2017 safety & security report

26 • Consulting academic instructors, counselors, and advisors • Attempting to determine if there have been similar incidents with the student • Contacting the student’s designated confidential contact, when appropriate If the student has not been located within a 24‑hour period or sooner, and if circumstances dictate, the BSC Campus Police will report the matter to the Birmingham Police Department for additional assistance. Each fall, the Office of Student Development shall make students living in an on‑campus housing facility aware that they have the option to register a confidential contact person to be notified in the case the student is determined to be missing, and that only authorized campus and law enforcement officials in proceeding with a missing person investigation may have access to this information. While not required by law, nonresident students (Commuters) will be given this opportunity as well, and will receive similar treatment in terms of investigating the matter. The Office of Student Development shall make all students aware that in the event they choose not to identify a confidential contact, that law enforcement officials will be notified any time a student is reported missing. Further, the Office of Student Development shall make all students less than 18 years of age, unless they are legally emancipated from their parents or legal guardians, aware that in all cases their parents or legal guardians will be notified with or without their permission. Confidential/Emergency contact information will be gathered and maintained in the Office of Student Development. Birmingham‑Southern College retains the right to contact the parents or legal guardians of any student when, in the opinion of campus administrators, communication is a result of extreme circumstances and vital to the protection of life. Birmingham-Southern College Statistical Report The following statistics are based on specific incidents reported to BSC security authorities that include the BSC Campus Police, Vice President for Student Development, Athletic Director, Faculty Advisors to student groups, and the Director of Residence Life. The statistics reflect reported incidents only, and do not necessarily indicate whether the incident was confirmed through an investigation or administrative action. For example, if an individual reported an incident confidentially, the incident could conceivably be counted as a statistic without being investigated. Due to the entire campus of Birmingham-Southern College being surrounded by a perimeter fence, there are no public streets, sidewalks, thoroughfares, or parking facilities accessible from the campus. Therefore, the following statistics are a compilation of incidents occurring on the BSC campus and are divided geographically by where they were reported to have occurred. A log of incidents occurring on campus is available for public viewing in the