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2018 ANNUAL REPORTSIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety

Benjamin NewmanDirector of Public Safety, Chief of Police

2018 ANNUAL REPORTSIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety

Benjamin NewmanDirector of Public Safety,

Chief of Police

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 c

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a nationally ranked higher learning institution offering a variety of programs, yet we are a family. Students and staff work together to foster trust and respect. The Southern Illinois University Department of Public Safety is committed to providing an environment conducive to learning. Police, parking, and telecommunications personnel deliver a wide array of public safety services to campus and the surrounding areas.

Community feedback indicates interactions with department personnel are positive. Personnel operate with professionalism, integrity, dedication, and honor.

Community engagement is a critical aspect of the SIU Carbondale DPS organizational strategy. During 2018, department personnel conducted over 1,000 presentations to students, staff, and others. In addition, the police liaison program connected officers to specific sections of the community. The community resource officer and registered student organization officer fostered positive relationships with community groups.

Safety is a holistic effort. DPS personnel work to problem solve with community members. Complex social issues are best met head on with a diverse team approach. SIU Carbondale was recently ranked as one of the safest 100 schools in America. We are all dedicated to achieving the research and educational mission of the university.

MESSAGE FROM

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY

CHIEF OF POLICE

BENJAMIN NEWMAN

AUTHORITY 5

MISSION 6

VISION 6

VALUES 7

ACCREDITATION 9

MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10

TRAINING AND CAPABILITIES 11

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STRUCTURE 17

POLICE PATROL 17

SALUKI PATROL 18

COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER 18

POLICE LIAISON PROGRAM 19

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 19

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 20

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 21

PARKING DIVISION 23

SAFETY ON CAMPUS 25

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 28

2018 EMPLOYEE AWARDS 33

CLERY ACT ACTIVITIES 34

UNIFORM CRIME REPORT SUMMARY 35

2018 INTERNAL AFFAIRS REPORT 42

FY 2018 EXPENDITURES 43

GOALS AND PROGRESS FOR 2018 44

GOALS FOR 2019 46

CONTENTS

The authority of the Southern Illinois University Police Department comes from the U.S. Constitution, the Illinois Constitution and Illinois statutes. The three documents define the scope and limits of law enforcement authority as it pertains to the enforcement of laws, statutes, ordinances and arrests. The Board of Trustees of the university was given authority to employ police officers under Illinois Statute 110 ILCS 520/8. All police officers employed by the SIU Department of Public Safety meet the standards established for police officers by the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards Board.

Members of the SIU Police Department are conservators of the peace; as such, they have all powers possessed by policemen in cities and counties, including the power to make arrests on view or warrants of violations of state statutes, university rules and regulations, and city or county ordinances. They may exercise such powers only within counties wherein the university and any of its branches or properties are located when such is required for the protection of university properties and interests, and its students and personnel, and otherwise, within such counties, when requested by appropriate state or local law enforcement officials.

While on duty, SIU Police authority and responsibilities come from Illinois Statutes 725 ILCS 5/107-2 and 110 ILCS 520/8, which gives SIU police officers full arrest authority. SIU police officers are given authority to make an arrest when: (1) the law enforcement officer has a warrant commanding that such a person be arrested; or (2) the law enforcement officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that a warrant for the person’s arrest has been issued in this state; or (3) the law enforcement officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that a felony warrant has been issued in this state; or (4) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person is committing or has committed a crime.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale includes properties in and around the city of Carbondale, the county of Jackson, the county of Williamson and the state of Illinois. The SIU Police Department’s jurisdiction includes all property owned or controlled by the university, as well as streets adjacent to, and running through, the university campus. The department has entered into a formal mutual aid agreement with the Carbondale Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department as part of the Police Routine Assistance Agreement.

SIU police officers also work with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, state and federal law enforcement agencies and all appropriate agencies of the criminal justice system. These agencies routinely exchange crime-related reports and statistics, and conduct cooperative patrols, special events, investigations and special unit operations.

AUTHORITY

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MISSIONThe Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety is a Community Policing and Problem Solving Agency that provides comprehensive public safety services for a nationally ranked higher education institution. Personnel establish and maintain trust-based relationships with university faculty, students, staff and the broader community. Department personnel foster partnerships with the community and other law enforcement agencies. Personnel focus on preventing crime and improving quality of life.

Department of Public Safety employees are responsive to community needs. Police officers, telecommunicators, parking agents, and administrative staff work to support and further the university’s education and research mission. The organization is focused on protecting critical assets and preventing the disruption of university services. Personnel are prepared to respond to incidents ranging from routine to disastrous.

Law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold the constitutions of the United States and Illinois. All personnel are ethically responsible for preserving individual freedoms and promoting an environment conducive to creativity and innovation.

VISIONThe Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety is committed to providing preemptive public safety services to the university and the surrounding region. Personnel offer expert leadership in emergency response, threat assessment and the tactical delivery of law enforcement services.

The department promotes problem solving efforts to address a wide range of community concerns. Public Safety personnel are well-trained and adequately equipped to carry out protection-related responsibilities. The community is core to the development and implementation of crime reduction strategies. The department will work collaboratively, seeking input from individuals and organizations to establish a foundation for problem solving.

The Department of Public Safety seeks to strengthen accountability through the achievement of accepted law enforcement standards. The agency is dedicated to developing a culture conducive to learning, innovation and advancement of the law enforcement profession. The agency must remain agile to efficiently police in an ever-changing society.

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VALUES

PROFESSIONALISM

Agency personnel are to act with moral character and exemplify law enforcement standards of personal conduct.

INTEGRITY

All employees are to abide by an unimpaired code of conduct, adhering to the values of the organization. All staff balance kindness, compassion, and courteousness with accountability.

HONOR

Pol ice of f icers , telecommunicators, park i ng agents and administrative staff are to operate with the responsibility and dignity of holding a position of public trust. Personnel are to act with respect and commitment befitting public safety employees.

DEDICATION

Agency employees are committed to providing consistent, unbiased services. Personnel are to operate with unwavering reliability and attentiveness.


ACCREDITATIONIn August 2015, the Department of Public Safety began a process to meet formal, recognized professionalism in policing standards. The Department enrolled in the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). This program provides Illinois policing agencies the direction for developing comprehensive written directives and a foundation for producing sound management principles. The accreditation process not only strengthens accountability within an agency, it strengthens an agency’s accountability to its community. ILEAP provides a professionalism benchmark for Illinois law enforcement agencies.

Department personnel worked diligently to determine compliance with standards, revise policies in accordance with ILEAP prescribed directives, and introduce new processes or procedures where room for innovation existed. While the Department operated within many of the standards before joining the program, improvements in crime analysis practices, temporary detention policies, and communications processes have been realized.

Ultimately, achieving accreditation equates to significant acknowledgment from the policing community and risk or liability reduction. The most significant consequence of the accreditation process may be its conduciveness to move forward an already sound management ideology. This succeeding philosophy provides consistency in policing.

In November 2017, assessors conducted an on-site assessment of DPS policies, procedures, and practices. Assessors reviewed files, conducted interviews, and examined the various aspects of agency operations. The diligent efforts of the employees of the Southern Illinois University Department of Public Safety during the year resulted in the accreditation of the Department on January 23, 2018.

SIU Carbondale is one of 34 police agencies in the state to earn ILEAP accreditation and the fourth public or private university in the state to do so.


Lt. Robert NeefPatrol Division Commander

Lt. Ryan HouseInvestigations Commander

Lt. Kendall HollisterAdministrative Services Commander

Lt. John AllenPatrol Division Commander

Benjamin NewmanDirector of Public Safety, Chief of Police

Sergeant Allan WillmoreAdministrative Sergeant

Sergeant Geoffery GeittmannPatrol Division

Sergeant Jason RussellPatrol Division

Sergeant Brian MurphyPatrol Division

Corporal Carrie KeithPatrol Division

MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Corporal Adam CunicoPatrol Division

Corporal Tyler HarrellPatrol Division

Corporal Adam FagerPatrol Division

Corporal Dustin BorumPatrol Division

Corporal Shawn TuthillPatrol Division

Detective Scott MillerServing since July 1991

Officer Michelle BryantServing since August 1995

Officer William DozierServing since March 1999

Detective Renee EberhardServing since March 1999

Officer Marzine RafeService since March 1999

Officer Dennis FollowellServing since 2000

Officer Kevin CoxServing since 2004

Officer Mary StarkServing since 2006

Officer Bryan PyattServing since January 2011

Detective Justin EmeryServing since March 2013

Officer John ChristelServing since March 2012

Officer Destiny DintelmanServing since April 2014

Officer Heather PendleyServing since June 2014

Officer Michael AllenServing since August 2014

Officer Daniel PresleyServing since July 2015

Officer Lee NguyenServing since July 2015

Officer Derrick SmithServing since September 2015

Officer Brandon GibbsServing since April 2017

Officer Mychal GoochServing since May 2018

Officer Anthony SteinServing since May 2018


DPS IN-SERVICE TR AINING 2018

DPS officers receive formal training in the areas of firearms, weapons proficiency, CPR, search and seizure, cultural diversity, drug/substance awareness and many other topics. Sessions are provided quarterly to ensure officers receive the most up to date training.

Officers receive annual instruction on control tactics, arrest procedures, less lethal munitions, and pressure points, taught by DPS certified instructors. Local CPR instructors and Jackson County Ambulance staff are brought in to instruct on CPR and basic officer buddy aid.

At each quarterly in-service training, officers complete weapons training. The weapons training varies from a fifty round handgun qualification, a thirty round handgun qualification, a rifle qualification course of fire or a shotgun qualification course of fire. All of the firearms training is coordinated through the department Master Firearms Instructor and all of the on-range training is monitored by qualified firearms instructors.

TR AINING AND CAPABILITIES


BOMB SQUAD

The Southern Illinois University and Carbondale Police Bomb Squad was created in 1998 as a joint unit made up of SIU and Carbondale Police Officers. The team was created after an incident where a suspicious package was placed outside the police department on the campus of SIU. The closest team trained to handle such an incident was Scott Air Force Base. The time it took for the Explosives Ordinance Disposal Team to respond once dispatched was approximately three hours. After this incident the department decided to create a team designed to handle such calls and have officers specially trained as Bomb Technicians.

The purpose of the Bomb Squad is to provide a professionally trained unit capable of rendering safe and/or removing suspected improvised explosives devices, incendiary devices, explosives, explosive chemicals, pyrotechnics and ammunition. The Bomb Squad also provides an educational resource to the University and local communities.

To be certified as a Bomb Technician one must attend a 40 hour Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician course. After completion of this course the officer is enrolled in the six week Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, to receive their certification as a Bomb Technician.



TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM

The SIU Tactical Response Team (TRT) was formed in 1991. The mission of TRT is to provide the department and the University the capability to safely resolve high-risk situations requiring specialized response.

In 2009, TRT began training and conducting operations jointly with the Carbondale Police Department Special Response Team. During their monthly training sessions, the team works on movements, building entry, explosive breaching, barricaded subjects, live fire, less lethal munitions, and hostage negotiations scenarios with the Hostage Negotiations Team.

Qualified applicants are chosen after participating in an interview with current TRT members and approval is given by the SIU Chief of Police. New members must pass a department approved TRT training programs and semi-annual physical fitness test. In 2018, two new members were added to the Tactical Response Team.

The Tactical Response Team’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety for both the University community and the city of Carbondale.



HONOR GUARD

The Department of Public Safety Honor Guard is a ceremonial unit composed of volunteers who are careful ly screened for their physical ability and dexterity.

The Honor Guard serves law en forcement by prov id i ng services for fallen police officers, current and retired, and may also serve as the “guardians of the colors” by d isplay i ng and escorting the national and state f lag on ceremonial occasions at of f ic ia l depar t menta l and university functions. The Honor Guard may a l so ser ve as ambassadors to the publ ic, presenting a positive image of their service, and assisting with ongoing Community Policing efforts.



POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE UNIT

The SIU Police Mountain Bike Unit exists to bridge the gap between foot patrol and vehicular patrol. Bicycles enhance officer mobility, while allowing access to areas that would be inaccessible by vehicle. Bicycle patrol is highly visible and helps build connection with the community. Members of the unit receive rigorous training and are certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association. This training includes bicycle maintenance and repair, cycling skills, and tactics.


The Southern Illinois University Department of Public Safety is divided into four major divisions: Field Services, Investigations, Administrative Services, and the Parking Division.

FIELD SERVICESField Services Operation is the largest division of the SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety and comprises Police Patrol, Saluki Patrol, Community Resource Officers and Police Housing Liaisons. The purpose of the Field Services Operation is to provide the highest level of police protection and community assistance twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty five days a year.

POLICE PATROL

The Police Patrol Division of the Field Services Operation is divided into three shifts: first shift (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.), second shift (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.) and third shift (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.). Each officer working in the Patrol Division is assigned to one of the three shifts. Providing direct supervision and leadership for each shift is a Sergeant and a Corporal. Two Lieutenants–one supervising First Shift and Parking Division, and one supervising Second and Third Shift–are also assigned to patrol to help maintain the credibility, safety and integrity of SIU police officers and police operations.

In 2018, the Patrol Division continued with a campus community initiative focusing on conducting campus and housing presentations on a variety of topics. Over 1100 presentations were conducted in 2018 and the topics included Crosswalk Safety, Theft Prevention, Severe Weather Safety, Alcohol Safety and Awareness, Identity Theft, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention.

Patrol Division logged over 30,000 separate patrol activities, which generated over 2000 reports in 2018 and looks forward to continuing to engage the campus community with professional, kind, and compassionate service for all, while holding individuals accountable for their action.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STRUCTURE

Public Interest Case

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CREDIT CARD

On 09/18/2018 SIU officers took a report of unauthorized purchases made on an SIU Student’s credit card. SIU detectives obtained a warrant for information from Amazon.com, which led to the identification of the suspect. The suspect admitted to using the card number without permission.



SALUKI PATROL

Created in 1959, the Saluki Patrol became the first student police organization initiated on a college campus in the United States. The mission of the Saluki Patrol is to assist the SIU Police in the protection of life and property, preserving the peace, and providing general service beneficial to the university community. Saluki Patrol members are non-sworn SIU students who assist the SIU Police in a number of areas including foot patrol, building security, traffic direction, crowd control, parking enforcement, as well as enforcing university rules and regulations. Since its inception, the unarmed student security force has augmented the efforts of sworn officers and provided valuable public service to the campus community. Student police organizations began being created at other universities as the program gained more national attention. The Saluki Patrol has continued to evolve and become more professional, with Saluki Patrol personnel receiving some of the same police training as sworn officers. Many leaders in the law enforcement community both locally and at the state and federal level began their careers as Saluki Patrol.

Saluki Patrol also provides escorts to members of the campus community. Initiated by a simple request on the Saluki Safe Walk app, this program provides another avenue for students to keep themselves safe on campus.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER

University Housing and DPS collaborate in an effort to resolve community issues impacting the safety and security of University Housing student residents, guests, and staff. The intent of this cooperative effort is to improve the overall quality of life across University Housing residence halls, programming spaces, and dining facilities. Together, the SIU Department of Public Safety and University Housing have designated an officer whose sole responsibility is to be a resource for University Housing facilities. This officer, known as a Community Resource Officer (CRO), provides an open and on-going channel of communication between the various University Housing communities and the police department.

The goal of the program is to create and promote a positive and proactive police presence in the residence hall communities and surrounding areas, build more positive perceptions about the presence of uniformed police officers in the community, and to build better relationships between students and Public Safety. The CRO seeks to proactively address identified problems associated with criminal activity, issues associated with safety and security, and overall behaviors that negatively affect the quality of life for on campus residents. Additionally, the program endeavors to assist University Housing and university staff with creating a positive living/learning environment through educational enforcement efforts and positive community interaction and program delivery


POLICE LIAISON PROGR AM

The Police Liaison Program was initiated to promote the safety of students and staff and enhance the quality of life in the residence halls through the presentation of safety programs and the involvement of officers in a more constant and intense level.

The program provides an open and on-going channel of communication between the student residential communities and the police department. The goal of the program is to foster a partnership with students and staff to address any issues that affect safety and the quality of life in the student residential areas.

Police officers assigned to the police liaison program attend housing staff meetings, coordinate special presentations, and provide relevant safety information to the members of the community. In addition, the liaison officers seek information and input from University Housing staff as to the specific and varying needs of each housing area. Regular communication is essential in the performance of these duties. Officers routinely make contact with their assigned areas. Officers also spend additional patrol time in their respective areas in an effort to interact with more residents and to gain a better feel for the day-to-day activities in each community.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telecommunications consists of five full-time police telecommunicators who manage a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week dispatch center. Telecommunicators monitor several radio channels that connect them to police, fire and EMS. The telecommunicators can also monitor the numerous digital video security cameras located across the campus and provide real-time information to responding officers. Each telecommunicator is trained as an emergency medical dispatcher and receives additional training in other areas throughout the year. In 2018, telecommunications handled approximately 3,000 calls for service.



ADMINISTR ATIVE SERVICESThe Administrative Services Division consists of All-Hazards Preparedness, the Crime Prevention Unit, the Clery Compliance Coordinator, Payroll Accountant, and Records Management. The division is staffed with two police officers and three civilian employees, supervised by a Lieutenant.

The All-Hazards Preparedness coordinator works with the university community and develops Building Liaison Teams, which consist of a network of volunteer faculty and staff who help to create and enforce emergency response plans and procedures for specific buildings on campus. This multi-phase endeavor will eventually encompass every building on the SIU Carbondale campus. The goal of this initiative is to provide a uniform response to emergencies occurring within each structure, and program continuity as team members retire or move to other assignments.

The Crime Prevention Unit is tasked with providing the campus community with information regarding theft, alcohol and drug awareness, personal security, traffic safety, and university resources. Working closely with the Police Patrol Division, this unit strives to continually update the resources used in campus and housing presentations, and coordinate larger proactive events.

Records Management gathers and monitors crime statistics for the Clery Act and the University Crime Report. They review hundreds of reports a year and forward them to the appropriate personnel for further review and prosecution. Between January and December 2018, the Records Management Division processed more than 2,000 incident reports, vehicle code violations, and university rules and regulations violations.



FIGHT AND FLIGHT

On 07/28/2018, SIU officers responded to a fight in progress. One of the involved parties was attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle. In the process, the suspect struck another vehicle. The officers gave orders for the suspect to stop, however he did not comply. DPS officers were able to remove the subject from the vehicle and placed him under arrest.



INVESTIGATIONS DIVISIONThe Investigations Division provides general and internal investigations and special drug enforcement. SIU Police Department is a member of a joint drug task force with Carbondale Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Detectives receive specialized training in many areas including, but not limited to, interview and interrogation, sexual assault investigation, burglary investigation, crime scene processing, computer crimes, and current drug trends.

The Investigations Division is also responsible for all evidence pertaining to cases, and found property that is brought into the police department. The Division assists with photographing crime scenes and setting up video surveillance.


PARKING DIVISIONThe Parking Division is primarily responsible for meeting the parking needs of the campus community. It does this by issuing various parking decals to students and staff, and monitoring parking areas on campus during normal business hours.

The revenue generated through the Parking Division pays for maintenance of parking lots and roadways around campus. The revenue also pays for recently upgraded LED nighttime lighting in campus lots.

The Parking Division utilizes citations, vehicle immobilization, and towing as parking enforcement options. These options allow parking agents to effectively address repeat offenders.

Parking also handles registration for SIU Bike Watch. All bicycles parked on campus are required to be registered, either by SIU or by the City of Carbondale. Registering your bicycle aids the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies with the recovery of your bicycle in the event of loss or theft.

Staff and students may bring their SIU ID along with their bicycle to the Parking division office during regular business hours to complete the free registration process to receive a decal. The parking division also operates a registration station in the SIU Housing areas during move in.



SIU’s support of students extends to maintaining a safe environment for the campus community. A number of programs are designed to assist and educate students on safety, including a night transit service and Brightway Paths.

Student and staff email accounts are automatically subscribed to the RAVE Mobile Safety alert system employed by the Department of Public Safety to send notifications of university emergencies; other delivery methods, such as text messages, can be easily added.

SAFE.SIU.EDU

SAFE at SIU is a resource for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and visitors of SIU. This website contains information about campus resources, crime reporting, crime prevention and campus safety. Additional information is available on the university reporting structure for incidents related to sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment.

SAFETY ON CAMPUS


NIGHT SAFETY TR ANSIT

Night Safety Transit provides SIU students with a free and safe means of transportation every evening. The Night Safety Transit (NST), established in 1980, provides transportation from 8 p.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday. NST operates until 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The program is designed to transport SIU students from off-campus residence locations to on-campus locations, from on-campus locations to off-campus residence locations, and from campus locations to other campus locations. This service is free to any SIU student during the hours of 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday-Wednesday, and 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursday-Saturday.

EMERGENCY CALL BOXES ON CAMPUS

Emergency call boxes are installed at various locations throughout campus, including parking lots, sidewalks and the main entrances to all the residence halls. They are labeled “Emergency” and are mounted on white poles topped with blue strobe lights. The lights are activated when a call is made. The call boxes located at the residence halls are yellow and affixed to the building.

Upon pushing the button and activating the box, direct contact is made with a 911 dispatcher who wi l l assist with your emergency and send first responders.

SAFETY ON CAMPUS

SIU SAFE WALK

The Department of Public Safety has developed a mobile app to assist students, faculty and staff with the opportunity to walk to various locations on campus with an escort. The SIU Safe Walk app is available free through your app store. When a walk is requested, a confirmation email will be sent from the DPS dispatcher on duty. Saluki Patrol officers will meet the person requesting the walk at the designated start location and time.


THE BRIGHTWAY PATH

The Brightway Path was designed as a pedestrian path with enhanced lighting. People are encouraged to use this path when walking after dark. Bright yellow signs are posted near the sidewalks that are a part of this path. The Brightway Path may not always be the most direct route, but it is the safest.


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTPRESIDENTIAL V ISIT

On October 27, 2018, the Department of Public Safety along with Jackson County Sherriff’s Office, Carbondale Police Department, Illinois State Police, and federal agencies provided event coverage for a presidential visit to Southern Illinois Airport. An estimated 10,000 people attended the event.


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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

DPS AND R AINBOW’S END

Rainbow’s End Child Development Center was established to meet the need for quality and convenient child care to the children of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and staff. The primary goal of the Center is to provide a secure and positive atmosphere for children while their parents attend classes and work at SIU Carbondale. Rainbow’s End is an integral part of our campus community and our officers look forward to serving and protecting SIU’s future students.

OPER ATION SERGEANT SANTA

In December 2018, the Department of Public Safety, along with Public Relations Student Society of American (PRSSA) & Kohl’s, participated in the 8th annual Operation Sergeant Santa! The event gives local children a $100 Kohl’s gift card and the opportunity to purchase gifts for their families and themselves. Each child is escorted by an SIU Police Officer and PRSSA member.

Department of Public Safety officers look forward to this event each year. It provides an amazing opportunity to not only make an impact on the children in our community, but to work with PRSSA members and the wonderful employees at Kohl’s. It is an honor and a pleasure to serve the children of our community and their families.

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY

DPS officers gave out more than a hundred backpacks full of school supplies to school aged children living at Evergreen Terrace prior to the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. Officers organized this event which was made possible by generous

donors from the community. The donations helped alleviate some of the financial burden felt by university students who are also parents. Many of these students are also international students.


COFFEE WITH A COP

Community policing has long been considered a framework for establishing trust between the community and the police. However, the character and composition of our campus community has changed due to shifting demographics, more commuters, and the introduction of different communication methods such as websites and social media. The reality is that most people have never had dealings with the police and are worried that their concerns are not “big enough” for the police to worry about or have negative images of police due to erroneous information. Coffee with a Cop provides a relaxed, neutral atmosphere with no speeches, no agenda and no preset subjects. It allows a student, staff, or faculty member to sit down, one on one with an SIU Police Officer and discuss whatever concerns are important to them. These conversations help break through those barriers and develop real relationships. With the coffee graciously provided by Panera Bread of Carbondale, the Department has hosted monthly events during the academic school year at various locations on campus.


2018 EMPLOYEE AWARDS

EXCELLENT SERVICE COMMENDATION

Lieutenant Robert Neef

Sergeant Allan Willmore

Sergeant Geoff Geittmann

Corporal Adam Fager

Detective Scott Miller

Detective Renee Eberhard

Detective Dustin Borum

Officer Daniel Presley

Officer Michael Allen

Officer Derrick Smith

LIFESAVING AWARD

Corporal Carrie Keith

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Corporal Adam Cunico

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Misty Butler, Assistant Parking Coordinator

Carolyn Gayer, Records Office Manager

DIRECTOR’S AWARD

Brad Dillard

Director of SIU Plant & Service Operations


CLERY ACT ACTIVITIESTHE JEANNE CLERY ACT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal mandate requiring all institutions of higher education that participate in the federal student financial aid program to disclose information about crime on their campuses and in the surrounding communities.

The Clery Act affects virtually all public and private IHEs and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Campuses that fail to comply with the act can be penalized with large fines and may be suspended from participating in the federal financial aid program.

THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

The Clery Act (Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act) was modified by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2014. VAWA requires institutions to compile statistics on incidents of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in an annual security report.

CLERY DEFINITIONS

On-Campus Property: (1) Any building or property owned or controlled by the campus within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the campus in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the campus’ educational purposes, including residence halls; and (2) any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the area identified in paragraph (1), that is owned by the campus but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports campus purposes (e.g., a food or retail vendor).

Non-Campus Property: (1) Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the campus, or (2) any building or property owned or controlled by the campus that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the campus’ educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the campus.

Public Property: All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks and parking facilities, that is within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

CLERY ACT MANDATES

• Collect, classify, and count crime reports and statistics related to crime.

• Issue timely warnings and campus alerts for Clery crimes that represent an ongoing threat to the safety of students or e m p l o y e e s , or e me r g e nc y notifications upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees.

• Publish an annual security report containing safety and security-related policy statements and crime statistics, and distribute it to all current students and employees.

• Maintain a daily crime log of alleged criminal incidents that is open to public inspection.

• Identify and train campus security authorities.


This summary report covers 1,856 incidents (criminal and non-criminal) that occurred from January through December 2018, and for which incident or service reports were written by the SIU Department of Public Safety.The 1,856 incidents covered in this report compare with 2,326 in 2017 and 2,787 in 2016. The Criminal Offense total of 319 compares with 488 in 2017 and 696 in 2016.The full report contains individual summaries for each major classification and a listing of individual incidents in the three crime classifications, reflecting the report number, the date the incident occurred, the date, time and location of the incident, dispositions, etc.

UNIFORM CRIME REPORT SUMMARY

Breakdown of All Incidents and Services by Major Classification

Breakdown of Criminal Offenses by Location and/or Living Center on Campus

Criminal OffensesCrimes Against Persons 21Crimes Against Property 149Crimes Against Society 149

*Total: 319 *Data below pertains only to the Criminal Offense Classifications.

Other IncidentsMotor Vehicle Accidents 106Illinois Vehicle Code Violations 131University Rules and Regulations 179Other Police Service Activity Reports 1,121

Total:

Breakdown by Day and Time

Day of WeekMonday 33Tuesday 26Wednesday 38Thursday 31Friday 40Saturday 56Sunday 33Unknown Day 62

Time of Day0700-1500 521500-2300 1472300-0700 58Unknown Time 62

Neely Hall 13Mae Smith 18Schneider Hall 1Wall & Grand Apts. 23Grinnell/Trueblood 4Thompson Point 39Lentz Hall 3Greek Row 1Southern Hills 1Evergreen Terrace 17University Hall 18Agriculture Bldg. 2Allyn Bldg. 1Altgeld Hall 2Anthony Hall 0Arena/Lingle Hall 2Blue Barracks 0Communications Bldg. 2

Davies Gym 2Faner Hall 12Glove Factory 1Health Center 1Lawson Hall 3Life Science II, III 0Lindegren Hall 0Saluki Stadium 1McLafferty Lib. Stg. 0Morris Library 5Neckers Bldg. 4Northwest Annex 2Parkinson/Browne 0Pulliam Hall 2Quigley Hall 0Recreation Center 16Rehn Hall 0ASA Bldg. 3

C’Ville - Old Campus 0Shryock Auditorium 0Student Center 15Student Services Bldg. 4Tech. Complex 0Thompson Woods 0Touch of Nature 0Washington Square 3Wham Ed. Bldg. 2Woody Hall 2Other Buildings 6Parking Lots 22Parking Lot 23 2Parking Lot 45 4Parking Lot 59 3Parking Lot 80 1Parking Lot 106 4All Other Areas 29Off Campus Areas 23


Murder 0Attempted Murder 0Other Homicides 0Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault 0Attempted Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault 0Criminal Sexual Assault 0Attempted Criminal Sexual Assault 0Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse 0Criminal Sexual Abuse 0Other Sex Offenses 0Aggravated Battery-Weapon 2Aggravated Battery-Injury 0Aggravated Battery-Other 8Simple Battery 6Reckless Conduct 0Domestic Battery 4Aggravated Domestic Battery 0Aggravated Assault-Weapon 0Aggravated Assault-Other 0Simple Assault 4Intimidation 0Hate Crime 0Stalking 0Kidnapping/Forced Detention 0Unlawful Restraint 0All Other Against Persons 0

Summary

There were 21 incidents of Crimes Against Persons from January through December 2018.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

Breakdown by Location and/or Living Center on Campus

Neely Hall 0Mae Smith 3Schneider Hall 0Wall & Grand Apts. 4Grinnell/Trueblood 0Thompson Point 0Lentz Hall 0Greek Row 0Southern Hills 0Evergreen Terrace 3University Hall 0Agriculture Bldg. 0Allyn Bldg. 0Altgeld Hall 0Anthony Hall 0Arena/Lingle Hall 0Blue Barracks 0Communications Bldg. 0

Davies Gym 0Faner Hall 0Glove Factory 0Health Center 0Lawson Hall 0Life Science II, III 0Lindegren Hall 0Saluki Stadium 0McLafferty Lib. Stg. 0Morris Library 0Neckers Bldg. 0Northwest Annex 0Parkinson/Browne 0Pulliam Hall 0Quigley Hall 0Recreation Center 4Rehn Hall 0ASA Bldg. 0

Breakdown by Incident Title

C’Ville - Old Campus 0Shryock Auditorium 0Student Center 2Student Services Bldg. 0Tech. Complex 0Thompson Woods 0Touch of Nature 0Washington Square 0Wham Ed. Bldg. 0Woody Hall 0Other Buildings 0Parking Lots 1Parking Lot 23 0Parking Lot 45 0Parking Lot 59 0Parking Lot 80 0Parking Lot 106 0All Other Areas 0Off Campus Areas 4




Comparison2018 212017 362016 57

ClearancesBy Arrest 12By Referral 4


Armed Robbery 0Strong-arm Robbery 0Attempted Robbery 0Burglary - Forcible Entry 0Burglary - Unlawful Entry 2Residential Burglary - Forcible Entry 0Residential Burglary - Unlawful Entry 5Attempted Burglary - Forcible 0Theft from Motor Vehicle 10Burglary from Motor Vehicle 0Retail Theft 8Theft Over $500 8Theft Under $500 50Theft From Coin Machine 0Attempted Theft 0Motor Vehicle Theft 3Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft 0

Summary

There were 149 incidents of Crimes Against Property from January through December 2018.

CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY



Arson 1Attempted Arson 0Deceptive Practice 5Forgery/Fraud 5Possession Stolen Property 1Identity Theft 0Theft of Services 0Theft of Mislaid Property 9Computer Crimes 0Library Theft/Vandalism 0Criminal Damage to Property 18Criminal Damage to State Property 21Criminal Defacement 3All Other Against Property 0*Theft of Bicycles 26*Theft of SIU Property 28*Criminal Damage to Vehicle 10*These totals previously included*




Neely Hall 4Mae Smith 1Schneider Hall 1Wall & Grand Apts. 2Grinnell/Trueblood 2Thompson Point 10Lentz Hall 3Greek Row 1Southern Hills 1Evergreen Terrace 8University Hall 8Agriculture Bldg. 2Allyn Bldg. 1Altgeld Hall 2Anthony Hall 0Arena/Lingle Hall 2Blue Barracks 0Communications Bldg. 2Davies Gym 1Faner Hall 11Glove Factory 1Health Center 1Lawson Hall 3Life Science II, III 0Lindegren Hall 0Saluki Stadium 1McLafferty Lib. Stg. 0

Morris Library 2Neckers Bldg. 4Northwest Annex 0Parkinson/Browne 0Pulliam Hall 1Quigley Hall 0Recreation Center 9Rehn Hall 0ASA Bldg. 3C’Ville - Old Campus 0Shryock Auditorium 0Student Center 11Student Services Bldg. 2Tech. Complex 0Thompson Woods 0Touch of Nature 0Washington Square 3Wham Ed. Bldg. 2Woody Hall 1Other Buildings 4Parking Lots 14Parking Lot 23 2Parking Lot 45 4Parking Lot 59 2Parking Lot 80 1Parking Lot 106 1All Other Areas 6Off Campus Areas 9

Comparison2018 1492017 2002016 258







Possession of Explosive/Incendiary Device 0Criminal Trespass Property/Residence 0Criminal Trespass State Property 5Criminal Trespass Vehicle 1Unlawful Use of Weapon 1All Other Weapons Violations 0Public Indecency 0Other Sex Offenses This Class 0Runaway 1Other Offenses Affecting Children 0Cannabis - Possession 10gm or less 29Cannabis - Possession 10gm to 100gm 0Possession Drug Paraphernalia 25Delivery on School Grounds 0DUI - Alcohol/Drugs 6Controlled Substance - Possession 3Controlled Substance - Other 0Methamphetamine Offenses 0Illegal Possession/Consumption Alcohol 33Other Alcohol Violations 6Public Urination 5Vagrancy/Drunkenness 0Prowler/Peeping Tom 0Telephone Harassment/Obscene/Threatening 1False Fire Alarm - Intentional 1Bomb Threat 0False Police Report - Intentional 0Disorderly Conduct - General 20Illegal Transportation Alcohol 1Air Rifles 0Fireworks 0Mob Action 0Armed Violence 0Public Demonstration 0Resisting/Obstructing Police Officer 6Obstructing Justice 0Escape 0Possession of Burglary Tools 1Violation Order of Protection 0Probation/Parole Violation 0Unauthorized Video Recording 0All Other Against Society 4

CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY

Summary

There were 149 incidents of Crimes Against Society from January through December 2018.


Neely Hall 9Mae Smith 14Schneider Hall 0Wall & Grand Apts. 17Grinnell/Trueblood 2Thompson Point 29Lentz Hall 0Greek Row 0Southern Hills 0Evergreen Terrace 6University Hall 10Agriculture Bldg. 0Allyn Bldg. 0Altgeld Hall 0Anthony Hall 0Arena/Lingle Hall 0Blue Barracks 0Communications Bldg. 0Davies Gym 1Faner Hall 1Glove Factory 0Health Center 0Lawson Hall 0Life Science II, III 0Lindegren Hall 0Saluki Stadium 0McLafferty Lib. Stg. 0Morris Library 3

Neckers Bldg. 0Northwest Annex 2Parkinson/Browne 0Pulliam Hall 1Quigley Hall 0Recreation Center 3Rehn Hall 0ASA Bldg. 0C’Ville - Old Campus 0Shryock Auditorium 0Student Center 2Student Services Bldg. 2Tech. Complex 0Thompson Woods 0Touch of Nature 0Washington Square 0Wham Ed. Bldg. 0Woody Hall 1Other Buildings 2Parking Lots 7Parking Lot 23 0Parking Lot 45 0Parking Lot 59 1Parking Lot 80 0Parking Lot 106 3All Other Areas 23Off Campus Areas 10

Comparison2018 1492017 2522016 381

Suicide (NOT included in totals)Suicide - Attempted 5Suicide - Threatened 8



Written Warnings

Equipment Violations 67Driver’s License 2Stop/TCD 49Vehicle Registration 12Speeding 41Other 47Radar 0

University Citations

Disobeyed S/S TCD 2Speeding 67Distracted Driving (text) 1Fail reduce speed 1Improper Backing 6Improper Turn 1Fail to yield at crosswalk 1

Total: 79

Reckless Driving 0Hit and Run 1Drag Racing 0No Valid Registration 9Revoked/Canceled Registration 0Improper Use of Registration 0No Valid Driver’s License 9Suspended/Revoked Driver’s License 20Unlawful Use Driver’s License 0Fleeing/Eluding Police Officer 0Uninsured Motor Vehicle 26Suspended for Non-Insurance 0Anti-Theft Laws 0Other Driver’s License Violation 0Disobey Police Officer 0Disobey T/C Device 5Disobey RR Signal Device 1Disobey Stop/Yield Sign 7Too Fast for Conditions 2Exceeding Speed Limit 34Improper Passing 0Wrong Way on One Way 0Improper Lane Usage 4Failure to Yield 0Failure to Yield to Pedestrian 0Driving on Sidewalk 0Refusal - Breath/Chemical Test** 2Refusal - Duty at Vehicle Accident Scene 4Pedestrian Violations 0Special Motorcycle Violations 0Vehicle Equipment Violations 1Seatbelt/Child Restraint Violations 0Zero Tolerance 2Distracted Driving 1All Other IVC Violations 5**Not included in violation totals*DUI and Illegal Transportation appear under “Crimes Against Society”

ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE V IOLATIONS PLUS WRITTEN WARNINGS AND UNIVERSITY CITATIONSSummary

There were 131 violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 218 written warnings, and 79 university citations from January through December 2018.

Breakdown by Incident Title*


Day of WeekMonday 8Tuesday 4Wednesday 5Thursday 19Friday 11Saturday 16Sunday 16

Time of Day0700-1500 271500-2300 462300-0700 6

Comparison (Citations)2018 792017 1012016 31



Time of Day0700-1500 521500-2300 582300-0700 21

Breakdown of IVC Violations by Location

On Campus 103Off Campus 28

Comparison (IVC)2018 1312017 1262016 136


Motor Vehicle Accidents

Accident - Personal Injury 5Accident - Property Damage 101

Total: 106

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

MOTOR VEHICLES - UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS

Summary

There were 106 motor vehicle accidents from January through December 2018.

Summary

There were 40 vehicles towed 1 plus service charge paid for a total of 41 tow calls from January through December 2018.



Time of Day0700-1500 141500-2300 222300-0700 5

Breakdown of Vehicle Accidents by Location

On Campus 104Off Campus 2Parking Lot 73Roadway 33

ComparisonTowed Charge Total

2018 40 1 412017 73 3 762016 36 3 39

Comparison2018 1062017 1372016 145




Tickets issued at Accident Scene: 19In 23 of the 106 accidents, one of the vehicles left the scene.

Breakdown by Location (Tow Calls) Breakdown by Reason for Tow Call

General Parking Lots 3University Park 0Brush Towers 0Thompson Point 8Greek Row 1Southern Hills 0Evergreen Terrace 2University Hall 0Grand and Wall Apts. 1Arena 9Pulliam Hall 0Recreation Center 1Classroom Bldgs. 1Office/Service Bldgs. 4Student Center 0Health Center 0All Other Areas 11

Towed ChargeAssigned/Restricted Areas 8 0Handicap Zones/Ramps 0 0Previous Tickets/Tow Warning 4 0Service Drives/Areas 1 0Traffic Hazard/Tow Zone 10 1Abandoned Vehicles 3 0All Other 14 0


UNIVERSITY RULES & REGULATIONS AND POLICE SERVICE REPORTSSummary

There were 179 incidents involving University Regulations and 1,121 Service Reports from January through December 2018.


Neely Hall 0Mae Smith 0Schneider Hall 0Wall & Grand Apts. 0Grinnell/Trueblood 0Thompson Point 0Lentz Hall 0Greek Row 0Southern Hills 0Evergreen Terrace 0University Hall 0Agriculture Bldg. 0Allyn Bldg. 0Altgeld Hall 0Anthony Hall 0Arena/Lingle Hall 0Blue Barracks 0Communications Bldg. 0Davies Gym 0Faner Hall 0Glove Factory 0Health Center 0Lawson Hall 0Life Science II, III 0Lindegren Hall 0Saluki Stadium 0McLafferty Lib. Stg. 0

Morris Library 0Neckers Bldg. 0Northwest Annex 0Parkinson/Browne 0Pulliam Hall 0Quigley Hall 0Recreation Center 0Rehn Hall 0ASA Bldg. 0C’Ville - Old Campus 0Shryock Auditorium 0Student Center 0Student Services Bldg. 0Tech. Complex 0Thompson Woods 0Touch of Nature 0Washington Square 0Wham Ed. Bldg. 0Woody Hall 0Other Buildings 0Parking Lots 0Parking Lot 23 0Parking Lot 45 0Parking Lot 59 0Parking Lot 80 0Parking Lot 106 0All Other Areas 0Off Campus Areas 0

Student Conduct (General) 87Disturbance (General) 14Loud Party - Music, etc. 3Housing Violations 0Bicycles (Viol. & Impoundment) 17Motor Vehicles (Towed, etc.)** 41Liquor (Viol. & Confiscation) 5Firearms - Weapons Violations 1False/Altered SIU ID Card 0Misuse of SIU Property/Land 2Soliciting Violations 0Contraband (Confiscations) 9

** See Tow Summary for Breakdown of These Incidents

Building Security 4Equipment/Grounds Security 0Building Closing Hours 0Property Damage (Non-Criminal) 16Utilities (Except Lighting) 14Safety Hazard (Lights Out) 1Safety Hazard (All Other) 5Accidents (Non-Motor Vehicle) 0Bicycle Accidents 4Fire (Arson Not Suspected) 5Fire Alarm (Mechanical/Unintentional) 45Intrusion (Burglar) Alarms 52Mental Health 15Employee Conduct 2Emergency Message 0Attempt to Locate - Welfare Check 85Lost Child/Missing Person 2Animals - Stray/Lost/Sick 9Sick/Injured - Aid/Transport 109Provide Special Escort 9Assist in Gaining Access 1Student Death 0Suspicious Auto/Person 15Assist Other Agency 265Arrest on Warrant 21Lost/Found/Recovered Property 195Missing/Recovered SIU Property 9All Other Services - Misc. 238

Breakdown by Incident Title, University Regulations

Breakdown by Incident Title, Service Reports




Comparison, University Regulations 2018 1792017 2592016 298

Comparison, Service Reports2018 1,1212017 1,3162016 1,512


2018 INTERNAL AFFAIRS REPORTDISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTSA conclusion of fact shall be made for each investigation into alleged misconduct. The conclusion of fact is the final result of an analysis of the information. Completed internal investigations shall be classified as follows:

• Unfounded – when the investigation reveals that the alleged action did not occur• Inconclusive – where the investigation fails to uncover conclusive evidence in support or denial of the alleged

action• Exonerated – where investigation reveals that the alleged action did occur and was within Department policy

and state law and was appropriate• Founded – when the investigation reveals that the alleged action did occur and was not within Department policy

or state law or was inappropriate

COMPLAINTSFrom January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, there were a total of two citizen complaints against SIU police officer(s).From January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, there were a total of three internal affairs complaints against sworn SIU Department of Public Safety employees. The three investigations involved two sworn officers.

DISPOSITIONS

• FOUNDED (3) Three complaints resulted in a written reprimand, a written warning and an employee coaching session.

• EXONERATED (1) One complaint was exonerated.

• UNFOUNDED (1) One complaint was unfounded.

TOTAL OF CITIZEN AND INTERNAL COMPLAINTS: 5


FY 2018 EXPENDITURESSTATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS

Police Officers

Police Officer Base Salaries 2,073,040.82 } 2,058,290.06 Total Police Officer Salaries

Differential 6,470.45

Lump Sum and Retro Salary Adjustments 10,746.74

Police Communications

Police Communications Base Salaries 112,777.04 } 114,574.09Total Police Communications SalariesDifferential 1,797.05

Office 57,821.40

2,230,685.55Total FY18 State Appropriated Expenditures

LOCAL ACCOUNTS / SERVICE ACCOUNTS

Salaries and wages 312,832.73 } 641,308.97

Total FY2018 Local / Service Account Expenditures

Equipment 17,900.06

Supplies and services 310,576.18

AUXILIARY

Salaries and wages 809,111.65 } 2,500,874.23 Total FY18 Auxiliary Expenditures

Equipment 12,956.38

Supplies and services 327,721.74

Utilities and maintenance 351,084.46

Non-mandatory transfers out 1,000,000.00

Total FY2018 Expenditures $5,372,868.75


GOALS AND PROGRESS FOR 2018GOAL 1: Promote transparency in all phases of departmental operations.PROGRESS: Department staff actively engaged the Public Safety Advisory Board in an

effort to promote organizational transparency. The Board reviewed police accountability measurements, law enforcement contacts, and law enforcement related legislation. Police personnel conducted over one thousand presentations for the campus community during the calendar year. In addition, public safety maintained an active social media presence and five websites.

GOAL 2: Ensure standards for accountability are developed, implemented, and adhered to in a fair and consistent manner.

PROGRESS: The department maintained accreditation. Accreditation provides a road-map for implementation of impartial policing strategies and efficient use of resources. The agency directives are modeled within accepted law enforcement standards to fit community needs. The process for innovation is ongoing.

GOAL 3: Improve the emergency and crisis reporting processes available to the campus community.

PROGRESS: In coordination with other departments, the agency worked toward improving the emergency phone system on campus. Department Personnel also worked with other campus unites to move the university closer to becoming a Nation Weather Service Storm Ready Campus.

GOAL 4: Utilize online training systems to satisfy state mandates, alleviating the amount of in-person training time required.

PROGRESS: The agency utilized a distance learning environment to provide training in blood borne pathogens, ethics, sexual harassment, community policing, consular notification, hazardous materials, written directives, and Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) training. Responding to active shooter, inclusivity, mental health awareness, trauma informed investigation, and other courses were held in-person.

The Department formulates and updates agency goals on an annual basis. Goal work may occur in tandem with strategic planning efforts, but also may be very individualistic. The goals relate to the immediate needs of the Department or the community and are established after careful study and consultation with individuals inside and outside the Department. Annual goals are used in order to hold agency leaders or those deemed to be involved accountable for objectives related to their functions. Attempts are made to attain or nearly attain these goals during the year.


GOAL 5: Improve department facilities, including the locker rooms and storage areas, in an effort to maximize department efficiency.

PROGRESS: Improvements were made to the facility to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The agency internal command post was reorganized. Laptop computers were acquired from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System. The communications center received improvements in technology and preparedness. A parking satellite office was established to service the core of campus.

GOAL 6: Assess the feasibility of implementing a law enforcement training program on campus.

PROGRESS: Department personnel continued to work with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to evaluate the university’s ability to provide law enforcement training. Improvements were made to facilities to further this goal

GOAL 7: Evaluate the standardization of issuing department equipment.PROGRESS: Equipment issuance processes were improved. Electronic and hard copies

are stored for agency issued equipment, providing a level of redundancy.

GOAL 8: Increase training in cybercrimes and internet-based criminal activity.PROGRESS: Department personnel continued to work with the Illinois Law

Enforcement Training and Standards Board to evaluate the university’s ability to provide law enforcement training. Improvements were made to facilities to further this goal.


RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE

On 06/02/2018, an SIU Recreation Center patron’s keys were stolen from their bag. When they went to the parking lot, they discovered that their vehicle was also missing. They reported the theft to the department of public safety. DPS patrol officers and detectives completed a thorough investigation. They identified and arrest the suspect, who admitted to the theft. DPS also recovered the car, which was located in Centralia, Il.


GOAL 1: Promote organizational transparency Transparency increases trust and effectiveness in law enforcement

agencies. Accountability is critical in any public service organization. Opportunity exists to grow as a department by establishing and maintaining open lines of communication.

GOAL 2: Provide improvements to existing facilities Law enforcement facilities should enable the efficiency and effectiveness

of agency operations. Improvements to existing structures will assist personnel in advancement of the department mission.

GOAL 3: Extend community outreach efforts Opportunities exist for the department to become more engaged with the

community. Trust-based relationships benefit the agency, the university, and the surrounding community.

GOAL 4: Exceed law enforcement training standards Law enforcement training standards shape how officers respond and

react. Training enhances service delivery, provides for effective use available resources, and increases officer safety.

GOAL 5: Provide leadership in occupant emergency planning and continuity of operation planning for critical facilities and operations on campus

Occupant Emergency Planning and Continuity of Operation Planning for critical facilities are vital to the sustainable success of the campus. Planning provides guidance and direction for personnel in the areas of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery operations during emergency or disaster situations.

GOAL 6: Enhance mental health response training and protocols The cycle of updating protocols and procedures should be continuous. The

Department is devoted to enhancing the response, training, and all protocol related to mental health.

GOAL 7: Develop, implement, and maintain programs aimed at reducing the impact of criminal behavior

Safety is critical to a conducive learning environment. Programs should be specifically designed to reduce the impact of criminal behavior and will implemented to benefit the community.

GOALS FOR 2019


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