Annual Security Report

In order to meet our obligations under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act, the Walla Walla Community College Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department in conjunction with Student Services, Human Resources, Facilities and other departments prepares the Annual Security and Fire Report. Below you will find a link to the current Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. A printed copy of the Annual Security and Fire Report is available free of charge from the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM.

 

Timely Warning

A Timely Warning is a Clery Act reporting requirement that states that Walla Walla Community College must notify the campus community in a timely manner when a Clery Act crime has been committed in a Clery Act geographical designated area and is determined, by Walla Walla Community College, to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. The decision to issue a Timely Warning will be made by the President, Vice President of Administrative Services or the Assistant Director of Security and Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction with the Public Information Officer. The notification will be sent out through the College’s email system, the College’s emergency notification system and will also be posted on the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department webpage below.

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Date: November 20, 2019

At 1:40pm on 11/20/2019, the Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department was notified that a vehicle was stolen from the main parking lot of the WWCC Walla Walla campus at approximately 11:00am. The incident was reported to the Walla Walla Police Department and remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Walla Walla Police Department at 509-527-1960.

The Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department encourages community members to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft by keeping the following safety tips in mind:

  • Always lock your vehicle, close all windows and doors, and take your keys.
  • Never hide your key on or in the vehicle.
  • Park in well‐lit areas.
  • Do not leave valuables and packages in your car.
  • Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
  • Use car alarm or other anti-theft devices.
  • Immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety or call 911

The WWCC Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department will continue to monitor the situation. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this incident, please contact Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety at 509-526-7233.

Date: July 3, 2019

A burglary occurred on the WWCC Clarkston Campus sometime between July 1, 2019 and July 2, 2019. An unknown subject or subjects unlawfully entered the horse stables causing several hundred dollars’ worth of damage. The incident was reported to the Clarkston Police Department on July 2, 2019 at 8:44am. The incident remains under investigation.

You can reduce your chances of becoming a victim of burglary or theft by keeping the following safety tips in mind:

  • Always secure all doors and windows to offices, residences and vehicles
  • Never leave your property unattended in a public space and always secure all valuables
  • Do not allow strangers into buildings that require secure access
  • Always report suspicious people or circumstances to the Clarkston Police Department and the Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Clarkston Police Department at (509) 758-1680 or Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety at 509-526-7233.

Date: March 25, 2019

A vehicle was stolen from the main parking lot of the WWCC Clarkston Campus on March 25, 2019 between 8:30am and 2:30pm. The incident was reported to the Clarkston Police Department. The WWCC Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department was notified at approximately 3:30pm. The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Clarkston Police Department at (509) 758-1680.

The Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department encourages community members to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft by keeping the following safety tips in mind:

  • Always lock your vehicle, close all windows and doors, and take your keys.
  • Never hide your key on or in the vehicle.
  • Park in well‐lit areas.
  • Do not leave valuables and packages in your car.
  • Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
  • Use car alarm or other anti-theft devices.
  • Immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to Campus Security  and Environmental Health and Safety or call 911.

The WWCC Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department will continue to monitor the situation. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this incident, please contact Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety at 509-526-7233.

Date: March 22, 2019

On March 22, 2019 at approximately 8:00am, Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety received a report of a burglary and theft on the Walla Walla Community College campus. The incident occurred sometime between March 10, 2019 and March 21, 2019.  The Walla Walla Police Department was notified of the incident.

This is the second burglary reported on the Walla Walla Campus within the last two months. It is unclear if these incidents are connected. All are reminded to secure doors and windows when leaving for the day. Never leave your property unattended in a public space and always secure all valuables. Always report suspicious people or circumstances to the Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department or call 911.  Do not allow strangers into buildings that require secure access.

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Walla Walla Police Department at 509-527-4434 and Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety at 509-526-7233.

Walla Walla Community College Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety will continue to monitor the situation.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Campus Security and Environmental Health and Safety.

Date: February 5, 2018

Details: The Walla Walla Police Department responded to an incident involving burglary, theft and destruction/damage/vandalism of property on February 5, 2018 at approximately 7:30 am at the Walla Walla Community College Carpentry Program site.

The incident was reported to the Walla Walla Community College Campus Safety and Security Department at 8:00 am on February 5, 2018.

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Walla Walla Police Department at 509-527-4434 and Campus Safety and Security at 509-526-7233.

Walla Walla Community College Campus Safety and Security will continue to monitor the situation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Campus Safety and Security.

Date: July 20, 2017

Details: The Walla Walla Police Department responded to an incident involving assault, robbery and motor vehicle theft on July 19th, 2017 at approximately 6:30pm in the parking lot of the Health Science Building. The incident was reported to the Walla Walla Community College Campus Safety and Security Department at 7:00am on July 20th, 2017. The suspect in the incident was arrested and is not a student at Walla Walla Community College. The incident remains under investigation.

Walla Walla Community College Campus Safety and Security will continue to monitor the situation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Campus Safety and Security.

Emergency Notifications

An Emergency Notification is a Clery Act reporting requirement that states that Walla Walla Community College must notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus that involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. An “immediate” threat as used here includes an imminent or impending threat, such as an approaching forest fire, or a fire currently raging in one of our buildings. The decision to issue an Emergency Notification will be made by the President, Vice President of Administrative Services or the Assistant Director of Security and Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction with the Public Information Officer. The notification will be sent out through the College’s email system, the College’s emergency notification system and will also be posted on the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department webpage below.

 

Daily Crime logs

The daily crime log is a record of all criminal incidents and alleged criminal incidents that have been reported to the Walla Walla Community College Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department. An online version of the daily crime logs for both the Walla Walla and the Clarkston campuses can be found below. A printed copy of both logs is maintained in the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department at the Walla Walla campus and can be obtained Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The daily crime log will reflect the last 60 days of reported criminal incidents.

Walla Walla Campus OR
Clarkston Campus

List of Campus Security Authorities

Campus Security Authorities are individuals that have significant responsibility for student and campus activities and who have been designated by Walla Walla Community College to be Campus Security Authorities. Campus Security Authorities are required to report Clery Act crimes that they have been made aware of and that occurred in Clery Act reportable geography including murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape and arrests or referrals for liquor law violations, drug law violations or weapons law violations. Please complete the Campus Security Authority reporting form. The form will be submitted to the Assistant Director of Security and Environmental Health and Safety for review and investigation.

Here is a complete list of Campus Security Authorities at Walla Walla Community College who have completed the Campus Security Authority Training.

 

Student Travel Reporting Form

The Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department is required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, to collect data for all overnight trips involving students. A list of all student overnight trips is reviewed at the end of the calendar year and a determination is made by the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department whether or not each trip is required to be included in the Annual Security and Fire Report crime statistics as outlined in the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As a faculty or staff member of Walla Walla Community College, you are required to submit a Student Travel Reporting Form online through the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department website before leaving on an overnight trip that involves students. Any questions regarding this policy can be addressed to the Assistant Director of Security and Environmental Health and Safety for Walla Walla Community College.

Non-Campus Location Reporting

The Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department is required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, to collect data for all locations that the College owns or controls as defined in the 2016 Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting.

The Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department is then required to include all reported criminal activity on the Daily Crime Log and include all data in the Annual Security and Fire Report.

As a faculty or staff member of Walla Walla Community College, you are required to submit a Non-Campus Location Reporting Form online through the Security and Environmental Health and Safety Department website if you contract for or utilize a location that meets the definition of Non-Campus property under the Clery Act. Any questions regarding this policy can be addressed to the Assistant Director of Security and Environmental Health and Safety for Walla Walla Community College.

 

Training Programs

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Walla Walla Community College is required under the Clery Act and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act to provide prevention and ongoing training programs to all students and employees to promote awareness and to educate individuals about alcohol and drug use and abuse. Please click on the link below to view available programs and training opportunities.

Violence Against Women Act Programs

Walla Walla Community College is required under the Clery Act, the Campus Save Act and the Violence Against Women Act to provide prevention and ongoing training programs to all students and employees to promote awareness and to educate individuals about dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Please click on the link below to view available programs and training opportunities.

Bystander Intervention Programs

Walla Walla Community College is required under the Clery Act, the Campus Save Act and the Violence Against Women Act to provide prevention and ongoing training programs to all students and employees to promote awareness and to educate individuals about Bystander Intervention. Please click on the link below to view available programs and training opportunities.

Memorandums of Understanding

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a nonbinding agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and details of an understanding, including each parties’ requirements and responsibilities.

 

Registered Sex Offender Notifications

Walla Walla Community College is required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to provide access to information regarding registered sex offenders. That information can be obtained from the following sources depending on which campus is being referenced.

Walla Walla Campus

Any questions concerning registered sex offenders in the Walla Walla Valley can be directed to the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s office at: 509.524.5400.

Clarkston Campus

Any questions concerning registered sex offenders in Clarkston can be directed to the Asotin County at 509.243.4717, ask for Sgt. Tammy Leavitt.