Safe College Initiatives - Empowering Students to Reduce Crime and Fire Risks (PowerPoint with...

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Know the area, play it safe.

Don’t let it slide,

see what’s inside.

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My college helps me

learn and grow,

fun places to go.

copyright 2013, all rights reserved

Educate, motivate and enable students to improve their

wellbeing on and near a large urban college campus

(crime and fire safety)

Greg Huntington – BSChE 1984 (UC) – P&G Associate Director retiree – True Joy Acoustics, LLC founder

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Scope

This presentation has been prepared in the context of “defining the problem” and suggesting helpful ideas for University of Cincinnati’s main campus.

The analysis, connections and concepts were developed voluntarily. They are broadly applicable to other college campuses and student communities.

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Who Am I?UC College of Engineering alumnus (1979 – 1984)

Procter & Gamble R&D retiree (1981 – 2008)

Consultant & True Joy Acoustics founder (2008 – present)

Parent and Relative of UC students

Or more simply:A ukulele salesman advocating positive community action

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Inspirational FocusIf I had only one hour to save the world, I would spend fifty-five minutes defining the problem, and only five minutes finding the solution. – Albert Einstein

Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning. – Winston Churchill

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill

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Over 13 percent of women in college have reported being a victim of stalking during the school year, and one out of every five college women has reported being sexually assaulted.

It is simple to talk about statistics. It is more difficult to remember that each number is a victim and represents a daughter, a sister or a friend.

– Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore, Official 109th Congress Photo

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How do LEADERS view the big picture?

Option #1

This is reality: large campus, urban environment. Our campus is safe. Crime is trending downward. Media stories incite worry. Our safety infrastructure and continuous improvements are sufficient.

Option #2

We lead in thought & action. We empower students to live responsibly and safely as part of their college education.It is a natural extension to preparing students to lead in their chosen fields with knowledge, practice and passion for a bright future. Whether they commute or reside on or near campus, we constantly seek, invest and promote step-change initiatives that create the safest learning and living environment.

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Do STUDENTS understand their role?

Some “get it”, others are a little harder to reach

Meet two students: LowRisk Lori and Party Sue

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I want to enjoy my college years without fear or getting hurt. Is everyone doing their part?

Am I AWARE of my surroundings and risks?

Am I BEHAVING in a way that promotes safety?

Am I PREPARED to respond to a safety crisis?

Am I RENTING a safe place to live and sleep?

Is LAW ENFORCEMENT visible and accessible?

Does my COLLEGE proactively care about my safety?

Can it help ME learn what I must do to be safe?

Does ANYONE ELSE care?

LowRisk Lori

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My Priority ListA. Personal relationship(s)

B. Real world friends

C. Social media tweets & posts

D. Friday Night

E. Saturday Night

F. Job schedule, next paycheck

G. Classes & study time

H. Exam survival

Xxxx. Parent visits

Yyyy. Housekeeping

Zzzz. Fresh smoke alarm batteries

Of course it’s safe. We’re adults now, we take care of ourselves. Lori needs a life.

Party Sue

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Crime Around Campus – DATA

www.raidsonline.com

RAIDS Online connects law enforcement with the community to reduce crime and improve public safety

Data is provided directly from law enforcement agencies, Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) in this study

For participating municipalities, incident data can be mapped by varying geographic zoom, date range and crime menu. Specific details appear by clicking any icon.

Permission obtained from Bair Analytics to share the following maps in this presentation.

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http://www.raidsonline.com/


www.raidsonline.com

Off-Campus FRINGE + UC Main Campus (1.4 sq miles ≈ 900 acres), 6 months, Sept ‘12 – Feb ‘13

Campus border: Martin Luther King Dr (N), Jefferson Ave (E), Calhoun St (S), Clifton Ave (W)

NOTE: The following maps crime incidents in FRINGE area only (CPD jurisdiction), not on campus

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2)

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5)

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5) + Aggr Assault (11)

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5) + Aggr Assault (11) + Robbery Indiv (49) +

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5) + Aggr Assault (11) + Robbery Indiv (49) + Burglary Resid (63)

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5) + Aggr Assault (11) + Robbery Indiv (49) + Burglary Resid (63) + Theft (342)

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www.raidsonline.com


Homicide (2) + Rape (5) + Aggr Assault (11) + Robbery Indiv (49) + Burglary Resid (63) + Theft (342)

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www.raidsonline.com

How Compare to Prior Year?

Homicide

Sexual Assault – Rape

Aggravated Assault

Robbery – Individual only

Burglary – Residence only

Theft

SUBTOTAL

2

5

11

49

63

342

472

0

4

13

43

95

299

454

+ 2

+ 1

- 2

+ 6

- 32

+ 43

+ 18

Sept 2012

thru Feb 2013

Sept 2011

thru Feb 2012 CHANGE

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Crime Around Campus

RAIDS Online paints a similar (and often worse) crime picture for other large colleges in urban areas

Incidents reflect what is happening in the area – whether UC students are involved or not

Crime is a hazard; but accidents (auto, fire) and suicide pose higher fatality risk for this age segment *

Keep in mind …

* Data source: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s0122.pdf

21Image courtesy of David Castillio DominiciFreeDigitalPhotos.net

http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s0122.pdf


College Student Fires & Fatalities - DATA

Data Source: Campus Firewatch (www.campus-firewatch.com)

Jan 2000 thru Jan 2013

99 Fires, 161 Fatalities

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http://www.campus-firewatch.com/


College Student Fires & Fatalities

Cited Causes & Origins

unattended cooking

items on/near furnace

space heaters

horseplay with fire

electrical wiring

arson lamps

electrical strips

careless smoking & discard (sofa)

explosion (natural gas)

fireworks

paper near stovetop

wastebasket fire

cords under furniture

grilling

fireplace with no screen

wood stove flue pipe

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College Student Fires & Fatalities

Contributing Factors

old wood frame housing

intoxication

combustible clutter

DIY fire-fighting attempts

911 call delays

overcrowdinghouse guestssmoke detector - not installed

smoke detector - removed

smoke detector - battery out/dead

smoke detectors not interconnected

wall fire alarms disabled

no sprinklers

no escape route

no fire drills/plan

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Is everyone on the same page?LEADERSHIP

Are all leaders aligned and committed to step-change improvement goals? What are other colleges doing that can reapply?

STUDENTS

LowRisk Lori’s are mature in owning their personal safety. How can the many Party Sue’s become attracted to safe practices, for their own sake and others?

CRIME RISKS

Is anyone comfortable with 2-3 serious crimes committed per day where students shop, eat, socialize, reside – even if lower than historical crime peaks?

FIRE RISKS

Is it acceptable to have a large off-campus housing landlord quoted as saying: “my buildings are safe regardless of what the code says”?

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ACTIONHow make a dent in these realities?

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SCI’s should be designed as Student Centric Initiatives.

Students are empowered to improve their safety attitudes, behavior, response capabilities – ultimately contributing to a safer college experience.

They enhance results of the college’s commitment to safer on/off campus environments.

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They are NOT:

• prescriptive safety lectures

• drones on doom & gloom statistics

• extra work without tangible reward

• exclusive do-it-yourself efforts

• cameo topics at jam-packed orientations

• actions that go beyond students’ control

28Image courtesy of tokyoboyFreeDigitalPhotos.net


10 Safe College Initiatives

Prevention

safety week: fall + spring semester

smart gear: on site, on selfResponse

RENTCi landlord ratings, renter liability

SeeClickFix APPinteractive safety kiosk

community government influence campaigns

Guardian registrationrewarding orientations

off campus living resource center

“go to” college website29


10 Safe College Initiatives

Preventionsmart gear: on site, on self

Response

RENTCi landlord ratings, renter liability

SeeClickFix APPinteractive safety kiosk

Guardian registrationrewarding orientations

SCI proposals 1-6 are highlighted in remaining slides.

SCI proposals 7-10 are self-explanatory, abundant

examples across college websites. Author is open to

sharing specific examples upon individual request.

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Smart Gear for Personal SafetySCI

1Make it easy and affordable for students to have smart safety gear. Strive to prevent incidents and accidents. Empower their response.

Themed display in bookstores, online store, kiosks, orientations

Marketing promos and university subsidies to maximize usage

Meld into “wellness” initiatives (exercise, nutrition, stress mgmt) to avoid military depot impression

Contact: Follet operates over 800 college bookstores. They would ideally develop and implement this concept –– with college leadership support.

Follet Corporation link:http://www.follett.com/about.cfm

31Google image search, no source ID

http://www.follett.com/about.cfm


Smart Gear for Personal SafetySCI

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House/Room Security

Lamp timers

Door stop alarms

Smoke alarms

Batteries for smoke alarms

Kitchen fire extinguisher

Fire escape window ladder

Flashlights – regular

Bicycle locks

Locking cases (laptop, records)

Take a closer look at one innovative example in “Personal Carry”: ILA

Visible Active Wear

Reflective apparel & hats

Reflective wristbands, laces

Blinking lights (clip, strap)

Personal Carry

High decibel alarms

Pepper sprays

Flashlights – tactical/strobe

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Innovative Personal Security Devices:SCI

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Stylish alarms protect on the go + in room

High volume (130 db)

Attention-getting “scream”

Difficult for intruder to disable (pin reinsert)

YouTube demo link:http://youtu.be/2UA7_jVzwkE

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http://youtu.be/2UA7_jVzwkE

http://youtu.be/2UA7_jVzwkE



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How Implement:

Student Orientations – introduce along with other safety items (e.g., reflective clothing, lamp timers) as participation prizes

Saleable item in campus bookstores, online, safety kiosks – US listings retail in $15-36 range (Amazon, Daily Grommet)

Buying for personal use and gifting enables capability plus promotes a higher sense of personal safety responsibility

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Contact:

ILA is a privately held company founded 2008 in London: 4 Ingate Place, Battersea, London, SW8 3NS United Kingdom

Website: www.ilasecurity.com

Product Manager: Lois Rideout ([email protected])

ILA approved and provided logo, website and product images for this presentation. There is no commercial connection or interest of any kind between ILA and the author of this presentation.

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http://www.ilasecurity.com/


Orientations that Engage and RewardSCI

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Student-to-Student

Premium A/V quality

Enroll many students in creation process (contest)

Be open to humor, latest IT tools, social media contests to “go viral”Rochester Institute of Technology

YouTube link: http://youtu.be/va4clY6wwfI

Commission CCM E-Media student project to create personal safety video for student orientations, website, social media

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http://youtu.be/va4clY6wwfI



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YouTube link:http://youtu.be/DnfBAjNI0rI

Leverage free materials available from fire safety organizations, e.g., Michael H. Minger Foundation (http://www.mingerfoundation.org/)

Powerful video highlights off-campus fire tragedy

Critical perspective from students and parents

“Must See” video at all PARENT orientations

Downloadable posters, informative guides

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http://youtu.be/DnfBAjNI0rI

http://www.mingerfoundation.org/





2Reward participation with safety oriented freebies (bookstore sponsors). Seek corporate sponsors for related items (GE timers, P&G Duracell).

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Emergency Response RegistrationSCI

3Reapply University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Guardian Service to register cell phones for emergency response tracking + critical info

Optional service vs. campus wide emergency alerts

GPS tracking enables rapid location of student even if they are unaware of their location

Works with all phones using US-based mobile carrier service

Profile input page from UPenn website: http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/pennguardian/

Contact: Rave Mobile Safety (Massachusetts) service provider

http://www.ravemobilesafety.com/customer-overview

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http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/pennguardian/

http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/pennguardian/





SeeClickFix APPSCI

4Apply SeeClickFix communications platform for student and faculty reporting of non-emergency conditions that require safety attention

Instant reporting, mapping and “call to action” for issues

Works with iPhone, Android, Blackberry smartphones

Add text/map widgets to college website for broad awareness and reporting

Contact: SeeClickFix

http://seeclickfix.com/how-it-works

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Interactive Safety KioskSCI

5Maintain a mobile kiosk of safety related products in high traffic areas (student union and dining centers) throughout school year

Extend safety product visibility and access beyond orientations, stores, online

Student volunteer offers product demos and usage guidance

Leverage A/V displays to attract, “rewarded action” to engageEX: smoke alarm battery swap EX: Chipotle coupon for surveyKiosk image source:

http://www.allstarcarts.com/index.html

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http://www.allstarcarts.com/index.html


Rental Property Survey & ResponsibilitySCI

6Reapply RENTCi Landlord Survey used in Philly area to competitively motivate high standards for safety features & landlord responsiveness

“Apartment Intel” via student/faculty renter surveys each semester

Star rankings, 32 attribute ratings, qualitative comments available to public and prospective tenants

Contact: RENTCi website http://www.rentci.com/gapsa-landlord-survey

Adam Potoczek at TONDO (IT service provider, RENTCi platform developer)

Link to Philadelphia area ratings:http://www.rentci.com/gapsa-landlord-survey/survey-landlords-list?np=&so=rating

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http://www.rentci.com/gapsa-landlord-survey



http://www.rentci.com/gapsa-landlord-survey/survey-landlords-list?np=&so=rating

http://www.rentci.com/gapsa-landlord-survey/survey-landlords-list?np=&so=rating


Rental Property Survey & ResponsibilitySCI

6Reapply Penn State approach to financially obligate STUDENTS in assuring smoke alarm operation and maintenance

Students check smoke alarms initially plus guarantee ongoing operation when signing lease(they pay the fines if cited)

Landlords pay fines if they cannot produce student-signed guarantee

Contact: Tim Knisely, Board of Directors, Center for Campus Fire Safety, specialist in off-campus fires, [email protected]

Annual fine revenue dropped from $8k to $2k … word gets out!

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mailto:[email protected]


Postscript

I appreciate you taking the time to view this presentation.

It is my hope that the “problem definition”, ideas and resources will assist students, parents, college leaders, landlords, business owners, government officials, police and fire agencies, and all other community stakeholders in making college life as safe as possible.

College is one of life’s greatest opportunities, opening many doors. It should also create fond, untainted memories that last a lifetime.

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Call to Action

Time nor crime waits for no one.

The bulk of this voluntary effort was completed early 2013. It is now back-to-school season, Fall Semester 2013. Crime alert emails flow steadily to my college student children’s accounts. Several recent notices are highlighted on the following slides.

Becoming numb to such reports is easy. But awaken. Act NOW. Lessen the chance of you or your student becoming a victim …

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Crime Alert #13-29August 16, 2013

To: UC CommunityFrom: Jeff Corcoran, Interim ChiefUniversity of Cincinnati Police

Cincinnati Police are investigating a robbery that was reported on August 15, 2013, at approximately 11:45pm. A nineteen year old male reported that upon leaving the Bohemian Hookah Café, 340 Ludlow Avenue, he was approached by three suspects who robbed him of his cell phone and U.S. currency. During the incident, one suspect displayed a handgun while a second suspect punched the victim. The three suspects are described as:

• Male black, 18-19 years old, 6ʼ03”, 160 lbs., white hoody with red vertical stripes on the arms, black jeans. This suspect was armed with a handgun.

• Male black, 17-18 years old, 6ʼ0”, 180 lbs., black t-shirt, grey jeans, small “dreds”.• Male black, 16-17 years old, 5ʼ7”, 140 lbs., grey Abercrombie & Fitch t-shirt, black jeans, white gym shoes.

If anyone has information about this, or any other crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at 513‐352‐3040.

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Cincinnati Police are investigating an Aggravated Robbery that was reported in the 3200 block of Glendora Avenue on Friday, August 16, 2103, at 10:30PM. The victim reported that two suspects approached him and robbed him of his vehicle at gunpoint. The vehicle was subsequently found by police wrecked and unattended at 3300 Vine Street. The two suspects were described as:

• Male black, 5ʼ7”, skinny build, short hair, white T-shirt, tan shorts. The victim described him as “young”. No approximate age range.

• Male black, dark colored shirt, long blue-jean shorts, black hat. Also young in appearance.


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August 2013 (header date incorrectly written July 31, 2013)


Cincinnati Police are investigating a robbery that was reported on Scenic Drive in Fairview Park on 8/19/13 at 11:20AM. A female victim reports that the suspect pulled a ring off her hand, and from her pocket. No weapon was seen.

The suspect is described as male, black, 29 years old, 5’07” tall, 175 pounds, with a goatee. The suspect was wearing a white tank top, black shorts.



Crime Alert #13-31

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Cincinnati Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on 8/25/13 in the 2800 block of Jefferson Avenue near Daniels Street. The victim was assaulted by a group of suspects who struck victim was not able to give a description of the suspects. Taken was a cellular phone and cash.


* * * *

Update ‐ In Crime Alert #13‐32, a robbery that occurred in the 2800 block of Jefferson Avenue, the time was inadvertently left out of the notice. That robbery occurred at 3AM.

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Cincinnati Police are investigating a robbery that occurred around 8:40PM on 8/23/13 in the 2300 block of Ohio Avenue. The male victim reports he was punched and money taken. The suspects as:

#1 – “Cody”, male, white, 19‐22 years old, wearing a blue muscle shirt#2 – “Tom”, male, white, 18‐22 years old, brown hair


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For the Legal FolksImages enliven a message. Many in this presentation were sourced from http://www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net. The “SCI logo” and “More SCI’s, Less CSI’s” tag line were designed by and are exclusively owned by the author.

All information was pulled together purely on a voluntary basis with no exchange of money or tangible property received from any “client”.

The author makes no representation nor warranty, expressed or implied, of the University of Cincinnati, other colleges cited, product manufacturers, service providers, data, examples nor advice shared in this presentation.

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