbiturates and tranquilizers have depressing effects on the central nervous system and can lead to physical and psychological dependence. These drugs are very popular and are overused by Americans.
  4. Cocaine: Cocaine is an "upper" derived from the leaves of the South American coca plant. It is an upscale drug used by people in many professions, despite its illegal status. Regular use can lead to depression, weight loss, paranoia, and hallucinations. These effects are the more positive ones associated with cocaine and are similar to those caused by amphetamines. Cocaine is a powerful drug that overstimulates the central nervous system and produces an artificial euphoria. Even the occasional user takes dangerous chances, but chronic use can create a harmful dependency that affects behavior and multiplies health risks. To make matters worse, cocaine tricks people into feeling better than they are, making it possible for them to put on a "superhuman" exterior, while inside they may be suffering. Similar effects may be obtained from the closely related substance known as Crack.
  5. Opiates: The opiates--opium, its derivatives (Morphine, heroin, and codeine), and the synthetically produced drug methadone have sedative and analgesic effects. Heroin is the opiate that is of most concern to law-enforcement officials. Initially an extremely pleasant drug, heroin use quickly leads to dependence and increasing larger quantities must be taken simply to ward off withdrawal symptoms. The exposure orientation holds that addiction results simply from exposure to the drug over time.
  6. Amphetamines: Amphetamines, methamphetamine, Crank, or Ice are sometimes know as "speed" or "uppers" and are prescribed by doctors to suppress appetite and relieve mild depression from time to time. For people who have neurological and behavior disorders, they can be harmful. But amphetamine abuse in a normal person can lead to full-blown psychosis as well as to milder effects such as insomnia, restlessness, irritability, difficulty in concentrating, and agitation and confusion.
  7. Alcohol: There are several typical patterns to alcohol abuse: regular, daily use of large quantities; regular, heavy drinking confined to such periods as weekends; and unpredictable binge drinking. Alcohol abuse is often called problem drinking, whereas alcohol dependence is referred to as alcoholism. There is an extremely wide range of problems associated with alcohol abuse. Health risks may include hallucinations, strokes, nerve and muscle damage, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and many others, including death. The connection between alcohol and fatal road accidents makes this drug one of, if not the, most dangerous of drugs.


DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

  1. Employees who fail to abide by the terms and conditions of Policy #1560 (Drug-Free Workplace) shall be subject to the Due Process Policy and Procedure of the College (#1591 and #2755). Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including terminations. In addition there may be possible legal consequences for some violations.
  2. No later than five (5) days after criminal conviction for illegal drug activity occurring on or off College premises while conducting College business, an employee must inform his/her supervisor of such conviction. Failure to report such conviction will subject the employed to the Due Process Policy and Procedure as specified above.
  3. Any employee reasonably believed to constitute a risk to persons or property while operating any College equipment will not be permitted to do so. Any employee asked not to operate College equipment or drive a personal vehicle because of impairment, but who insists, will be advised that the College will immediately report this to the appropriate law enforcement agency, when applicable.
  4. Any employee with a drug or alcohol problem is encouraged to seek help. Such may be sought through the employee's own resources or through his/her supervisor, the Director of Human Resources or other agencies. An employee's request for assistance does not jeopardize his/her job rights. However, the seeking of such help does not prevent disciplinary action under any College Policy violation for impaired job performance.


DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM

REVIEW AND RETENTION OF RECORDS

For the 2005-06 academic year, 9,000 Student Handbook/Calendars; and over 18,500 student registration forms were distributed noting the College's antidrug and alcohol position and contact personnel that could provide referral assistance. A web-based brochure was added to NPC website. During this same period, there were no documented cases of student need for referral assistance, one documented liquor law violation, no documented drug abuse violations, and no documented instances of crime based on alcohol or drug abuse.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY AND PREVENTION

Beginning with academic year 2003-04, the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report is available through the NPC web site and in written form upon request. A printed copy of all information available on this web site may be obtained by contacting Mark Vest, Vice President of Student Services, by phone at (928) 532-6141, or by email via mvest@npc.edu a mailto: link






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