CRIME PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS

The University of Wisconsin, in Oshkosh as well as other cities, is a community "within" the city in which it resides. As with any community, University communities have their own crime concerns.

The University Police has developed a good working relationship with the Residence Hall Directors and staff to aid in crime prevention and crime preventions programs.

An area of concern, not just at UW Oshkosh but nationally, involves underage drinking and/or binge drinking. Often, drinking is thought to be part of college life. Many times vandalism, civil disobedience, and unwanted sexual encounters can and do occur as a result of drinking. The University's AODA Task Force examines and discusses the current attitudes and practices regarding drinking on college campuses. Officer Brad Hanson is a member of this committee.

One program that the University Police Department participates in is the Healthy Choices program. Officers of the department provide information to students about fines and penalties associated with liquor law violations. They also talk about the consequences encountered as a result of underage drinking. Another program the department participates in is the "Options" program. The Options program is offered through Winnebago County to first time offenders of the State's liquor laws. The program is not mandatory, however those who successfully complete the program will have their first offense underage possession/consumption citation dismissed. Both programs are designed to educate students to make wise decisions relating to alcohol use.

The University Police Department also conducts a presentation for the incoming freshman class and their parents during the ODYSSEY program. New students and their parents are also provided with information about safety, crime and crime prevention.

TEAMWORK WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Officers to team up with the Dean of Students and Peer Resource Organization (PRO) to promote alcohol awareness and drug abuse awareness. Officers use Drunk Buster goggles that were purchased with a grant and have developed an interactive program where the audience is allowed to experience being intoxicated without actually drinking any alcoholic beverages. The student participation level is high and comments regarding the program are very positive. Often these presentations are requested by Sororities and Fraternities as part of their awareness programs, as well as by Residence Hall Staff.

Officers also participated in the fall and mid year training for new and experienced Community Advisors (CA). They trained the CA's in the identification of drug use and alcohol related issues that they may encounter while in the residence halls. This year, Officer England presented a special program on Personal Safety to Community Advisors. The program was put on with the cooperation of Resident Hall Directors and provided a hands on approach on how to stay safe when encountering individuals that may be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers were also members of Selection Committees hiring new Residence Hall and Assistant Residence Hall Directors.

Budget constraints have limited our "extra" time. Recognizing the importance of our programs, several officers have "volunteered" to address Residence Hall concerns on their own time. Officer England in particular, has made herself available to hall staff and residents to answer questions and hear concerns while attending hall meetings. The department places a priority on being proactive on issues that affect the quality of life in residence halls.

The University Police Department participates as a member of the Campus Violence Prevention Project. As part of the commitment to the goals of this project, the University Police revised existing practices and policies including Sexual Assault (Fox Valley's SART standards), Domestic and Relationship Violence, and Stalking protocols.

COMMUNITY PATROL

As part of our crime prevention program the University Police patrol the campus on foot and on bicycle in addition to vehicle patrols. The goal of the University Police Department's foot and bicycle patrol is to make the officers more accessible to the campus community and allow the department to better patrol university property. Bike patrols are conducted, weather permitting, and when shift staffing allows without neglecting regular patrol duties. Officers perform foot patrols year around. In 2005 there were three officers assigned to bike patrol. The bicycle patrol unit has had a positive effect on the department. It gives the department a higher degree of visibility on campus and aids in its crime prevention efforts. Bike patrol officers also present bicycle safety and theft prevention programs as well as make the required City of Oshkosh bike licenses available for students.

ALARM SYSTEMS

The UW Oshkosh Police Department monitors the heat, smoke and fire alarm systems for all buildings on campus. The department also monitors seven campus facilities securing cash, computers, artwork, retail, other high value items and controlled access, with an integrated security system. These systems are monitored by UW Oshkosh Police Officers, Police Communication Officers, and Community Service Officers 24/7.

The integrated security system is a system of alarms, sensors, and electronic devices which report to a central receiver located at the University Police Department. This system is augmented by facility building checks conducted by police officers. When an intrusion alarm is received at the central receiver, UW Oshkosh Police Department officers respond to the facility. UW Oshkosh Police officers then complete any required follow-up reports, arrests, or investigation. The alarm receiver has been upgraded in 2005 due to the remodeling and extensive work at many residence halls and academic buildings. With more efficient reporting alarm panels and monitoring equipment there have been fewer false alarms.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM

In June of 1987, the Department of Residence Life and the University Police Department developed the Community Service Officer or "CSO" program. The program is funded by the Department of Residence Life and the University Police Department. The University Police Department does the hiring, training, and supervision for the program.

Funding for the community service officer program, to include work-study and student assistance, comes from two separate budgets. Generally, the Department of Residence Life budgets for all hours students perform a security officer function and the University Police Department budgets for all hours students perform dispatching duties.

Students involved in the CSO program are cross-trained as dispatchers and as security officers to better utilize the department's pool of student employees and to give each student employee a more diverse background in law enforcement and security functions.

Originally, the CSO program was developed to enhance security and other forms of community assistance primarily in those areas which are frequented by residence hall students and staff. Although the security officers primary areas of responsibility are in and around the residence halls, there has been an immeasurable positive impact on the entire university.

In 1987 the program started with three student employees and now has grown to include as many as eleven or more student employees. The CSOs are provided with two-way portable radios, flashlights, residence hall keys, and uniforms. This year the department purchased new CSO officer shirts and jackets with insignia. Hours worked are generally late afternoons or evenings/early mornings depending on the time of year and the corresponding activity level of the community population. All CSOs have received a minimum of 56 hours of defined inter-departmental training before they start regular duty. Those who will function as dispatchers must also complete and pass a four hour course presented by the Wisconsin Time System on mobile data terminal use. The CSOs are worked in the field in pairs and this "team arrangement" has worked well.

Specific security officer duties include physically checking for security and maintenance related problems in residence halls, grounds areas, parking lots and walkways. CSOs often assist both residents and non-residents with basic information and service related problems, providing a welcomed and professional representation of the university.

CSOs do on occasion observe incidents such as disturbances or criminal behavior first hand. Although, they are to avoid direct intervention in such situations, their two-way radios allow them to call in directly to the university police dispatcher and the responding police officer. CSOs are very helpful witnesses when these incidents occur. The CSOs have also been called upon to assist university police officers with fire alarms, ambulance calls, and other non-violent emergency and non-emergency situations. Positive comments about the program have been received from students, staff, and visitors (such as EAA guests). This feedback and the demonstrated performance level of the CSOs make the program a successful addition to the university furthering the goal to make campus a safer and more secure environment to live in and obtain an education.

When a CSO works in the capacity of a dispatcher, a university police officer is relieved from the dispatching function. This enables the officer to work in the field where his or her training and services are best utilized. This department must maintain a minimum staffing of one employee in the office and one police officer in the field at all times. The number of officers in the field can vary from one to three or more. When a CSO works in the capacity of a security officer, it gives our department and the university another set of "eyes and ears" on campus which further enhances the safety and security of university faculty, staff and students, and property.

Due to budgetary constraints, several areas of the security officer program have been modified. One area of change was a reduction in shift working hours, where the CSOs security shifts were modified. Work hours were modified so they coincided with increased activity as determined by crime statistics. This year CSO's were requested to take over a special security assignment at both Albee Hall and Kolf Sports Center checking student id's to ensure only UW Oshkosh students have access to the facilities. There has also been an addition of bicycle patrol for CSOs. During peak times when this special bike patrol is added, the CSOs are able to cover more campus areas on bicycles faster than on foot.

Building Checks: 6,176

This refers to the number of times a residence hall or nearby university building was checked for security and maintenance related problems.

Security Discrepancies: 133

These are the number of security breaches found during building checks. These most often include unsecured doors and windows, exposed equipment and related problems which have been corrected and/or reported by the CSO.

Maintenance Discrepancies: 51

This often includes burned out lights, electrical, mechanical, water or other problem requiring repairs. Some of these repairs have required immediate call-in. Others result in a work-order being generated.

Service Cards: 23

These are pre-selected services which require a card to be punched at the University Police Department. Most often they are related to motorist assistance, special admittance to an authorized area, or securing an area/room for the Residence Life staff.

Checks of telephones: 2110

Each residence hall has one or more telephones located near outside entrances. The CSOs check these telephones to make sure they are functioning properly. The also check each elevator, blue light and red emergency phone on campus each week.

CSO Generated Incident Reports: 48

These refer to incidents which the CSOs observance on their own and are of a nature as to require calling a University Police Officer to handle, resulting in a police report.

Department Generated Incident Reports: 115

These are incidents where a University Police Officer has requested the CSOs assistance. These situations are of a non-violent nature and often are fire/medical related.

Public Assistance Contacts: 9,117

These are public contacts which do not qualify for a "service card". Most often these are requests for directions and general information.

SERVICE CALLS

Alarm - Fire	53
Alarm - Intrusion	24
Loose Animal	1
Assist Citizen	64
Emergency Detention	5
Disturbance	4
Damage to Property	2
Elevator Malfunction	13
Special Event Service	7
Fire Incident	3
Found Items/Property	19
Incapacitation	8
Information	23
Lost Items/Property	3
Missing Adult	1
Special Patrol	1
Suicide Attempt	2
Suspicious Person/Activity	3
Warrant Arrest	7
Welfare Check	9
Total Service Calls	252
Total Service Calls from 2004	323

TRAFFIC CALLS

Warning - 5 Day Equipment Violation	5
Traffic Accident - Hit and Run	13
Traffic Accident - Property Damage	34
Traffic Accident - Personal Injury	3
Bicycle, Moped, etc. Violation	26
Motorcycle Violation	1
Driving, Meeting, Passing Violation	2
Vehicle Equipment Violation	4
Turn, Stop, Signal Violation	1
Inattentive Driving	1
Operator's License Violation	48
Miscellaneous Rules Violation	8
Operate Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated	94
Pedestrian Violation	1
Reckless Driving	2
Registration/Title Violation	94
Right of Way Violation	6
Seatbelt Violation	6
Sign, Marker Violation	35
Speeding Violation	9
Total Traffic Calls	393
Total Traffic Calls from 2004	469

CHAPER 18 CALLS

Alcohol Beverages	1
Assaultive Behavior	2
Bicycles in Building	1
Negligent Handling of Burning Materials	2
Criminal Damage to Property	1
Climbing/Walking on Roof	1
Dangerous Weapons	2
Disorderly Conduct	21
Fire Safety Violation	2
ID Card Violation	1
Loitering	7
Moped in Building	1
Petty Theft	7
Possession of Marijuana	22
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia	8
Prohibited Acts	2
Resisting/Obstructing an Officer	3
Conduct on University Lands/Skateboarding	5
Improper Use of Telephone	16
Throwing Hard Objects	1
Unauthorized Presence	9
Urinating in Public	30
Vandalism	17
University Rules & regulations	2
Total Chapter 18 Violations	164
Total Chapter 18 Violations from 2004	133

VALUE OF 2005 PROPERTY LOSSES BY TYPE

AND NUMBER OF OFFENSES

TYPE OF OFFENSE	Number of Offenses	$Value
Robbery	0	0
Burglary
Residential	14	6718
Non-residential	0	0
SUBTOTAL	14	6718
THEFTS
Pick-pocketing	0	0
Purse Snatching	1	110
Shoplifting	0	0
From Motor Vehicles	6	682
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories	3	820
Bicycles	8	1245
From Buildings	53	15794
From Coin Operated Machines	2	1050
Others	2	110
Motor Vehicle Thefts	0	0
SUBTOTAL	75	19811