Annual Security Report

HCTC is one of 16 community colleges part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Our colleges are as diverse as the communities in which they are located, so students not only receive a world-class education at a price you can afford but also are in an exciting environment that prepares them to succeed in whatever they choose to do.

Choosing a postsecondary institution is a major decision for students and their families. Along with academic, financial, and geographic considerations, campus safety is a vital concern. In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of the Public Law 101-542), which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA).

This act required all postsecondary institutions participating in HEA’s Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. The act was amended in 1992, 1998, 2008, and 2013. The 1998 amendments renamed the law the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in memory of Jeanne Clery. It is generally referred to as the Clery Act.

Beginning on July 1, 2013, the Clery Act requires colleges and universities to track and report statistics for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It also requires that colleges provide sexual assault prevention training to all students and employees on an annual basis.

HCTC's Department of Campus Safety is responsible for preparing the Annual Safety Report in cooperation with Legal Affairs, Campus Safety Authorities, and local police agencies. The statistics include alleged and attempted crimes. All crimes reported in good faith and occurring on campus, on public property surrounding our campuses, or in off-campus college-owned buildings or properties are recorded for inclusion in the annual crime statistics. 

This report provides statistics for the previous three academic years. The statistics are requested annually from local law enforcement agencies and submitted to college leadership for collection and analysis. For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year the crime was reported.

The report includes statistics submitted by Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Campus Safety Authorities, and local law enforcement agencies. These reports are reviewed and if reportable under the Clery Act, are included in the annual statistics. Police and fire statistics, and campus disciplinary referral data for weapons, drug, and liquor law violations, are analyzed by the Department of Campus Safety to avoid duplicate reporting. HCTC does not have any student organizations at off-campus locations; incidents related to off-campus activities of student organizations are not reported.

For more information regarding campus safety or the contents of this report, contact college leadership at (606) 487-3100.

Campus Safety Authorities (CSA) are defined as individuals with significant responsibility for student activities, including administrators and student services personnel, such as deans, directors, legal affairs, athletic team coaches, and faculty and student advisors. Although crimes should be reported to the Department of Campus Safety or the Title IX Coordinator (sexual violence only), if these individuals receive a report of a crime listed under the Clery Act, they are obligated to report it to campus safety for purposes of disclosure in the annual crime statistics.

HCTC does not have a campus police department. Non-emergency matters requiring response from police or fire safety agencies should be reported to campus safety. For physical emergencies, state or local police agencies shall be contacted.

While there are no MOUs with local or state enforcement agencies, the HCTC Dean of Operations maintains a strong working relationship with state and local police through training, meetings, and communication to support the investigation of criminal offenses.

HCTC does not have any recognized student organizations at off-campus locations.

HCTC does not operate student housing facilities.

Students, staff, faculty, and guests are strongly encouraged to accurately and promptly report all criminal activity, fires, or other emergencies occurring on campus to the Department of Campus Safety at their respective campuses.

Crimes should be reported to the Department of Campus Safety for the purpose of assessing the crime, distributing potentially timely warnings, and disclosure in the annual crime statistics. Crime reporting is critical because it may prevent future crimes, promote community safety, and increase the likelihood of apprehending and adjudicating perpetrators.

HCTC has partnered with the Hazard City Police, the Hyden City Police, and the Jackson City Police Department, along with the Breathitt, Leslie, and Perry Sheriff’s Department and Post 13 of the Kentucky State Police to establish and promote voluntary and confidential crime reporting relative to our college.

To report crimes and all other emergencies:

To report crimes and all other emergencies:

In some cases, college leadership will make timely warning reports to members of the campus community regarding criminal activity. The criminal activity must be serious and likely to pose an ongoing threat to the safety of students, staff, faculty, and guests. 

The decision to make a timely warning report will be made by the HCTC President or his/her designee. Notifications are generally sent via a campus-wide email bulletin to the entire campus community. Flyers are also placed in the common areas of the buildings used by the campus community. Timely warning information may be posted on the HCTC website and/or digital banners.

It is the consistent practice of the HCTC community to notify the President and/or designee, who then, as necessary, confers with appropriate KCTCS System Office administrators, Marketing & Communications, Legal counsel, and neighboring law enforcement agencies after a violent crime or Clery Act crime is reported. This is done to determine if the circumstances and facts represent a serious or ongoing threat to members of the community.

College leadership will prepare and arrange for the dissemination of a timely warning as soon as pertinent information and resources are available. Technology Solutions is primarily responsible for issuing timely warnings, which may be developed in partnership with appropriate campus departments, the KCTCS Office of General Counsel, and the KCTCS Security and Crisis Management. The crime bulletin is reviewed and approved for release by Campus Safety, Marketing and Communications, KCTCS Office of General Counsel or some combination. This collaboration is sometimes necessary for crimes of a more serious or immediate nature in order to prepare consistent information for release on the website and/or digital signage to the campus community.

HCTC is an open campus.

Operating hours are: 7:30am to 10:00pm Monday-Friday Maintenance and Operations ensures that all buildings are secured at the end of official programming scheduled for the day. In some cases this is as early as 5:00pm Weekend programming is managed by the Director of M&O/Safety/Facilities, Cheif Workforce Officer and/or the Director of the University Center of the Mountains with a coordinated time frame for building access with Maintenance and Operations.

Saturday hours vary by semester course offerings and events. Summer sessions hours are dependent on course offerings.

All special events scheduled by or off-campus entities must have prior authorization. Contact facilities for information on special event policies and procedures. Events may require additional approval, staffing and coordination with the Department of Campus Safety to meet safety, parking and traffic needs.

HCTC makes every effort to ensure that campus facilities and grounds are designed and maintained to reduce hazardous conditions, minimize crime, and provide a safe and accessible environment. Attention is paid to the design and maintenance of facilities, landscaping and exterior lighting.

The Department of Campus Safety conducts inspections of buildings and grounds. Campus facilities are inspected regularly, and repairs that affect safety and security are made promptly. The department remains aware of safety concerns, and, in conjunction with Maintenance and Operations, regularly controls vegetation around lighting fixtures and along campus walkways and roadways. Strategies and concepts of crime prevention through environmental design are considered in the design and construction of new facilities.

The campus maintenance supervisors regularly monitor the campus and report malfunctioning lights and unsafe physical conditions to Maintenance and Operations. 

HCTC security awareness and crime prevention programs have an overall goal of creating and maintaining a safe environment that supports the college's academic mission and ensures the well-being of campus community members.

The goal of sharing this information is to inform students and employees about security procedures, practices to promote safety and eliminate criminal opportunities, and to encourage them to take responsibility for their personal and community safety.

College leadership uses both on-campus and off-campus resources to inform students about the dangers they may encounter throughout their college experience. Topics include theft, sexual assault, drugs and alcohol. Crime reporting is stressed in all programs.

A component on campus safety has been added to the new student orientation program and included in the New Student Handbook provided to all entering students.

Voice and e-mail bulletin systems are used to make announcements to the college community as needed. Media releases to the campus population are coordinated with the Department of Marketing & Communications.

An annual professional development day for staff and faculty is dedicated to campus safety and security.

During new student orientation, incoming students are informed about campus safety.

HCTC's Department of Campus Safety will provide safety escorts to faculty, staff and students. These safety escorts are available to walk stakeholders to and from on-campus locations. The safety escorts are available during normal operating hours. Contact the campus safety officer for the respective campus to request a safety escort. Use of the safety escort service is encouraged to enhance personal safety. Walking with a friend or in groups, and staying in well-lit, heavily traveled areas, are also recommended safety practices while on campus.

KCTCS is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff. KCTCS has defined conduct in relation to the unlawful possession, use, dispensation, distribution, or manufacture of alcohol or illicit drugs. Conduct that is in violation of this policy or KCTCS acceptable risks and disregard for the health, safety, and welfare of members of the KCTCS community shall result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or termination.

As a recipient of federal grants and contracts, KCTCS gives this notice to students, faculty, and staff that it is a noncompliance with, and subject to the penalties of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Students, faculty and staff are hereby notified of the standards of conduct which shall be applicable when on KCTCS property, on KCTCS business, and/or at KCTCS-sponsored activities.

Under KCTCS policies and procedures, students who violate this standard of conduct are subject to disciplinary action ranging from a warning to suspension from KCTCS.

Faculty and staff are subject to disciplinary action ranging from a warning to termination from KCTCS employment.

Under state and federal drug laws, the gravity of the sanction depends on the classification of the controlled substance, the particular activity involved (possession or trafficking, including manufacture, sale, or exchange with intent to sell), and whether multiple convictions are involved.

Under Kentucky law, the most severe penalty for drug law violations involves trafficking. On a first offense, one may receive a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a sentence of up to ten years; for subsequent offenses, the penalties may be doubled.

Under federal law, for simple possession of a controlled substance, one may be imprisoned for up to one year and/or fined up to $1,000. For subsequent offenses, one may be imprisoned for up to three (3) years and/or fined up to $5,000. Under federal law, one may be sentenced to not less than 10 years up to life in prison and/or fined $4,000,000 for violations of the federal drug laws. One may receive life in prison or the death penalty.

Under both state and federal laws, one may suffer the loss of whatever property (house, farm) or possessions (vehicle) one may have used in the drug trade.

Sanctions for violation of state alcohol laws vary from a fine of $100 to $2,000, a sentence of 48 hours to 12 months in jail, and/or suspension of one’s operator’s license.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS

Students are encouraged to contact the Chief Student Affairs Officer for information and appropriate referrals.

Other counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation services are available in the Hazard area.

The College has an Employee Assistance Program available to all employees who need assistance with drug or alcohol abuse. This program is provided free of charge to employees and is confidential.

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus are encouraged to annually review and be familiar with the KCTCS Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Review of this policy is required for faculty, staff, and student employees yearly for continued employment.

Any student, employee or volunteer who becomes aware of an incident of alleged harassment, whether by witnessing the conduct or being told of it, shall report it to an immediate supervisor, the Title IX Coordinator, human resources staff, or the appropriate representatives within the legal department, the KCTCS policy that immediately notify the college Title IX Coordinator, the college Human Resources Office, the KCTCS Office of General Counsel in order to take action to fully investigate.

DISSEMINATION OF PRIMARY AND ONGOING PREVENTION AWARENESS AND EDUCATION TRAINING

In order to promote awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, KCTCS offers education and training to all students and employees. Education programs include awareness of prevention strategies, risk reduction, and available resources for survivors. Training is offered through campus presentations, workshops, online modules, and awareness campaigns. Students and employees receive ongoing prevention training.

DATING VIOLENCE (AS DEFINED IN THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA)

Dating violence is violence committed by a person who has or has had a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the survivor.

The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the reporting party’s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

Dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse.

Dating violence does not include acts covered under VAWA’s definition of domestic violence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AS DEFINED IN VAWA)

Domestic violence is violence committed by:

• A current or former spouse or intimate partner of the survivor.
• A person with whom the survivor shares a child in common.
• A person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the survivor as a spouse or intimate partner.
• A person similarly situated to a spouse of the survivor under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.
• Any other person against an adult or youth survivor who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.

STALKING (AS DEFINED IN VAWA)

“To stalk” means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person or persons that would cause a reasonable person to:

• fear for their safety or the safety of others; or
• suffer substantial emotional distress.

Course of conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to acts in which a person directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property.

CONSENT

Consent means knowing, voluntary, and clear permission by word or action to engage in sexual activity.

Consent cannot be given by:

• A person who is incapacitated due to drugs or alcohol or due to a mental disability or mental illness.
• A person who is unconscious or asleep.
• A person who is under the age of consent.
• A person who is coerced, threatened, intimidated, or forced.

FORCE

Force is the use of physical violence and/or imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access.

INCAPACITATION

Incapacitation is the inability to make informed, rational decisions because of alcohol or drug use, mental disability, or unconsciousness.

Information on safe and positive bystander intervention was presented through the lens of social norms and discussions of what most students think they should do in situations involving danger. The program included options for bystander intervention, including direct intervention, distraction, and delegation.

RISK REDUCTION

Under Kentucky law, survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault have the right to obtain an order of protection or an emergency protective order against the alleged perpetrator. The program also provides a variety of tips to help students stay mindful of their surroundings at social events.

REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

It is important that survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and domestic violence report the incident to campus authorities as soon as possible so that options may be preserved. This evidence may be necessary in the event of criminal prosecution or to seek civil enforcement. Survivors are strongly encouraged to preserve evidence of sexual assault. Survivors do not dispose of or clean the evidence collected, bathe or shower, or wash clothes. Survivors are encouraged to preserve any physical evidence, including bedding, clothing, or other items that may have been involved, and also preserve text messages, emails, photographs, or any other evidence.

HCTC strongly encourages all individuals to report incidents of harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to their college Title IX Coordinator and/or local police. Reports can be made to the Title IX Coordinator by phone, email, or in person. Reports can also be made anonymously through Ethics Point.

When an individual files a report of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator and responds will be provided with:

• Existing counseling support including survivor advocacy, legal assistance, financial aid and other services available both within the institution and in the community.
• Notification to survivors about options for available assistance, and how to request changes in academic, transportation, working situations, or protective measures that are reasonably available, regardless of whether the survivor elects to report the crime to campus police or local law enforcement.
• An explanation of the student or employee disciplinary action process.
• An explanation of the student or employee’s rights and options.

OPTIONS ABOUT THE INVOLVEMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

All individuals who report sexual misconduct to their college Title IX Coordinator have the right to decide whether to file a report with local law enforcement. They may choose to notify local police independently, request assistance from the Title IX office to make the report or decline to notify law enforcement.

While KCTCS ultimately respects the complainant’s decision to involve local police, there may be instances in which campus officials must take action to comply with the law and protect others' safety.

RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS – INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR VAWA

In the responsibility of students, faculty and staff with emergency protective orders to bring this to the attention of college officials so appropriate action can be taken. The college will attempt to assist in enforcing this protective order by contacting local authorities if an individual violates it. If an individual is violating an emergency protective order or a KCTCS campus order, we encourage the PPO holder to notify police and/or the Department of Campus Safety immediately.

CONFIDENTIALITY

KCTCS seeks to protect the confidentiality of complainants in its response to incidents of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. However, it may be necessary to reveal certain personally identifying information to investigate and respond appropriately. To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained on a need-to-know basis, consistent with the obligation to provide a safe environment.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

In every report of sexual misconduct, KCTCS will make a prompt assessment of whether the report concerns conduct covered by KCTCS's sexual misconduct policies. KCTCS will also assess any risk of harm to individuals or the campus community and take appropriate steps to mitigate it. These steps may include interim protective measures to safeguard the individual and the campus community.

The initial steps for responding to reports of prohibited conduct are the same whether the Respondent is a student, employee, or visitor. Formal complaints for violations of the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedures may result in formal grievance hearings. Other KCTCS policies and procedures may apply if the conduct is not covered under the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedures.

When an allegation of harassment or misconduct, KCTCS will make an immediate assessment of any risk of harm to the complainant or campus community and will take necessary steps to address those risks. These steps may include interim protective measures to provide for the safety of the individual and the campus community.

INVESTIGATION

When the Initial Title IX Assessment concludes that an investigation is required, KCTCS will designate an investigator(s) with specific training and experience investigating allegations of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. KCTCS may use a team of investigators, including the College Human Resources Director with a System Office investigator, two System Office investigators, or outside investigators working on behalf of KCTCS.

The investigation will be an objective fact-gathering process conducted in a thorough, impartial, and fair manner. The investigation will be conducted by individuals free from conflict of interest or bias.

KCTCS will seek to complete the investigation within 90 business days of receiving the complaint. This time frame may be extended depending on the circumstances of each case. All extensions of time will be communicated to the parties to the extent possible. The System Office Title IX Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the formal Resolution.

When an investigation demonstrates that sufficient evidence exists of a violation of policy and procedures, KCTCS will initiate the Formal Grievance Hearing Procedures.

INFORMAL RESOLUTION

Informal resolution is strictly voluntary process that may provide a mutually acceptable alternative to a full investigation and adjudication process. Informal resolution is not an option for complaints involving students where the alleged conduct was committed by a KCTCS employee.

TIMEFRAME

KCTCS seeks to resolve all reports within 90 days of the initial report. All time frames expressed in this policy are guidelines rather than rigid requirements. Extenuating circumstances may exist that require the extension of time frames, including, but not limited to, the complexity of the allegations, the number of witnesses involved, the availability of the parties or witnesses, the effect of an ongoing criminal investigation, any intervening holidays or other academic circumstances.

RECORDS, PRIVACY AND IMPARTIALITY

KCTCS seeks to resolve all cases with consideration to ensure that prompt, fair, and impartial by ensuring the following:

• The complainant and respondent will be provided the same opportunities to have others present during any institutional investigation or disciplinary proceeding, including the opportunity to be accompanied by an advisor of their choice.
• The investigation and disciplinary proceedings will be conducted by officials who receive annual training on issues related to sexual misconduct and on conducting investigations and hearings that protect the safety of survivors and promote accountability.
• Both parties will receive timely notice for each step of the process in accordance with the procedural requirements.

SANCTIONS FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

Parties found responsible for policy violations can result in the following sanctions:

• Restitution: Actual written financial restitution to the student who has suffered loss of property as a result of the violation or college registration.
• Restitution: Any further action or action taken by the student to repay or replace lost, stolen, or damaged property.
• Fines: Payment of fines to be assessed as determined by the College.
• Loss of Privileges: Restriction or loss of college community, or the right to leave or be served within a specified time frame.
• Educational Sanctions: An educational sanction requiring attendance or participation in a pre-arranged class, program, or activity designed to prevent or deal with high-risk behavior.
• Counseling: HCTC may refer the student to counseling, education, or an appointment.
• Probation: Formal removal from class or college property.
• Restitution: The student will receive sanctions that may include restrictions on college registration, resulting in the withdrawal of privileges for a specified period.
• Suspension: Period withdrawal from the college for a specific period of time until stated conditions have been met as determined by the College Appeals Board. College will place the Student Dean Hold service indicator for no future enrollment until the conditions are met.
• Expulsion: Permanent removal from the college as determined by the College Appeals Board.

SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

Upon receipt of a report of prohibited conduct, KCTCS may offer and implement supportive measures to restore or preserve equal access to education programs or activities, to protect the educational environment, and/or to deter sexual harassment.

Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as reasonably appropriate and available, without fee or charge to the Complainant or Respondent, before or after the filing of a Formal Complaint, or where no Formal Complaint has been filed. Such measures may include, but are not limited to:

• Modifications of academic or work schedules;
• Campus escort services;
• Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties;
• Changes in work or class locations, leaves of absence;
• Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus; and
• Other similar measures tailored to the individual’s needs to ensure equal access.

Supportive measures will be kept confidential to the extent possible, but some measures may require implementation to be effective. KCTCS will consider the specific needs and requests of the Complainant and the Respondent when implementing supportive measures.

The Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the Complainant to discuss the availability of supportive measures, consider the Complainant’s wishes with respect to supportive measures, inform the Complainant of the availability of supportive measures with or without the filing of a Formal Complaint, and explain the process for filing a Formal Complaint.

The Title IX Coordinator will also promptly offer the Respondent appropriate supportive measures if a Formal Complaint is filed.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY

In compliance with the Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, KCTCS, through the Kentucky State Police, makes information available to the campus community concerning registered sex offenders who may be employees or students at your college.

The Kentucky State Police provides sex crime offender registration information to the public through the Sex Offender Registry website. Search the KSP Sex Offender Registry Website.

According to the Kentucky State Police, this website is for public safety and awareness. Pursuant to KRS 525.070 and 525.080, use of information from this website to harass a sex offender is a criminal offense punishable by up to 90 days in the county jail. More severe penalties apply for more severe crimes committed against a sex offender.

Security and Crisis Management 

KCTCS Safety and Emergency Services assists Campus Security departments with developing, maintaining, and implementing emergency operations plans, developing and conducting exercises, hazard and risk education, and building partnerships with external response agencies. KCTCS Procedure 523-P is followed for Critical Incidents and other preparedness measures.

The System Office Crisis Management Team staffs the System Office Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and may be activated to provide resource and support services to college EOC, if needed. The System Office Crisis Management Team is equipped to provide the following services to colleges when requested:

• Public and media relations support
• Facilities support
• Temporary alteration of administrative and business policies and procedures
• Procurement of resource and support services
• After-action incident evaluation

Not all incidents will require an activation of your EOC. For smaller, routine campus incidents response operations may be managed virtually by several members of your Crisis Management Team. 

Emergency Action Plans detailing evacuation routes are provided in every building and classroom on KCTCS campuses. 

KCTCS regularly works with local law enforcement to ensure any incidents reported in the area, that may affect the college, are communicated. 

Emergency Notification

KCTCS uses a Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) for communicating information quickly. Students are automatically signed up when they enroll at an KCTCS college. Faculty, staff and interested individuals can sign up to receive SNAP messages online. 

In the event of an incident that requires the immediate notification to the campus community, a SNAP Alert will be issued, that will provide text, voice, broadcast and e-mail messages to all members of the college community.  Face-to-face communication will be used in the event technology fails.   

Each KCTCS College has a SNAP Team and uses a consultation approach to confirm there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of student or employees occurring on campus.  The college President is responsible for confirming an emergency, with the assistance of college administrators, local first responders and/or the national weather service.  Upon confirmation, the college will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency. 

The KCTCS College team and/or designated personnel, when possible, will determine the content of the notification, considering the scope of the notification based on the segment of the community at risk (e.g. targeted areas, campus wide, building specific)

SNAP Team Members:

• President
• Chief Student Services Officer
• Campus Safety and M&O Supervisors
• Chief Academic Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• President's Leadership Team

SNAP is not the only means the College uses to communicate emergency information to the College community. KCTCS Colleges may use their website, local TV, radio, newspaper, and various social media.

Follow-up information will be provided to the campus community using some or all of the systems described above. The larger community, parents, neighbors, and other interested parties can access emergency information through the college website or the media. 

Training, Drills, and Exercises

Each semester, the campuses conducts drills, exercises and appropriate follow-up training.  These activities are designed to improve emergency response on an ongoing basis. After action report briefings and corrective action plans are developed and conducted for each exercise or activation. Documentation of past exercises which include exercise descriptions, date, time, whether the exercise was announced/unannounced are available for review upon request. Contact the Safety and Security office for more information or to make a request. 

The IT Department documents and files each SNAP Alert test. This includes a description of the drill or exercise, date, time of test, and how the test was announced or it was unannounced.

CAMPUS CONTACTS

The campus conducts at least two drills and exercises per year. These activities are designed to improve emergency response on an ongoing basis. All drills and exercises are documented and reviewed to evaluate response effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Campus exercises are coordinated with local emergency agencies when possible. Campus drills are announced in advance.

Technology Solutions documents and tests each SNAP Alert test at the HWY 15 Campus location. This includes a description of the drill or exercise, the date and time, and whether the test was announced or unannounced.

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