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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 3 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Northern complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Northern admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status in ad |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 3 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Northern complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Northern admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status in ad |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 4 Crimes in progress and crimes that have recently occurred should be reported by dialing 911. When a victim or a witness calls to report a crime or suspicious activity, the following information should be provided for investigation: •• A brief description of what occurred •• The time and location of the incident •• Any injuries that occurred during the incident •• Whether any weapons were involved •• When and where the suspect was last seen •• A physical descript |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 5 On-campus professionals who are licensed counselors or serve in a pastoral capacity are not required to report any information about an incident to a University official without a victim’s permission include: Kelly Weismantel, Director of Counseling Services 605-626-3007 Christina Shilman, Counseling Services 605-626-3007 If there is immediate risk to life or property, call the Aberdeen Police Department by dialing 911. Northern keeps accurate records of the nu |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 6 The APD cooperates with Northern to supply pertinent information regarding observations and reports by the officers assigned to the campus. At all times, the law enforcement officer assigned to campus is subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the Aberdeen Police Department. Northern community members should report crimes and other emergencies to the on-campus law enforcement officer listed below. Emergency services are available from campus phones by dialin |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 7 1. The first message is intended to Alert the community or appropriate segment of the campus community of the dangerous condition and the actions they should take to safeguard their and their neighbor’s safety. Messages distributed in this stage of a rapidly unfolding critical incident will generally be short, precise, and directive. Examples include: “The campus is experiencing a major power outage affecting the following buildings: Brown, Red, White, and Yellow H |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 8 PROCEDURES USED TO NOTIFY THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY In the event of a situation that poses an immediate threat to members of the campus community, the University has various systems in place for communicating information quickly. Some or all of these methods of communication may be activated in the event for emergency notification to all or a segment of campus community. These methods of communication include the mass notification system Everbridge, the University’s em |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 9 2. Non-campus a. Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or b. Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution. c. Non-campus does not automatically refer to al |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 10 SECURITY AND ACCESS TO NORTHERN FACILITIES During business hours, the Northern campus, excluding residence halls, will be open to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests and invitees. Non-business hour access to all Northern facilities is by key, if issued, or by admittance via the on-duty campus police officer, an authorized university representative or Northern housing staff. In cases of periods of extended closing, the University will admit only thos |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 11 request that student affairs personnel enter student rooms, or they will obtain search warrants. 4) University personnel may pursue such additional or other investigative activities as are reasonable under the circumstances. B. If the university determines that the student has been missing for a period of 24 hours, or if it cannot locate the student and it determines that the student appears to be missing, the university will immediately notify local law enforce |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 11 request that student affairs personnel enter student rooms, or they will obtain search warrants. 4) University personnel may pursue such additional or other investigative activities as are reasonable under the circumstances. B. If the university determines that the student has been missing for a period of 24 hours, or if it cannot locate the student and it determines that the student appears to be missing, the university will immediately notify local law enforce |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 12 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY’S PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 1.4.1, Harassment including Sexual Harassment and South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 1.4.2, Prevention of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking prohibits sexually violent acts, termed “Sexual Misconduct” by the University of South Dakota, which can be crim |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 13 contact the following: Campus Police 605-380-8925 (Emergency 911 on campus) Aberdeen Police Department 605-626-7911 (Emergency 911 off campus) Resources: The following departments may be contacted for assistance with reporting: Student Counseling Services 605-626-3007 or Title IX Coordinator 605-626-3007. Employees with knowledge about sexual misconduct or gender-based violence or the crimes of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence or |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 14 Officer at 605-380-8925 or the campus Title IX coordinator so that those orders can be observed on campus. 5. Even after the immediate crisis has passed, consider seeking support from the Student Counseling Services 605-626-3007 and/or off-campus services such as Safe Harbor (605-226-1212). LEGAL DEFINITIONS Rape is the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus, with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, wi |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 15 exercise supervisory authority, have an obligation to promote an environment that is free of sexual harassment. South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 1.4.1, Harassment including Sexual Harassment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex d |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 16 Susan Bostian, Human Resources Director/Deputy Title IX Coordinator 605-626-2520 Susan.Bostian@northern.edu Safe Harbor 2005 S Merton Street Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-226-1212 605-622-0104 (Text) To report an incident online and anonymously, please use the Northern incident reporting form located at https://northern.edu/student-life/concerns-and-complaints or https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthernStateUniv SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AND SUPPORT OPTIONS Alleg |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 17 and the community are remedied. The coordinator is also responsible to assure that training is conducted annually for all advocates, investigators, hearing officers, panelists and appeals officers that encompasses a hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability. Training will focus on sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, retaliation and other behaviors that can be form |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 18 5. Hearing 6. Proposed written determination provided to the parties simultaneously 7. Petition for Administrative Review (no later than ten (10) working days after notice of the institution’s decision is deemed received) At any point prior to reaching a determination regarding responsibility the institution may facilitate an informal resolution process, such as mediation, that does not involve a full investigation and adjudication. REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS In a |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 19 C. Incest: Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. D. Statutory Rape: Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack b |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 20 many possible categories of bias, under the Clery Act, only the following eight categories are reported: Race: A preformed negative attitude toward a group of persons who possess common physical characteristics (e.g. color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features, etc.) genetically transmitted by descent and heredity which distinguish them as a distinct division of humankind (e.g., Asians, blacks or African American, whites). Religion: A preformed negative op |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 21 Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of laws prohibiting the production, distribution and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation or importation of any of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Arrests for violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possessio |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 22 In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the South Dakota Board of Regents strictly prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol, marijuana or controlled substances by its students or employees while on property controlled by the Board. Northern State University’s campus is an “alcohol and drug free” zone and only under certain circumstances is the consumption of alcohol permitted. The manufacture, sal |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 23 and other premises and vehicles when used by the board for education, research, service or other official functions. Any person violating this proscription shall be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment. The South Dakota Board of Regents police related to the Drug-Free Workplace Act can be found at: https://public.powerdms.com/SDRegents/documents/1726701 Northern is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Employees wh |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 24 Huron Community Campus 939 Ohio Ave SW Huron, SD 57350 The primary administrative contact for the Huron Community Campus is Doug Pietz, Executive Director, at 605-353-8518 or DPIETZ@HuronSD.Com. The Huron Community Campus does not provide on or off campus student housing. ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS Northern State University Criminal Offenses CRIMES REPORTED FOR: NORTHERN CAMPUS NON-CAMPUS PROPERTY PUBLIC PROPERTY TOTAL Violation Type 2022 2023 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 24 Huron Community Campus 939 Ohio Ave SW Huron, SD 57350 The primary administrative contact for the Huron Community Campus is Doug Pietz, Executive Director, at 605-353-8518 or DPIETZ@HuronSD.Com. The Huron Community Campus does not provide on or off campus student housing. ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS Northern State University Criminal Offenses CRIMES REPORTED FOR: NORTHERN CAMPUS NON-CAMPUS PROPERTY PUBLIC PROPERTY TOTAL Violation Type 2022 2023 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 25 Northern State University Hate Crimes 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 Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Manslaughter by Negligence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 26 Northern State University 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 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 27 Northern State University Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) 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 Domestic Violence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dating Violence 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Stalking 2 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 28 FIRE SAFETY REPORT ABERDEEN FIRE DEPARTMENT The Aberdeen Fire Department provides services to the city of Aberdeen. The department maintains a standard of training which encompasses both prompt response to emergencies and the safety of citizens in Aberdeen. Emergency services are available from campus phones by dialing 9-911 or off campus by dialing 911. FIRE SAFETY TRAINING Fire safety is a shared campus concern. Students are made aware of the location |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 29 Uniform Fire Code: Sec. 27.302 a. For the purpose of this Section a fire alarm shall be deemed and construed as being any act as follows; The giving, signaling or transmission to any public fire station, or company or to any officer or employee thereof, whether by telephone, spoken word, or otherwise information to the effect that there is a fire at or near the place indicated by the person giving, signaling, or transmitting such information. b. It shall be unla |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 30 i. First Violation – $25.00 Fine, Residence Hall Written Warning, and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $50.00 Fine and Subject to Formal Student Conduct Sanction(s) iii. Third Violation - $100.00 Fine and Subject Residence Hall Expulsion 4. Tampering with room fire/smoke detector or other room fire alarm device i. First Violation - $100.00 Fine, Subject to Formal Student Conduct Sanction(s), and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $2 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 30 i. First Violation – $25.00 Fine, Residence Hall Written Warning, and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $50.00 Fine and Subject to Formal Student Conduct Sanction(s) iii. Third Violation - $100.00 Fine and Subject Residence Hall Expulsion 4. Tampering with room fire/smoke detector or other room fire alarm device i. First Violation - $100.00 Fine, Subject to Formal Student Conduct Sanction(s), and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $2 |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 31 Fire Related Injury: Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including any injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from dangers of the fire. The term person may include students, employees, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals. Fire Related Death: Any instance in which a person is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natura |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 31 Fire Related Injury: Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including any injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from dangers of the fire. The term person may include students, employees, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals. Fire Related Death: Any instance in which a person is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natura |
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| Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 32 This information is published to comply with the Clery Act of 1990, and the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. Any questions should be directed to Krista Bau by email Krista.Bau@northern.edu or phone 605-626-3007 Fire Safety Statistics 2023 Residence Hall Unintentional Fire Intentional Fire Undetermined Fire Fire Related Deaths Fire Related Injuries Value of Property Damage Drills Kramer 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0.00 2 Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0.00 2 McWelsh 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0.00 0 |
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