Skidmore Department of Campus Safety

FIRE/SAFETY STUDENT ORIENTATION

Topics for Discussion

• Departmental Mission

• Who We Are

• Services Provided

• Personal Safety Issues

• Policies– Motor Vehicle– Substance Abuse

Our Mission

• To promote a safe and secure educational environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

• To provide proactive service to the community and enhance the quality of life at Skidmore.

• To enforce the policies of the College to achieve the institution’s educational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Enforce College Rules

• Cooperate with Local Authorities

• Collaboration with Res Life

• Focus on Quality of Life Issues– Broken Windows Theory– Personal Responsibilities– Building Cooperative Relations

Services

• Escorts • Bike Patrol• Battery Jump Start• Operation ID• Bike Registration• CPR/AED Instruction• Fire & Personal Safety

Programs

• Defensive Driving• “TIPS” Line (8477)• “SNOW” Line (7669)• Safety Alerts• Mounted Patrol• Community Policing• ADOPT-A-HALL

Emergency Contact Info

Campus Safety Office – 24/7/365 X5566 Emergency Numbers

580-5566 – We answer and will know your location

911 – SSPD answers and we will respond to your location

Cellular 911 – NYSP answers & calls SSPD

ICE – Cell phone – (In Case of Emergency) Enter # of closest contact person as “ICE” so they can be contacted

“TIPS” &”SNOW” Lines

“8477” “7669”

Safety Alerts

Do Not Remove 12/14/01

Safety Alert! Predatory Drugs

Incident: There has been a recent incident at an off campus party where there is evidence that a drug had been deliberately placed in the drink of an unsuspecting student. The victim was rendered physically helpless. This act constitutes a FELONY assault and police are investigating. The use of predatory drugs is illegal and creates a significant risk of serious injury, possible death and exposure to sexual assault.

Predatory Drugs: There are several predatory drugs that include: Ecstasy, Rohypnol and GHB. Street names include: ruffies, rope, potatoes, roaches, liquid X, G-juice and vita-G. These illegal drugs create serious health risks, especially when combined with alcohol.

Effects: When mixed with alcohol various effects include: respiratory distress, long term memory loss, confusion, nausea, blackouts, seizure, unconsciousness, coma and possible death.

Safety Tip: These drugs come in various forms including liquid, powder and tablets and are difficult to detect.

DO NOT: Leave beverages unattended

Drink from a common container Drink from a container that was not opened by you

Attend or leave any party alone

Call Campus Safety @ X5566 or Saratoga Police @ 584-1800 with any information regarding this incident. Your information will remain confidential.

Personal Responsibility, Safety Tips & Some Dos

and Don’ts

• Personal responsibility is up to you

• Actions have consequences

• If you want to be treated like an adult…

• You have a shared responsibility

Crime Triangle

Ability

Desire Opportunity

Emergency Phones/Equipment

• Blue Safety Lights – throughout campus

• Elevators– Emergency phones should work during

power outages– We call to check

• Refuge Areas (See sign)– Located by stairwells – go into stairwell– Go there if you can’t get down stairs– Call Campus Safety if possible

• Evacuation Chairs– Used by trained personnel– DO NOT TAMPER WITH!– Locations:

• Tower, JKB, Palamountain, Library

       Know the location of fire alarms and practice using your fire exit

      DO NOT tamper with fire alarms or extinguishers. (IT’S A CRIME)

      Keep flammable materials away from all heat sources

      DO NOT overload electrical circuits

      DO NOT smoke in bed

      DO NOT store any highly combustible material in you room

      Halogen lamps are prohibited

      Candles, incense and open flames are prohibited.

Fire Safety Tips

 §THINK… and DON’T PANIC

§FEEL THE DOOR FOR HEAT: If the metal knobs or door are hot: §DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR: Go to a window and call for help §DO NOT JUMP: our doors and walls are fire rated to survive a lone time §KEEP LOW TO THE GROUND: There is more fresh air

§If you CAN exit your room: Close the door behind you, pull a fire alarm if you pass one and go to the predetermined roll call

location.

§DO NOT USE ELEVATORS to exit a building.

What To Do In The Event Of A Fire

Facts to Ponder • Fact: 80% of campus

crimes are student on student.

• Fact: 90% of crimes of violence are related to alcohol & drug abuse.

• Fact: Over 80% of women who were raped knew their victim.

• Fact: Drivers under 21 are 3X more likely to be involved in alcohol related fatalities

• Fact: You can limit your vulnerability to crime.

Do

• Travel in groups when possible

• Become familiar with surroundings

• Lock your doors & carry your keys at all times– Report loss immediately

• Use Designated Drivers • Produce your ID when

requested

• Stay in well lighted areas• Lock your vehicles at all

times• Have a plan & Let others

know it (TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU ARE GOING!)

• Use positive peer pressure on others

• Keep a record of important info – credit cards, serial numbers, etc.

Do

• Attend parties with friends you trust and leave with them

• Protect your drinks from “date rape” and other drugs

• MAKE A SCENE – if you feel threatened or pressured

• Be wary of suspicious people and things…and REPORT THEM!

Don’t• Prop Doors

– Laziness will compromise safety– Severe consequences may result

• Damage Property– Vandalism, recklessness

• $36,000+/year

– Graffiti– This is HOME! Respect it!

Don’t

• Tamper with alarms and safety equipment– Your actions may well

cause injuries

– Criminal sanctions may result

• Give personal information to strangers

• Be careful of Web info– “Face Book”, “My Space”

Substance Abuse On Colleges Results In…

• 90% of sexual assaults• 80% of vandalism on

campus• 66% of fatal car

crashes• 55% of arrests• 41% of assaults

• 38% of academic failures

• 40% of academic problems

• 28% of dropouts• Physical and

emotional deterioration

Sexual Assault

• Facts– 75% of males and 55% of females involved in

“date rape” were drinking or using drugs – 85% of women who are raped knew their

assailant– 57% of the rapes occurred on a date– Less than 5% of rape victims report the incident

to college authorities

Prevent Unwanted Sexual Behavior

• Set your limits NOW and convey them early

• Avoid compromising situations

• Leave yourself an out• Never force or be forced to

have sex

• No means “NO”• Substance abuse increases the

danger

• Reporting Options– Medical

– Criminal

– Administrative

– Counseling

– Confidentiality

Motor Vehicle Policy

• Register your vehicle• New Traffic Pattern (One Way)• Parking

– Park and walk– Handicap spaces

• Violations– >3 = “boot”

• Snow Removal– Check Schedule – print it out– Two Day procedure– “SNOW” Line 7669

Questions???

Thank You!