INTRODUCTION

Eastern Illinois University is concerned about the safety and welfare of all campus members and guests. Because no community, including a campus community, is free from all crime, Eastern Illinois University has developed policies and procedures that are designed to ensure that every possible measure is taken to protect persons and property on campus.

UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Eastern Illinois University Police Department, located at the corner of 7th and Grant, provides service and protection to the campus community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The 26-person force of armed and certified police officers have full arrest powers. All are trained in emergency response procedures, first aid, and firearms proficiency, and are provided continuing training opportunities to upgrade their skills.

The Department enforces state laws and University regulations. All criminal incidents are investigated. The University Police Department maintains a cooperative relationship with the Charleston City Police, the Coles County Sheriff's Department, and the Illinois State Police. Crimes reported to the Charleston Police Department involving students or occurring in areas immediately accessible to the campus are forwarded to the University Police Department. The University Police Department is a member of the East Central Illinois Drug Task Force, which is comprised of 7 law enforcement agencies responsible for street-level drug investigations. Some members are also assigned to a local Crisis Response Team which consists of officers from several local departments.

ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES

Building access is limited in the evenings and on weekends. Only those who have clearly demonstrated a need are issued keys to a building. Contract maintenance and physical plant employees are issued identification badges and must sign out keys. The Campus Police conduct routine security checks of the various buildings during evenings and night hours. 

REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND CRIMES

Students, faculty, staff, and guests are encouraged to report any crime or suspicious incidents to the University Police Department. Reports may be made anonymously or on a confidential basis in some circumstances. The University Police Department will attempt to substantiate the report. University telephone service is provided to each on-campus student room and apartment and in the offices and lobbies of campus buildings. In an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency, dial 581-3212. For administrative purposes or information, the Campus Police can be reached by dialing 581- 3213. In addition to 35 exterior telephones, 19 call-box phones are placed strategically throughout campus. These telephone boxes can be easily identified by a blue light and require only the push of a button to place an emergency call.

 CRIME PREVENTION AND SAFETY AWARENESS

Crime prevention and safety awareness programs are on-going facets of the University's attempt at reducing campus crime. Eastern's prevention programs are aimed at both minimizing criminal opportunities and encouraging students to be responsible for their own security and that of others. These programs stress the necessary cooperation and involvement of all campus members. Together with the housing staff, student organizations, and SACIS, the University Police Department has developed the following programs and offers them each semester. 

PROGRAMS

RESIDENCE & STREET SAFETY: Approximately 20 times a year 

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE: Approximately 15 times a year 

SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN: Approximately 30 times a year

RAD (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE): 2 – 3 times a year

CAMPUS CRIME LOG: Updated every 2 business days

UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND SECURITY

EIU provides on-campus housing for 4300 students in 12 residence halls, 17 apartment buildings, and 19 fraternity/sorority houses. Freshmen are required to live in the residence halls. There are single-sex residence halls and coed halls by wing, floor or suite. The housing staff includes professional live-in directors and resident assistants who reside on each residence hall floor. All undergo thorough training in upholding residence hall security policies. Outside residence hall doors are locked from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Guests are allowed to visit during visitation hours only, and all guests of the opposite sex must be escorted by the host student to and from the room. From midnight to 4:00 a.m., during the time the University is in session, the police force is augmented by student night assistants who aid in maintaining security in the halls and work closely with the police. Upon report of missing room keys, the room door lock is promptly re-cored.

CAMPUS MAINTENANCE

University buildings and grounds are maintained with a concern for safety and security. Contract employees are issued an identification tag and must sign for keys. There is a campus Safety Officer, and safety and security hazards are first priority for the Physical Plant Department. The campus academic areas, residential areas, and parking lots are well illuminated. Sidewalks are designed and maintained to provide easily traveled visible routes. 

PARKING

Parents/visitors are encouraged to visit the campus at any time. Parking rules and regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All vehicles must display a valid parking permit while parked on campus from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some lots are also closed during early morning hours. A parking permit is not required on the weekends in student lots. Visitors may purchase a parking day pass at the University Police Department. Parking meters are also available at the Student Union and free visitor parking may be available by permit across from Blair Hall. Parking regulations are available at the University Police Department and on the web at www.eiu.edu/~police/park.html  

CRIME STATISTICS

University Police 

University Housing 

Office of Student Standards 

Office of Intercollegiate Athletics 

Vice Presidents Office - Student Affairs

Vice President's Office -Academic Affairs

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 

(Table format courtesy of 1999 Campus Outreach, Inc.)

The Campus Security Act was amended in 1998. Any marked increase across years or in the revised statistics from previous years can be accounted for by the fact that the geographic boundaries for reporting were greatly expanded in 1998, and reporting of drug, alcohol, and weapons violations has also been broadened to include not only arrests but also disciplinary referrals.

*** This category includes all on-campus incidents, including those listed in the category below, "In dormitories or other residential facilities." Therefore, the two categories are not cumulative, but duplicative.

KEY TO HATE CRIMES NOTATIONS:

Type of Bias or Prejudice Race = ra Gender = g Religion = re Sexual Orientation = s Ethnicity = e Disability = d

WHERE TO GET HELP OR INFORMATION

ON CAMPUS AT Eastern Illinois University : 

ANY EMERGENCY 911

COUNSELING CENTER 581-3413

CRIME PREVENTION 581-3213

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 581-3213

HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER 581-7786

HEALTH SERVICE 581-3013

HOUSING OFFICE 581-5111

OFFICE OF STUDENT STANDARDS 581-3827

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS 581-3221

PARKING SERVICES 581-5416

SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING & INFORMATION SERVICES 348-5033

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 581-6054

UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY 911

UNIVERSITY POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 581-3212

UNIVERSITY POLICE ADMINISTRATION 581-3213

PARKING WEBSITE www.eiu.edu/~police/park.html

POLICE WEBSITE www.eiu.edu/~police/

OFF CAMPUS: 

ABBCON COUNSELING SERVICE-SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING,

DUI ASSESSMENT, EDUCATION, & TREATMENT 345-3156

ADOLESCENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM 258-6018

CENTRAL EAST ALCOHOLISM & DRUG (CEAD) COUNCIL/

HOUR HOUSE- OUTPATIENT, RESIDENTIAL, GROUP, &

FAMILY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS, DUI

ASSESSMENT & EDUCATION 348-8108

CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY 911

CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT NON-EMERGENCY 345-8407

HOPE OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) CRISIS LINE 1-888-345-3990

HOPE OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) CRISIS LINE BUSINESS LINE 348-5931

COLES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 348-0530

COLES COUNTY SHERIFF 'S OFFICE EMERGENCY 911

COLES COUNTY SHERIFF 'S OFFICE NON-EMERGENCY 348-7332

SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER 348-2525

STATE OF ILLINOIS : 

COLES COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 348-0561

NATIONAL HOTLINE NUMBERS: 

1-800-COCAINE

1-800-662-HELP

1-800-342-AIDS

1-800-SAY-NO-TO NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE

FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION