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This Act requires UCLA to distribute the information contained in this report to all current and potential UCLA students and employees. 

We are committed to making the UCLA campus a safe and secure environment for teaching, research and community service. This report provides information to our campus community to raise awareness about crime activity and the resources available to those we serve. The 2010 Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Report is designed to inform you of UCLA’s campus crime statistics, security policies and steps you can take to maximize your personal safety. The University of California Los Angeles Police Department (UCLA PD) and Campus Administration are committed to providing the highest standard of professionalism and services on behalf of this University and the surrounding community we serve. 

James D. Herren
Chief of Police

Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
UCLA PD prepares the text for the policies and practices section with the input and additional information from other University Departments. UCLA PD collects statistical information from Campus Security Authorities (CSA) and local municipal police departments including: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Pasadena Police Department, Santa Monica Police Department, Culver City Police Department, and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. 

• Professional Counselors & Pastoral Counselors
  Licensed counselors and campus clergy (pastoral counselors) are exempt from reporting requirements. UCLA encourages counselors, if and when they deem it appropriate, to inform those they counsel of procedures for reporting crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the Campus Security Report. The Community Services Director meets with staff in these areas to discuss Clery requirements and the importance of reporting for statistical purposes.

Statistical information from UCLA PD, CSA’s, and from outside law enforcement agencies, is integrated into a single document, posted on the UCLA PD web page, and provided in a hard copy document upon request.

University of California Los Angeles Police Department (UCLA PD) Authority and Jurisdiction
he UCLA Police Department is vested with the authority and responsibility to enforce all applicable local, state and federal laws. Officers have the authority and duty to conduct criminal investigations, arrest violators and suppress campus crime. UCLA PD officers are duly sworn peace officers under California Penal Code Section 830.2(b), authorized to carry firearms, and have the same authority as municipal police officers to use police powers of arrest. UCLA PD has primary jurisdiction of all UCLA‐owned and operated properties and concurrent jurisdiction with local agencies in adjacent areas. In addition, UCLA PD is the primary responder to off‐campus addresses that house affiliated programs such as fraternities and sororities. Local police typically provide information regarding UCLA affiliates who come to their attention in areas adjacent to campus. UCLA PD provides law enforcement services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

UCLA PD also provides unarmed Community Service Officers (CSO’s) to assist with security in buildings and around campus. The CSO’s are primarily part-time student workers who serve as the eyes and ears of the UCLA PD. 

UCLA PD endeavors to provide law enforcement and educational programs complementary to the University mission of education, research and community service. UCLA PD has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LAPD, Santa Monica PD and the California Highway Patrol. UCLA PD works closely with these and other local law enforcement agencies in a collaborative effort to prevent regional crime and apprehend criminal suspects. We continually seek to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of our community. The following information may be useful regarding campus safety, security policies, practices and statistics. 

Emergency Response
The university’s campus safety website contains links for campus safety and emergency responses. University departments are responsible for developing departmental emergency plans, policies & procedures, contingency plans and continuity of operations plans for their staff and areas of responsibility. The university conducts emergency response exercises each year, such as table top exercises, field exercises, and quarterly tests of the emergency notification systems on campus. These tests are designed to assess and evaluate department emergency plans and capabilities of the institution, and educate the campus community to the systems they may encounter.

UCLA emergency response personnel have received training in the principles of the Incident Command System and responding to critical incidents on Campus. When a serious incident occurs that causes an immediate threat to the campus, the first responders to the scene are usually UCLA PD, UCLA Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Los Angeles Fire Department, and General Services (Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), Transportation, and Emergency Management). These entities work together to manage the incident. Depending on the nature of the incident, affected UCLA departments and other local or federal agencies may also be involved through the provision of mutual aid.

General information about the emergency response and evacuation procedures for UCLA is publicized each year as part of the institution’s Clery Act compliance efforts, and that information is available on the UCLA PD website or in hard copy.

Notification: Significant Emergencies and Dangerous Situations
The UCLA Emergency Management Office (EMO) receives information from various offices/departments on campus including UCLA PD, Fire & Life Safety, Office of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and at times outside agencies. Upon confirmation of conditions that present an emergency or dangerous situation posing an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all members of the UCLA community, the Emergency Management Office initiates its mass warning policy and activates the campus emergency notification systems.  

 
The EMO Emergency Manager and on‐call staff will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the judgment of UCLA emergency response personnel, compromise the efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. In the event of a serious incident that poses an immediate threat to members of the UCLA community, the University uses some or all of the various systems available for expedient communication including: emails, emergency text messages (sms), outdoor sirens & voice warning, scrolling emergency messages on the campus cable television, AM 1630, the UCLA Campus Newsroom, local media outlets, and social media (Facebook and Twitter). A large number of first responder vehicles are equipped with Public Address (PA) Systems and these units can be strategically placed throughout the campus to facilitate communication through the PA system. The University posts updates on the campus website during a critical incident. Recorded information and updates are available by calling 1-800‐900‐UCLA.

UCLA PD and other first response departments have the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document significant emergencies or dangerous situations. When a significant emergency or dangerous situation is confirmed, UCLA PD will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segments of the community that may be affected by the situation.

The UCLA Emergency Management Office maintains a standard log for the use of the emergency notification system that includes the dates, approximate times, incident type, location, and the warning devices used of any ENS issuance, including tests and exercises, and whether the test was announced or unannounced (including routine maintenance).

Campus Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation drills are conducted quarterly and at additional intervals as determined by the UCLA Fire/Life Safety Division. These unannounced drills prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies. During the drill, occupants practice drill procedures and familiarize themselves with the location of exits, the evacuation route, designated assembly locations and the sound of the fire alarm.

Building evacuation drills, conducted in coordination with the campus Fire Marshal’s office, require mandatory evacuation by residents, who cannot reenter until authorized. Residents are debriefed and written notices are sent following the fall quarter drill reiterating the importance of building evacuations including verification of evacuation routes and assembly areas.

UCLA on‐campus housing residents receive information on emergency response protocols and evacuation throughout the academic year including through new student orientation, mandatory floor meetings, campus housing websites, posted flyers and the On Campus Housing Resident’s Manual.

Evacuation drills are monitored by Fire & Life Safety, Emergency Management, EH&S, and the Housing Programs personnel to evaluate egress and behavioral patterns, and to make recommendations for corrective actions. Reports are prepared by participating departments that identify deficient equipment so that repairs can be made immediately. Recommendations for improvements are also submitted to the appropriate departments/offices for consideration.

On‐campus, non‐residential facilities conduct evacuation exercises in accordance with the State Fire Code. Exercises are minimally held in all high‐rise campus structures annually. Information about campus evacuation procedures is provided in the campus departmental emergency plans, campus department websites, and through building signage at fire exits, elevators and appropriate locations in the buildings.

For more information, please visit UCLA Campus Safety and UCLA Emergency Management Office (Evacuations)

Reporting of Criminal Offenses,  Emergencies & Other Incidents
Whether  you are a victim or a witness, you have the responsibility to report crime. If a crime occurs on or around campus, report it immediately to the police. 

Crimes in progress and crimes that have just occurred should be reported by dialing 9‐1‐1 from any phone. Whenever possible, the actual victim or witness of the crime should call directly. If you have an emergency while in the campus area, call this number and let the dispatcher know you are on a cell phone and have an emergency. Some 9‐1‐1 calls from cell phones may go to Highway Patrol, potentially delaying a response.

When calling to report a crime or incident, please be ready to provide information such as: a brief description of the occurrence, when and where the incident occurred, weapons the suspect(s) carried, where and when the suspect(s) was last seen, description of the suspect(s) and any other relevant information. In addition to the importance of reporting, timely information assists in developing information and warnings for the campus.

The UCLA Emergency Communications Center is staffed 24‐hours a day by trained public safety dispatchers. The dispatchers receive calls from 9‐1‐1 and business lines and assign the appropriate police officers, firefighters, Paramedics/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) or emergency workers to handle each call. 

• Emergency Phones
  Throughout the UCLA campus, you will see Emergency Phones designated by their brown or yellow color.  These phones are directly linked to UCLA PD and are activated upon pick up.  If you cannot speak, all you need to do is activate the line and the dispatcher will identify your location and send assistance.
• Non-Emergency Procedures & Reports
  For non-emergency assistance, please call UCLA PD at (310) 825-1491, or report incidents in person. The Department is located at 601 Westwood Plaza. Individuals are encouraged to report crimes directly to the police.  The following departments are also available to assist you with reporting:

Volunteer Confidential Reporting
If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the University System or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a Confidential report. With your permission, a designee of UCLA PD can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential while taking steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With such information the University can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method or assailant and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crimes for UCLA. In addition UCLA PD has an anonymous tip message line.

Anonymous Tip Message Line
If you would like to report a crime or related concern but do not wish to reveal your identity, UCLA PD offers an anonymous message line that allows you to leave specific information about a crime while ensuring your confidentiality: (310) 794-5824. The anonymous tip line is checked routinely, it should not be used for crimes in progress. 

Timely Warnings 
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Chief of UCLA PD or designee, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued.  Systems for issuing warnings include postings, direct distribution of flyers, text messages, emails to students, faculty, staff, the campus’ student newspaper, The Daily Bruin, and campus websites. UCLA PD also shares warnings from local police departments if the campus area may be impacted. Updates on crimes are provided on the UCLA PD web page. If you would like to receive information about the latest Crime Alert Bulletins, safety and crime prevention, join the UCLA PD campus safety listserv (see link in Related Information box).

Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to UCLA PD, by phone (310) 825-1491 or in person at the station front counter located at 601 Westwood Plaza.

Missing Person Procedures
UCLA provides students living on campus the opportunity to provide confidential contact information to the University for a person to be notified in the event the student is officially reported as missing. UCLA PD will accept any report, including a telephone report, of a missing UCLA student.

UCLA PD will accept any report, including a telephone report, of a missing UCLA student.

If UCLA PD determines that a student for whom a missing person report has been filed has been missing for more than 24 hours, then within the next 24 hours the department will:

• Notify the individual identified by the student to be contacted in such circumstances
• If the student is under 18 years old, notify a parent or guardian
• In cases where the student is over 18 and has not identified a person to be contacted, notify appropriate law enforcement officials in the Los Angeles Area with a Teletype message or other similar measure.

UCLA Evening Van Service 

• Escort Service
  The Evening Van Service provides a safe means of transportation around the campus, between campus buildings, on‐campus housing, and nearby residential areas during evening hours. This service is free for UCLA students, employees and visitors. For more information, please call (310) 825‐9800.
• Escort Service
  Community Service Officers (CSO’s) are available for escorting UCLA students, employees and visitors between campus buildings, local living areas, and Westwood Village. This service is available 365 days a year from dusk to 1 a.m. For more information, please call (310) 794‐9255 (WALK).

Crime Statistics 
Please refer to the end of this document for Clery crime statistics. Additional statistical information is available in the UCLA PD Annual Report located on the UCLA PD web page, or by calling (310) 825-1491. The UCLA PD crime analyst can also assist with specific statistical requests.

Security & Access to Campus Buildings & Grounds 
The UCLA campus grounds include 419 acres with over 20,446,300 gross square feet of maintainable structures. The current population of UCLA consists of approximately 39,900 students, 27,000 staff and faculty, and 15,000 daily visitors.  The daily population of approximately 81,900 is equivalent to a medium size city. As a public university, the UCLA campus is accessible to the general public. Consequently, regardless of the time of day or night, and no matter where you may be on campus, it is important for you to be alert and aware of your surroundings and exercise personal safety. 

• Non-Residential Buildings
  Most University buildings are open to the public during normal business hours and during evening hours when classes are in session and while special events are occurring. During other times, University buildings are generally locked and only faculty, staff and authorized students are admitted. To ensure building access is possible for only authorized individuals, it is essential that students, staff and faculty work together to keep the doors closed after hours. Do not leave doors propped open or unlocked after hours. Do not open the door for unfamiliar individuals. Remember, if your campus keys/access cards are lost or stolen, report the loss immediately to the issuing party.
• Residential Buildings
  UCLA housing serves approximately 13,000 students at on and off campus locations. Access to campus residence buildings is operated by Housing & Hospitality Services and is restricted to residents and their guests (guests must check in with front desk). The coordinated efforts of police patrols, CSO’s, the Office of Residential Life, safety awareness seminars, and crime alert bulletins promote awareness of safety issues. Since residential halls and apartments are accessible 24 hours a day, it is important for residents to be aware of their surroundings at all times and exercise common sense.

To ensure the safety and security of residences, do not allow unauthorized individuals entry, keep the room door locked and do not open it without checking who is outside.  When leaving, make certain that the room is secure. Always alert UCLA PD of any crimes occurring in or around the building.  Report any suspicious activity immediately to the police.

Campus Maintenance/Emergency Management 
UCLA General Services Organization maintains campus facilities to ensure a safe and secure campus. Select members participate in a Disaster Initial Response Team and receive training in first response, fire suppression, light search and rescue and restoring building functionality in the event of a major disaster. For more information on Emergency Management, contact the Emergency Preparedness Manager at (310) 825-9200.

Sexual Assault Prevention
New Student & Transition Programs provides orientations services to all new students on acquaintance rape & rape education.

In addition, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) conducts numerous workshops throughout the year. These workshops are intended for staff, incoming first year students, as well as transfer students. Topics include:

• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Sexual Responsibility

The Office of Residential Life conducts presentation for residents throughout the year. Some workshops include:

• Sex Jeopardy
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• That’s So Sweet
• Sex and Cookies

The Crime Prevention Unit also conducts sexual assault prevention and education presentations as requested.

Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault
UCLA does not tolerate sexual assault or sexual misconduct. Where there is probable cause to believe a student has committed a sexual assault or has engaged in sexual misconduct, disciplinary action will be pursued. Sanctions may include dismissal from the University. Those who believe that they are the victims of sexual assault should:

1. Immediately call the police department. If possible, call the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825‐1491 or 911 for a sexual assault that occurs off university property, report it immediately to the local law enforcement agency. Students, staff and faculty who are near campus may choose to report the sexual assault to UCLA PD.

2. Get medical attention. Campus police will provide transportation to the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center Emergency Room/Rape Treatment Center (RTC) for emergency medical treatment and evidence collection. A counselor from the RTC will be available at that time, free of charge.

Utilize campus and community support services:

1. 1. Contact the CARE Manager at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The CAPS CARE counselors have expertise in working with people who have been sexually assaulted. They can discuss options and alternatives, help identify the most appropriate support services, and provide information about medical care, psychological counseling, academic assistance, legal options, how to file a police report, and how to file a complaint through the Office of the Dean of Students. CARE counselors are available to assist any UCLA student regardless of where or when the assault occurred. For assistance, contact CAPS at (310) 825‐0768 or go to 221 Wooden Center West and ask to speak to a CARE counselor.

2. Contact the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center (310-319-4000) for free emergency medical treatment and counseling services. See Related Information Box for Link to the Rape Treatment Center.

Caring assistance is available for persons who have been subjected to sexual assault or sexual misconduct. They are encouraged in the strongest terms to make a report.

When you choose to report a sexual assault to UCLA PD, a police officer will take the initial crime report. A rape counselor, friend or family member may be present at the survivor’s request. If the survivor has not received medical attention, the officer will take the survivor to the Santa Monica‐UCLA Medical Center’s Rape Treatment Center. The police officer will also inform the survivor of the availability of a CARE counselor through the Counseling & Psychological Services Center to provide follow‐up assistance and support, if they have not already been contacted.

Medical attention for sexual assault survivors is vital to detecting and treating a range of medical concerns, including sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and possible internal injuries. Within 72 hours of a sexual assault, it is important to collect evidence to aid the judicial process.

The Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center is the resource used to perform a variety of services such as emergency medical treatment, psychological counseling and collection of evidence. 

For more information regarding the treatment of sexual assault and rape, call the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center at (310) 319-4000.

UCLA PD and Santa Monica-UCLA Rape Treatment Center provide support and assist survivors to ensure that they are fully informed of their rights under California law. Survivors will also receive information on appropriate judicial procedures such as pressing charges, obtaining a restraining order or filing a complaint with the Dean of Students Office.

While survivors of sexual assaults are strongly encouraged to contact UCLA PD, there may be occasions where students prefer to go to other campus staff. Staff members provide a wide range of resources and are available to assist the student in working with UCLA PD, if the survivor chooses. Residence Hall staff and academic advisors are available to assist survivors if housing and classes need to be changed.

UCLA PD detectives conduct the investigation. The case is then submitted to the District Attorney or City Attorney, and charges may be filed based on their review. 

Procedures for discipline in cases of an alleged sexual offense are covered in the UCLA Student Conduct Code.  If the case involves a student conduct hearing, the complainant shall be entitled to be assisted by another member of the campus community during the hearing, and shall be entitled, for support, to have up to two persons of the complainant’s choice accompany the complainant to the hearing. Similar rights shall be afforded the accused student.

Additionally, the UCLA Student Conduct Code states that the results of any disciplinary action or Agreement of Resolution by the University and the results of any appeal may be disclosed to an alleged victim of sexual harassment or any violent physical assault. Disclosure shall be made within three working days of notification of the accused student. The University imposed sanctions may range from warning through dismissal.

Sex Offender Notice 
The State of California requires sex offenders to register with the police in the jurisdiction in which they reside. The State makes this information available to law enforcement agencies. This information for the UCLA campus community area is available to the public at LAPD’s West LA Community Police Station, 1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025-3003, (310) 575-8404. See the Related Information Box for the Megan's Law website.

Additionally, the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act provides for the tracking of convicted sex offenders enrolled at or employed at institutions of higher education. The State of California (Penal Code 290) requires sex offenders already required to register within the state to, within 5 working days, also “register with the chief of police of a campus of the University of California if she or he is domiciled upon the campus or any of its facilities” of higher education at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student. This information is available at the UCLA PD station.

Weapons Prohibition on Campus 
Possession of firearms or replicas, ammunition, explosives, knives/blades longer than 2½ inches, other weapons, or fireworks are against the law in the University community or at University-sponsored activities. California Penal Codes 626.9 and 626.10 also prohibit the possession of firearms (including pellet and BB guns) on University property without specific written permission. There are exceptions for authorized activities, such as ROTC, with the permission of the Police Chief.

If you are a witness to a crime involving a weapon please call 9-1-1 immediately. If you see a weapon of any kind on campus, alert UCLA PD by calling (310) 825-1491 or 9-1-1.

Reporting Hate Crimes & Incidents 
Crimes motivated by race, religion, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation are hate crimes, and a serious offense under California law. UCLA takes a strong stance against hate crimes. Conviction for a hate crime can result in prison time. A conviction cannot be based on speech alone unless the speech is based on threats against a person or a group of people. If you are a victim of or witness a hate crime or incident, report it as soon as possible to the appropriate police agency. If the incident occurs on campus, call UCLA PD. The Dean of Students Office also handles hate crimes and conduct code violations. Hate crimes or incidents can be reported anonymously by visiting www.reportincidents.ucla.edu and completing the UCLA Hate Crime and Hate Incident Reporting Form. All information submitted is confidential.

Disciplinary Action: Students, Staff & Faculty 
The Dean of Students Office handles matters concerning alleged student violations of the UCLA Student Conduct Code and/or University Policies. The University has jurisdiction over student conduct that occurs on University property, or in connection with official University functions whether on or off University property. Although the University will not routinely invoke its disciplinary processes over student conduct that occurs off campus, the University has discretion to exercise such jurisdiction. University policies prohibit any physical harm to person(s) such as sexual assault, rape, violent threats and any conduct that may endanger a person(s) safety. 

Anyone can make an allegation against a student; however, allegations must be in writing and may not be anonymous. Written allegations are evaluated by the Dean of Students prior to contacting the accused student. Hearings are conducted by the Student Conduct Committee or a Hearing Officer. The hearing is formal with the accused and accuser able to present witnesses and documents to support their case. Students may elect to have representation. The Dean will explain the outcome of the case and the reasons for the decision to both the accuser and accused. 

If a student admits to violating the UCLA Student Conduct Code and/or University policies, or is found responsible in a hearing, he/she should expect to be sanctioned. Sanctions range from warning to dismissal from the University of California. 

The Deans strive to impose sanctions that are appropriate given the violation. The list of sanctions can be found in the UCLA Student Conduct Code that is available in print at 1206 Murphy Hall.  Additional questions concerning student conduct can be answered by calling (310) 825-3871.

UCLA staff and faculty members may be subject to disciplinary action under applicable personnel policies.  To report staff misconduct to Campus Human Resources, Employee Relations, call (310) 794-0860.  To report faculty misconduct to the Academic Senate Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures Committee, call (310) 825-3851.

Campus Security Awareness & Crime Prevention Programs:  The Crime Prevention Unit 
Preventing crime is ultimately a partnership between you and the university. Many crimes can be prevented by staying alert and aware of your surroundings and by securing your property at all times.

UCLA PD is dedicated to promoting and maintaining safety awareness through community outreach programs. The Crime Prevention Unit coordinates a variety of activities and resources to meet the safety needs of the entire campus community. The Crime Prevention Unit conducts security surveys and inspects campus grounds to identify and address future security and safety needs and develops and coordinates a variety of activities to meet the safety needs of the entire campus community. Presentations and workshops on all aspects of personal safety, prevention of workplace violence, office/business safety, rape/assault prevention and related law enforcement topics are scheduled on a regular basis or by request for all campus members and at employee and student orientations. During 2010, campus presentations and programs reached approximately 27,850 individuals. Informational news articles, emergency flyers and safety related brochures describing incidents impacting campus security or personal safety are distributed to students and employees.

UCLA PD encourages students, faculty and staff to be responsible for their own safety by taking proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of victimization or crimes on campus. UCLA PD encourages all campus community members to sign up for the campus safety listserv in order to make informed decisions about their own safety.

Crime prevention literature is available at the UCLA PD lobby, on the UCLA PD web page and throughout campus. UCLA PD also offers numerous crime prevention programs and workshops each quarter. Examples of the programs and workshops available through the Crime Prevention Unit include:

• Personal Safety
  Crime prevention tips and actions that individuals can take to make themselves less vulnerable to crime. Examples of topics are robberies, assaults, stalking, identity theft, and property theft.
• Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention
  Crime prevention tips of actions that individuals can take to make themselves less vulnerable to a sexual assault. Topics include rape prevention, acquaintance rape, the role of alcohol, and date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol and GHB.
• Hate Crimes
  Defines hate crimes, and behaviors/acts that are hate crimes. Topics covered include relevant laws, how to report hate crimes and available resources. 
• Drug & Alcohol Awareness
  Designed to increase awareness and prevention of drug and alcohol use/abuse.  Topics covered are drug and alcohol laws, alcohol consumption and driving under the influence.  Information, programs and written materials are available by calling (310) 825-1491.
• Campus & Community Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault
  UCLA has a variety of resources for individuals who have been victimized by a sexual assault or would like to take a proactive stance by attending educational seminars and workshops. A list of area resources is at the end of the document.

University of California Policy on Substance Abuse 
The University strives to maintain campus communities and keep work sites free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances, as defined in schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 United States Code 812, and by regulation of 21 Code of Federal Regulations 1308. Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, or sale of alcohol or controlled substances by University employees and students in the workplace, on University premises, at official University functions, or on University business is prohibited. In addition, employees and students shall not use illegal substances that impair their work performance, scholarly activities, or student life. 

The University of California at Los Angeles recognizes alcohol dependency and other drugs as a treatable condition and offers programs and services for University employees and students with substance dependency problems.

Employees found to be in violation of this policy (including student employees if the circumstances warrant) may be subject to corrective action up to and including dismissal, under applicable University policies and labor contracts. 

Employees and students are encouraged to seek assistance, as appropriate, from Employee Support Programs, health centers, and counseling and psychological services available at University locations or through referrals. Information obtained regarding an employee or student during participation in such programs or services will be treated as confidential in accordance with Federal and State laws. Additional campus alcohol policies can be found in the Related Information Box under Alcohol Policy. 

Legal Sanctions, Federal and State 
Numerous Federal, State and local statutes and ordinances relate to the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or alcohol, and they impose legal sanctions for both felony and misdemeanor convictions for violations. Detailed information regarding these statutes, which may change over time, is available from UCLA PD, Student Legal Services and the Law and Bio Medical Libraries. Drugs considered to be controlled substances are listed in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substance Act (29 U.S.C. 812) and are further defined by regulations 21 CFR 1308.15 through 1038.15. 

Copies of the Act and Regulations are available for review from the Office of Campus Counsel (3149 Murphy Hall) and the Law and Bio Medical libraries.

Substance Abuse Education 
Students with alcohol or substance abuse problems create safety and health risks for themselves and others. Such abuses also can result in a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. Therefore, UCLA makes available to every student a variety of alcohol and substance abuse awareness programs that are designed to discourage the use of illicit substances and to educate students on the merits of legal and responsible alcohol consumption.

Programs include:

• New Student & Transition Programs provides orientations services to new students on topics of alcohol & substance abuse & acquaintance rape & rape education (which has an alcohol component to it)
• Office of Residential Life (ORL) provides workshops for residents throughout the year. Some workshops include: 

1. Why Do You Drink?!?
2. How Much is One Drink
3. Alcohol and Your Body
4. Pick Your Poison
5. Drink, Drink, Drink, or Should You?
6. Blame It on the A-A-A-A-A Alcohol
7. Alcohol Mythology
8. Drinking in Saxon, Wait… can you?
9. The Story of an (almost) Dead Student
10. Booze Up
11. And many more

• Student Development Health Education (SDHE) is one of many campus departments that work in partnership with student groups to empower the majority of students who want to promote a healthy and safe campus environment around the issues of alcohol and other drug use.

SDHE provides:

• Oversight of the UCLA Drug-Free Schools Committee which guides and develops campus AOD policy;
• Creation of the annual Chancellor’s Official Notice which details campus Alcohol & Drug policy and is distributed to every registered student
• Production of multi-media campaigns such as “Done 4” that aims to correct student misperceptions regarding drinking norms on campus and “Be a Hero … Get the Keys” that encourages the reduction of harm to self and others.
• Implementation of the online “AlcoholEdu” course required of all new undergraduate and transfer students;
• Training student leaders to conduct ongoing alcohol harm reduction programs;
• Facilitation of training workshops to staff and student groups;
• Presentation of courses and opportunities for independent study (through the School of Public Health), which incorporate content on harm reduction;
• Participation in interventions and referrals to UCLA Student Psychological Services and treatment programs;
• Research and evaluation;
• Grants to support alcohol harm reduction programs.
• Counseling & Psychological Services provide preventative education presentations.  Presentations include:
• Alcohol Use & Misuse: Making Informed Choices
• Alcohol & Marijuana:  Making Informed Choices
• Alcohol & Other Substance Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral & Treatment Training (for Staff)

In addition CAPS provides AOD harm-reduction treatment

• AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test – College Version) screening of 100% of CAPS clients at intake (approximately 5200 students)
• ASSIST (Alcohol, Smoking, & Substance Involvement Screening Test)  administration for all clients screened positive  on AUDIT-C (approximately 35% of intakes)
• individual brief motivational intervention following ASSIST screening; referral as needed for more intensive AOD treatment
• “Maintaining Healthy Lifestyles”: 3-session harm-reduction group treatment for alcohol and other substance users  (generally for students mandated for AOD treatment) – continuously offered throughout the academic year; typically no more than 6 students in each group
• “Moving Forward”:  6 – 8 session group motivational group treatment for students at high risk of harmful outcomes associated with alcohol use/abuse – typically 1 group per quarter; no more than 8 participants per group
• Counseling & Psychological Services provides a 3-session motivational treatment that’s available for  referrals primarily from Dean of Students, Office of Residential Life and Athletics.
• UCLA Access to Care Research Project offers confidential alcohol and drug screening and brief interventions at Student Psychological Services.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at various locations on campus once a week.
• Safe Party website includes information on Alcohol Poisoning, Legal Consequences, Party Host Tips, Serving Size Drink Comparison, Safe Party Tips Flyer
• The Crime Prevention Unit conducts alcohol awareness presentation to any department upon request.

Counseling and Psychological Services provides counseling and referral assistance to students who are troubled by alcohol or substance abuse problems. The service is completely confidential and free to regularly enrolled students. All information and counseling is treated in accordance with University Policies and State and Federal Laws. Any decision to seek assistance is not used in connection with any academic determination or as a basis for disciplinary proceedings.

Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse 
Substance abuse may result in a wide array of serious health and behavioral problems. Substance abuse has both long and short-term effects on the body and the mind.  Alcohol and drugs are toxic to the human body. In addition to the problem of toxicity, contaminant poisonings often occur with illegal drug use. HIV infection with intravenous drug use is a prevalent hazard.

Acute health problems may include heart attack, stroke, and sudden death, which can occur for first time cocaine users.  Long lasting effects caused by drug and alcohol abuse can cause problems such as disruption of normal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, leaks of blood vessels in the brain, bleeding and destruction of brain cells, possible memory loss, infertility, impotency, immune system impairment, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and pulmonary damage. Drug use during pregnancy may result in fetal damage and birth defects causing hyperactivity, neurological abnormalities, and developmental difficulties.

Where to Get Help – Drug & Alcohol Programs 
The Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center’s Health Education Unit is one of many campus departments that work in a partnership with student groups to empower the majority who want to promote a healthy and safe campus environment around the issues of alcohol and other drug abuse. For additional information, call the Health Education Center at (310) 825-6385. 

Students who are struggling with symptoms related to their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use may call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (310) 825-0168.

Staff and faculty who are experiencing symptoms associated with their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use are encouraged to seek help. Staff and faculty can call the Staff and Faculty Counseling Center at (310) 794-0245.

For more information on obtaining crime prevention brochures or for program information please call (310) 825-1491.  

Please see the Related Information Box for 2010 Clery Statistics, Resource List and Annual Fire Report.