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Crime Statistics 2006

   The University of Nebraska is a state institution composed of a chief governing administrative unit, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and such other institutions and units as may be designated by the Legislature. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a community of approximately 15,000 students, employing approximately 1,700 faculty and staff members. UNO covers approximately 215 acres and is located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska, with a population of approximately 419,000. As part of that larger community, UNO shares many of the same interests and problems, including concerns about crime. Crime is a problem that cuts across campus, city and state boundaries and affects the entire nation.

    UNO opened University Village, its first student residential housing facility in the fall of 1999, a second residential housing facility, the Scott Residence Hall, in the fall of 2000 and Scott Village in the Fall of 2003.

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics: In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990, 20 U.S.C. Sec 1092, the University of Nebraska provides information relating to crime statistics and policies concerning campus security to current students, faculty and staff. Crime statistics and polices concerning campus security will be provided to applicants for enrollment or employment upon request. UNO may also provide this information to the United States Department of Education. Crime statistics during the three preceding years which reflect offenses reported to campus authorities are listed in the attached table. Campus Security authorities are officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activites. However, they do not have significant counseling responsibilities. UNO Campus Security authorities include: Campus Security, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, and Managers of Student Housing at University Village, Scott Village and Scott Residence Hall.

Procedures and Facilities to Report Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses or Other Emergencies Occurring on Campus; Institutional Response to Such Reports: Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on campus should be reported directly by any student, faculty or staff member to the UNO Campus Security Department by dialing 4-2911. Upon receipt of the call, UNO Campus Security officers are dispatched to the site of the complaint and if appropriate, external law enforcement assistance is obtained. UNO Campus Security officers prepare and submit incident reports for use by UNO authorities, other law enforcement agencies, and city, county or federal prosecutors. In the case of sex offenses and other crimes of violence, the victim should report the incident as soon as possible. Student victims may wish to make reports to the office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 554-2779. Regardless of how a report is made, it is important to report incidents promptly so that an investigation can be conducted and evidence preserved. After a sexual assault occurs the victim should not bathe, douche, change clothes, or apply medication. Most experts agree that reports should be made within 48 hours of a sexual assault. The victim may seek medical attention with the help of the University or see the victim's own physician. Health care providers can assist in the preservation of evidence while providing treatment to the victim. Offenses which are committed by students, staff or faculty members may be referred for criminal prosecution and/or dealt with by the University in student or employee disciplinary proceedings. University disciplinary proceedings may impose sanctions up to and including expulsion of students and/or termination of employment. Both the accuser and accused are entitled to (1) the same opportunities to have others present during University disciplinary proceedings and (2) know the general outcome of any student disciplinary proceeding involving any crime of violence. A public log of crimes reported to UNO Campus Security is available for public inspection at the Campus Security office, EAB 100, during normal office hours.
   Potential criminal actions or other emergencies at the Peter Kiewit ConferenceCenter can be reported directly by any student, faculty or staff member to Peter Kiewit Conference Center Security by dialing 595-2116. Peter Kiewit Conference Center security officers will respond and take appropriate action in accordance with Nebraska State Office Building Security Policies and Procedures.

Access to Campus Facilities: Students, faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have access to most facilities on campus. Access to some facilities, however, is restricted to selected students, faculty or staff. For example, certain classroom facilities at UNO are only open to students, faculty and staff involved with classes taught in those facilities. Other facilities are open to all faculty, students, staff and members of the general public. An example of this type of facility would be the Milo Bail Student Center during normal business hours. Unsafe conditions noted by UNO Campus Security Officers during patrol are reported to Facilities Management and Planning for appropriate corrective action.
   The UNO Campus Security Department allows after hours access to campus facilities to students, faculty and staff having proper authorization and identification.

Law Enforcement on Campus: Campus safety and security are coordinated by the UNO Campus Security Department, which has 23 officers. UNO Campus Securiy officers do not have arrest powers. These men and women undergo continuing training to upgrade their skills. They have been trained in first aid, CPR, and the use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). Members of the UNO Campus Security Department are not armed. They conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the campus 24 hours a day. On campus, the UNO Campus Security Department enforces University regulations. The UNO Campus Security Department also works very closely with the Omaha Police Department, and county, state and federal authorities. Students, faculty and staff members are encouraged to make accurate and prompt reports to the UNO Campus Security Department and external law enforcement agencies. The UNO Campus Security Department may assist students who choose to ask for help in notifying other appropriate authorities of offenses committed.
   Safety and security at the Peter Kiewit Conference Center is coordinated by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services.

Crime Prevention and Information Programs for Students and Faculty/Staff: The UNO Campus Security Department provides speakers to student and faculty/staff groups to provide information about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and faculty/staff to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. The UNO Campus Security Department also offers crime prevention speakers and programs. The UNO Campus Security Department provides engraving instruments at no charge for use in marking valuable items such as stereos, cameras and televisions. A campus escort service is available for persons on campus by calling the UNO Campus Security Office at 554-2648. Individuals who may be working alone outside normal working hours are encouraged to contact Campus Security. Campus Security Officers will periodically check on your safety while on campus.

Sex Offense Prevention: Educational programs to promote awareness and prevention of rape, acquaintance rape, or other sex offenses are offered by the following UNO offices: (1) Counseling Center, (2) Health Services, (3) Alcohol and Drug Educationand (4) Campus Security.

Sex Offense Victim Counseling and Other Services: Counseling services for victims of sexual assault are available both on the UNO campus and in the Omaha community. Students enrolled at UNO may be eligible for assistance in changing their academic arrangement after an alleged sexual assault or any other crime of violence if changes are requested by the victim and such changes are reasonably available. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 554-2779, can provide further information about the options that are available.

The Nebraska State Patrol maintains the Nebraska Registry of Sex Offenders. Follow the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry link on their home page, www.nsp.state.ne.us, for more information about the High Risk/level 3 Sex Offender Registry.

Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Student Organizations: Criminal activity at off-campus locations owned or controlled by University recognized student organizations may be monitored and recorded by the Omaha Police Depertment and other local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction.

Alcohol and Drugs: A statement of UNO policy regarding the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs and enforcement of alcohol laws and regulations and federal and state drug laws, and a description of drug and alcohol abuse education programs available at UNO are set forth in the UNO Drug Free Campus Policy, which can be found on the Student Affairs home page.

Blue Light Emergency Phones: Use the phone to report emergencies or to contact Campus Security for other assistance. Blue Light EmergencyPhones are at the following locations:

North Campus

• NE of ASH
• NW corner of lot T
• NW corner of lot U
• NW corner of lot V
• SE of Library
• W of Sapp Fieldhouse
• N entrance of lot G
• SW entrance of lot J
• SE of Allwine Hall
• SW of MBSC
• SW corner of lot M
• SW corner of lot A
• NE corner of lot D
• MBSC Computer Lab
• MBSC 24 hour study room
• Both University Village sites
• Child Care
• S of Roskens Hall

• SE corner of lot 2
• SW corner of lot 4
• SW corner of lot 5
• NW of Scott Residence Hall
• North and south of the Scott Business and
  Technology Develpment Center
• NW corner of lot 9
• Scott Village (6 locations)

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(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)

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