DePauw University Public Safety Annual Report
October 1, 2008

The mission of the DePauw Public Safety Office is to ensure a safe environment in which all members of the campus community can work, learn and live. While the campus has a relatively low crime rate, we are not immune to many of the same crime problems encountered in today's society. Of primary concern are your personal safety and the security of your belongings while you are a member of the community.

To achieve such a goal, we need your assistance. Everyone must share equal responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, their neighbors and their belongings. Part of that responsibility is reporting emergencies and crimes that occur on campus to the Public Safety Office.

The DePauw Public Safety Office, working closely with the Greencastle Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies, will promptly investigate all reports.

Law Enforcement  Authority, training and mission of our Public Safety Staff

Reporting Crimes and Emergencies Link to information on timely and accurate reporting

Emergency Preparedness Link to information on emergency procedures including weather emergencies, threats of violence, and emergency planning.

Fire Safety Information and Procedure Link to Fire Safety Procedure

Crime Statistics   Report for 2005, 2006, 2007

Crime Log  Daily log of reported crimes

Public Safety Alert Timely warnings that pose a significant threat to public safety

Crime Prevention Link to information on crime prevention, tips, programs and services

Work Place Violence Check List Link to a Workplace Safety Plan

Educational Programming Link to information concerning education, awareness and prevention programming

Safety Escort Service Link to information about safety escorts

Building Security Detailed information on University building access and security

University Policies  Link to Policy statements on alcohol, drugs and firearms/fireworks and link to complete on-line version of  Student Handbook

Alcohol Policy Link to Alcohol Policy and Indiana State Laws on alcoholic beverages

Drug Offense Policy Link to Drug Offense Policy and Indiana State Laws relative to controlled substances

Firearms and Fireworks Policy Link to Firearms and Fireworks Policy

Sexual Misconduct Policy  Link to Sex Offense Policy, services, prevention and response, and access to confidential report form.

What to do if a Sex Offense Occurs Link to information about immediate response to Sexual Assault including On Campus and Off Campus resources.

Indiana State Sex Offender Registry Link to Indiana Sex Offender Registry and a Printable Version of the registry

Harassment Policy Link to University Discriminatory Harassment Policy including Sexual Harassment.

Harassment, Threats & Potential Violence on Campus Link to Emergency Procedures

Indiana State Victim's Rights  Link to Indiana Code 35-40-5

Contact the University Public Safety Office at (765)658-4261 or by e-mail police@depauw.edu to obtain a printed copy of this report.  Click here for a copy of the report in .pdf format.

The university publishes and distributes this report or the notice of the existence of this report on a yearly basis to faculty, staff, students, and prospective students and employees in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965.