2006 CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• During 2006 approximately 190 programs and presentations were presented on Campus, Marquette and other Upper Peninsula communities. As in the past, our departments focus is centralized on issues relating to alcohol, drugs, and sexual assault; date and acquaintance rape education along with numerous other safety prevention programs.
• At present the Crime Prevention Unit is in its Sixth year teaching the RAD self-defense training classes for credit to female students. In 2006, Sgt. Peterman taught eight classes for credit for a total of 84 sessions. Additional personal safety and self-defense awareness classes were taught in Resident Halls, for NMU Student Leadership Skill Builder Presentations, Sororities and in the Marquette community.
• In 2002 Lambda Chi Alpha selected Sgt. Peterman to fill their vacancy as their advisor. Ten years active in the Marquette County Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention, ten years charter member in the Marquette County Triad, One year as the Chapter coordinator and eight year member of Marquette-Alger Safe Kids chapter eight year member and five year board member for the Upper Peninsula Partnerships for Safety Campaign.
• Other important areas in Crime Prevention statistics include both larceny and vandalism. Statistics for 2006 showed a decreaseof 16 reports of vandalism from 67 in 2005 to 51. There was a significant decrease in larcenies, a total of 47 from 164 in 2005 to 117 in 2006. Bike thefts were also down in 2006 49 in 2005 and 37 in 2006. Mandatory bike registration increased registrations over previous years in an effort to reduce bike thefts and for the return of recovered found bikes to their owners.
• Other achievements by officers of this department includes Sgt. Don Peterman who was awarded by VOX Planned Parenthood / Vagina Monologues in 2004-5 for his continued dedication and commitment to service and training in the area of sexual assault and self-defense to women. Additionally he received an award by the National Organization “Golden Key” in 2004 for his dedication and commitment in education and training to the University Community and in 2004/05 received the “NMU Student Organization Advisor of the Year” for student organizations. The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter received the “Community Service Award” in 2005 for their commitment to the University and Marquette Community.
• Late fall 2004 Sgt. Peterman started a new program called, “One in Four” an all male peer-education group to educate men how they can help a female sexual assault survivor who may come to them for help. This program teaches men about numerous issues involving sexual assault. The men who are taking on the mission to present this program are the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, a USOEC Boxer and 3 members from the NMU football team. This group presented for the NMU football team, USOEC Boxers, Kingsford High School and at the Upper Peninsula Youth Conference.
• For the sixth year Public Safety acquired a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to complement the Community Policing Program and general patrol on campus.
Listed below are program highlights presented by the Public Safety Crime Prevention Unit.
CRIME PREVENTION
CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT
JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE ACT
NMU Public Safety Department provides all crime statistics in compliance with the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” formerly known as the 1990 Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act.
Compliance with this Act are accomplished in the following: Policies and procedures relating to the compliance with the Jeanne Cleary Act is updated including the added categories of arson, vandalism statistics and incidents reported as hate crime. This information is available on the NMU Public Safety Web site at www.publicsafety.nmu.edu and a hard copy is located in the Public Safety Office and is available for anyone who wishes to review the documents. Included are the arrest statistics for Northern Michigan University in 2005 and the preceding two years, including a ten-year report.
The web site is updated daily to include crime incidents that occur / and when necessary “Crime Alerts” are inserted to warn the campus community of crimes and safety precautions to take if and when necessary.
Included in the Public Safety Website is the compliance of the student right to know, Sexual Offender Website.
CRIME ALERTS
NMU Public Safety Crime Prevention takes a proactive approach in posting crime alerts to help educate students as to possible crimes that can occur on campus. Crime alerts are posted on the NMU Web Page and posted in buildings and residence halls on campus. This information is in accordance with the Cleary Act Policy.
VICTIMS RIGHTS PROGRAM
This program is implemented on the campus as it has been since 1986. Victims of crime receive a “Crime Victim” Information pamphlet that provides information according to the Crime Victims Rights Act of 1985 and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. This program is maintained and operated by the Marquette County Prosecutors Office.
INSECURE BUILDING REPORT
The insecure building report was developed in 1985 as part of the increased security posture of the Public Safety Department. Building security students and officers checked all buildings on campus and reported any open doors or door problems.
In 2001 Sgt. Peterman implemented a student employee building patrol program that checks all buildings on campus. Along with checking buildings the students shut off lights in buildings after they have closed in an effort to decrease energy costs to the University. The students record all building security and lighting conditions on “Building Check Sheets”. Data is then compiled from the “Building Check Sheets” and sent to the Director of Plant Operations-Facilities, indicating the number of doors found unlocked or ajar so they can take the appropriate maintenance action.
The Honeywell Access Control/Security System continues to implement building security with the computer controlled door scheduling and alarms systems. In 2006 student security conducted over 8,395 building checks and Officers checked buildings randomly. Student employees and officers found 135 doors ajar and 124 doors unlocked. The findings were reported so the proper repairs could be made.
In 2001 Sgt. Peterman also implemented a comprehensive building security system mapping and numbering all building entry doors on campus. When doors are found open, insecure or in need of repair the building door is recorded and the information is passed on for the appropriate action.
Sgt. Peterman, along with Locksmith Sharon Harr, continues with the comprehensive building survey as a proactive measure in preventative maintenance. Security checks are conducted annually on door hardware for malfunctions making the necessary repairs. Some of the items tested in the inspection include door hinges, closures, locks, strikes, mullions and thresholds; additionally a door operation inspection includes a three step process for exterior doors-open door test, lip test and jerk test.
UNIVERSITY LIGHT SURVEYS
In 2006, Cpl. Mike Klein was responsible for completing “University Light Survey’s” twice monthly and all officers report light conditions found during the course of their patrol. The campus is broken down into sections and any lights that are out or malfunctioning is reported to the Director of Facilities. Presently Sgt. Peterman meets with the maintenance supervisor and electricians regarding problems with lighting. The result has been very positive and effective in responding to lighting repairs.
In other areas of lighting surveys are taken annually to check the levels of lighting to ensure adequate levels are met.
OPERATION IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
Operation Identification is a program that is a system for marking personal property. The participant marking property uses an engraver, a diamond pen, or a tungsten-carbide marking pen. Students’ then engrave their driver’s license on the item and keep a permanent record of their property. Operation Identification has been proven to reduce thefts in communities where the program has been implemented. The reason is people are reluctant to steal things, which are marked because it increases the risk of getting caught, further making items hard to fence or sell. In addition, items identified can be put into the law enforcement information system (LEIN) and can be returned to the owner if found. Students can request an operation identification program in their residence hall by calling the Crime Prevention office at 2154 or Public Safety at 2151. Some items students might want to record are radios, stereos, televisions, computers, appliances, bikes, and cameras to mention a few.
TEXTBOOK IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
Textbook identification, newly implemented in 1999 by Sgt. Peterman is similar to that of operation identification. Public Safety along with the NMU bookstore implemented a system to record student textbooks using ultra violet processing. The book is identified to the student in a manner unknown to them. If the student reports their textbook as stolen, then the bookstore computer places a hit on the particular textbook looking for the stolen book. This service is offered during operation identification or by calling Public Safety and requesting the service. Information is provided in the Operation Identification pamphlet.
BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY PHONES
NMU began a proactive program with the installation of “Code Blue” emergency telephones that provide two-way communications from the phone site direct to Public Safety dispatch 911 emergency lines. The purpose of the phone is for emergency contact to Public Safety allowing immediate response by patrols.
The phones are located strategically throughout campus at 20 different locations. New installations are being completed during new construction projects.
Public Safety Officers physically inspects the twenty emergency phones each week and reports any malfunctions to telephone services to make the necessary repairs.
PUBLIC SAFETY ESCORT SERVICE
The Department of Public Safety continues to provide escort service campus wide during the hours of darkness. Student lot guards when on duty provide this service; otherwise officers will make the transport when requested.
Information for this program is disseminated at orientation sessions; housing and residence life book, at campus education programs and is listed in the campus student paper “North Wind”, as well as, postings throughout all building locations of the University Community.
NMU BIKE REGISTRATION PROGRAM
The department of Public Safety offers bike registration at “NMU Fall Fest”. Bikes can be registered anytime at Public Safety twenty-four hours a day three-hundred sixty five days a year. The process is simple. Students simply bring their information to Public Safety; the information is permanently kept on computer record. The student then receives a bike registration is mandatory and free of charge. In addition, Public Safety went to all resident halls and the academic mall registering bikes.
RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (RAD)
RAD is a self-defense course offered for credit to female students at NMU through the HPER department and taught by Sgt. Peterman. Since the inception of RAD over 45 classes with over 900females students who have attended this highly proactive program of self-empowerment. RAD is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques, not a martial arts class. The class begins by teaching prevention about risk awareness, reduction, recognition and avoidance, and then progresses onto the basis of hands on defense training. The class is dedicated to provide women with the knowledge to make educated decisions about resistance and teaching women about the “Fight or Flight Syndrome”.
1 In 4 Men’s Program
NMU Public Safety mission is to educate the community about the prevalence of sexual assault and violence that take place not only the United States, or Michigan but right here in the Marquette community and on the campus of NMU. In 2005 the program targeted at men by men an all male-peer sexual assault program. Program members from Lambda Chi Alpha, the USOEC training center and NMU football team present this program. In this program men teach other males how they can lower men’s likelihood of committing rape, taking them through a workshop what a rape feels like and how to help a woman recover from rape. It talks about the traumatic experience of rape, how to help out a survivor who comes for help and other ways men can prevent rape learning about sexist’s attitudes and rape jokes.
COMMUNITY POLICING
NMU ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
• Parent Services Orientation Sessions: during June and July of 2006, Sgt. Peterman attended orientation sessions for the NMU Orientation program and gave an overview regarding the structure of Public Safety, services, and reporting procedures.
• Parent Orientation Round Table Sessions: Parent “Round Table” discussions are facilitated by the Dean of students and Housing Residence Life where role-playing scenarios are provided for parents to answer questions pertaining to university student life.
• Student Informational Table Sessions and Employment Job Fair: In addition to the orientation address, Public Safety Crime Prevention staffs a table to provide information about public safety, crime prevention and safety for students. Some of the information provided was alcohol safety and awareness materials, pamphlets and booklets: Date and Acquaintance Rape information, alcohol awareness. Personal safety and drug and alcohol information handouts, posters, and brochures are available.
• International Student Orientation Program: Public Safety provides an overview of Public Safety and Police Services to foreign students upon request.
• NMU New Employee Orientation:This program has been implemented university wide electronically to new employees. The role public safety provide covers information about Public Safety Police Services: patrol services-crime reporting, parking, traffic and vehicle registration, fire & safety, employee "Right to Know” and key control.
NMU FALL FEST
NMU Public Safety Department participates in the annual back to school Fall Festival for students. A display table providing information about Public Safety, programs and prevention services is provided by the Crime Prevention department. Lots of informational materials are provided free to the students as well as being able to register their bikes.
NMU WELCOME WEEKEND “LAPTOP COMPUTER” DISTRIBUTION
Deputy Director Darwin Gager staffs student employees during laptop distribution. Information about Public Safety is provided, including “On Line” motor vehicle registration, Rape Aggression Defense information and registration, along with a laptop computer security product display and information.
NORTHERN MICHIGANUNIVERSITY HEALTH FAIR
The Department of Public Safety's display at the NMU Health Fair consisted of a table, staffed by Sgt. Peterman. Information at the event includes crime prevention and safety education display that includes posters, videos and other education materials.
Items of interest included: handouts, information booklets, pens, pencils, stickers along with bike safety helmets being offered by Upper Peninsula Partnerships for Safety.
As a visual reality attraction, on location were demonstrations of the “Fatal Vision” glasses, which have become a big hit at programs. The glasses simulate the effects of an intoxicated subject, which were available for all to experience.
NMU & MARQUETTE MADD “RED RIBBON” CAMPAIGN
Northern Michigan University Public Safety department participates yearly in the National “Tie One On,” Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Red Ribbon Campaign. In 2005, the NMU Public Safety Crime Prevention Unit made a request to Michigan MADD Campaign requesting red ribbons and other information explaining the program.
A banner was displayed and an information table was set up with ribbons and information pamphlets. The theme was to sign the MADD banner pledging, “Not to Drink and Drive”. The banner was displayed along with ribbons at various locations on campus.
NMU BIKE SAFETY EVENT
Public Safety offers this program consisting of a bicycle safety program, including a bike safety course teaching children the rules of the road, safety and the importance of bike helmets. Included in the event was a drawing for those who registered their bikes; prizes awarded were bike safety helmets, bike locks, and reflectors including toys and refreshments for all who attended. This program was offered at the University apartment housing in September for the Marquette County and National Night Out program.
NMU HALLOWEEN SAFETY PARTY
Public Safety and Carrie Snowaert assisted in the annual University Center Halloween Party. Trick-or-Treat bags with candy was handed out to all children who attended the party.
NMU CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY "LIGHTING UP THE HOLIDAYS”
As in past years, this department joined in helping with the University Center Christmas Holiday Cheer. Sgt. Peterman chairs the committee, supervises traffic and safety.
MARQUETTE-ALGER SAFE KIDS CAMPAIGN
In 2006, Sgt. Peterman continued membership in the Marquette-Alger Safe Kids Chapter. The committee consists of individuals from around Marquette County who implements safety programs for children up to the age of fourteen years. Some of the programs areas include but are not limited to bike and helmet safety use and child car seat safety. The committee meets monthly to address and schedule safety programming in Marquette and Alger Counties.
KALEIDOSCOPE
*Law enforcement did not participate in this event for year 2006. Sgt. Peterman and officers continue to participate in the Marquette Mining Journal Kaleidoscope event for children. The program is a very popular event with attractions that includes child fingerprinting, fire prevention and electrical safety videos. In 2000 Sgt. Peterman invited local law enforcement agencies with Marquette City Police Department, Marquette County Sheriff Department, Ishpeming Police Department and the Michigan State Police participating in the event. The event has become very popular among children with the addition of local law enforcement agencies that provide programs and materials to the children. Hundreds of items are given away, pens, pencils, Junior Police badges, coloring books and parent safety information.
HUNTER SAFETY
Public Safety, as in years past, is highly proactive and supportive in the Hunter Safety Program Investigator Victor LaDuke is a Michigan Department of Natural Resource Certified Safety Instructor who teaches the classes for the West Branch Sportsman’s Club.
CRIME PREVENTION/COMMUNITY POLICING
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 2006
193 PROGRAMS, Presentations & Trainings
Sexual Assault/Self-Defense Programs
Woman’s Programs
(84) Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Sessions-HPER Department
(2) Basic Self Defense-Spalding Hall
(2) Basic Self-Defense-Meyland Hall
(1) Basic Self-Defense-Magers Hall
(1) Basic Self-Defense-Van Antwerp Hall
(1) Sexual Assault Panel Skill Builder
(1) Alpha Gamma Delta Self-Defense
(1) Sorority-Self-Defense class
(2) Phi Sigma Sigma-Self-Defense
(1) Kappa Betta Gamma-Self-Defense
(1) Ishpeming High School-Sexual Assault and Dating Violence W/Woman’s Center
(5) Kingsford High School-Dating Violence & Sexual Assault for females (Mitchell)
(3) UP Youth Conference -Self Defense program for girls
(1) MAHPERD-Sexual Assault Education Issues-Shelby Mitchell
Men’s Sexual Assault Education Programs
(3) UP Youth Conference-One in Four Men’s Sexual Assault Program
(5) Kingsford High School-One in Four Men’s Sexual Assault program
(2) “One in Four Men’s” Sexual Assault Program-USOEC-Boxers
(2) “One in Four Program”-NMU Football Team
Alcohol Programs
(1) Alcohol Tips Training Certification Lambda Chi (Shible)
(1) Spalding Hall-Alcohol Awareness Program
(1) Westwood High School – Alcohol Awareness
(2) NMU Football Team - Alcohol/Sexual Assault
(1) Lambda Chi- Alcohol Program-Cpl La Plante
(2) USOEC Boxers-Alcohol and Sexual Assault
(1) FYE UN100 - Public Safety, Alcohol and Sexual Assault
(1) NMU Bar & Beverage Class Alcohol Presentation
(1) Prime Time Productions - Alcohol Keg Party @ Payne Halverson Hall (campus wide involvement).
(1) Halverson Hall-Alcohol Awareness
(1) Gant & Spalding Hall-Alcohol Awareness
(1) CJ 112 Law Enforcement Functions Class- Alcohol laws, etc.
(1) Gant Hall - Alcohol Keg Party
(1) NMU Bar and Beverage Management Class-Shible & Peterman
Community Policing Programs and Presentations
2006
(1) Homecoming King and Queen Event Judging
(1) Homecoming Parade (Wernholm & Peterman)
(1) Law Enforcement & Fingerprinting – Negaunee Scout troop-Captain Mike Bath
(1) Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws- NMU HL-450 Human Sexuality Class
(1) FYE UN 100 Class Public Safety, Alcohol and Sexual Assault
(1) Halloween Program- University Center
(1) Voices of Courage Informational Table
(3) Michigan Hunter Safety Program-West Branch Sportsman’s Club-Victor LaDuke
(1) NMU Lighting Up the Holidays
(1) NMU Health Fair
(1) Negaunee Cub Scouts Captain Mike Bath
(1) NNO Redeemer Lutheran Church (Rich Laplante)
(1) FYE UN100 Public Safety, Sexual assault and Alcohol
(1) Criminal Justice students filming project
(1) Spooner Hall Safety & Security Issues
(1) Drug Use and Abuse HL 450PS & PS Alcohol, Drugs and CSC
(1) Upward Bound Program Orientation Safety & Security Issues
(3) Job Search interviews w/ Dean of Students
(1) Skill Builder Sexual Assault Panel with Human resources
(1) Alcohol Programming/Escanaba (Brad21)
(1) Drug Information (North Wind) on Methamphetamines
(1) Sexual Assault/Harassment Presentation Open Forum Human Resources & NMU Staff
(1) Marquette County NNO at Marquette City
NMU ORIENTATION PROGRAM
(5) Parent Orientation-Public Safety
(5) NMU Orientation Student Questions & Job Fair
(5) NMU Parent Orientation Round Table
NMU Public Safety Institute & Regional Police Academy
(6) Public Safety Institute-Precision Driving
(10) NMU Regional Police Academy
Committees, Groups and Organizations
(Projects and Activities)
NMU Lighting UP the Holidays
NMU University Center Halloween Party
NMU Student Organization-Lambda Chi Alpha-Adviser
Marquette Committee for Safe Kids-Marquette
Upper Peninsula Partnerships for Safety (UPPS) - Member and Board Member
Marquette County Coalition on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Committee (MC2)
Marquette County TRIAD-Member
National Night Out-Marquette County/NMU-Committee
Marquette County Youth Conference
