Annual Security Report

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (www.campussafety.org/schools/cleryact), codified at 20 USC 1092 (f). as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. All public and private institutions of postsecondary education participating in federal student aid programs are subject to it.

Crime Statistics

Reportable crimes, as defined by the "Campus Security Act of 1990 (Jeanne Clery Act)" are listed on the daily blog. Information about other crimes committed on campus is available upon request from each Campus Public Safety Department. Please click on the calendar year on the left to view the Crime Stats in compliance with the Clery Act.

Does Barry University participate in Emergency Preparedness exercises?

Yes, the university's Crisis Management Team does participate in training exercises. The most recent was a tabletop exercise that was held on January 5, 2012. This tabletop included our local police and fire departments.

Who is responsible for personal safety and security?

Personal safety and security is everyone’s responsibility. Please review these policy statements and bookmark the Barry University Public Safety webpage at www.barry.edu for future reference. Staying informed is the first the step to ensure that our campus facilities will be as safe and secure as possible for all to use and enjoy.

How does Barry University report the Clery Act Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics?

The annual disclosure of campus crime statistics is prepared by the Barry University Public Safety Departments in conjunction with the Offices of Residence Life and housing and the Dean of Students office and the local police departments that serve and protect our campuses. The required three years of crime statistics and full text of the annual disclosure are located on the Barry University Public Safety webpage at www.barry.edu. Copies of this report may also be obtained upon request at the Landon Student Union office of the Public Safety Department.

How can I report criminal actions and emergencies?

Barry University has Public Safety personnel on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week. To report a crime or an emergency, contact the Campus Public Safety Department by phone or in person at the offices listed below. You may also report criminal actions and emergencies to any Public Safety Officer or use any of the emergency telephones located throughout the campuses and in all elevators. For all major life threatening emergencies, please call 911 and the appropriate Campus Public Safety Department.

Public Safety Dispatch Office
24 hours a day
Thomson Hall 111
305-899-3333

Public Safety Office
M-F 9am-5pm
Landon Student Union 100
305-899-3335

Crime Prevention Office
Thompson Hall 111
305-899-3338

How does Barry University report crime to the campus community?

The Public Safety Department publishes the crime statistics on line at www.barry.edu yearly, in addition there is a daily crime blog and the public safety web page.

Which Law Enforcement Agency responds to Barry University?

The campus resides within the jurisdiction of the Miami Shores police department. The Miami Shore police department works closely with the Public Safety department as incidents occur and conduct any follow up investigations that are required. Additional facilities and housing owned by the “University is within the jurisdiction of the North Miami Police Department and the Miami Dade Police Department.

How does Public Safety maintain campus facilities in a manner upholding safety and security?

• Public Safety regularly monitors the condition of all facilities within the campuses and specifically focuses on issues related to safety.
• All problems are corrected in a timely manner when identified to the appropriate authorities for action.
• All requests for service involving security-related issues are treated as priority.
• Public Safety regularly monitors campus lighting and repairs are affected in a timely manner.

How do I access the State of Florida Sexual Predator data base?

Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators

What additional crimes have been added to the category of hate crimes?

The current regulations added the crimes of larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property to the list of crimes that must be reported in the hate crimes statistics.

How does Barry University inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices?

Security procedures and practices are addressed at orientation programs for new students and employees. Significant changes to College policies or procedures relating to security will be provided in College publications for distribution by campuses to students and employees.

What are the university procedures of campus notification during an emergency?

Our "Barry Alert" system will utilize an audible alarm followed by verbal instructions to alert all campus personnel of an emergency or dangerous situation. LED monitors and televisions throughout the campus will scroll the same message as the audible alert. We will also use Blackboard Connect to send out emails, voice mails and text messages to all Barry staff, faculty, and students that are registered. The alert will be sent with specific instructions to seek safe shelter or remain in place. The Public Safety Department and the responding police agency will verify the incident prior to the alert being sent. Updates on the incident will be sent based on the information provided by the police agency on scene. The alerts will be sent out to the Barry Community by the Public Safety dispatch office or the Assistant Vice President, Communications and Marketing.

How is the information disseminated to the larger community?

The assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing is responsible for all press releases to the media.

Are there programs to inform students and employees about the prevention of crime?

Yes. Barry University Crime Prevention conducts an awareness campaign for students and employees every year in September. The Campus Public Safety Department also offers crime prevention programs as part of their Campus Crime Watch.

What is our missing person’s procedure?

The following procedures will be listed in the Guidebook for Resident Students as well as in the Resident Assistant Manual and information provided at check-in.

When completing the Room Condition Report upon checking-in to an assigned space, the student will have the option to identify an individual to be contacted no later than 24 hours after the time the student is determined missing. This person will be the emergency contact designated.

If a student is under the age of 18 and is not emancipated; the Department of Housing and Residence Life is required to notify the emergency contact designee no later than 24 hours following the determination that the student is missing. This contact will be the emergency contact listed on the emergency contact form all students fill out during the check-in process. It is up to all students to ensure that the Department of Housing and Residence Life has the most up to date emergency contact information. Housing and Residence Life will make every effort to ensure that these records are accurate and up to date.

If a student is thought to be missing, Barry University Department of Housing and Residence Life will make the determination of whether the student has been missing and for how long. Should the student be determined to be missing for 24 hours or more, Housing and Residence Life staff will contact the Department of Public Safety and the designated emergency contact. In addition, the Director of Housing and Residence Life and the Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will be contacted.

What are our Fire Statistics?

What are the descriptions of the fire safety system for each on-campus student housing facility?

DALTON & DUNSPAUGH BUILDING
NOTIFIER Model # AFP-400
Circuit styles SLC-4
Number of Circuits - 2
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 24 (Model NBG-10)
Photo Detectors - 106 (Model FSP-751 & P12/24]
Horns Strobes – 28 - (Model WEECLOCK ET70)
Battery type - Sealed Lead-Acid

FLOOD HALL
SIMPLEX Model # 4001
Circuit styles B
Number of Circuits - 4
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 6 (Model SIMPLEX)
ION Detectors - 1 (Model FL-1400)
Horns Strobes - 14 (Model SIMPLEX)
Strobes - 17 (Model SIMPLEX)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

RENEE MOTTROM DOSS
FIRE LITE Model # MS-2
Circuit styles B
Number of Circuits – 4
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 12 (Model FIRE LITE BG-10)
Horns Strobes – 12 (Model NS SERIES)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

WEBER HALL
NOTIFIER Model # AFP-400
Circuit styles B&Y & SLC-4
Number of Circuits – 4
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 14 (Model NBG-12)
Photo Detectors - 103 (Model FSP-751)
Heat Detectors – 3 (Model FST-751)
Horns – 45 (Model WHEELOCK ET70)
Strobes – 4 (Model WHEELOCK RSS)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

SAGE HALL
FARADAY Model # 15001
Circuit styles B&Y
Number of Circuits – 2
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 10 (Model 500-694508FA)
Photo Detectors - 1 (Model SYSTEM SENSOR 1451)
Horns – 8 (Model 500-648125FA)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

BROWNE HALL
UNIMODE SYS Model # 4520
Circuit styles B&Y
Number of Circuits – 2
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 4 (Model FIRE LITE BG-10)
Photo Detectors - 1 (Model SENSOR 2451)
Horns – 12 (Model FARADAY 6120B)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid
Holly House Apartments
FIRE LITE Model # 2400
Circuit styles Y
Photo Detectors - 3 (Model FIRE LITE 2400)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

VILLA
Model # SFP-400B
Circuit styles BNumber of Circuits –
4Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - 8 (Model NBG-12)
Photo Detectors - 1 (Model NBG-12XL)
Horns Strobes – 36 (Model NS-24MCW)
Strobes – 12 (Model SERIES RSS)
Battery type – Sealed Lead-Acid

BENINCASA
Edwards System Technology (EST 2v)

KOLASA
Siemens MXL-1Q system with voice.

How many fire drills did we do in our residence halls?

What are our polices on electrical appliances, smoking and open flames in student housing?

Cooking, Cooking appliances, Cooking spaces, and Reservations

• Indoor cooking is possible in the residence halls outfitted with kitchens. Kitchens within the St. Catherine University Apartment Community, St. Martin House, St. John House, St. Aquinas House, The University Villas, St. Magdalene, and St. Dominic House and Holly House Apartments are intended for primary cooking. Students living in all facilities but Holly House Apartments are required to have a meal plan.
• Improper use of any kitchen facility will result in a Health and Safety Violation and disciplinary action.
• Only low wattage appliances which do not produce grease, smoke-laden vapors or that have no open elements are permitted in university housing.
• Microwaves and refrigerators are permitted in all other housing areas, as long as it does not exceed six (6) cubic feet. Microwaves can also be brought by residents as long as they do not exceed 500 watts in power.
• Items permitted include; hot air popcorn popper, small electric grill (i.e. George Foreman grill), toaster oven, small convection oven, food processor, crock pot, blender, electric mixer and coffee maker.
• Items not mentioned as permitted are prohibited. Housing and Residence Life staff will request that the resident remove any unauthorized appliance or may remove the appliance until the resident finds arrangements for the items outside of University Housing, (Removal of Unapproved Items).
• Items not permitted include; toasters, deep fryers, hot plates, appliances with open heating elements. (Toasters are permitted in the university housing units with kitchens as these are intended as primary cooking facilities).
• To avoid setting off your local smoke detector, follow these basic steps for cooking: turn on exhaust fan, turn on the air handler, and clean your oven regularly. Should a local alarm sound, contact the RA on duty or Housing staff for assistance. The Residence Life staff member will respond when necessary. Should a pattern form in a specific apartment/housing unit indicating misuse of local alarms, disciplinary action will be taken.
• Residents are responsible for proper use of cooking appliances.
• In the Houses/Apartment Community, residents are permitted to use personal charcoal barbeque grills at a safe distance (at least 20 feet or more) from buildings and entrances. These grills must be stored inside of the apartment. Grills are not permitted at all in the Residence Halls or on the grounds of the Residence Hall area. The use of grills is not permitted under any covered walkways, landings, entrances, balconies or stairwells. Grills are not permitted at Holly House Apartments.
• Possession of propane grills, hibachis and gas grills in student living areas are prohibited.
• Vending machines are located throughout campus. Vandalism will result in disciplinary action.

Smoking

• All university housing facilities are designated as non-smoking areas, in compliance with the Florida Clean Indoor Act. All residents and guests who wish to smoke tobacco must do so at least 20 feet away from any building including overhangs, balconies, stairways and entranceways. Barry University implements this “No Smoking” policy: No public area or work area controlled by the university will be a smoking area, including, but not limited to, private offices, classrooms, academic buildings, meeting rooms, lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, and break rooms.

Candles, Open Flames, Fires, Incense, Open Heating Elements

Possession of candles (unless wicks are clipped to the wax), open flames, incense, hot plates or other heating units with an open flame or heating element are prohibited. No fires may be started and/or cultivated on university owned property. This includes, but is not limited to - campfires, bonfires and/or burning trash or other materials. Residents may utilize stationary barbecue grills provided around the residence halls if they wish to cook-out. Fireworks may not be kept within any residence hall unit and/or set off anywhere on university property.

Extension Cords

For the protection of the University Housing community, the Department of Housing and Residence Life has established some extension cord guidelines. Residents are permitted to use only extension cords with the following restrictions:

• UL approved three-pronged extension cords that are 14 gauge or heavier (NOTE: The lower the gauge number the heavier/thicker the cord).
• Cords cannot exceed 10 feet in length.
• Cords cannot impede safe traffic in the unit.
• Cords must not be pinched in doors.
• Only ONE appliance may be plugged into a multi-plug adapter.
• Only UL approved multi-plug adapters with circuit breakers are permitted.
• Under no circumstances are residents permitted to overload the electrical system.

What our policies are for student evacuations?

Fire Alarms/Fire Drills/Fire Safety Equipment

Under Florida law, it is a crime to intentionally set a fire, intentionally cause a false fire alarm, or interfere with fire safety or detection equipment or measures, (Florida Statute 806.10 and Florida Statute, Section 806.101). During the academic year, students will be informed about emergency evacuation of University Housing. Each building/apartment is equipped with a fire alarm system. These systems are regularly inspected. Smoke detectors are located in every apartment/suite area. Emergency lights are located in the hallways and stairwells of each community. Fire extinguishers are located in hallways or community areas of each community. There will be one fire drill within the first three weeks of the fall, spring and summer a semesters. It is essential that all students evacuate the apartment/building whenever the fire alarm is activated. Failure to do so may jeopardize the safety of all residents and will result in disciplinary action and a fine of $150.00. Special precautions should be taken by all students to reduce the danger of fire in their living areas.

When resident students hear their building's fire alarm, they are expected to:

• Immediately exit the building, closing their room door;
• Always assume an emergency, never a false alarm;
• Use stairs, not elevators;
• Assemble in the designated meeting place for your area posted below. The Housing and Residence Life staff will notify residents when it is safe to re-enter the building.
• Once outside the building, follow the direction of Housing and Residence Life staff.
• When evacuating the building, residents should be fully clothed as they may be outside of the building for an extended period of time.
• See your RA for area specific information regarding building evacuation.
• If the door or handle is warm to the touch or smoke is in the hallway, stay in the room with the door closed, call 911, and attract attention at a window; and
• Crawl on floor or stairs, where air is fresher, if smoke is encountered.

When resident students see smoke or fire, they are instructed to:

• Pull the nearest building alarm
• Close their room door and safely exit the building
• Call 911
• Never attempt to fight or put out a fire
• Tell fire authorities or Police the location of fire or smoke
• Assemble in the designated meeting place for your area posted below. The Residence Life staff will notify residents when it is safe to re-enter the building
• Once outside the building, follow the direction of Housing and Residence Life staff
• When evacuating the building, residents should be fully clothed as they may be outside of the building for an extended period of time
• See your RA for area specific information regarding building evacuation

Fire Muster Stations

Browne: Sand Volleyball Court
Sage: Grass Area in Back of Weber
D&D: Grass Area in Back of Weber
Weber: Grass Area Left of Pool
MD: Across first parking lot in front of powers
Flood: Across first parking in front of powers
Kolasa: Grass area in between athletics and Kolasa Hall
Benincasa: Grass area towards athletic fields
Holly House: North West Corner of parking lot

Who do you contact if a fire has occurred?

A list of titles of each person to which individuals should report that a fire has occurred.

• Resident Assistant
• Residence Coordinator
• Assistant/Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life
• Director of Housing and Residence Life
• Associate Vice President/Dean of Students
• Vice President of Student Affairs
• Public Safety Dispatch
• Assistant Director of Public Safety
• Director of Public Safety
• Facilties Manager
• Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management
• Miami Shores Police Department
• Miami Dade Fire Rescue

Timely Warnings

In the event a serious situation arises, either on or near campus, which constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide "timely warning" will be issued. The warning will be issued to students, faculty, and staff.

Source: Federal Register, April 29, 1994, Vol. 59, No. 82; Federal Register, November 1, 1999, Vol. 64, No. 210.