10 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2022-2024 NUMBER OF ARRESTS & DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS FOR SELECTED OFFENSES Crimes Reported for: NORTHERN CAMPUS NON-CAMPUS PROPERTY PUBLIC PROPERTY TOTAL Violation Type 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 Res Hall All Campus Res Hall All Campus Res Hall All Campus Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, Etc. Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disciplinary Referrals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drug Abuse Violations Arrests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disciplinary Referrals 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Liquor Law Violations Arrests 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Disciplinary Referrals 58 59 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 33 17 CLERY ACT REPORTABLE DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS SUMMARIES OF AOD PROGRAM STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS Survey data regarding use, prevalence, and perceptions surrounding drugs and alcohol can be found below: 1) Strengths of AOD Program a.NSU Campus Community Coalition receives state funding from the Department of Social Services for drug and alcohol prevention, helping to sustain programming. b.Despite staffing challenges, Northern State University continued to offer Alcohol Education courses for students who violated the Student Code of Conduct. c.Strong relationship with Student Rights & Responsibilities in policy revisions as needed and positive working relationship with staff in Residence Life. Communication of drug and alcohol policies are effective and frequent. d.Northern State University began selling alcohol at select athletic events in the Fall of 2022. After on- campus alcohol sales, the university has not seen an increase of alcohol related misconduct. e.Prescription drug take back program administered each semester for two consecutive years. Administrators recognize the value of the program as the promotion of prescription drug awareness. f. Added NARCAN training for employees and students in spring 2024 as well as provided NARCAN boxes throughout campus and residential buildings. 2) Weaknesses of AOD Program: a.High staff turnover and changes in administration have interrupted prevention efforts, data collection, and consistent distribution of AOD program information. b.Changes in prevention funding from Department of Social Services has influenced services and continuance planning. c.Budget cuts have created some constraints for providing programming and staffing around alcohol and drug prevention programs. d.Supervisors may not be able to recognize signs of alcohol or drug usage. Additional education may be needed. e.Frequent turnover and funding challenges contributed to inconsistent campus-wide training for students. f. Data collection for alcohol and drug awareness, education, prevention. Improvement of data collection processes are outlined in the recommendations.
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