Annual Campus Security & Fire Report Notice

 

Grinnell College

Annual Campus Security & Fire Report Notice

Issued: Pursuant to the Higher Education Act & Amendments, Public Law 110-315 (HEOA)

Distributed: September 30, 2010

 

Grinnell College publishes an annual campus crime report for Grinnell College, Grinnell in London, and the Grinnell in Washington programs every year.  The Campus Security report includes statistics for the most recent three year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus , in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Grinnell College, and on public property within, or adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, and reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.  There is also a Fire Safety Report available which contains fire information concerning the Grinnell College campus.   As of October 1, 2010 the Fire Safety Report is required by federal law. 

 

You may obtain a copy of these reports by contacting the Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Office, 1432 East Street, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, phone number 641-269-4600. This information is also available on the internet by going to the Grinnell College Security Office website at:  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/cleryreport

 

 

Combined Grinnell City/Poweshiek County Dispatch Services Media Release

 

Hello all,  attached is a city police media release concerning changes to the city of Grinnell and Poweshiek county law enforcement dispatch services.  

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Park Street Parking Rules Change

 

To: Members of the Campus Community

 

From:  Members of the Campus Parking Committee 

 

As we prepare to begin the fall semester, we are letting you know of parking changes the City of Grinnell has enacted for vehicles on Park Street.

 

Beginning July 23, 2010, vehicles may park on Park Street between 6^th and 8^th avenues from 5 a.m. through 1 a.m..  Overnight parking will not be available.  No parking will be available on Park Street between 8^th and 10^th avenues at any time.

 

The City of Grinnell changed the parking rules in the interest of public safety.  Emergency vehicles have difficulty driving down Park Street when cars are parked there.  We ask for your cooperation as we assist emergency responders in accessing our campus and the homes of our neighbors.  Due to the importance of emergency access, the city may ticket and tow cars parked in no parking zones. 

 

For your convenience, we have created a map  highlighting campus parking areas.  Parking permits are required to park vehicles on campus.  Students, faculty, and staff may obtain campus parking permits at Campus Safety and Security, 1432 East Street (across from the East Campus residence halls parking lot).  Please pay special attention to parking signage to make sure vehicles are parked in appropriate spaces. 

 

The College intends to expand parking on the PEC site,  but this will not be complete until next spring.  In the meantime we will be adding a small lot west of the pool to provide additional faculty/staff and visitor spaces.

 

We thank you for your cooperation.  If you have any questions, please contact Campus Safety and Security at 641-269-4600.

 

Sincerely,

 

Campus Parking Committee Members:

David Zeiss, Assistant Professor, Physical Education Department

Cedar Rohrer, Academic Support Assistant, Campus Safety & Security

Ben Offenberg '11, Student Government President

Rodger Bauman, Athletic Department

Pam Poynter, Academic Support Assistant II, Dean of the College Office

Trisha Rooda, Captain, Campus Safety & Security

Les Ollinger, Associate Director,  Facilities Management

Theresa Petersen, Captain, Grinnell PD

Steve Briscoe, Director, Campus Safety & Security

 

 

 

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Possible 70 mph Winds)

 

Hello all,   we are currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning with possible 70 mph winds.  

 

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

Tornado Watch Poweshiek County) Until 11pm Tonight ( Saturday, June 5, 2010)

Hello all, we are currently under a Tornado Watch until 11pm tonight. Please stay alert to changing weather in our area and listen to the radio and watch TV for any updates during the evening.

Please visit the following website http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for things you can do during this severe weather period.

National Weather Service Warnings

A TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.

Steve Briscoe, Campus Security, 269-4600

Tornado Watch #241 (Poweshiek County) Until 10pm Tonight

 

Hello all,  we are currently under a Tornado Watch until 10pm tonight.   Please stay alert to changing weather in our area and listen to the radio and watch TV for any updates during the evening.  

Please visit the following website http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for things you can do during this severe weather period

National Weather Service Warnings

A TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.

Steve Briscoe, Campus Security,  269-4600

 

 

 

Parking-Graduation Weekend/Graduation Day

 

Hello all,

 

Over this weekend and Commencement morning (Monday May 24^th ) we are asking that you not park your vehicles in the interior parking areas of the campus if possible. The campus has a limited number of parking spaces and we are trying to have as many parking spaces as possible for guests.   

 

Thanks,

 

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

 

 

Block Street Party on High Street Today

 

 

The off-campus end of the year celebration known as the High Street Block Party will occur today on High Street/Near 6^thAvenue.  Here are a few tips for making your celebration more enjoyable and safe.

 

1.            For those of you who are 21 years of age and choose to consume alcohol,  please make sure to wear your wristband at all times.

2.         Remember that all alcoholic beverages must remain within the barriers that block off High Street between 5th and 6th.

3.         Open container violations will be strictly enforced outside the boundaries.

4.         Please assist in keeping the neighborhood as clean as possible by helping to clean during AND after the Block Party.

5.            Please be sure to eat when drinking.

6.            Be safe when crossing the highway in that area.

7.            Portable bathrooms are placed in the area for your convenience.

8.         Be safe and have fun.

 

Faculty/Staff  please be aware of students crossing the road (6^th Avenue/High Street) and be careful when driving in that area.

 

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Poweshiek County)

 

Hello all,

 

The national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Poweshiek County.   There could be winds as high as 60mph and large size hail.  Please be alert to severe weather throughout the day and weekend.  Please listen radio, tv and other news media outlets for the latest on the weather throughout the day and weekend.

 

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe,

Campus Security

269-4600

 

 

 

Student Houses/Residence Hall Fire Drills Tonight

 

Hello all,

 

Campus Safety & Security will be doing the annual campus fire drills for the student houses and residence halls tonight (Thursday) at 7pm.     Please evacuate the student houses and residence halls when you hear the fire alarms sound.  Thanks,

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Campus Power Outages

 

Hello all,  the campus will be experiencing power outages throughout the day and hopefully the outages will not be long in duration.   Alliant Energy the power company is aware of the outages and they are working in the area.

 

Please be patient while we work through these outages,

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

Update: (Tornado Drill Cancelled Today between 10:00-10:30am)

 

Campus Wide Drill cancelled today Wednesday April 7, 2010, between 10:00-10:30am.

 

Drill Cancelled-Grinnell College Campus Wide Tornado Drill Cancelled Today (Wednesday April 7)

 

The Grinnell College campus will not participate in the statewide tornado drill today.  A tornado drill will take place at a later date for the Grinnell College campus.  However, this morning between 10:00am and 10:30pm, the state of Iowa will participate in a test of the statewide tornado warning system. The city of Grinnell will activate the emergency weather sirens, and air messages over emergency radios.  This will be a test only.

 

The Campus Safety & Security Office urges everyone on campus to take this opportunity to become familiar with how you would deal with a true weather emergency and become aware of your surroundings and where you would go to seek shelter. 

 

Please go to the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for information concerning "Preparing for Severe Weather" at Grinnell College.

 

Have a great day,

 

Captain Trisha Rooda

Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Coordinator

1432 East Street

Grinnell, IA 50112

Office: 641-269-4600

FX:  641-269-4802

 

 

 

Update: Power on Campus/Storm Related Problems

The power to the campus was restored at around 4:10am, wednesday morning. Please report any damage or other problems that you are experiencing to the Campus Safety & Security Office. Facilities Management workers are on campus at this time handling different problems and alarms throughout the campus.

Steve Briscoe,
Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600

Power Outage on Campus Update (10:32pm)

 

Hello all,

 

The power is beginning to come back on in some locations in Grinnell now.    It is still unknown as to when it will be restored on campus. 

 

Steve Briscoe, 

Campus Safety & Security,

 269-4600

 

Tornado Warning Expired for Poweshiek County (All Clear)

 

The Tornado Warning has just expired for our area.  Please resume your normal activities and stay alert for changing weather throughout the night.

 

Steve Briscoe,  Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

Weather Update: Tornado Warning Issued Until 8:15pm

 

The National Weather Service has now issued a Tornado Warning for Poweshiek County.    Please listen for the city of Grinnell siren to sound which will mean a Tornado is close.  Please seek shelter at this time.

 

National Weather Service Warning Info

A TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted, or is imminent. If a tornado warning has been issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety.

If you are on campus when a tornado warning has been issued, you should move to the lower level of whatever building you are in. DO NOT go outside to check the weather. If an underground area is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Crouch down against a wall or get under a sturdy piece of furniture. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with high, wide-span roofs do not offer good protection. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Steve Briscoe,

Campus Security

269-4600

 

 

 

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning/ Tornado Watch (Grinnell College)

 

Hello all,  we are currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning now and a Tornado Watch.   Please stay alert to changing weather in our area and listen to the radio and watch TV for any updates.   I will send out weather updates as the weather changes.  Please visit the following website http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for things you can do during this severe weather period.  Below are the different warnings that are given by the National Weather Service.  

National Weather Service Warnings

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Severe thunderstorms are occurring, or imminent. Keep in mind that tornadoes occasionally develop in areas where severe thunderstorm watches or warnings are in effect. Remain alert to signs of an approaching tornado and seek shelter if threatening conditions exist.

A TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.

A TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted, or is imminent. If a tornado warning has been issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety.

If you are on campus when a tornado warning has been issued, you should move to the lower level of whatever building you are in. DO NOT go outside to check the weather. If an underground area is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Crouch down against a wall or get under a sturdy piece of furniture. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with high, wide-span roofs do not offer good protection. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.

Steve Briscoe, Campus Security,  269-4600

 

 

April 7th Wednesday Morning (Statewide Tornado Drill)

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week - April 5-9, 2010

 

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service have declared the week of April 5th through April 9th, 2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week.  

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week is an annual event to remind Iowans that severe weather is part of living in our state and that understanding the risks and how to respond to them can save lives. 2008 was a historic year across Iowa with 105 tornadoes including the EF5 tornado that struck Parkersburg and other areas in northeast Iowa.

 

During Severe Weather Awareness Week, the National Weather Service will promote severe-weather safety by issuing informative Public Information Statements. The highlight of the week will be the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010.

 

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Thank you.

 

Captain Trisha Rooda

Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Coordinator

1432 East Street

Grinnell, IA 50112

Office: 641-269-4600

FX:  641-269-4802

 

 

Water Line Break (Park Street between 9th/10 Street)

 

Hello all,  the city of Grinnell is working on a water line break on Park Street and will have the area between 9^th/10^th Street shut down throughout the day.  Please try to avoid driving in that area today if possible.

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Grinnell City Snow Emergency Parking Declaration Has Been Declared

 

Date: Feb.  9, 2010

 

To:  Grinnell College Faculty, Staff, Students

 

From: Stephen A. Briscoe, Director of Campus Safety & Security

 

Re:  Grinnell City Snow Emergency Parking Declaration: Vehicles left out on the streets/alleys can be

        towed.

 

THE CITY OF GRINNELL EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS are in effect at this time (Feb. 9, 2010).  

 

Therefore, vehicles shall not park on streets or alleys until the "Snow Emergency Declaration" period has expired, or until the snow has been cleared from said streets or alleys.   You may call 641-236-9427 at any time to check the status of the snow emergency.

 

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS will remain in effect until the snow has been removed or plowed from said streets or alleys.

 

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS in the Central Business District will be in effect until street cleaning operations have been completed.  Vehicles must be off the streets beginning at 1:00am and continuing until snow removal operations have been completed in the central business district.

 

Grinnell College faculty/staff/ students who have Grinnell College parking permits can park in campus parking lots located around the campus in lots that the parking permits are designated for only.   Vehicles parked in non designated parking areas can be towed at the owners expense.

 

Please be advise that facilities management employees will be out removing snow from the campus parking lots.  If possible only park your vehicle in areas that the snow has been removed from.  Furthermore,  faculty/staff should not leave their vehicles parked in the designated lots overnight for extended periods of time.  This will help in clearing the snow from those lots.   Students should only park their vehicles in student parking areas where the snow has been cleared from if possible.

 

Thanks for helping to keep our campus parking lots clear of snow.

 

Campus Alert Bulletin 10-000067 (Possible Drug Use)

 

By:  Stephen A. Briscoe, Director of Campus Safety/Security, Grinnell College

 

In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics act of 1998 the Grinnell College Campus Safety/Security Office is giving notice that it has received information concerning "Roofies" (Rohypnol)  possibly being used on campus.

 

The Grinnell College Campus Safety/Security Office urges the Grinnell College campus to be alert to the possibility of the drugs being used on campus and take steps to protect themselves.  Date rape drugs, commonly "Roofies", Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine, can be slipped into an unsuspecting person's drink at anytime.  Rapid and severe intoxication follows, along with dramatically reduced inhibitions and memory loss.  In this condition, anyone can be extremely vulnerable to an assault.

 

To protect yourself, do not leave drinks unattended and be wary of accepting drinks from people you do not know well.  Do not except illegal drugs either in liquid form or use inhalants such as joints or cigarettes given to you by others.  To be even more careful, make sure that you open and pour your own drinks, and don't share drinks with others.  It is also wise to use the buddy system while socializing-when you go out with friends, agree to keep an eye on one another and to go home together.  If a friend starts to exhibit symptoms of drug ingestion, seek medical help immediately. Signs to look for include: dizziness and/or nausea, memory loss, breathing or motion difficulties, and acting disproportionately intoxicated relative to the amount of alcohol consumed.

 

The Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Office urges anyone who believes they or a friend has been the victim of an illegal drug to immediately contact the Safety/Security Office at 269-4600.  Victims of the drug can also contact the Health Center on campus at 269-3230, College Campus Sexual Assault Coordinators Office, 269-4981, Domestic Violence Alternatives/Sexual Assault Center, 1-800-779-3512, Residential Life RLC's 269-3700, Poweshiek County Mental Health Center, 236-6137, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, 236-2380 or the Grinnell Police Department at 236-2650.

 

 

 

 

Winter Weather Message

 

 

Dear Grinnell Students:

 

Since many of you are returning to Grinnell this weekend, we want you to have an update on the winter weather we are anticipating.

 

Weather in Iowa has been very rough these past few weeks and more is forecast: tonight we are expecting freezing drizzle with the low of 26 degrees;  Friday (1/22) we expect a fog advisory with the high around 32 degrees; Saturday (1/23) we may get rain showers into the night; Sunday (1/24) we are expecting rain and snow with the low's in the 20's.   All of these conditions may continue to make the roads very icy and slick.  Please play close attention to the weather and the road conditions – and travel safely.

 

For more information on Iowa road conditions, please refer to: http://www.iowaroadconditions.com/ (updated every 5 minutes with data provided by Iowa State Patrol Officers)

 

We hope your winter break has been relaxing – safe travels back to Grinnell,

 

Steve Briscoe