Annual Security Policies and Report (ASR)

Annual Security Policies and Report (ASR)

The Clery Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) impose three different types of campus safety and security disclosure requirements on institutions of higher learning that participate in federal student financial aid programs. Colleges and universities are required to formulate and disclose policies dealing with a range of law enforcement, safety, and security matters. They are also required to maintain and provide access to logs and statistics of crimes reported on campus, or disclosed by local law enforcement agencies, and to maintain logs and statistics concerning fires in on-campus residences. Finally, the Act requires institutions to disseminate statistics pertaining to crimes and fires.

Campus Security Services

Mission Statement

The mission of the Western Colorado University Campus Security Services is to help provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  This is accomplished through a community-friendly approach, visibility of security personnel, 24-hour accessibility, roving patrols, and cooperation with all local emergency agencies.

Campus Security Department Jurisdiction

Western’s Campus Security Services is not a law enforcement agency.  The primary jurisdiction of the Western campus lies under the authority of the Gunnison Police Department.  As a public institution, Western is bound to uphold all Federal and State laws.  University security guards do not have arrest powers, law enforcement efforts are performed in conjunction with municipal, county, state and federal agencies as appropriate.

Role of Campus Security Services

  1. Assist the Gunnison Police Department in providing a safe and secure campus environment.
  2. Co-manage the Western Emergency Operations Plan and operationalize when appropriate.
  3. Interpret, provide revision, communicate, and enforce University policies.
  4. Support all departments of the Western campus community.
  5. Support all local law enforcement and emergency management.
  6. Investigate, assess, and respond to campus incident scenes.
  7. Prepare detailed reports and submit work orders after incidents and, when possible, perform minor maintenance repairs and custodial duties.
  8. Provide security for the Western infrastructure.
  9. Provide on-campus safety escorts for students, faculty, and staff.

Procedures for Reporting Crime on Campus, Emergency Notification and Emergency Response

Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team and Behavioral Intervention Threat Assessment (BITA) Team

Conduct & Community Standards

Off Campus Policy

Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy

Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Procedures

Sexual Harassment Complaint, Investigation and Resolution Procedure for Complaints Involving Employees or Third Parties

Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking - VAWA Reporting

Sex Offender Registration Information

Unfounded Crimes

Missing Student Policy and Procedure

Drug and Alcohol Policies and Education Programs

Prevention Education: Programs and Interventions for Students

Campus Policies on Facilities Security

Campus Security Department Documentation

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR)

In support of and pursuant to the Clery Act, the University publishes an Annual Crime Report on October 1 of each calendar year. These crime statistics are gathered by the Gunnison Police Department, Western Campus Security Services, Western Office of Residence Life, and Western Office of Student Affairs. This report is distributed to current students and employees by direct email stating where it is posted on the University’s website.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR)

Individuals may also request a paper copy of this report.

To access the annual security policies and report, please visit: Annual Security Policies and Report.

If you have any further questions regarding these reports, please call or write the Office of Student Affairs, Taylor Hall 301, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO 81231, 970.943.2232.