Illegal or abusive use of drugs or alcohol by members of the University community can adversely affect the educational environment and interfere with maximum achievement of personal, social and educational goals. I am writing to provide you with information about University policies in this area and because I want to be sure you are aware of the many resources available if you, or a friend or family member, need help for a substance abuse problem. The University has had a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program for faculty, staff, and students since 1987. It addresses the problem of substance abuse through education and, where appropriate, through referral and/or disciplinary action. Since then, the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989, and the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 have established certain federal reporting and information-distribution requirements designed to combat drug and alcohol abuse.

The Board of Trustees' Policy on Illegal Drugs is part of the University's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program, and every student, faculty member, administrator, and other employee of the University is responsible for being familiar with and complying with the terms of this policy. Under the policy, students, faculty members, administrators and all other employees of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are held responsible as citizens for knowing and complying with state laws that make it a crime to possess, sell, deliver, or manufacture drugs designated collectively as “controlled substances” in Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes. These substances include cocaine, amphetamines, anabolic steroids, marijuana, and other drugs. Any member of the University community who violates those laws may be subject both to prosecution and punishment by the civil authorities and to disciplinary proceedings by the University. Copies of the full text of the policy are available at the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Human Resources, and on the Internet at http://www.unc.edu/campus/policies/illegal_drugs.html.

The University's Policy on Student Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages establishes rules on student alcohol use and possession, additional rules for recognized student groups, and University enforcement responses for violations of those rules. In its discussion of North Carolina alcohol laws, it notes in part that “It is against the law for any person under twenty-one (21) to purchase or possess any alcoholic beverage” and further that “It is against the law for anyone to sell or give any alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one (21) or to aid or abet such person in selling, purchasing or possessing any alcoholic beverage.” Copies are available at the Office of Student Affairs and on the web at http://www.unc.edu/campus/policies/studentalcohol.pdf. The Fraternity and Sorority Alcohol Policy, an addendum to the student alcohol policy, can be found at http://ifcunc.com/regulations/.

The University's Guidelines for Serving Alcohol at University-Sponsored Events provide comprehensive information about applicable laws and University rules to the whole campus. A copy may be found on the web at http://www.unc.edu/campus/policies/alcohol.pdf.

Alcohol service at private functions held at certain University facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Guidelines referenced above and consistent with the rules of those facilities.

Federal legislation also requires, as a condition of employment, that any faculty, staff member, or student assistant engaged in the performance of a federal grant or contract must abide by the University's drug policy and, if he or she is convicted of a violation of any criminal drug statute in the workplace, must give written notice of that conviction to his or her dean, director, or department chair within five days thereafter. The dean, director, or chair should forward any such reports to the University’s Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.

Disciplinary proceedings against a student, faculty member, administrator, or other employee will be initiated under the University's Policy on Illegal Drugs when the alleged conduct is deemed to affect the interests of the University. Penalties will be imposed for violation of the policy only in accordance with the University's existing procedural safeguards that are applicable to all disciplinary actions against students, faculty members, administrators, and other employees.

Possible penalties for violations of the Policy on Illegal Drugs range from written warnings with probationary status to expulsion from enrollment and discharge from employment. On-the-job drug or alcohol impairment or any possession or use of alcohol on campus other than that authorized by the policies noted above are not consistent with these policies and will be addressed appropriately through established disciplinary procedures. Violations of the student alcohol policy will be addressed as set out in that policy.

There is help available for those who seek it. Counseling and Wellness Services (966-3658) provides Tar Heel BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students), brief counseling, and referrals for students seeking help with substance abuse problems. UNC Health Care’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program offers comprehensive DUI services and can be accessed by calling 966-6039. The University's Employee Assistance Program, 929-2362 or 877-327-7658 (24 hours a day), provides assessment and referrals for employees and their family members. Local community mental health agencies and personal physicians can identify treatment resources, and information and assistance also are available from local chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. If you, your friends, or family members are experiencing problems with substance abuse, I urge you to get in touch with these University and community resources for assistance.

Information about the health risks associated with drug abuse and the misuse of alcohol is available from Counseling and Wellness Services. As the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 require, I am including below a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and misuse of alcohol; a summary of applicable legal sanctions for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; and a summary of the University's minimum sanctions for unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or employees on University property or as a part of any University activity.

Illegal drugs and alcohol not only pose serious health risks to those who use them, but state and federal criminal penalties for possession, sale, trafficking, and illegal interstate transportation also are severe. University disciplinary sanctions for the possession and sale of illegal drugs and alcohol can result in disruption or termination of University education or employment. More detailed information, for a selected list of substances, follows:

Alcohol: This depressant slows down your heart, nervous system, and brain, and high doses of alcohol can cause you to stop breathing. Prolonged immoderate use can cause artery disease, heart failure, and liver damage including cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. Women may develop alcohol-related health problems sooner than men, and from drinking less alcohol than men. Because alcohol affects nearly every organ in the body, long-term heavy drinking increases the risk for many serious health problems.

Marijuana: Because it damages short-term memory and decreases concentration and learning abilities, marijuana is particularly detrimental to students. It contains more than 400 chemicals and has 2 ½ times as much tar as tobacco. Extensive research has been devoted to studying the dangers and potential harm associated with the use of this drug. Research shows that marijuana users experience the same health problems as tobacco smokers, such as bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, and throat and lung cancer; tend to have more chest colds than non-users; and are at greater risk of getting lung infections like pneumonia. Studies show that someone who smokes five joints per day may be taking in as many cancer-causing chemicals as someone who smokes a full pack of cigarettes every day. Effects also include increased heart rate, dryness of the mouth, reddening of the eyes, and impaired motor skills, and concentration.

Anabolic steroids: Steroids have side effects ranging from insomnia to death. Using them increases your risk of cancer and cardiovascular, kidney, and liver disease. Users may exhibit aggressive, combative behavior, and use may cause impotence, sterility, or fetal damage.

Amphetamines: These drugs cause acute psychoses and malnutrition. They also can make you nervous, hyperactive, and sleepless and can elevate your pulse rate and blood pressure.

Methamphetamines Meth is a highly addictive drug that targets the functioning of the central nervous system. Short term effects include increased wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, increased respiration, rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, hypothermia, irritability, paranoia, insomnia, confusion, tremors, and aggressiveness. Long term health effects include irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain, stroke, severe reduction in motor skills with symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease, impaired verbal learning, memory impairment, and decreased ability to regulate emotions. Many of the long term effects persist after use of the drug is discontinued.

Barbiturates: Both physiologically and psychologically addictive, these drugs can cause death in high doses. Infants born to barbiturate users may suffer congenital deformities. Other effects include nausea, dizziness, lethargy, allergic reactions, and possible breathing difficulties.

Cocaine: Anyone who uses cocaine – even a first-time user – may have seizures, heart fibrillation, and strokes that can result in death. Habitual users experience irritability, paranoia, and hallucinations. Use causes tumors, chronic fatigue, dangerous weight loss, sexual impotence, and insomnia and affects respiration, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Heroin and opium: An overdose of these psychologically and physiologically addictive drugs can cause death. Users feel sluggish and fall asleep at inappropriate and dangerous times. Intravenous users risk contracting Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and other infections.

LSD: LSD causes hallucinations, perception distortions, and anxiety. Users cannot function normally and are accident-prone. LSD also can cause elevated body temperature and respiration and a rapid heartbeat.

MDMA (Ecstasy): This drug produces both stimulant and psychedelic effects including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, nervousness, and hyperactivity. Because users may experience feelings of increased confidence, sensitivity, arousal, and confusion, use of Ecstasy makes them more vulnerable to crime, especially robbery, sexual assault, and other unwanted sexual encounters.

Oxycodone and other narcotics: These are safe and effective treatments for pain when prescribed by a doctor and used as directed. However, they are opioids, and therefore are psychologically and physiologically addictive. They can cause death by stopping breathing. Because of their medical uses, these drugs are frequently manufactured in a time-release (sustained-release, long-acting, extended-release) form. If users circumvent the time-release formulation, they may take a larger dose than intended, overdose, and suffer serious complications or death. Combining narcotics with alcohol or other drugs significantly increases the risk to life and well-being.

Psilocybin: This substance, found in certain mushrooms, causes hallucinations and perception distortions. Users cannot function normally and are accident-prone. This drug also can produce anxiety, elevated body temperature, rapid heartbeat, and elevated respiration.

Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta, Adderall: These are safe and effective treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when prescribed by a doctor and used as directed. However, they are stimulants and can be addictive. Because of their medical uses, these drugs are frequently manufactured in a time-release (sustained-release, long-acting, extended-release) form. If users circumvent the time-release formulation, they may take a larger dose than intended, overdose, and suffer complications or death.

Legal consequences for the illegal possession or sale of controlled substances vary depending on the amount of the controlled substance. Information regarding federal penalties for drug trafficking is available at http://www.justice.gov/dea/agency/penalties.htm.

North Carolina has structured sentencing, with judges permitted to impose a sentence within a prescribed range, depending on the class of the offense, the number of prior convictions for the individual defendant, and whether there were aggravating or mitigating factors in the circumstances of the offense. The sentences below represent the maximum possible sentence under North Carolina law for possession and sale of the listed drugs:

Sale of Amphetamine, Cocaine, GHB, Heroin, LSD, MDMA, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Opium, Psylocibin: 38 months imprisonment and fine

Sale of anabolic steroids, barbiturates, marijuana: 30 months imprisonment and fine

Possession of GHB, Heroin, LSD, MDMA, Psylocibin: 15 months imprisonment and fine

Possession of more than 100 dosage units of anabolic steroids, barbiturates, Opium, Oxycodone: 15 months imprisonment and fine

Possession of any amount of amphetamine, methamphetamine, or cocaine: 15 months imprisonment and fine

A student convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving any grant, loan, or work assistance will not be eligible for any federal grant, loan, or work assistance from the date of that conviction for the period of time set forth below.

Possession of a controlled substance

A student whose eligibility for aid has been suspended may regain eligibility before the end of the ineligibility period if:

Sale of amphetamines (including methamphetamine), cocaine, GHB, heroin, LSD, MDMA, opium, oxycodone, or psilocybin: student expulsion and employee discharge.

Employee violations of alcohol possession/sale of alcohol rules: Disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Student and student-organization violations of alcohol possession/sale of alcohol rules: For alcohol possession violations, students will be held accountable for the violation and will face a probationary period, referral to Counseling and Wellness Services for Tar Heel BASICS, and possible restitution or community service. For repeat or egregious violations including sale of alcohol or provision of alcohol to minors, students may face additional disciplinary sanctions, including suspension from the University. For violations occurring in University Housing, students may receive additional Housing sanctions. Student organizations face revocation of their University recognition.

Sex Offender Registry

20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)(1)(I)

A statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State . . . concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained, such as the law enforcement office of the institution, a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the campus, or a computer network address.

In accordance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is providing a link to the North Carolina Department of Justice sex offender registry. The Act referred to above requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.

North Carolina law currently requires sex offenders and individuals adjudged to be sexually violent predators to register with the sheriff of the county where they are living, and the sheriff maintains a registry of this information that is available to the public upon request. Registrants must furnish the following information: name, sex, address, physical description, picture, conviction date, offense for which registration was required, the sentence imposed as a result of the conviction, and registration status. An offender who is a non-resident student or non-resident worker must maintain registration with the Sheriff of the county where the offender works or attends school and must also identify the school he or she is attending or his/her place of employment.

The Orange County Sheriff maintains the registry for individuals who live, work, or attend school in Orange County. The North Carolina Department of Justice Division of Criminal Statistics maintains a searchable website for all registered sex offenders and sexually violent predators at http://sexoffender.ncdoj.gov/. According to the North Carolina Department of Justice, “This information is made available for purposes of protecting the public, for keeping them informed and for allowing them to take proactive measures to ensure safety in their communities. Use and/or misuse of this information by individuals, groups or entities to commit criminal acts (to include, but not limited to, threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment) against other persons is subject to criminal prosecution.”

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Emergency Notification Plan and Alert Carolina

20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)(1)(J)

A statement of current campus policies regarding immediate emergency response and evacuation procedures, including the use of electronic and cellular communication (if appropriate), which policies shall include procedures to—(i) immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or staff occurring on the campus…unless issuing a notification will compromise efforts to contain the emergency; (ii) publicize emergency response and evacuation procedures on an annual basis in a manner designed to reach students and staff; and (iii) test emergency response and evacuation procedures on an annual basis.

20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)(3)

Each institution…shall make timely reports to the campus community on crimes considered to be a threat to other students and employees…that are reported to campus security or local law police agencies. Such reports shall be provided to students and employees in a manner than is timely and that will aid in the prevention of similar occurrences.

The University is committed to providing the safest campus environment for the students and the campus community.

Alert Carolina, a safety awareness initiative, is part of that commitment. Launched in spring 2008, Alert Carolina aims to educate the campus about what to do in an emergency and where to find safety-related resources. Alert Carolina prepares everyone to know what to do, who to contact for help, and where to find information and resources. The Alert Carolina website, http://alertcarolina.unc.edu, is the go-to place for information about campus safety and what to know before, during, and after an emergency. (Remember that it may take time in an emergency for authorities to determine the facts. Do not call 911 or Public Safety for general information. The Alert Carolina website will provide new details as quickly as possible.)

In September 2011, the University announced important changes in when and how students, faculty, and staff will be contacted about a campus safety issue. The revised emergency communications plan reflects input from student leaders as part of a review of campus procedures that also drew from a process developed at Virginia Tech. The result is a clearer, more straightforward approach to letting you know what to expect up front.

The University now uses three types of alert conditions – emergency warning, timely warning, and informational notification. A summary of these alert conditions is available as a color poster at http://www.alertcarolina.unc.edu/external/content/document/1395/1184023/1/websiteposter2011.pdf.

Emergency Warnings

The University will issue an Emergency Warning after confirming that a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to health or safety is occurring on campus. Because these situations call for people to act immediately, safety officials will sound the emergency sirens, which are intended to be heard by people who are outdoors.

When the sirens sound: go inside or take cover immediately, close windows and doors, and stay in place until further notice. The sirens also broadcast short pre-recorded voice messages. When the threat is over, the sirens will sound again with a different tone to announce an all clear message.

Situations in which the sirens would sound include:

An armed and dangerous person on or near campus;

A major chemical spill or hazard;

A tornado warning for Orange County issued by the National Weather Service; or

A different emergency, as determined by the Department of Public Safety.

In the case of a tornado warning:

Seek shelter immediately.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Avoid windows.
If no shelter is available, lie down in a low-lying area.
Protect yourself from flying debris.

When the sirens sound, including during a test, the University also sends a text message to the cell phone numbers registered by students, faculty, and staff in the online campus directory.

In addition, the University communicates by updating http://www.alertcarolina.unc.edu and the UNC homepage, which triggers updates on official UNC Twitter and Facebook accounts, including those for Public Safety and the Office of New Student and Parent Programs.

Other means of communication are campus-wide email, the Adverse Weather and Emergency Phone Line (843-1234) for recorded information, the University Access Channel (Chapel Hill Time Warner Cable Channel 4) along with other campus cable television channels, and news releases for campus and local media.

Timely Warnings

The University will issue a Timely Warning to notify the campus community of any Clery Act crime as soon as the information is available so people can protect themselves and/or their property from similar crimes. This type of warning is intended to tell people to be cautious, not to take immediate action, so the sirens will not sound.

A Timely Warning will be issuedonly under the following conditions as determined by the Department of Public Safety:

There is a continuing danger to the campus community AND

Issuing the timely warning will not compromise law enforcement efforts to address the crime.

Also, the University will issue a Timely Warningwhen the National Weather Service issues a tornado watch for Orange County .

Clery Act crimes include the following:

Criminal homicide, including murder and non-negligent manslaughter, and negligent manslaughter;

Sex offenses (forcible and non-forcible );

Robbery;

Aggravated assault;

Burglary;

Motor vehicle theft;

Arson; and

Hate crimes (including any of the aboveoffenses, as well as any incidents of larceny/theft, simple assault, intimidation or destruction/damage/vandalism of property that were motivated by bias) .

If the Department of Public Safety believes that issuing a timely warning would compromise efforts to address the crime, the notification may be delayed until the potentially compromising situation has been addressed .

The University communicates the timely warning by sending a text message to the cell phone numbers registered by students, faculty, and staff in the online campus directory.

In addition, the University communicates by updating alertcarolina.unc.edu and the UNC homepage, which triggers updates on official UNC Twitter and Facebook accounts, including those for the Office of New Student and Parent Programs and the Department of Public Safety.

Other means of communication are campus-wide email, the Adverse Weather and Emergency Phone Line (843-1234) for recorded information, the University Access Channel (Chapel Hill Time Warner Cable Channel 4) along with other campus cable television channels, and news releases for campus and local media.

Informational Messages

When a situation is not an emergency or does not pose an immediate threat to the campus community, but is of significant interest to campus, the University will issue an Informational Message.

The intent is to make the campus community aware by providing information about a situation such as a violent crime that has been committed off campus, or a perpetrator that has been apprehended off campus, or a major utility disruption that is being repaired.

In these situations, the University communicates by updating the Alert Carolina website and by sending a campus-wide email message to inform the University community.

Details about the Emergency Notification System and how you can expect to receive information are included in the University’s Emergency Notification Protocols, which are available at http://www.alertcarolina.unc.edu/external/content/document/1395/1184039/1/EmergencyNotificationProtocols083011.pdf . The University’s YouTube Channel also features a video with Director of Public Safety Jeff McCracken explaining the plan, which is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S21_idU2mpA&feature=youtu.be.

Behind the Scenes: How the System Works in an Emergency

The process for activating the University’s emergency notification system begins when a potential threat or emergency situation is reported to or received by Public Safety. Typically, those reports are received via an incoming telephone call or computer transmission to the Public Safety E-911 Telecommunications Center (Dispatch). Once the situation is confirmed, the highest-ranking police field supervisor will notify the Dispatch and authorize the initiation of the proper type of notification, emergency warning, timely warning, or informational notification.
If an emergency warning is appropriate, the Dispatch contacts Information Technology Services (ITS) Control Center and informs it that the sirens have been activated and an emergency notification has been initiated. The Dispatch also notifies the Orange County 911 Communications Center and the UNC Hospitals Police department.
Before activating the sirens, ITS verifies the identity of the Public Safety representative making the call. Siren activation automatically opens Emergency Operations Centers and further response as part of the University’s Emergency Operations Plan.

American Red Cross Safe and Well List

Students and employees can let their families know they are safe in the event of an emergency while keeping cell phone lines open for emergency calls by using the American Red Cross Safe and Well List. The Safe and Well List allows you to quickly notify all of your friends and family who may be concerned about you with a single communication.

If a disaster affects Carolina, you can register as “safe and well” by going to http://www.redcross.org/safeandwell and following the registration instructions. You may select several standard messages to customize a message to send to your friends and family, updating them about your situation. Concerned family and friends may search the list of people who have registered by address or phone number. The site accepts phone numbers up to 20 digits to accommodate international phone numbers. A successful search will display first name, last name, an “as of date,” and the message selected.
Testing Campus Emergency Procedures

Training and running exercises are essential to demonstrating, and improving, the University’s ability to activate its emergency notification system. Periodically running exercises also helps ensure that equipment and procedures are maintained in a constant state of readiness. The University tests the sirens at least twice a year in addition to other emergency preparedness activities, drills, and exercises. The campus continues to evaluate its Emergency Notification Protocols as part of an ongoing evaluation of best practices and the use of new technologies. The University also coordinates closely with UNC General Administration to fully participate in emergency preparedness activities and work being coordinated across the 17-campus UNC system.
text message tests are announced in advance. , tests were conducted on September 22, 2009, and January 26, 2010. To test the emergency procedures the University conducted a tabletop exercise simulating the scenario of an active shooter on campus.

This announced drill tested emergency response, incident command, internal and external communications, and decision-making capabilities.

To follow up the tabletop exercise, there was a full-scale exercise on April 21, 2010. The scenario for this announced drill was an active shooter and hostage situation at the campus Outdoor Education Center. Emergency responders from Public Safety, Town of Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments, Orange County EMS, and the Orange County Sheriff’s department all participated. In addition, the Emergency Operations Center was activated and the Operations and Executive Groups participated by assisting with resource requests and making policy decisions.

Since announcing the new emergency notification plan, the University has activated the sirens for the first time in connection with tornado warnings in September 2011. The University has also begun issuing informational email messages, an archive of which is available at http://www.alertcarolina.unc.edu/go/doctype/1395/23891/.

Student Affairs Emergency Notification

To complement the Emergency Warning and Communication Plan, the University has established procedures for emergency notification of Student Affairs personnel in the event of a serious crime or other emergency involving a student or student group.

These procedures make it possible for Student Affairs, in coordination with other campus units, to warn students on campus and alert other University officials. Public Safety, Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police, and the Orange County Sheriff's Department all have been informed about the emergency notification procedures.

The Office of the Dean of Students has a staff member on call 24 hours a day to assist with any emergencies involving students. This staff member may be accessed by calling 966-4042 during business hours or by contacting Public Safety at 962-8100 after hours and weekends.

The Department of Housing and Residential Education has a live-in professional staff member on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with emergencies in residence halls. Students may contact the professional staff on-call by contacting Public Safety at 962-8100. You should provide your name and contact information so the live-in professional staff on-call can respond accordingly.

Emergency Preparedness and Safety Plans

In the event of an emergency, the Emergency Operations Plan will be activated. This plan is coordinated with other Orange County emergency response agencies and has been tested in joint training drills that included UNC Hospitals, which is one of the state's six regional sites designated to respond to any terrorist incident. The University also constantly receives the most up-to-date information available on risks as well as threats, and prepares accordingly.

The University EHS Hazmat team is trained and equipped to respond first to hazardous materials emergencies on campus. In an emergency, campus Housing and Residential Education staff and other University professionals also are prepared to provide support to students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the University has two Emergency Operations Centers to assure centralized and coordinated management of an emergency. The centers will be immediately activated if any threat occurs on or near campus or if the United States experiences a terrorist attack.The National Terrorism Advisory System (“NTAS”), replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (“HSAS”). This new system provides timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector when a terrorist threat is received.

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Sexual Assault Programs and Procedures

20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(8)(A) and (B)

(A)Each institution of higher education…shall develop and distribute as part of the report… a statement of policy regarding—(i) such institutions’ campus sexual assault programs, which shall be aimed at prevention of sex offenses; and (ii) the procedures followed once a sex offense has occurred.

(B) The policy described in subparagraph (A) shall address the following areas: (i) Education programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses; (ii) Possible sanctions to be imposed following the final determination of an on-campus disciplinary procedure regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other sex offenses, forcible or non-forcible; (iii) Procedures students should follow if a sex offense occurs, including who should be contacted, the importance of preserving evidence as may be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault, and to whom the alleged offense should be reported; (iv) Procedures for on-campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged sexual assault, which shall include a clear statement that—(I) the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding; and (II) both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault. (v) Informing students of their options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police, and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities, if the student so chooses. (vi) Notification of students of existing counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the community; (vii) Notification of students of options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault incident, if so requested by the victim and if such changes are reasonably available.

Programs

The Office of the Dean of Students and Counseling and Wellness Services, along with various departments and organizations across campus, offer community education programs for students about sexual assault and related issues. Students may report incidents of sexual assault to the Office of the Dean of Students, the LGBTQ Center, or the Carolina Women’s Center. Counseling and Wellness Services also publishes a brochure that is made available to all students.
Visit the SAFE website for the most comprehensive information on interpersonal violence awareness and prevention: http://safe.unc.edu.

Counseling and Wellness Services, within Campus Health Services, offers regularly updated programs on developing life skills for student success. The Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator coordinates prevention-focused programs addressing violence, date and acquaintance rape, male/female communications, and other wellness topics. Alcohol and other drug education programs also offer complementary program content to address the issues of violence and sexual assault.

Peer-mentoring programs have been developed to address issues such as education and decision-making skills regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, dealing with violence and developing primary relationships. The Office of the Dean of Students and Counseling and Wellness Services sponsor HAVEN training to help faculty, staff, and students become informed allies for those affected by sexual and relationship violence. One Act, a student-led program, educates students on how to intervene if they feel that a fellow student is at risk for interpersonal violence.

For information on Rape Aggression Defense training and other self-defense classes, please see the section on crime prevention programs elsewhere in this report.

If a sexual assault occurs: important information for victims

Sexual assault victims are strongly urged to seek medical treatment. Most treatment for students at either Campus Health Services or UNC Hospitals can be paid for by the Victim’s Assistance Fund. If a victim is not sure whether he or she wants to prosecute the assailant, the evidence can still be collected in case the victim later decides to bring criminal charges. In order to preserve evidence, a victim should not change clothes or bathe prior to seeking assistance. If a victim seeks medical assistance, Campus Health Services or hospital personnel can, at the victim's request, call in the police. If a victim first reports the assault to police officials, they can transport the victim to medical assistance. Sexual assault is a crime, and the victim of a sexual assault always has the right to report it to the police. A victim who wishes to report a sexual assault to police should notify the law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the assault occurred. In the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, a victim should notify the following agencies if an assault occurs:

On campus – Public Safety at 962-8100 (if emergency, 911).
In Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill Police at 968-2760 (if emergency, 911).
In Carrboro – Carrboro Police at 918-7397 (if emergency, 911).
In Orange County – Orange County Sheriff (outside city limits of a town) at 942-6300 (if emergency, 911).

If a victim needs assistance in reporting a sexual assault to local law enforcement authorities, various University agencies can help. For more information, please see the section on the University’s Sexual Assault Response Plan below. If a student has been sexually assaulted outside the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, Public Safety, on request, will help the victim contact the proper law enforcement agency in order to report the assault.

Campus disciplinary procedures for sexual assault

In addition to pursuing criminal charges against an alleged assailant through the N.C. court system, if the alleged assailant is a University student, a complainant of sexual assault also has the option of pursuing formal disciplinary action under the Honor Code. University disciplinary proceedings, as well as special guidelines for cases involving sexual misconduct, are detailed in the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance, a copy of which is available at http://instrument.unc.edu/.

The Instrument provides, in part, that the complainant and the accused both have opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary hearing. The Office of the Dean of Students notifies both the complainant and the accused of the results of the hearing, including any sanctions imposed by the court in the case of a guilty verdict. In accordance with the N.C. Public Records Act, if the accused is found guilty, the Office of the Dean of Students, on request, will make public the name of the accused, the violation committed, and the sanction imposed.
The minimum sanction for sexual assault is indefinite suspension for at least two full academic semesters. If the court believes expulsion is the appropriate sanction, it may recommend that sanction to the Chancellor, but only the Chancellor may impose the sanction of expulsion. In addition to any University imposed sanction, the accused may also face criminal charges.

Students are welcome to come discuss the Honor System process with a staff member at the Office of the Dean of Students before making a decision as whether to file a complaint with the Honor System.

Assistance for survivors of sexual assault

The University has a Sexual Assault Response Plan to provide a cooperative course of action in the event a student is sexually assaulted.

The response plan identifies specific University agencies (Campus Health Services, Counseling and Wellness Services, Public Safety, Office of the Dean of Students, Department of Housing and Residential Education, academic deans and advisors, and others) that can provide support to a student who is sexually assaulted.

In addition to providing service particular to its area of responsibility, a response plan agency makes every effort to inform survivors of other services available at the University and services in the local community, such as the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, that may complement University services. At the student's request, response plan agencies will help the student who has been assaulted contact an agency from which he or she wishes to seek assistance. Training is required for all University agencies that provide services to Carolina students who are sexually assaulted. The training includes general information regarding sexual assault and the provisions of the “University Response Plan for Incidents of Sexual Assault Involving UNC-CH Students” and is facilitated by the Office of the Dean of Students.

If the victim lives in campus housing and wishes to move to another residence hall or on-campus apartment, the Department of Housing and Residential Education will make every effort to assist if there is a vacancy available. If the victim wishes to move off-campus following the assault, the Department of Housing and Residential Education will release him or her from the housing contract and prorate housing costs accordingly. If the victim lives off-campus and wishes to move on campus, the Department of Housing and Residential Education will make every effort to accommodate requests as space is available.

The Department of Housing and Residential Education also provides several safe spaces in campus housing for temporary use. These spaces are located in the residence halls and provide the option for a support person to accompany the victim until other arrangements are confirmed. Arrangements for safe spaces are made by contacting the live-in professional staff member on-call. The best way to contact the live-in professional staff on-call is to contact Public Safety at 962-8100. You should provide your name and contact information so the live-in professional staff on-call can respond.

Survivors who need academic assistance (extension of time to complete class work; withdrawal from a course; section change, if available; etc.) as the result of a sexual assault may obtain help from academic deans. Staff members in the Office of the Dean of Students are available to assist the victim in contacting the appropriate academic area.

For more information about the response plan, contact the Office of the Dean of Students in Suite 1106 of the Student Academic Services Building by calling 966-4042 or through e-mail at dos@unc.edu. A copy of the response plan is available on the web at http://deanofstudents.unc.edu/ (Click on Policies, then click on Sexual Assault Response Plan.)

Date and Acquaintance Rape --Alcohol, Rohypnol, GHB and Other Drugs

There has been widespread publicity about the “date-rape” drugs Rohypnol and GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). However, these are not the only drugs people should be on guard against. Ketamine, Ecstasy, and other drugs are all sometimes used to make people more vulnerable to sexual assault. And it is important to know that alcohol by itself is currently the most common date-rape drug.

Using alcohol, or any other substance, to make someone vulnerable to sexual assault is a felony offense as well as a violation of the Honor Code. If a person is not capable of giving consent to sex, having sex with that person is legally considered sexual assault.

In addition to alcohol, Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine, and Ecstasy can all be used to intoxicate people to the point of incapacitation. These substances are black market drugs, often made in “basement laboratories” increasing the risk for contamination, overdose, and other physical dangers. They are most commonly mixed into an alcoholic beverage, but they can be mixed into any drink. Victims unknowingly consume the beverage and become helpless and unable to defend themselves. Victims may also be left unable to remember anything that happened near the time of consumption.

The federal government has strictly prohibited the medical or other use of Rohypnol. Dispensing the drug, including putting it into someone's drink or food without that person's knowledge, is a federal crime, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Simple possession of the drug is punishable by up to three years in prison.

Persons who use GHB, Ketamine, or Ecstasy to victimize others can be charged with felonies. These drugs are widely available, and their use has been linked to deaths and serious illnesses in incidents across the country. Drugs and alcohol make you more vulnerable to robbery, sexual assault, and other crimes.

Campus Health Services provides medical attention, education, and counseling regarding various substances. Survivors of sexual assault can elect to have evidence collected, which may include urine and blood samples for drug testing. Different drugs are detectable for different time periods so it is important to get these tests collected as soon as possible after suspected exposure. If drug screening is part of a report with law enforcement and if the District Attorney after the review of the evidence determines that drug testing is indicated to build a legal case, then those tests are free. As an alternative, Campus Health Service can provide, on a fee-for-service basis, confidential drug testing as long as the ordered tests are within the acceptable time frame.

Some points to remember:

Don't accept any type of drink from people you do not know and fully trust.
Keep an eye on your glass/bottle and do not leave it unattended for any period.
Open your OWN drink and keep it with you.
If someone seems to be trying to get you drunk, try to remove yourself from the situation. If you find that you are more intoxicated than you should be, given the amount of alcohol you have consumed, or if you experience symptoms that are not normally associated with alcohol, contact Campus Health Services (966-2281), or 911.

Students with questions about their own or a friend’s potential exposure to a date rape substance should contact the Women’s Health Clinic at Campus Health Services (966-3650), Counseling and Wellness Services (966-3658), or the Office of the Dean of Students (966-4042). For more information about services offered at Campus Health Services, students may access the Campus Health Services website at http://campushealth.unc.edu. Information about what to do in the case of an immediate concern is available by clicking on “sexual assault response” on the menu under medical services.

Campus Health Services, Counseling and Wellness Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, and Public Safety all provide ongoing training and outreach education on this topic. These offices have regularly updated paper and electronic resources on prevention and response.

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Additional Safety Information: Pedestrian Safety Committee

Students Walking in a crosswalk in front of the bell tower.

The Pedestrian Safety Committee, formed in the spring of 2000, meets monthly throughout the academic year to discuss education, enforcement, and street design measures to address comprehensive pedestrian safety.

The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Team, which falls under Public Safety’s Community Response Unit, plays a critical role on campus by enforcing traffic laws and promoting pedestrian safety education programs. The Team is comprised of three full-time police officers and founded through a partnership between the University and the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. These officers devote attention to addressing pedestrian safety matters as well as various traffic safety issues. In addition to simply enforcing pedestrian safety and speed limit laws, these officers work with the Highway Safety Research Center in developing, implementing, and promoting programs about pedestrian safety education and awareness through various initiatives throughout campus. One of the Unit’s many initiatives includes two “Yield 2 Heels” Pedestrian Awareness and Safety events per year.

Since 2006, the Team has focused on Pedestrian Violation Enforcement, monitoring high pedestrian traffic areas and violations committed by pedestrians. Over the past year, the Community Response Unit conducted numerous safety programs, established new liaison contacts for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety throughout the University community, and issued 317 speed-related citations to campus drivers.

One tool in the effort to enhance pedestrian safety on the University campus is the SpeedSentry radar system, which is used to help monitor motorists’ different rates of speed on campus. The mobile, pole-mounted device helps Public Safety officers gather information regarding traffic flow on different campus roadways. The equipment shows passing motorists’ speeds on a display while collecting volume and speed data.

In 2007, Team officers began using new Lidar guns to monitor individual vehicles’ speeds isolated from within a stream of traffic. Unlike RADAR, which relies on Doppler shifts to directly measure speed, police Lidar relies on lasertechnology to identify violators and calculate speed. It reflects the latest advancement in police speed enforcement.

Thanks to a grant from the Governor's Highway Safety Research Center, Public Safety launched its motorcycle patrol in 2011. Two Community Response Unit Officers now put their motorcycles' mobility, adaptability, and quickness to work in the interest of campus safety. The new motorcycles boast lights, sirens, police radios, handheld LIDAR units, and a laptop and printer in the rear compartment for use by the officers.
To report a problem related to Pedestrian Safety, contact the University’s Pedestrian Safety Hotline at 843-PEDS or contact the Community Response Unit supervisor, Lieutenant Tom Twiddy at ltwiddy@psafetly.unc.edu.

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Additional Safety Information: Rabies

Rabies virus is capable of infecting all warm-blooded animals. Without prompt treatment by post exposure prophylaxis the infection is almost always fatal. Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010, there were 1,322 confirmed cases of rabies in North Carolina. In Orange County, there have been 44 cases (28 in raccoons, 7 in bats, 4 in skunks, 4 in foxes, and 1 in cows) during that time period.

You should be aware of rabies, take precautions against infection, and know what to do if you see a suspicious animal or come into contact with one. Anyone who sees an animal displaying any abnormal behavior should immediately call Public Safety by dialing 911.

Common signs of rabies in animals include the following behaviors:

Daytime activity in animals normally active at night.
Staggering, weakness and paralysis.
A change in the animal's voice.
Inability or reluctance to eat or drink.
Drooling or frothing at the mouth.
Convulsions.

Rabies is usually transmitted through a bite. It can also be passed by scratches from an infected animal or when infected saliva or brain tissue comes into contact with open wounds or breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. Do not touch dead animals.

If an exposed person or animal is not treated quickly, the virus may infect the person or animal and may result in death. Rabies may be prevented by treating the exposed person with the rabies vaccine (current CDC recommendations are 4 doses on days 0,3,7, and 14 post exposure with a fifth dose on day 28 for immunocompromised individuals) and rabies immune globulin, which contains preformed rabies antibodies for immediate protection. Prompt treatment with the vaccine and immune globulin has led to a very low human death rate in the United States. Post exposure treatment should be considered any time there is direct contact between a human and a bat unless the exposed person can be certain a bite, scratch, or mucous membrane exposure did not occur. Post exposure treatment should also be considered if a person awakens in a room with a bat. Because bats have small teeth and claws, there may be no visible wound. A person may be unaware of a bite or scratch if the exposure occurred during sleep or while a person was intoxicated.

Persons who are bitten, scratched or come into contact with an animal suspected to be rabid, in addition to contacting Public Safety or other emergency personnel, should act quickly to prevent contracting the disease. Wounds received from animals should be washed thoroughly with soap and water for 10-15 minutes. Medical advice should be sought as soon as possible after the bite so the need for antibiotic therapy, rabies prophylaxis, and tetanus prophylaxis can be evaluated.

Students should go to Campus Health Services or call (919) 966-2281 for further instructions. University employees on duty should go to the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (“UEOHC”) at 145 North Medical Drive. Except on holidays, the clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all other after-hour work related injuries that require immediate medical care, go directly to the UNC Emergency Department. If immediate medical care is not needed, then please report to the UEOHC the following day.

If exposed while off-duty, employees should call their family doctor or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
For more information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/resources/acip_recommendations.html and http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/.

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Missing Persons Protocol

20 U.S.C. § 1092(j)

Each institution of higher education that provides on-campus housing . . . shall—

(A) establish a missing student notification policy for students who reside in on-campus housing that – (i) informs each such student that such student has the option to identify an individual to be contacted by the institution not later than 24 hours after the time that the student is determined missing in accordance with official notification procedures established by the institution under subparagraph (B);(ii) provides each such student a means to register confidential contact information in the event that the student is determined to be missing for a period of more than 24 hours;(iii) advises each such student who is under 18 years of age, and not an emancipated individual, that the institution is required to notify a custodial parent or guardian not later than 24 hours after the time that the student is determined missing in accordance with such procedures; (iv) informs each such residing student that the institution will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency not later than 24 hours after the time that the student is determined missing in accordance with such procedures; and (v) requires, if the campus security or law enforcement personnel has been notified and makes a determination that a student who is the subject of a missing person report has been missing for more than 24 hours and has not returned to the campus, the institution to initiate the emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student’s designation and

(B) establish official notification procedures for a missing student who resides in on-campus housing that – (i) includes procedures for official notification of appropriate individuals at the institution that such student has been missing for more than 24 hours; (ii) requires any official missing person report relating to such student be referred immediately to the institution’s police or campus security department; and (iii) if, on investigation of the official report, such department determines that the missing student has been missing for more than 24 hours, requires – (I) such department to contact the individual identified by such student under subparagraph (A)(i); (II) if such student is under 18 years of age, and not an emancipated individual, the institution to immediately contact the custodial parent or legal guardian of such student; and (III) if subclauses (I) or (II) do not apply to a student determined to be a missing person, inform the appropriate law enforcement agency.

The University believes that the personal and physical safety of the University community is a shared responsibility. In accordance with federal, state, and local law, the following protocol has been established to outline the University response procedures in the event University officials receive a report that a person residing in on-campus housing is missing.

Protocol Notification

The Missing Person Protocol will be:

Written as a tenet of the Department of Housing and Residential Education leasing/housing contract.
Included in PDF format and as a direct link from the Department of Housing and Residential Education, Office of the Dean of Students, and Public Safety home pages.
Reviewed with students by the Department of Housing and Residential Education staff at all first hall/apartment meetings at the beginning of each academic year.

All residential students will be:

Afforded the option to register confidential contact information. A resident must contact the Department of Housing and Residential Education main office at 962-5401 to exercise this option.
Advised that such confidential contact information will be accessible only to authorized campus personnel and will not be disclosed to outside individuals or entities except for disclosure to outside law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation.
Advised that if they are a residential student under 18 years of age, and not an emancipated individual, the University will notify the custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing, in addition to notifying the student’s registered confidential contact, if different.
Informed to contact the following individuals and/or campus departments to report that a student has been missing for 24 hours:

Resident Advisor – Department of Housing and Residential Education
Community Director – Department of Housing and Residential Education
Department of Public Safety
Office of the Dean of Students

Alerted that the report of a missing person will be referred immediately to Public Safety. All other applicable University offices, including but not limited to the Office of the Dean of Students, Housing and Residential Education, and Counseling and Wellness Services, will be notified within less than 24 hours and as applicable when a student is reported missing.
Notified that once the University, through appropriate investigative protocols listed below, determines that a student is missing, the University’s designee will, within 24 hours, contact the individual identified by the student, the custodial parent or legal guardian if the student is under 18 and not emancipated, and/or local law enforcement, as well as other appropriate community agencies when applicable.

Protocol Procedures

Upon notification from any entity that a student may be missing, even if before the 24 hour notification timeframe, the University may use any of the following resources to assist in locating the student. These resources will be used in any order and in any combination as deemed appropriate by University officials:

Initiate a “wellness” check on a student. In accordance with approved guidelines, the appropriate staff will be dispatched to the residential room to establish contact with the individual or verify that the individual is not currently available in their assigned space.
Reach out to known friends, other students living in the same location, and family members in an effort to glean additional information on the student’s potential location and other applicable information.
Assign a liaison to ensure that family members are provided with information and support.
Access class information and contact academic departments and faculty members to ascertain information on last physical sighting of the student as well as any other relevant information.
Search on-campus public locations, including but not limited to dining facilities, libraries, recreation areas, etc.
Access the residence hall/apartment electronic key database to determine time and use of most recent entry points of the student using their key fob.
Department of Public Safety will follow General Order 4-6R1 which outlines the investigative protocol procedures they would follow in a case of a missing person.
The University may request the following technology-based information:

access email logs to verify last log in and use of University email system
ensure that use of student accounts/passwords is monitored
obtain and examine Internet service provider and e-mail records
monitor instant messaging and chat room activity

If there is any indication of criminal activity, the University will involve the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
In conjunction with the University’s Executive Committee, prepare, update, and disseminate informational bulletins to outside agencies, the University community, and the public, if necessary and appropriate.

The University’s Missing Person Protocol is available online at http://housing.unc.edu/missingperson.

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Fire Safety Report
Department of Environment, Health and Safety

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

06/23/2011

To Our Campus Community:

Emergency planning for terrorism, influenza, and other emergencies often makes the headlines, but emergency planning for fire prevention rarely does. Yet, on average, someone in the United States dies in a fire about every 162 minutes, and deaths from fires and burns are the fifth most common cause of unintentional injury deaths.

That is why fire safety at UNC-Chapel Hill is a 24/7 operation and involves comprehensive and systematic emergency planning that includes inspections, engineering, enforcement, response, fire investigation, education, and training.

With more than 8,500 dormitory residents, 400 buildings, 170 sprinklered buildings, 6,000 fire extinguishers, 275 alarms, 7 dining facilities, and 44 stand-alone cooking hood extinguisher systems, the Fire Safety section team works all over campus, every day, to ensure fire safety. Their daily schedules include a wide range of activities, including testing alarms, sponsoring fire test drills, and inspecting fire extinguishers.

Beyond the inspections, enforcement, and testing, is the educational part of fire safety emergency planning. Developing a culture of fire safety awareness on campus is a number 1 priority for the team, with online and instructor-led classes for students and employees on the proper use of fire extinguishers, emergency coordinator responsibilities, general emergency response, and administrative emergency response procedures.

Along with fire safety emergency planning is planning for other types of emergencies, including bomb threats, electrical hazards, gas leaks, chemical and mercury spills, blood spills, and unknown odors. The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Emergency Response Team undergoes rigorous annual training for all types of responses and meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulatory requirements for Hazardous Responders. The Response Team is trained to handle any emergency— whether it makes the headlines or not.

This annual Fire Safety Report is an outgrowth of the fire safety education we do every day, but it is also a requirement of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (PL 110-315), which requires all United States academic institutions to produce an annual report that provides information regarding fire safety practices and standards as well as statistics regarding fires in campus housing facilities.

Our purpose is to support the University's core mission of teaching, research, and service by providing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety services to the University community. That effort is always improved when our campus members take an active role in contributing to safety initiatives. In that spirit, we invite your comments and suggestions about how we can continue to make UNC-Chapel Hill a safe place for all.

Sincerely yours,

Mary Beth Koza
Director, Department of Environment, Health and Safety

Contents

Higher Education Opportunity Act - Part II
Department of Education
34 CFR Parts 600, 668, 675, et al.
General and Non-Loan Programmatic Issues; Proposed Rule
668.49 Institutional fire safety policies and fire statistics. (74 FR 42441)
b) Annual fire safety report required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act - Part II
Beginning by October 1, 2010, an institution that maintains any on campus student housing facility must prepare an annual fire safety report that contains, at a minimum, the following information:

(1) The fire statistics described in paragraph (c) of this section.

(2) A description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system.

(3) The number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year.

(4) The institution’s policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in a student housing facility.

(5) The institution’s procedures for student housing evacuation in the case of a fire.

(6) The policies regarding fire safety education and training programs provided to the students, faculty, and staff. In these policies, the institution must describe the procedures that students and employees should follow in the case of a fire.

(7) For purposes of including a fire in the statistics in the annual fire safety report, a list of the titles of each person or organization to which students and employees should report that a fire occurred.

(8) Plans for future improvements in fire safety, if determined necessary by the institution.

(c) Fire statistics.
(1) An institution must report statistics for each on campus student housing facility, for the three most recent calendar years for which data are available, concerning—
(i) The number of fires and the cause of each fire;
(ii) The number of injuries related to a fire that resulted in treatment at a medical facility, including at an oncampus health center;
(iii) The number of deaths related to a fire; and
(iv) The value of property damage caused by a fire.

(2) An institution is required to submit a copy of the fire statistics in paragraph (c)(1) of this section to the Secretary on an annual basis.

d) Fire log. (1) An institution that maintains on-campus student housing facilities must maintain a written, easily understood fire log that records, by the date that the fire was reported, any fire that occurred in an on-campus student housing facility. This log must include the nature, date, time, and general location of each fire.

Fire Safety Report: This Report can be found as part of the Safety and Security report required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act on the Department of Public Safety website at http://www.dps.unc.edu/securityreport.

Fire Log: A copy of the University's Fire Log for the past 60-day period is available in printed form during normal business hours at the Department of Environment, Health and Safety office at 1120 Estes Drive Extension, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Any portion of the Fire Log older than 60 days is available within two business days of a request for public inspection, during normal business hours.

Fire Safety

The Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for fire safety and emergency response on campus and works in conjunction with the Chapel Hill Fire Department. The Fire Safety and Emergency Response section of EHS is responsible for enforcing the NC Building and Fire Codes, investigating fire incidents, developing evacuation procedures, and maintaining fire alarm and extinguishing systems.

Plan-Do-Check-Act Management System

The Fire Safety Section conducts an annual review of internal processes, customer service efforts, and educational accomplishments based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act system of improvements. Plan-Do-Check-Act is a universal management system designed to ensure continuous improvements by incorporating a process of ongoing monitoring, reviews, and revisions of procedures and policies. Just as a circle has no end, the Plan - Do - Check - Act cycle is a four-step process model for carrying out change, cycling through each step for continuous improvement.

Fire Safety Staff

The Fire Safety section is staffed by four employees with extensive training and experience in fire safety. Information about these employees and their background is provided below.

Campus Fire Marshal; Fire Safety and Emergency Response Manager:

Thirty-three years experience in fire safety
Haz-mat 40 hours
Firefighter Levels 1 and 2
Incident Command NIMS is-00700

Fire Safety Professional:

Twenty-one years experience in fire safety
NC State Fire Inspector, Level 3
NC State Certified Fire Fighter Level 3
UNC-Chapel Hill Leadership Track
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials course
Hazardous Materials Technician
NC DOI Rescue College Graduate

Fire Safety Professional:

Three years experience in fire safety
Eleven years experience in environmental safety compliance
Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 100E, 300, 400
Hazardous Materials Technician
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials course
Overseas Hazardous Waste Generator course
Facility Response Team course
Defense Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Handling course

Fire Safety Inspector:

Twenty-one years experience in fire safety
Firefighter 1 and 2
Fire Officer 1
Hazardous Materials Technician
Rescue Technician
Rescue Heavy Rigging Operations
Structural Collapse Operations
Building Construction
Confined Space
Biological Safety
Advanced Flammable Liquids & Foam Operations
Vehicle Accident Victim Extrication
Elevator Emergency Response
Carbon Monoxide Emergency Response
First Aid and CPR

Life Safety Technicians

Life safety technicians are necessary to fire safety systems. They oversee the operability of active fire safety systems, such as sprinklers, hydrants, and smoke and heat detectors and alarms, as well as operability and integrity of passive building fire safety systems, such as fire barriers, fire doors, fire dampers, and the design and operability of the site water distribution system.

UNC-Chapel Hill employs a staff of 10 Life Safety Technicians dedicated to maintaining the fire alarm systems on campus, with an additional team of Life Safety Technicians specializing in sprinkler systems. They are on call 24/7 to respond to any concern about fire protection devices.

Chapel Hill Fire Department

The Chapel Hill Fire Department (CHFD) provides fire protection, basic rescue, and first responder medical services to the Town of Chapel Hill and to UNC-Chapel Hill 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The CHFD operates from 5 fire stations located strategically across the community and is staffed by 91 employees.

All Chapel Hill firefighters and fire officers are certified to at least North Carolina Level II Firefighters. The department is also a partner in the Triangle Region 8 Urban Search and Rescue Team with fire departments from Cary, Durham and Raleigh. These heavy rescue-type teams are especially trained and equipped for major disasters. The CHFD operates a fire training center adjacent to Fire Station #4, and the Durham Technical Community College Fire Academy is based there.

In the event of fire, call 911. For more information, or to report a fire that has been safely extinguished and not previously reported to fire safety officials, contact the Campus Fire Marshal, Billy Mitchell at 962-5708.

Fire Safety Policies

Fire Safety Policies for the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Housing and Residential Education (Housing) are posted at
http://housing.unc.edu/current-residents/housing-contract/community-living-standards.html

Additional fire safety policies for the entire campus are posted on the EHS website at http://ehs.unc.edu/fire.

Decorations
Decorations that may obstruct traffic or present a fire hazard (e.g. live Christmas trees) are not permitted in rooms, hallways, or suite corridors.

Decorations may not be placed within two feet of a fire protection system component (e.g., manual pull station, smoke detector, bell/horn/strobe, sprinkler, fire extinguisher, exit sign, emergency lighting, egress doorway).

Electrical Appliances
Residence halls must comply with University policy, which restricts each individual residence hall room to 1800 watts usage at any time.

No single appliance can exceed 1000 watts of usage or have an exposed heating element. Halogen lamps and multi-bulb light fixtures (i.e., "octopus" or "spider" lamps) are expressly forbidden in residence halls. Two-prong extension cords, plug adapters, and halogen lamps and bulbs are also prohibited. Residents using extension cords must use grounded three-wire extension cords and/or surge protectors.

Power strips can be damaged by overloading, overheating, or by being pinched/crimped by furniture and doors. While the damage can be internal and not visible to the eye, it can potentially lead to dangerous cord fires. In addition to surge protection, some power strips have a built-in sensor and electronics to detect damage and prevent a cord fire from occurring by automatically disconnecting the power supply before a problem can occur. It is highly recommended that students purchase power strips that have both surge protection and cord fire protection in order to ensure maximum safety. This style of power strip can be purchased at UNC Student Stores.

Space heaters are prohibited for use in residence hall rooms. Only University-owned air-conditioning units may be used in residence halls. Personal air-conditioning units are prohibited due to electrical circuit limitations and safety concerns.

A list of appliances that are approved and not approved for use in residence halls appears below.

Approved

blender
can opener
coffee maker
convection oven
crock pot
desk lamp
electric mixer
fans - floor or window type
floor lamp (non-halogen, single bulb)
food processor
hot air popcorn popper
hot dog steamer
hot pot
low heat warming tray (200 degrees Farenheit)
microwave oven
power outlet strip
small refrigerator: max = 2' x 3' x 1' (6 cubic feet), limit 1 per room
three-prong extension cord
toaster

Not Approved

air conditioner (personal)
ceiling fan
deep fat fryer
electric crepe maker
electric fry pan
electric griddle
electric grill
electric hamburger cooker
electric space heater
electric waffle iron
electric wok
fog and smoke machine
halogen bulbs and lamp
hot oil popcorn popper
hot plate
indoor grill or broiler
multiple-bulb light fixture ("octopus" or "spider" lamps)
rice cooker
slow cooker/grill convertible
space heater
toaster oven
two-prong household extension cord

If you have questions about a specific appliance, please contact your Community Director or email housing@unc.edu with your question.

Evacuation of Buildings
In the event of a fire alarm or fire drill, all residents must evacuate the building, completely and immediately. Residents must remain outside until instructed by fire department officials or University staff that they may re-enter. Balconies, hallways and stairwells must have a clear passage at all times.

Fire Alarm Systems
All residence halls are equipped with an automatic fire alarm system. The alarms directly dial 911, connecting to the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS, in turn, can request fire truck dispatch. Each time a fire alarm activates, all residents are required to evacuate. Post-evacuation, an RA (Resident Advisor), or Community Director, fills out a report and sends it to the Housing office for recordkeeping. Students are also able to activate manual pull stations in case of emergency. The pull stations are located by each exit door and at a minimum of every 200 feet of interior hallway. Pull station activations will trigger the fire alarms in the building and will also automatically contact 911.

Fire Safety
Starting a fire; activating a fire alarm without due cause; tampering with smoke/heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads; falsely reporting a fire emergency to the police or fire department; and the unauthorized use or damage of any emergency or safety equipment are all prohibited.

Safety Training
All RAs attend required fire safety training in August before students move into residence halls. The training is provided by the UNC-Chapel Hill Fire Marshal and his staff and includes a classroom portion with a PowerPoint presentation, introduction to University fire safety policies, and an evacuation video. The second portion of the class is a hands-on fire extinguisher training in which each RA is required to use a fire extinguisher to put out a controlled training fire. The classes provide RAs with specific instructions on fire prevention and evacuation and reporting procedures. Housing also provides separate training during the same week, which includes a review of all residence hall policies and procedures regarding fire safety.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in residence halls. Smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of a University building.

Storage Restrictions
It is prohibited to store any item that may pose a fire hazard in a residence hall room. These items include, but are not limited to, any open flame source (e.g., celebratory or decorative candles), incense, hookah pipes, live Christmas trees, or flammable liquid.

Weapons/Explosives
Possession, storage, manufacture, use, sale, or distribution of firearms, fireworks, explosive material, ammunition, BB and pellet guns, paint guns, knives, martial arts weapons, and all other dangerous weapons are prohibited in residence halls.

Fire Safety Education

The development of a culture of fire safety at UNC-Chapel Hill is critical to a safe environment. Education is one of the most important aspects of developing that culture, and extensive training and education is an annual part of our fire safety program. The following is a partial list of the Fire Safety Section’s education and training efforts:

Between 2008 and 2010, published five issues of the Safety First newsletter, available online at http://ehs.unc.edu/fire/general.shtml#newsletter.
Participated in annual Fall Festival on South Road, providing a safe environment, answering fire safety questions, and ensuring compliance with the NC State Fire Code. (08, 09, 10)
In conjunction with CHFD and DPS, held annual Fire Safety Fair. (08, 09, 10)
With DPS, held annual Safetober (fire safety fair) to improve student awareness and skills of emergency response. (08, 09, 10)
Trained 1,440 students and employees in proper use of fire extinguishers with live fire. (08)
Created an egress fire safety brochure explaining the reasons to maintain clear hallways, citing the NC State Building/Fire Code requirements. (08)
Created brochure for off-campus housing students that warns against alcohol use at parties, explains the hazards of smoking, drinking, the misuse of candles, and tampering with fire protection systems. (08)
Trained all dining facility staff in cooking hood safety and extinguisher use, with “Commercial Equipment” trainers. (08)
Updated fire alarm test notification letter to Building Managers that notifies of upcoming dates and proper procedures. (08)
Worked with the undergraduate teaching labs of the Chemistry Department to provide five safety and evacuation drills during the start of the semester weeklong laboratory safety training. (08)
Conducted 30 Life Safety meetings in 18 buildings, focusing on fire safety hazards, egress safety, stairwell signage, and construction. (08)
Installed NFPA 704 placards on 100 aboveground and underground tanks, ensuring proper identification for emergency events, while meeting NC State Fire Code for signage requirements. (08)
Upgraded 24 emergency responders from Operations Level to Technician Level in accordance with OSHA standards for hazardous materials response requirements. (08)
Facilitated monthly training sessions for the EHS Emergency Response Team, collaborating their knowledge and reviewing incidents to improve effectiveness of hazardous materials incident response. (08, 09)
Trained EHS personnel fire safety responsible for inspecting laboratories, providing new tools for identifying and correcting fire safety deficiencies. (08, 09)
Completed a Fire Safety Compliance checklist for evaluating labs, classrooms, offices, and residence halls and distributed during lab inspections, classes, and fire safety fairs. (09)
Conducted fire drills for each residence hall to comply with the updated NC Fire Code requirements for evacuation drills. (09)
Conducted fire drills at four campus libraries, Graham Student Union, Campus Health Services, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center, and Van Hecke-Wettach Law School. (09)
Trained 1,905 students, faculty, and staff in proper use of fire extinguishers using live fire and a new Fire Extinguisher Safety PowerPoint presentation. (09)
Created brochure to educate housing residents on the Safe-T-element® stovetop program. (09)
Developed an Emergency Coordinator PowerPoint presentation to recruit Emergency Coordinators and provide refresher training for 45 attendees during four sessions. (09)
Conducted 37 Life Safety Meetings in 35 buildings, focusing on fire safety hazards, egress safety, evacuation protocol, stairwell signage, storage requirements, and construction. (09)
Six EHS First Responders were certified at the Technician Level of Emergency Response in accordance with OSHA standards for hazardous materials response requirements. (09)
Six EHS First Responders attended an 80-hour Chemistry for Hazardous Materials course, improving their abilities to identify and respond to hazardous materials incidents. (09)
Trained 1,557 students, faculty, and staff in proper use of fire extinguishers using live fire and PowerPoint presentation featuring interactive game-show format. (10)
Collaborated with Housing to create new fire safety videos for use in annual RA orientation. (10)
Hosted demonstration of value of sprinkler systems with “burn rooms” in collaboration with CHFD.(10)
Completed Safe-T-element® educational program goal; installed leave-in placards above stoves retrofitted with Safe-T-elements® and distributed cooking safety brochures to students. (10)
Conducted 36 Life Safety Meetings in 35 buildings, focusing on fire hazards, egress and evacuation protocol, stairwell signage, storage requirements and construction. (10)
Six EHS First Responders completed 72-hour Incident Command System (ICS) 300/400 course, presented by Orange County Emergency Management. (10)
Two EHS First Responders completed Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician course for Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents. (10)
EHS Fire Safety employee completed required class and test to become certified FEMA/CDP Instructor in Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness. (10)

Fire Safety Building Statistics

Notes: CO2 detection provided in housing units with gas ranges.
Avery, Parker, and Teague Residence halls will be sprinklered by September, 2011.

Residence Halls

Automatic Fire Alarm Protection

Automatic Fire Sprinkler System

Portable Fire
Extinguishers

Safe-T-element®
Stovetop Protection

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Alderman

Yes

Alexander

Yes

Avery

Yes

Aycock

Yes

Carmichael

Yes

Cobb

Yes

Connor

Yes

Craige

Yes

Craige North

Yes

Ehringhaus

Yes

Evertt

Yes

Graham

Yes

Grimes

Yes

Hardin

Yes

Hinton James

Yes

Horton

Yes

Joyner

Yes

Kenan

Yes

Koury

Yes

Lewis

Yes

Mangum

Yes

Manly

Yes

Mciver

Yes

Morrison

Yes

Old East

Yes

Old West

Yes

Parker

Yes

Ruffin

Yes

Spencer

Yes

Stacy

Yes

Teague

Yes

Whitehead

Yes

Winston

Yes

Residence Halls

CO2
Detection

HVAC Duct
Detection

Posted
Evacuation Plans

Number of Evacuation (Fire) Drills Per Year

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

Alderman

Yes

Alexander

Yes

Avery

Yes

Aycock

Yes

Carmichael

Yes

Cobb

Yes

Connor

Yes

Craige

Yes

Craige North

Yes

Ehringhaus

Yes

Evertt

Yes

Graham

Yes

Grimes

Yes

Hardin

Yes

Hinton James

Yes

Horton

Yes

Joyner

Yes

Kenan

Yes

Koury

Yes

Lewis

Yes

Mangum

Yes

Manly

Yes

Mciver

Yes

Morrison

Yes

Old East

Yes

Old West

Yes

Parker

Yes

Ruffin

Yes

Spencer

Yes

Stacy

Yes

Teague

Yes

Whitehead

Yes

Winston

Yes

Residence Halls

Automatic
Fire Alarm
Protection

Automatic
Fire Sprinkler
System

Portable Fire
Extinguishers

Safe-T-element® Stovetop
Protection

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Ram Village - 510 Williamson Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 520 Williamson Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 540 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 550 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 560 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Baity Hill - 1101 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1351 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1401 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1501 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1600 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1700 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1800 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1900 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 2000 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 219 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 223 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 231 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 235 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 239 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 300 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 303 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 304 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 306 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 401 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 405 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 602 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 606 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 609 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 610 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 613 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village – 616 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 617 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 618 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Residence Halls

CO2
Detection

HVAC Duct
Detection

Posted
Evacuation Plans

Number of Evacuation (Fire) Drills Per Year

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Ram Village - 510 Williamson Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 520 Williamson Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 540 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 550 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Ram Village - 560 Paul Hardin Drive

Yes

Baity Hill - 1101 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1351 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1401 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1501 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1600 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1700 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1800 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 1900 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Baity Hill - 2000 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 219 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 223 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 231 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 235 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 239 Jackson Circle

Yes

Odum Village - 300 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 303 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 304 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 306 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 401 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 405 Mason Farm Road

Yes

Odum Village - 602 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 606 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 609 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 610 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 613 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village – 616 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 617 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 618 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Residence Halls

Automatic
Fire Alarm
Protection

Automatic
Fire Sprinkler
System

Portable Fire
Extinguishers

Safe-T-element® Stovetop
Protection

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Odum Village - 621 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 622 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village – 626 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 630 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 700 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 701 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 702 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 705 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 709 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 102 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 104 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 106 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 107 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 200 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 201 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 203 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 204 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 207 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 208 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 212 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 216 Branson

Yes

Residence Halls

CO2
Detection

HVAC Duct
Detection

Posted
Evacuation
Plans

Number of Evacuation (Fire) Drills Per Year

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Odum Village - 621 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 622 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village – 626 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 630 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 700 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 701 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 702 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 705 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 709 Hibbard Drive

Yes

Odum Village - 102 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 104 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 106 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 107 Bernard Street

Yes

Odum Village - 200 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 201 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 203 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 204 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 207 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 208 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 212 Branson

Yes

Odum Village - 216 Branson

Yes

Residence Halls

Number of fires

Date of fire

Number of injuries
related to fire resulting in medical treatment

Number of deaths
related to fire

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Alderman

Alexander

Avery

Aycock

Carmichael

Cobb

Connor

Craige

Craige North

Ehringhaus

Evertt

Graham

Grimes

Hardin

11/16

Hinton James

Horton

Joyner

Kenan

Koury

Lewis

Mangum

Manly

Mciver

Morrison

Old East

Old West

Parker

Ruffin

Spencer

Stacy

Teague

Whitehead

Winston

9/6

Residence Halls	Value of property damage caused by a fire			Cause of Fire
	2008	2009	2010	2008	2009	2010
Alderman	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Alexander	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Avery	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Aycock	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Carmichael	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Cobb	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Connor	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Craige	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Craige North	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Ehringhaus	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Evertt	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Graham	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Grimes	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Hardin	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	Smoking materials disposed in trash can	-
Hinton James	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Horton	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Joyner	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Kenan	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Koury	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Lewis	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Mangum	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Manly	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Mciver	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Morrison	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Old East	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Old West	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Parker	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Ruffin	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Spencer	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Stacy	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Teague	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Whitehead	Ø	Ø	Ø	-	-	-
Winston	Ø	Ø	$25	-	-	Grease fire in kitchen

Residence Halls

Number of fires

Date of fire

Number of injuries
related to fire
resulting in medical treatment

Number of deaths related to fire

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

2008

2009

2010

Ram Village - 510 Williamson Drive

11/19

Ram Village - 520 Williamson Drive

11/16

Ram Village - 540 Paul Hardin Drive

9/12

Ram Village - 550 Paul Hardin Drive

8/23

Ram Village - 560 Paul Hardin Drive

Baity Hill - 1101 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1351 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1401 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1501 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1600 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1700 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1800 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 1900 Mason Farm Road

Baity Hill - 2000 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 219 Jackson Circle

Odum Village - 223 Jackson Circle

5/19

Odum Village - 231 Jackson Circle

Odum Village - 235 Jackson Circle

Odum Village - 239 Jackson Circle

Odum Village - 300 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 303 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 304 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 306 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 401 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 405 Mason Farm Road

Odum Village - 602 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 606 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 609 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 610 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 613 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village – 616 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 617 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 618 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 621 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 622 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village – 626 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 630 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 700 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 701 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 702 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 705 Hibbard Drive

6/5

Odum Village - 709 Hibbard Drive

Odum Village - 102 Bernard Street

Odum Village - 104 Bernard Street

Odum Village - 106 Bernard Street

Odum Village - 107 Bernard Street

Odum Village - 200 Branson

Odum Village - 201 Branson

Odum Village - 203 Branson

Odum Village - 204 Branson

Odum Village - 207 Branson

Odum Village - 208 Branson

Odum Village - 212 Branson

Odum Village - 216 Branson

Residence Halls	Value of property damage caused by a fire					Cause of Fire
	2008	2009		2010		2008	2009	2010
Ram Village - 510 Williamson Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	Cooking oil in pan
Ram Village - 520 Williamson Drive	Ø	$9,136		Ø		-	Cooking oil on stove element	-
Ram Village - 540 Paul Hardin Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	Pizza toppings on burner
Ram Village - 550 Paul Hardin Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	Rag under stove smoldered
Ram Village - 560 Paul Hardin Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1101 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1351 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1401 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1501 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1600 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1700 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1800 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 1900 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Baity Hill - 2000 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 219 Jackson Circle	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 223 Jackson Circle	$8,700	Ø		Ø		Kitchen fire	-	-
Odum Village - 231 Jackson Circle	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 235 Jackson Circle	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 239 Jackson Circle	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 300 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 303 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 304 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 306 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 401 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 405 Mason Farm Road	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 602 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 606 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 609 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 610 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 613 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village – 616 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 617 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 618 Hibbard Drive	Ø	Ø		Ø		-	-	-
Odum Village - 621 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 622 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village – 626 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 630 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 700 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 701 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 702 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 705 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		$1,000	-	-		Small fire in cooking pan
Odum Village - 709 Hibbard Drive	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 102 Bernard Street	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 104 Bernard Street	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 106 Bernard Street	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 107 Bernard Street	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 200 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 201 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 203 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 204 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 207 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 208 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 212 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-
Odum Village - 216 Branson	Ø		Ø		Ø	-	-		-

Definitions

Cause of fire:
The factor or factors that give rise to a fire. The causal factor may be, but is not limited to, the result of an intentional or unintentional action, mechanical failure, or act of nature.

Fire:
Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner.

Fire drill:
A supervised practice of a mandatory evacuation of a building for a fire.

Fire-related injury:
Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including an injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause, while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of the fire. The term ‘‘person’’ may include students, faculty, staff, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals.

Fire-related death:
Any instance in which a person—
(1) Is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of a fire; or
(2) Dies within one year of injuries sustained as a result of the fire.

Fire safety system:
Any mechanism or system related to the detection of a fire, the warning resulting from a fire, or the control of a fire. This may include sprinkler systems or other fire extinguishing systems, fire detection devices, stand-alone smoke alarms, devices that alert one the presence of a fire, such as horns, bells, or strobe lights; smoke-control and reduction mechanisms; and fire doors and walls that reduce the spread of a fire.

Value of property damage:
The estimated value of the loss of the structure and contents, in terms of the cost of replacement in like kind and quantity. This estimate should include contents damaged by fire, and related damages caused by smoke, water, and overhaul; however, it does not include indirect loss, such as business interruption. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Environment, Health & Safety supports the University's core mission of teaching, research, and service by providing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance, and minimizing future potential liabilities.

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UNC-Chapel Hill Crime Statistics [1]
LOCATION	YEAR	MURDER & NON-NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	SEX OFFENSE FORCIBLE [2]	INCEST & STATUTORY RAPE [3]	ROBBERY	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT	BURGLARY B&E	MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT	ARSON
CAMPUS	2010	0	0	19	0	1	4	28	0	0
CAMPUS	2009	0	0	6	0	2	5	10	4	0
CAMPUS	2008	0	0	4	0	3	8	6	5	0

RES. HALLS	2010	0	0	14	0	0	0	7	0	0
RES. HALLS	2009	0	0	4	0	2	0	2	0	0
RES. HALLS	2008	0	0	3	0	0	1	5	0	0

NONCAMPUS	2010	0	0	4	0	0	1	5	2	0
NONCAMPUS	2009	0	0	2	0	1	1	20	0	0
NONCAMPUS (4)	2008	0	0	2	0	0	3	6	0	0

PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2010	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2009	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2008	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0

UNC-Chapel Hill Arrest/Disciplinary Referral Statistics
LOCATION	YEAR	LIQUOR LAW ARRESTS	DRUG- RELATED ARRESTS [6]	WEAPONS ARRESTS	LIQUOR LAW DISC. REFS.	DRUG- RELATED DISC. REFS.	WEAPONS DISC. REFS.
CAMPUS	2010	70	32	10	326	3	0
CAMPUS	2009	128	41	3	467	9	0
CAMPUS	2008	85	41	4	294	7	0

RES. HALLS	2010	26	14	1	317	3	0
RES. HALLS	2009	20	27	1	457	9	0
RES. HALLS	2008	40	21	1	294	7	0

NONCAMPUS	2010	10	1	0	0	0	0
NONCAMPUS	2009	7	0	1	0	0	0
NONCAMPUS	2008	20	2	0	0	0	0

PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2010	6	4	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2009	5	5	4	0	0	0
PUBLIC PROP. [5]	2008	4	3	0	0	0	0

Chapel Hill Crime Statistics [7]
YEAR	MURDER & NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	SEX OFFENSE, FORCIBLE	INCEST & STATUTORY RAPE	ROBBERY	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT	BURGLARY B&E	MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT	ARSON
2010	0	0	11	0	32	45	510	49	3
2009	0	0	34	0	48	68	429	73	1
2008	2	No report (NR)	10	NR	74	68	536	90	NR

Chapel Hill Arrest Statistics
YEAR	LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS	DRUG- RELATED VIOLATIONS	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS
2010	306	377	45
2009	450	369	63
2008	No report	No report	No report

Carrboro Crime Statistics [7]
YEAR	MURDER & NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER	SEX OFFENSE, FORCIBLE	INCEST & STATUTORY RAPE	ROBBERY	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT	BURGLARY B&E	MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT	ARSON
2010	0	0	6	0	14	43	199	17	1
2009	0	0	0	3	18	43	230	22	3
2008	1	0	0	4	38	46	263	59	3

Security Report 2011

(Includes Missing Person Protocol and Fire Safety Report)

Safe and Secure

Introduction to Report

Reporting Crime and Other Emergencies

Security and Access to Campus Facilities

Information about Campus Law Enforcement

Security and Crime Prevention Programs

Crime Statistics and Monitoring of Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Student Organizations

Drug and Alcohol Information

Sex Offender Registry

Emergency Notification Plan and Alert Carolina

Sexual Assault Programs and Procedures

Additional Safety Information: Pedestrian Safety Committee

Additional Safety Information: Rabies

Missing Persons Protocol

Fire Safety Report
Department of Environment, Health and Safety

Carrboro Arrest Statistics
YEAR	LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS	DRUG- RELATED VIOLATIONS	WEAPONS VIOLATIONS
2010	120	120	8
2009	95	170	7
2008	70	121	17

Security Report 2011

(Includes Missing Person Protocol and Fire Safety Report)

Safe and Secure

Introduction to Report

Reporting Crime and Other Emergencies

Security and Access to Campus Facilities

Information about Campus Law Enforcement

Security and Crime Prevention Programs

Crime Statistics and Monitoring of Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Student Organizations

Drug and Alcohol Information

Sex Offender Registry

Emergency Notification Plan and Alert Carolina

Sexual Assault Programs and Procedures

Additional Safety Information: Pedestrian Safety Committee

Additional Safety Information: Rabies

Missing Persons Protocol

Fire Safety Report Department of Environment, Health and Safety

Fire Safety Report
Department of Environment, Health and Safety