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Loyola
Law School
Annual Security Report
Public Safety at Loyola Law School
At Loyola Law School, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. The campus and its surroundings are safe and have a low crime rate for an urban area. The Law School helps to keep the campus safe and secure, but a truly safe campus can be achieved only through the cooperation of all students, faculty and staff. This information is a part of the Law School's initiative to ensure that this cooperative effort is effective. We hope that you will read it carefully and use the information to help make your Law School experience a safe one for yourself and others on the campus.
Safety and Security Office at Loyola Law School
Parking Structure entrance
213-736-1121
Loyola Law School is located in downtown Los Angeles, one of the most important and dynamic social, cultural and educational centers of the world. Students and employees have the opportunity to visit and partake of the city’s varied cultural institutions. Please be aware that, like any other of the world’s major metropolitan centers, Los Angeles requires care and caution when you explore its many riches and attractions.
The population of the Law School is roughly 260 staff and faculty and 1,300 students. In compliance with federal regulations, the Safety and Security Department maintains a crime log at the parking structure security desk. This log is available to the public for viewing during normal business hours (8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday).
Emergencies
Security: 213-736-1121
Campus phones: x1121
Los Angeles Police Department: 911
Any student of the Law School can report potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus by simply dialing the special emergency numbers listed above at any time.
Emergency Telephones
For immediate communication with Loyola Law School Security, use one of the yellow emergency call boxes located on campus or the call boxes in the parking structure. For better visibility, a blue light is affixed to the emergency call boxes in the parking structure. The boxes work like radios: just press the red button to activate. The blue light will flash, and a security officer will respond verbally. Give the officer your location, and personnel will be dispatched right away. If possible, tell the dispatcher the nature of the emergency.
Call Box Locations
Loading dock near cafeteria entrance door
Rains Library at the base of the wheelchair ramp
Parking Structure outside the Security Office
Parking Structure interior – all levels (blue lights)
Parking Structure stairwells – all levels
Campus Access and Patrolling
All Loyola Law School community members are required to have an ID card. The ID card must be carried at all times while on campus. If for any reason a Law School official requests that you present your card for identification, you must do so. Your ID card is the only positive means of identifying you as a member of the Law School community.
The Safety and Security Department provides security coverage for all Law School-related functions as deemed necessary by the Manager of Safety and Security.
Students, faculty and staff have access to academic and administrative facilities on campus. The general public may attend special events at specified locations on the campus. The library permits public access with certain restrictions on the use of library materials and resources (see policy). Computer lab use is restricted to use by students, faculty and staff only. Public or commercial access to any campus location must be cleared in advance with the appropriate campus official.
Parking on campus is restricted and controlled 24 hours a day. Parking cards may be obtained in the Campus Planning office in Burns Room 126. Click here for further information on parking regulations.
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD Rampart Division
1401 West 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Loyola Law School's Safety and Security Department maintains regular communication with the local police division, including cooperating in crime prevention strategies and exchanging information whenever crimes are committed. The police also help to maintain a safer campus by providing extra neighborhood patrols for special events that attract large crowds.
The Safety and Security Department also regularly confers with the captain(s) of the local division(s) regarding any police activity at this location. The Safety and Security Department seeks cooperation of LAPD and LASD in collecting crime statistics pursuant to the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("Clery Act"). In addition, a list of all registered sex offenders in California is available online.
Loyola Law School Public Safety Authority
Loyola Law School security officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at the Law School. Security officers have the authority to issue parking tickets, which are billed to financial accounts of students, faculty and staff. Security officers do not possess arrest power. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police, who have jurisdiction on the campus. The Safety and Security Department maintains a highly professional working relationship with the Rampart Division of Los Angeles Police Department. All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to the Safety and Security Department and LAPD. Prompt reporting will assure timely warning notices on-campus and timely disclosure of crime statistics.
Loyola Law School Emergency Medical Response
Loyola Law School has staff and security personnel trained in first aid and CPR. If a medical emergency occurs, Security should be contacted immediately at x1121 (213-736-1121). Security will administer first aid for minor non-life threatening injuries. If the injury is serious, life threatening or the injured party requests it, Security will summon the paramedics by calling 911.
Lost and Found
Graphics Department
213-736-1187
Loyola Law School does its best to return everything that is found around campus to its rightful owner. For lost or misplaced items, contact the Graphics Department in the basement of Founders Hall. If your Loyola Law School ID or parking card is missing, report the loss to the Campus Planning office as soon as possible.
Buildings and Grounds
The Campus Planning Department maintains the buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. The Security Department patrols the buildings and grounds and informs Physical Plant of potential safety and security hazards, such as broken windows and locks or poorly lighted areas.
Timely Warning Notices
In a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes or any immediate threat of harm, Loyola Law School will issue warnings to the campus community on violent crimes against a person, a substantial crime against property or an emergency situation on or near campus that in the judgment of the Manager of Safety and Security represents a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community.
Mass Emergency Notification
Safety and Security manages the LLS mass emergency notification system (LLS Alert System). Students, faculty and staff can register online to receive notifications of emergency events. These messages are transmitted without delay during emergencies. The Manager of Safety and Security or the Dean, or the Dean's designee, will make the decision about whether to issue a timely warning or emergency notification on a case-by-case basis considering the facts surrounding the incident, the nature of the incident, the continuing danger to the campus community and the possible risk of compromising efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Timely warnings and emergency notifications may include, but are not limited to a concise statement of the incident, date, time occurred, location, any suspect description, bias motive, other relevant information and safety tips. Depending on the particular circumstances of the incident, timely campus safety/crime warnings and mass emergency notifications may be distributed by any one or more of the following means:
- LLS Alert System (campus emergency communication system)
- Campus internal email system
- Posting an alert bulletin on the campus intranet home page
- Posting flyers in the lobbies or on the doors of the campus buildings
- Public address system
The emergency notification system and the LLS emergency response and evacuation procedures are tested annually. The test of these procedures includes an annual evacuation drill.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning or emergency notification should report the circumstances to Safety and Security by calling 213 736-1121, extension 1121 from a campus phone, or come in person to the Security Office located at the entrance to the Parking Structure.
Please click the following link to register or update your information in our system: LLS Emergency Alert Registration
Crime Prevention
Crime prevention is a high priority for the Safety and Security Department. Living in a large city requires students, faculty and staff to practice sound crime prevention techniques when walking at night, riding public transportation, safeguarding property or the like. The Safety and Security Manager or Security Supervisor follows up on all reports of criminal activity by contacting the complainant to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted. Where appropriate, police referrals are made.
The Safety and Security Department offers support in the event a community member must report a crime to the police department.
Precautions in Buildings and Common Areas
Never leave your belongings unattended. Make sure you keep your bag, laptop or purse where you can see it -- not on the floor by your feet or on the back of your chair. Do not keep valuable items in your coat pocket. Report any suspicious persons to the Safety and Security Department immediately at 213-736-1121 (x1121)
Protecting Your Vehicle
The best way to prevent vehicle theft is to make it difficult to steal your car or bicycle. Park your car in well-lighted and busy areas. If you park in a commercial lot or garage, leave only the ignition key with the attendant. Always lock your car -- even when you leave it briefly. Do not leave luggage, packages or other valuables inside that might tempt a thief. Do not leave vehicle registration inside the car. Antitheft devices delay the car thief and buy time.
Confidence Tricks
If you are approached by a person or a group of people who ask you to put up money for a bizarre reason, usually promising you a large financial reward, you are advised not to give them any money nor write them a check. Some of the more common stories involve a winning lottery ticket or cash that has been found. You may even be called by someone purporting to be a bank examiner or other official asking for your help in catching a dishonest employee. If you are in doubt about a situation of this nature, call the Safety and Security Department or LAPD.
Personal Safety
On the Street
Try not to walk alone after dark. If you are by yourself, walk quickly and always be aware of others around you. Stick to well-lighted areas and avoid quiet side streets or alleys. When entering remote areas in parks, be alert and avoid potentially dangerous situations – especially after dark. Do not carry more cash than you need. If you must carry a purse, keep it close to your body and do not resist if it is snatched. If your wallet is stolen, cancel your credit cards and your checking account at once and report the incident to the police. If someone is following you on foot, remain alert: look behind you, cross the street and ask for help. If you are being followed by car, turn around and walk in the opposite direction. Try to get the license plate number and call the police if the problem persists. If a driver stops to ask directions, do not approach his or her car. Do not worry about appearing rude. When using automatic bank teller machines (ATMs), always be aware of the people around you. Be especially careful if the cash machines are located directly on the street. Try to use machines during the daylight hours. If you are suspicious of any person near the machine, do not use it. Try to have a friend accompany you to ATMs.
Public Transportation
If you are traveling by public transportation, have your pass or money ready before you go to the stop. Try to stay near people at all times; pick a bus that is occupied by other passengers. If you are suspicious of anyone, notify the driver. Plan your route before you leave. Taxis are the safest—though most expensive—way to travel at night. When you are dropped off at your destination, have the driver wait for you to enter your building.
Fire Safety
What to Do in Case of Fire
If you discover a fire, immediately pull the nearest fire alarm. There is a fire alarm box on every floor of most buildings on campus near the exits. Report the fire to Security at x1121 (213-736-1121). They will contact the Fire Department. Be aware that transmitting a false alarm is a criminal offense that endangers the lives of both building occupants and emergency personnel. It is also an offense to prop open fire doors or to tamper in any way with alarm equipment, electromagnetic locks or other safety and security devices or to block or obstruct paths of exits.
If the fire is small and not spreading quickly, and you have been appropriately trained, you may try to extinguish the fire yourself with the extinguishers located throughout campus. Do this only after you have sounded the fire alarm. If you are not completely certain about how to operate the extinguisher, do not attempt to put out a fire yourself. Leave the area, closing all doors behind you. Most buildings have automatic fire detection equipment that sounds an alarm and transmits it to a monitoring company who notifies the Fire Department. If you hear an alarm sounding in your building, do not assume that it is a drill or test. All building alarm systems are tested as required by law, but these tests are announced in advance. Treat every alarm as an emergency unless you have received advanced notification otherwise.
If an alarm sounds, exit the building immediately and follow instructions from the Emergency Team, Security and any Public Address System announcement. Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them to be sure that there is no fire danger on the other side. If you must enter a smoke-filled room or hallway, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel and crawl to the nearest exit, keeping your head near the floor. Never use an elevator during a fire emergency; instead, use fire stairs. If you are injured or disabled, stay in your room and make your presence known to other occupants and to Security by telephone. Emergency Team members will assist you in leaving the building.
Fire Safety Precautions
Keep doorways, corridors and stairwells clear and unobstructed. Keep fire doors closed. Make sure that all extension cords are in good condition and UL approved. Use fuse-protected multi-outlet power strips when necessary. Do not overload electrical outlets.
Alcohol and Other Drug Use Policy
The possession, sale or furnishing of alcohol on campus is governed by Loyola Law School's Alcohol Policy and California state law. The enforcement of alcohol laws and policies on campus is the primary responsibility of the Office of Student Affairs. The use, possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under local, state and federal law and the Law School's Standards of Conduct also reflect this. Such laws are strictly enforced by the Law School. Violators may be subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and/or imprisonment. It is unlawful to sell, furnish or provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age is illegal. It is a violation of the Loyola Law School Alcohol Policy for students to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior approval. More information is available in the Student Handbook.
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
The Campus Planning Department prepares the Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. To request a hard copy of the report, call 213-736-8391.
This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus and the Office of Student Affairs. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Clery Act. Learn more.
The crimes reported are not necessarily committed against a member of the Law School community. Crimes that may have occurred in off-campus locations are not included in the Law School statistics. Finally, the law requires reporting of crimes that were not included in campus crime statistics in previous years, namely manslaughter, arson and referrals to campus disciplinary bodies for violations of state or federal liquor, weapons and drug laws. The definition of each crime may differ from the definition of comparable crimes under the California Penal Code or the Law School discipline policies. In addition, the Clery Act also requires reporting of hate crimes in the above categories where prejudice on account of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability was a factor.
The following statistics, which include crimes on campus and crimes in adjacent public areas, are collected by the Safety and Security Department and are based on crimes reported directly to that department and information provided by the local police. In preparation for the annual reporting, persons within each department with significant responsibility for student and campus affairs, including disciplinary affairs, are surveyed for knowledge of crimes that may not have been reported to Safety and Security or police authorities. These individuals include the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, heads of student groups and Student Affairs personnel. Counseling and Psychological Services and Campus Ministries are not surveyed for knowledge of certain crimes because the law does not impose a reporting obligation on persons with counseling or pastoral obligations.
The Law School has no specific policies or procedures allowing victims/survivors or witnesses to report crimes on a confidential basis for purposes of statistical collection only. If a campus official has knowledge of a reportable crime that was not reported for investigation or disciplinary action and he or she informs the Safety and Security Department, that occurrence will be included in these statistics. Each year, an email notification is made to all enrolled students, current faculty and staff that provides the intranet Web site to access this report.
The data presented in this Annual Security Report are believed to be accurate as of January 2011. For complete, updated information, please click here. To request an individual hard copy of the campus crime statistics, please contact the Director of Campus Planning at 213-736-8391. The information will be sent within 10 days of the request.