CAMPUS POLICE  

Office Phone Number: 803-376 -5911

Phone Number Mobile: 803- 223-4544


Message from the

Chief and Campus Police 

Allen University is a private/urban institution located in the City of Columbia, South Carolina. The Allen University Campus Police Department is the campus law enforcement service agency for the campus and those areas under the college's authority. All the officers in the department have been entrusted with the duty and responsibility to serve and protect the Allen University campus and the surrounding community. It is the duty of every officer in this department to undertake the task of providing the campus and the surrounding community with a safe and peaceful environment. The Campus police officers are duly sworn state constables with statewide arrest authority as established by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Your Right to Know Annual Report and Crime Statistics is compiled to provide important information concerning the incidents of crimes on the Allen University campus and in nearby areas. The data have been integrated in a statistical format for better understanding. It is the intent of this publication to increase community awareness. Further, it is our hope that such knowledge will provide a basis for the enhancement of institutional and personal crime prevention strategies. It is clearly recognized that well thought out crime prevention strategies provide the best measure of protection from the criminal elements.

At any level, the commission of crimes within the College community is unacceptable. It is important to note that the data gathered herein punctuates the fact that incidents of crime within the AU community are significantly less than in the college's surrounding areas. Our success in maintaining a proactive stance and relatively low crime rate reflects our constant vigilance and persistent efforts. These efforts have been a collaborative approach incorporating the concept that effective policing within the college is a partnership that combines traditional law enforcement with community involvement. Community-orientated crime prevention programs, improved law enforcement strategies and campus security procedures have each played important roles to deter crime on campus. Questions concerning this report may be addressed to me at the Campus Police Department on the Allen University Campus. Any suggestions for improvements are welcomed.

Kelvin C. Davis

Chief of Campus Police Department

Allen University

Phone: 803-376-5754

E-mail: kdavis@allenuniversity.edu

Mission Statement

The Allen University Campus Police Department promotes and preserves a safe and secure campus environment by delivering quality service and community safety service in a professional and sensitive manner. The department is committed to the professional growth of its officers and support staff and the continual development of its relationship with faculty, staff, students, and Residence Life.

Overview

The Allen University Campus Police Department is the campus law enforcement service agency for the campus and those areas under the college's authority. All of the officers in the department have been entrusted with the duty and responsibility to serve and protect the Allen University campus and the surrounding community. It is the duty of every officer in this department to undertake the task of providing the campus and the surrounding community with a safe and peaceful environment. The Campus police officers are duly sworn state constables with statewide arrest authority as established by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

The Allen University Campus Police Department was established in June 2011 pursuant to Title 59, Chapter 116 of the South Carolina Code of Law. The Department is comprised of nine officers (currently seven). It operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and utilizes shift coverage in increments of 8 hours per shift. The department is charged with the duty of providing law enforcement services for Allen University.

Campus Police and Safety

To provide a safe, lawful, and orderly campus environment, Allen University employs a staff of trained police officers. These employed officers help to protect the faculty, staff, students, and property of Allen University.

✓ Campus Police Office is open twenty-four hours a day.

✓ Campus Police will use the Student Handbook as a guide for securing the residence hall doors at 12:00 midnight.

✓ All residence halls will be closed at 12:00 midnight. Entrance after closing will be permitted upon presentation of an electronic Allen University ID to gain entry.

✓ There will be no loitering permitted in or about any residence hall after it has closed.

✓ Students will not be allowed to park on the main campus.

✓ Student parking in designated areas is permitted with an AU valid decal. Freshmen are not permitted to have cars on campus. *Exceptions are granted through the Campus Police Department.

✓ The police patrol includes the residence halls and all Allen University property on and off campus.

The best way to help maintain your own safety on campus is to use common-sense safety practices: walk in groups, report suspicious activities, do not leave coats, books, or backpacks unattended, and keep room doors locked.

The Campus Police contact number is (803) 223-4544

Procedure for Reporting Incidents, Crimes and Emergencies

If you are the victim of an incident or crime, do not assume someone else will or has reported it.

You, the student, should report any incident, crime, suspicious behavior, or emergency immediately. The following procedures should be taken when reporting:

✓ If any of the above occurs in the residence halls, immediately contact your residence hall director or campus police.

✓ If any of the above occurs on campus outside of the residence halls, contact campus police at (803) 223-4544 immediately.

✓ If any of the above occurs away from the campus, call 911 immediately.

Distribution

Each student, faculty, and/or staff member at Allen University may request a copy of this information at any time. The information is also available on the Allen University website.

Department of Campus Police, Practices and Procedures 

The Allen University Campus Police Department falls within the Division of Student Affairs. The Campus Police officers derive law enforcement authority from the State of South Carolina and possess full arrest powers. They are empowered and mandated to enforce all federal, state, and local laws. All officers and supervisors are armed and must undergo annual firearms qualifications.

In addition to firearms, they also carry oleo-resin capsicum spray and a baton. Most of the College’s campus facilities operate under an open concept, allowing freedom of movement for members of the College community. All buildings are secured at night, on weekends, or whenever they are not in use. The Department performs a variety of law enforcement duties, including investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminals, traffic enforcement, emergency response and special assignments. The Officers’ conduct foot and vehicle patrols of the campus, residence halls, and off-campus areas 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The Department also has a close working relationship with the Columbia Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and other surrounding police departments, thus giving the department a broader police authority on any property contiguous to the College.

Training

Officers are mandated to successfully complete a twelve (12) or (3) week training program, approved by the Law Enforcement Training Advisory Council, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy located in Columbia, South Carolina, certifying officers as either a Class 1 or Class 3 BLE/Basic Law Enforcement

Campus Police Officer recruits are assigned to a field training officer and must complete five (5) more weeks of additional training. Police officers must also complete every three (3) years 40 Continuing Law Enforcement education (CLEE) hours with one (1) legal update and CDV (Criminal Domestic Violence), presented by the academy, each year of the three (3) year period to maintain Basic Law Enforcement Certification.

Law enforcement 

The Allen University Campus Police Department strives to provide a safe campus conducive to services that meet professional standards established for law enforcement agencies as a result of fostering the education process by creating and maintaining a secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Allen University Campus Department is a law enforcement agency whose officers are certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Allen University Campus Police operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Allen University Campus Police Department complies with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Cleary Act); campus crime reporting occurs on an annual basis as a result of collaboration with the Allen University Campus Police Department and local and state law enforcement agencies, faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the University. In an effort to reduce the number of incidents on campus, crime prevention news releases, educational workshops, new student orientation programs, outreach programs, and e-mail blasts are utilized as community awareness tools

IMPORTANT LINKS


ALLEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SAFETY POLICIES

ALLEN UNIVERSITY POLICY ON MISSING PERSONS

ALLEN UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

ALLEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SAFETY GUIDELINES

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL - CITIZENS COMPLAINT

COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY FORM

COMPLAINT WITHDRAWAL FORM


SECURITY REPORTS

Courtesy Services – Campus police offer lock-out service and battery jump for faculty, staff, and students; you can reach us by calling 803-223-4544