NPC is committed to providing a safe and secure campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the landmark federal
law, originally known as the Campus Security Act that requires colleges and universities
across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.
Colleges are required to publish an annual report disclosing campus security policies
to include three years of selected crime statistics. The College uses the Handbook
for Campus Crime Reporting in the preparation of the report. Please take some time
to familiarize yourself with this report. Your questions concerning any information
in the report as well as your suggestions for improvement may be submitted by e-mail
to the Dean of Students John Tucker at John.Tucker@np.edu.
Preparing the Annual Campus Crime and Security Report
NPC Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) compile and publish the annual security report
by October 1 of each year. The statistics submitted for and included within this
report are gathered from on-campus incidents fitting the required scenarios and definitions,
regardless of formal charges, reporting or adjudication. Additionally, NPC requests
data from the Hot Springs Police Department, Garland County Sheriff Department and
the Arkansas State Police, Troop K.
On behalf of National Park College (NPC), its students, faculty, staff and administration,
we are pleased to welcome you to our campus community.
NPC has always been committed to providing a safe and secure campus. The Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the landmark
federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act that requires colleges and
universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around
their campuses. Colleges are required to publish an annual report disclosing campus
security policies to include three years of selected crime statistics. The College
uses the Handbook for Campus Crime Reporting in the preparation of the report. Please
take some time to familiarize yourself with this report. Your questions concerning
any information in the report as well as your suggestions for improvement may be submitted
by e-mail to the Dean of Students John Tucker at John.Tucker@np.edu.
NPC Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) compile and publish the annual security report
by October 1st of each year. The statistics submitted for and included within this
report are gathered from on-campus incidents fitting the required scenarios and definitions,
regardless of formal charges, reporting or adjudication. Additionally, NPC requests
data from the Hot Springs Police Department, Garland County Sheriff Department and
the Arkansas State Police, Troop K.
The overall safety of the National Park College campus is the end result of a layered
approach focusing on personal/individual safety; community education and awareness;
as well as system-wide policies and procedures.
Personal safety begins with personal responsibility and situational awareness. Whether
a student or employee, everyone must assume an active role in their own safety and
the safety of the campus community as a whole. Everyone must learn to be observant,
alert and aware of their surroundings. The philosophy of NPC is “See something, say
something” regarding suspicious activity or observance of a crime. By promptly alerting
a CSA, on-duty Security Officer or 9-1-1, every individual helps facilitate both personal
and community safety. It is each person’s responsibility to alert CSAs to potential
safety concerns on campus. One should never assume a suspicious occurrence or crime
has previously been reported to the appropriate authorities.
In an effort to plan for safety, it is important to think about and practice responses
to various situations. Some general safety tips for the campus community include:
Never leave wallets, purses, laptop computers, PDA devices, cell phones, backpacks
or books unattended.
Always lock your vehicle and never leave valuables inside the car in plain sight.
If attending night classes, try to park in well-lit areas.
Have your car keys readily accessible when you return to your vehicle and check the
front and back seats before entering.
If you feel unsafe walking alone back to your car at night, walk with a group or call
Security at 501-538-5507 for an escort to your vehicle.
Get to know your classmates and co-workers and familiarize yourself with the people
that should be in your area(s).
Question and report activity or behavior that seems unusual.
Be familiar with campus safety policies and procedures.
Introduce yourself to the security personnel and know how to reach them.
Develop an alert procedure (a simple signal) with co-workers, classmates or friends
to let each other know when one is in trouble.
Do not loan your office/dorm keys, campus ID, etc. to any other person.
If on campus late, lock exterior doors when possible and exit the building with someone
else or ask security personnel for an escort.
Report safety related issues, such as malfunctioning lights right away.
Store valuables in a secure space or location, not on your person.
Emergency procedures have been developed to ensure response to and recovery from emergencies
of all types and magnitudes is achieved along with the continuation of College operations
following an emergency. The plan is carried out by the NPC Crisis Team as identified
in the NPC Emergency Management Basic Plan.
The College’s first priority when an emergency occurs is Student, Employee and guest
safety followed by disaster recovery and business continuity. The NPC Emergency Management
Basic Plan and supporting documentation establish plans for response, including efficient
resource utilization. Planning efforts ensure continuance and/or prompt restoration
of the College’s operational and mission critical functions.
Should assistance be necessary concerning safety or security matters, contact the
Security Officer on duty. In an emergency situation, NPC recommends that 911 emergency
assistance be called immediately and then notify the Security Officer or Administrative
personnel as soon as possible.
An interactive campus map is available along with access to a printable version.
National Park College is a state institution of higher education and as such, the
campus is open to the public. All building entrances are secured nightly at the completion
of normal business or classroom functions. Building hours vary depending on the services
provided with most closing by 9:00pm on weekdays and 6:00pm on weekends.
The College has the authority to adjust access to facilities as a matter of campus
security. Students and employees must cooperate and present their campus photo identification
card to security personnel, if asked. If it is determined that an individual does
not have a legitimate purpose for being on campus, they can be asked to leave the
premises. If uncooperative, violators may be considered trespassing and subject to
arrest and/or fines and penalties. The College reserves the right to bar or evict
individuals who are considered a security risk.
If there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring
on campus, NPC will follow its emergency notification procedures outlined in the Crisis
Communications Plan within the Emergency Management Basic Plan. Information will be
provided without delay, with consideration of safety of the community, unless issuing
a notification conflicts with the professional judgments of responsible authorities
and compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise
mitigate the emergency. Additionally, adequate and appropriate follow-up information
will be provided to the community, as needed. When there is knowledge of an ongoing
threat, an informational notice will be reported to students and employees by the
most appropriate route via the Emergency Notification System.
The procedure regarding immediate notification is designed to expedite the delivery
of relevant information to affected individuals and locations in an effort to mitigate
consequences of any emergency. Notifications include instructions regarding the activation
of evacuation, shelter in place or lockdown protocols.
One of the College’s Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) will coordinate with the Crisis
Response Team to confirm the presence of an emergency situation and subsequent need
for emergency notifications. A Campus State of Emergency (CSE) can only be designated
by the President or their designee. Upon that designation and the confirmation of
specific event information, notifications will be disseminated through the All-Call
system, campus email and Rave Alert. Specific procedures and responsibilities regarding
emergency notifications can be found in the NPC Emergency Management Basic Plan.
The College will provide timely warnings to the campus community, in a manner supportive
of safety and security, regarding situations that pose an ongoing threat to staff
and students.
NPC is not required to provide a timely warning with respect to crimes reported to
a pastoral or professional counselor.
Anyone with information warranting an immediate notification should contact local
law enforcement and Campus Security.
National Park College strongly encourages faculty, staff, students and guests to promptly
report crimes and emergencies, on or off campus, to local authorities as well as Campus
Security personnel. Reporting to both ensures coordination between on and off campus
authorities. Additionally, filing an official police report ensures the incident will
be formally investigated. For the purposes of this report, each criminal violation
is statistically considered one offense.
The most effective way to ensure a safe and secure campus is to report every occurrence
of crime to law enforcement officials and/or campus security as soon as possible.
If you are not comfortable reporting to law enforcement or security personnel, please
seek out one of NPC’s other Campus Security Authorities.
A Campus Security Authority is defined as one of the following:
A campus police department or a campus security department of an institution.
Any individual or individuals who have responsibility for campus security but who
do not constitute a campus police department or a campus security department.
Any individual or organization specified in an institution’s statement of campus security
policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report
criminal offenses.
An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus
activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and
campus judicial proceedings. If such and official is a pastoral or professional counselor
the official is not considered a campus security authority when acting as a pastoral
or professional counselor.
The following individuals and positions are designated Campus Security Authorities
at National Park College, in addition to security personnel. This list is not meant
to be exhaustive.
It is essential that the College allow for a Confidential Crime Reporting method in
order to protect the identity of those reporting to the extent allowed by law. Victims
of crime who choose not to pursue formal actions within the College’s disciplinary
system or local criminal justice system still maintain the option to make an official
report through this confidential reporting process.
If you choose the confidential reporting method, the Associate Vice President of Campus
Operations, with your permission, can file a report on the details of the incident
without revealing your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply
with your wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future
safety of yourself and others. With such information, the College can keep an accurate
record of the number of incidents involving students, employees and visitors; determine
where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or
assailant; and alert the campus community to potential danger. It is important to
understand as well that anonymous reports may not be accepted unless the information
can be substantiated by means other than the caller’s statement.
Reports filed in this manner are still counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics
for the institution. It is the policy of the College to encourage the reporting of
crimes even if the victim does not wish to file a complaint. The Associate Vice President
of Campus Operations, is responsible for collecting the annual crime statistics from
local law enforcement agencies and campus security authorities for inclusion in the
Annual Crime Report as well as reporting and disseminating the information in required
formats.
NPC also maintains a public crime log, which contains a record of all incidents reported to Campus Security or to the Dean
of Students Office. This log includes a record of all crimes and reports of other
safety or risk-related incidents, not just those required in this annual report. Minimally,
the public crime log is required to include the nature, date, time, and general location
of each crime as well as its disposition, if known. Incidents are required to be recorded
within two business days but certain information may be withheld to protect victim
privacy or to ensure the integrity of ongoing investigations.
NPC has a campus security office staffed by a Garland County Deputy Sheriff and contract
security personnel through GardaWorld. Campus Security personnel have a working relationship
with local law enforcement agencies. The Garland County Sheriff’s Department responds
to calls for emergency assistance. Campus Security personnel summon local law enforcement,
emergency response personnel or College officials as warranted by the situation.
Campus security personnel have the right to require identification from any person
on the property. Furthermore, in accordance with state law, no person may refuse or
fail to leave a building under the control of the College during those hours when
the building is regularly closed to the public. Comments concerning Campus Security
at NPC should be directed to the Associate Vice President for Campus Operations at
501-760-4161 .
NPC strongly encourages students and the general public to promptly report crimes
that occur at non-campus sites to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in
that area as well as to Campus Security for the purpose of warning the NPC community
and for inclusion in the annual security report.
At NPC, the Maintenance Department is the service unit primarily responsible for maintaining
facilities and grounds. Students and employees are encouraged to report maintenance
concerns or issues such as non- operational lights, improperly locking doors, elevator
problems, or any other safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.
Maintenance concerns may be reported in escalating order shown below:
As detailed in the NPC Emergency Management Basic Plan and specifically within the
hazard specific annexes, there are 3 types of actions to be taken for students, staff
and guests during any emergency: Evacuation, Shelter in Place and Lockdown. Specifics
concerning the utilization of each action are found within the annexes as well as
how notifications regarding those events and actions will be disseminated. An overview
of the 3 general types of actions are included herein.
When it is determined that an evacuation is necessary due to the nature of a particular
emergency situations, students, faculty, staff, and guests are expected to evacuate
any campus facility and assemble in the designated areas. Outdoor assembly areas are
designated on campus emergency maps posted throughout all facilities on campus. The
assembly area is explicitly labeled and placed within a red box in the area of the
map corresponding to the actual geographic location on campus. Situations typically
resulting in evacuation include fire emergencies and bomb threats.
Once assembled, campus response teams will account for all present and report that
information to leadership. Release from the designated assembly area will be communicated
by campus leadership and/or first responder agencies. You should not leave the area
until an official has communicated that it is safe to do so.
When it is determined that it is necessary to shelter in place due to the nature of
a particular emergency situation, students, faculty, staff, and guests are expected
to proceed to the designated area immediately. Shelter in place assembly areas is
designated on campus emergency maps posted throughout all facilities on campus. The
assembly area is indicated by green shading within the room(s) or area(s) of the specific
floor or building. Situations typically resulting in the implementation of shelter
in place protocols include tornadoes or environmental disasters that have contaminated
the outdoor areas.
"Shelter-in-place" protocols utilize the building that you are in as shelter from
danger that is outside of the building or in other areas of the building. As long
as the building is not damaged, stay inside in an interior room until it is safe to
come out. If the building is damaged, take minimal personal belongings (purse, wallet,
NPC ID Card, etc.) and follow the evacuation procedures for that building. Immediately
proceed to the designated assembly area outlined on emergency maps unless instructed
differently by emergency responders and/or College leadership. If not within a building
when shelter in place protocols is implemented, proceed to the nearest building and
follow the instructions of building captains to assemble in the designated area shown
on the emergency map for that building.
Once safely assembled, campus response teams will account for all present and report
that information to leadership. Release from the designated assembly area will be
communicated by campus leadership and/or first responder agencies. You should not
leave the area until an official has communicated that it is safe to do so.
When it is determined that it is necessary to lockdown protocols due to the nature
of a particular emergency situation, students, faculty, staff, and guests are expected
to act immediately. Unlike evacuation or shelter in place procedures, lockdown situations
do not have a designated assembly area identified on emergency maps. Any office, classroom,
or securable area can be utilized during a lockdown scenario. Situations typically
resulting in the implementation of lockdown protocols include active shooter or active
threat scenarios.
A "Lockdown" is the temporary sheltering technique utilized to limit individual exposure
and risk to an active shooter or similar active threat. Lockdown protocols are implemented
when a threat has the potential to impact the entire campus. Thus, when alerted, occupants
of any building on campus should immediately lock all access points including doors
and windows; deny entry or exit to anyone; barricade any doors or entrances; and remain
in place pending official notice. If in an open area such as a hallway or corridor,
proceed to the nearest securable space for lockdown procedures. If outdoors, entry
into a building from the outside may not be allowed, so you should seek shelter behind,
under or near solid structures.
Once secured, communicate with campus response teams so they can account for as many
people as possible and report that information to leadership. Release from lockdown
will be done on a room-by-room basis as first responders gain access to each area.
In these situations, it is critical to stay in place and refuse entry to anyone, regardless
of how they identify themselves. Authorized responders have emergency kits with keys
to campus allowing access to all doors on campus. They will not have to request entry
to the occupants of any space.
If possible and safe, you may make the decision to leave campus entirely. Before doing
so, make sure there is a clear and safe path to safety (i.e. your vehicle or nearby
off campus building/business). Once you reach this safe location, immediately call
9-1-1 to inform them of the circumstances on campus and that you have left.
NPC has developed emergency response and evacuation and makes every effort to report
pertinent information immediately to appropriate administrators, employees, and all
currently enrolled students. NPC tests emergency responses and evacuation procedures
at least once per calendar year. NPC keeps documents describing the exercise, stating
the date and time, and indication whether it was announced or unannounced. An annual
summary of safety and risk related incidents from the NPC Campus are reported to all
employees and students by email. Criminal offenses are also brought to the attention
of the NPC’s Crisis Communication Committee, which meets quarterly.
NPC understands the commitment to provide a safe and secure campus environment, free
of sexual offenses and violence against women, begins with prevention. NPC is dedicated
to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students and employees free from
sexual harassment, discrimination and assault. Accordingly, NPC explicitly prohibits
sexual assault and rape as defined by state law. Sexual harassment, assault and/or
discrimination will be subject to NPC disciplinary action and could result in criminal
and/or civil liability under state law. Sexual Assault, including rape, acquaintance
rape, date rape or gang rape is specifically prohibited on the campus of National
Park College or in connection with any of the programs and activities it sponsors.
Throughout the academic year, the College may offer a variety of educational sessions
on topics such as sexual assault prevention; dating and domestic violence; campus
security; dealing with aggressive behavior; sexual harassment; self-defense; and other
safety related programs or trainings. These types of programs are publicized in a
number of ways including through the weekly campus newsletter, digital messaging boards,
campus calendar, website, campus learning management system as well as traditional
email and posters/fliers. NPC makes every effort to provide trainings and educational
programming related to safety and violence prevention at no cost to students. To request
a program specific to the needs of your department, student group or organization,
contact the Associate Vice President of Campus Operations at 501-760-4161.
Sex offense awareness and prevention programs are presented periodically. Guest speakers
may also be brought to the campus for presentations open to the entire campus community.
Materials including pamphlets covering sex offense awareness and prevention and similar
materials are also available through the counseling center and the campus nurse.
NPC provides education and programming for students regarding the following topics
throughout the academic term:
Communication strategies regarding sexual activity
Consent
Alcohol and/or drug use as it relates to sexual activities
Safety tips for social gatherings
Red flags in dating relationships
Talking to friends about dating violence and sexual assault
How to help a vulnerable person
NPC also uses Freshman Orientation (required for all first time, full time students
in the fall and spring semesters) as a tool for educating students on the following
topics:
Security and Building Access
General Procedures - Reporting a Crime
Security Awareness Programs
Crime Prevention Programs
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Naloxone/Drug Overdose Response
Despite prevention and education efforts, these types of crimes may still occur. If
you are the victim of rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex
offenses please report to a Campus Security Authority or law enforcement agency and
get medical care as soon as possible. Due to the nature of these crimes, NPC encourages
students to seek medical help at an emergency room or medical provider that will have
the equipment and training to properly collect evidence if necessary. The actions
of the victim of a sexual crime immediately following the assault can significantly
impact the quality of evidence that can be collected. NPC recommends reporting these
crimes immediately to law enforcement officials and a campus security authority to
ensure the most effective instructions are provided during this highly stressful/emotional
time. It is ultimately an individual decision whether or not to report the sexual
assault to law enforcement and/or campus security authorities. NPC strongly encourages
reporting these crimes as soon as possible, even confidentially, to provide a safer
and more secure campus for everyone. All information and reports of sexual assault
can be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law. The case files will be closed
to the public as long as the case is active.
When students or staff report a sexual assault, harassment, discrimination or other
sexual crime, to any campus security authority, they have the choice to pursue those
actions in both formal and informal ways. Additionally, upon reporting, individuals
become eligible for services and accommodations that could mitigate the emotional
distress they experience. The College’s Title IX Coordinator and staff of the Counseling
Center assist students in navigating the reporting process and accessing needed resources.
NPC may provide a victim with professional counseling services, Intervention Specialist
501-760-4163 or the Student Health Nurse, 501-760-4209, will assist with that process.
If a student has been the victim of a sexual assault, NPC can change the victim's
academic schedule if changes are requested and reasonably available. The VP for Student
Services can provide information about this option and assist you with the process.
Guidance and assistance for reporting the assault may be received from NPC Security
or the Dean of Student Affairs. If the assault is reported within 72 hours of its
occurrence and you cooperate with law enforcement in providing information and evidence,
the State of Arkansas pays for the medical examination. Also, if the offense is reported
to law enforcement, Victims Compensation can pay for the treatment of other injuries
that occurred during the assault. Under any circumstances medical evaluation is important
because of the possibilities of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and pregnancy.
Additionally, NPC can provide referrals to local off campus resources including but
not limited to the following agencies:
If the offender is a student, they will be subject to the due processes of NPC policy
regardless of any pending/potential civil or criminal action resulting from a violation.
All disciplinary hearings will adhere to the procedures for notification, evidence,
counsel/advisors, burden of proof, records, findings, and appeals as outlined in the
NPC Student Handbook and Title IX policy document. NPC sanctions may include but are
not limited to probation, mandatory participation in specific awareness or rehabilitation
programs, suspension and/or expulsion from NPC. In all hearings, both the Respondent
(individual being accused of misconduct) and Complainant (individual reporting/experiencing
the misconduct) will have the same opportunities to present their account of events.
Additional evidence in support of the case, including witnesses, is allowed as well
the opportunity to question evidence presented by the other party. A student’s right
to privacy is lost when accused of sexual assault on campus. Both the Complainant
and the Respondent will be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceedings
which are considered NPC’s final determination with respect to the alleged sex offense
and imposition of sanctions. NPC’s determination does not address other civil or criminal
actions that may be taken by or available to the Complainant against the Respondent.
The NPC Student Code of Conduct, found in the Student Handbook, contains the procedures
for campus disciplinary action. The college will conduct an investigation when a complaint
is received in compliance with NPC’s Policy and Procedures for Complaints on Sex Discrimination,
Sexual
Harassment and Sexual Misconduct. According to the Title IX Federal ACT, the complainant
and the respondent are entitled to the same opportunities to be heard. Both parties
are granted the same opportunities to have others present as representatives and witnesses
in a formal hearing. Additionally, both parties are informed of the outcome in accordance
with federal laws. A complete explanation of the hearing and appeals process can be
found the NPC Student Handbook.
Possible sanctions imposed for disciplinary purposes against the perpetrators of sexual
assault in the event of a finding of 'in violation' include a warning, denial of privileges,
restriction of activities, dismissal, expulsion, suspension, disciplinary probation,
educational sanctions, and counseling. The perpetrator could also be subjected to
criminal prosecution in the state courts. Retaliation against a complainant for reporting
an offense is prohibited by law.
NPC will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence
or a non-forcible sex offense, the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding
conducted by the institution against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such
crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of such crime or offense,
the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim for purposes
of this policy.
The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to inform the campus community where
public information about registered sex offenders can be found. The College does not
have its own campus-based police force tracking this information and/or issuing notices.
This information is available from the Garland County Sheriff and the Arkansas Crime Information Center.
Since the opening of NPC’s first on-campus housing facility, a missing persons procedure
has been established specifying notification policies for reporting individuals. The
list of College personnel that an individual can report a suspected or actual missing
person to can be found in the section titled “Campus Security Authorities” within
this report. In addition to the identified NPC personnel, any employee of National
Park College can receive a report of a missing person from any other member of campus.
Immediately upon receiving a report of a missing person, any employee or designated
CSA should promptly refer the information to local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction
in the area and the campus security personnel on duty, in that order. Notification
to local law enforcement authorities must be provided within 24 hours of being alerted
to the disappearance.
NPC students are advised that contact information will be registered confidentially
and in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This
information will be accessible only to authorized campus officials, and it may not
be disclosed, except in emergency situations and on a case-by-case basis.
Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Intervention Specialist
is responsible for providing a variety of drug and alcohol programming for both students
and staff, including educational initiatives, training and direct care services. NPC
focuses awareness efforts on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse; the availability
of substance abuse counseling and rehabilitation; as well as penalties for drug and
alcohol abuse violations. For more information on the NPC’s Drug Free Campus policy,
please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs. NPC is invested in the continued
good health and personal well-being of all employees and students and recognizes that
those suffering from alcohol or drug abuse/dependence can be treated. Employees and
students may contact Counseling Center for mental health treatment as well as referral
to community resources and support. The NPC Counseling Center has a currently listing
of community resources and providers that specialize in substance abuse treatment.
NPC encourages anyone struggling with substance abuse to seek professional counseling,
on or off campus.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In addition to on campus services, eligible employees may participate in the statewide
Employee Assistance Program to receive consultation and referral for alcoholism or
substance abuse. All NPC employees are eligible for referral assistance through the
NPC Employee Assistance Program. The Counseling Center on behalf of the office of
Human Resources provides Title IX employee awareness training and maintains a list
of campus and community agencies which provide referral information and/or counseling
to students and employees.
Drug Free Workplace Requirements
NPC participates in Campus-Based programs and as such takes the following steps to
provide a drug-free workplace, including:
Establishing a drug-free awareness program to provide information to employees;
Distributing a notice to its employees of prohibited unlawful activities;
The College’s planned actions against an employee who violates these prohibitions;
and
Notification and taking appropriate action when it learns of an employee’s conviction
under any criminal drug statue.
The unauthorized, unlawful possession, use, manufacture, sale, or distribution of
controlled substances, illicit drugs, or alcohol will not be tolerated on NPC’s campus
or any of its off-campus sites by students or employees. The Security Officers actively
enforce alcohol and drug laws and NPC policies regarding these issues. Off campus/center
activities sponsored by recognized student groups must abide by all local and state
laws. Drug abuse and use in the workplace are subjects of immediate concern within
our campus community. Students or prospective students violating NPC’s policy on alcohol
or drugs are subject to sanctions up to and including expulsion from NPC and referral
for prosecution. Personnel and prospective employees violating any criminal drug statue
while in the work place will be subject to discipline, termination, or prosecution.
Aggravated Assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose
of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is
accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily
harm. It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun,
knife, or other weapon is used which could or probably would result in a serious potential
injury if the crime were successfully completed.
Arson: Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent
to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal
property, etc.
Burglary: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting
purposes, this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny
or a felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking;
safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as
motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful
access even though the vehicles are later abandoned, including joy riding.)
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one
human being by another.
Manslaughter by Negligence: The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody,
or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force, violence, and/or causing
the victim fear.
Larceny: The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the
possession or constructive possession of another.
Vandalism: To willfully or maliciously destroy, injure, disfigure, or deface any public
or private property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or person
having custody or control by cutting, tearing, breaking, marking, painting, drawing,
covering with filth, or any other such means as may be specified by local law.
Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses,
regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons;
carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors;
aliens possessing deadly weapons; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful
possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant
substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (Morphine, heroin, codeine);
marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, Methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs
(Barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances/prohibitions: the manufacture,
sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxication liquor; maintaining unlawful
drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate
person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train
or public conveyance; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness
and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)
Driving While Intoxicated: A person who drives a motorized vehicle while influenced
or affected by the ingestion of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any intoxicant,
commits the offense of driving while intoxicated.
Public Intoxication: A person commits the offense of “Public Intoxication” if (1)
he appears in a public place manifestly under the influence of alcohol or a controlled
substance to the degree that he is likely to endanger himself, other persons or property,
or that he unreasonably annoys persons in his vicinity; or (2) he consumes an alcoholic
beverage in a public place.
Sex Offenses – Non-Forcible: Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse that includes
incest and statutory rape. Incest – non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons
who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by
law.
Statutory Rape – Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory
age of consent.
Sex Offenses – Forcible: Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly
and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where
the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Forcible Rape – Carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against the person’s
will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of
giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity
(or because of his/her youth).
Forcible Sodomy – oral or any sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or
against that person’s will; or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim
is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary
or permanent mental of physical incapacity.
Sexual Assault with an Object – The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate,
however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly
and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where
the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her
temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Forcible Fondling – The touching of the private body parts of another person for the
purpose of sexual gratification, forcible and/or against that person’s will; or, not
forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent
because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical
incapacity.
Hate Crime: Criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated,
in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias (a preformed negative opinion or attitude)
against a race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity/national
origin.
Race – A preformed negative attitude toward a group of persons who possess common
physical characteristics (e.g., color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features,
etc.) genetically transmitted by descent and heredity which distinguish them as a
distinct division of humankind (e.g., Asians, Blacks, White.)
Gender – A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons because
those persons are male or female. Gender bias is also a Clery Act-specific term, not
found in the FBI’s Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines.
Religion – A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who
share the same religious beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe
and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being (e.g., Catholic, Jew, Protestant,
Atheist).
Sexual orientation – A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons
based on their sexual attraction toward, and responsiveness to, members of their own
sex or members of the opposite sex (e.g., gay, lesbian, heterosexual).
Ethnicity/national origin – A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group
of persons of the same race or national origin who share common or similar traits,
languages, customs and traditions (e.g., Arab, Hispanic.)
Disability - A negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their
physical or mental impairment/challenges whether such disability is temporary or permanent,
congenital or acquired by heredity, accident, injury, advanced age or illness.
The policy of National Park College is to report all fire incidents for Dogwood Hall
within 24-hours of their occurrence in both hard copy and electronic formats. In compliance
with 34 CFR 668.49(d), NPC maintains a fire log that is maintained by the Community
Manager.
Hard Copy reports are completed by and stored within the office of the Community Manager
within Dogwood Hall. Electronic reports are also submitted by the Community Manager
for posting on the website. The College publishes an Annual Fire Safety Report by
October 1st of each year.
The log includes the nature of the incident, date, time, and the general location
of the fire. The Community Manager records fire incidents promptly within 48 hours
of the incident occurring in our residential facility. NPC keeps accurate a up-to-date
log with the most recent 60-day period open to public inspection. Fire logs older
than 60 days are provided to the public within two business day.
NPC publishes the Annual Fire Safety Report to the website by October 1st of each
year. This report can be accessed by all current and perspective student and employees
as well as the community at large. A paper version of the report is housed in the
office of the Health and Safety Program Manager as well as the office of the Community
Manager of Dogwood Hall. A paper copy can be requested by any member of the campus
community. The Annual Fire Safety Report is published and distributed as a section
within the Clery Annual Campus Crime and Security Report available on the NPC website.
The report complies with specification in 34 CFR 668.41(e)(2) and (3).
All College buildings are equipped with manual activate pull stations and smoke detectors
to provide warning in the event of a fire. Fire alarms are monitored 24 hours per
day by Triple-S Alarm Company, Inc. If a fire alarm is activated, Triple-S Alarm will
be immediately notified and subsequently reach out to campus-based security personnel
for situation details. Upon confirmation of a fire, Triple-S Alarm will also notify
first responder agencies, including Piney Volunteer Fire Department.
Dogwood Hall utilizes a hard-wired alarm system that eliminates detector tampering
or removal without notification. Sounder bases are utilized which allows activation
of the alarm notification process at the onset of smoke and/or if the detector is
removed from its base. The alarms are also monitored by Triple-S Alarm. Additionally,
the facility is fully sprinkled and tested annually.
The purpose of the fire drill is to acquaint residents with a rapid and orderly means
of exit during an emergency. All persons in the building are required to participate
in the fire drills and evacuate the building through designated the exit routes. Dogwood
Hall conducts one fire drill per semester which is evaluated by the Community Manager
and the Health and Safety Program Coordinator.
All persons are required to evacuate the hall when a fire alarm sounds and proceed
to the designated assembly area indicated on the emergency maps posted throughout
the building.
Follow these procedures in case of a fire emergency:
R - Rescue or remove anyone (including yourself) in immediate danger.
A - Activate the alarm, call 9-1-1, and then the Security at 501-538-5507.
C - Confine or contain the fire by closing all doors and windows in and around the
area.
E - Extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher if it is safe to do so.
It is an expectation that all permitted appliances used in the hall are undamaged
and have no alterations. All permitted appliances must:
Be UL listed;
Have a double-insulated, three prong cord;
Be plugged directly into a wall outlet or into a 15-amp protected power strip; and
Where possible, have an automatic shut-off function.
The college reserves the right to determine the danger of an appliance and its use
and to require its removal, if necessary.
Use of all microwaves and other approved cooking appliances must be monitored properly.
Candles (including decorative and those with the wick removed), sparklers, combustible
figurines, electronic skateboards including “hover boards”, halogen lamps, incense,
space heaters and other like items are also not permitted in the hall. Hanging objects
from sprinkler heads, pipes and electrical conduit is strictly prohibited. “Live cut”
trees (such as Christmas trees) are not permitted anywhere in the building. Hookahs
as well as all electronic smoking devices including e-cigarettes are not permitted
within and near the immediate surroundings of the residence hall.
The Health and Safety Program Manager coordinates training at least annually to Community
Manager, Resident Assistants and residents. The training includes information on fire
protection features of facilities, fire prevention, emergency procedures, and conducting
fire safety education sessions for residents. All of NPC’s fire alarm systems and
extinguishers are maintained and monitored by the Associate Vice President for Campus
Operations and Dogwood Hall personnel.
After emergency services are notified and the fire is under control, fire incidents
should also be reported to all of the following personnel for official documentation
purposes.
