"The Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990," also known as the "Clery Bill." Click on the web address below for additional information, which will openup in a seperate browser window.

Crime Prevention

Patrols of campus buildings and grounds by College Police Officers quicken responses for assistance requested. The College Police Department conducts Crime Prevention Programs for staff and faculty members on request, for student orientation, and staff development programs. Providing faculty, staff and students with information on services offered by our department such as escort to vehicles, providing a battery jump or airing up a flat tire. A crime prevention officer is available on request, subject to availability, to provide presentations on various crime-related issues such as date rape, domestic violence, workplace violence, road rage, and personal safety. Crime prevention brochures are available at the police department.

 

A self-defense program available to students and employees is the Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD). The RAD System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on self-defense training. For more information about the program contact the MVC Police Department.

All information regarding stolen property from the college facilities may be entered into the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center, NCIC/TCIC.

Campus crimes that involve violence, property loss through theft, or any felony under the Texas Penal Code are reported immediately by the department to the proper County, State, or Federal Agency.

 

Your Mountain View College Police Officers are commissioned officers and by Texas State Law may effect arrests and carry firearms. The College Police Department has jurisdiction on Mountain View College along with the City of Dallas Police. The Dallas Police Department will respond to Mountain View College upon request for assistance. The goal of the Mountain View College Police Department is to maintain a safe and suitable learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Crime Reporting

 

The Mountain View College Police Department is responsible for reporting, investigating, and disseminating information on all incidents, injuries, and emergency situations to the appropriate college administrator or outside agency. All offenses occurring on campus should be promptly reported to the Mountain View College Police Department. There is currently no policy that allows victims or witnesses to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. All reported incidents will be handled in a timely and appropriate manner. Every effort is made to keep the college community informed on a timely basis of crime-related incidents. Each student, faculty, and staff member will be provided a copy of the Annual Statistics upon request. Annual Statistics are available at the College Police Department and published on this web site.

 

Building Access

Hours of operation may vary. Generally, the campus is open from 6 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday the campus is open from 6 a.m., until such time that classes in individual buildings have ended for the day.

 

Grounds

The campus facilities such as soccer fields, baseball diamond are for reserved use only. You may contact the college at 214-860-8610 for information. We ask the use of the nature trail be limited to daylight hours only due to the trail not having lights. Access to the campus is limited between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. to authorized personnel only. If you have questions regarding access to special areas of the campus contact the college police. Soliciting on campus or posting of handbills on vehicles is prohibited. Please report any violation to the college police as soon as possible.

 

Sale or Use of Dangerous Drugs on Campus

Mountain View College complies with federal and state laws, which prohibit the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs. This includes the federal "drug free schools and communities act." The sale or use of dangerous drugs are not permitted on campus. Prosecution by law enforcement authorities may result from drug violations.

 

Sale or Use of Alcoholic Beverages on Campus

Mountain View College complies with all federal and state laws as well as the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the Dallas County Community College District. The possession and use of alcoholic beverages on college property may result in the prosecution of any individual found in violation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and/or policies of the DCCCD.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education Programs

Mountain View College complies with the requirements of Section 1213 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, by annually distributing to students and employees written documentation regarding the availability of Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs. In addition, the College Health Center provides related programs, health fairs, and special events during the course of each semester to promote further awareness of these issues.

 

Smoking In Campus Buildings

Mountain View College is a smoke free campus. Smoking inside campus buildings is prohibited and applies to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Individuals observed by College Police officers smoking in areas where it is prohibited will be informed of the policy and voluntary compliance will be requested of the violator prior to further enforcement action by the officer(s).

 

Weapons on Campus

No student, faculty, staff member, or visitor is allowed to carry a lethal weapon on College property.. This includes storage or transportation of weapons in vehicles and possession of lethal weapons for purpose of classroom projects or demonstration. College Police Officers are exempt in accordance with laws of the state of Texas and DCCCD Policies. DCCCD police can be found here.

Sexual Assault

SEXUAL ASSAULT - generally defined as attempted or actual unwanted sexual activity (Sandler, 1993).

 

"FORCIBLE" and "NONFORCIBLE" SEX OFFENSES - forcible sex offenses are "any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. This includes forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling." NONFORCIBLE sex offenses are acts of "unlawful, nonforcible sexual intercourse and includes incest and statutory rape." Depending on circumstances, rape could be in either category.

Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault

 

In those instances where a sexual assault is alleged, the victim is strongly encouraged to report the incident. Care should be taken to preserve all items of potential evidentiary value, including clothing, bedding, and any items that may have been touched by the assailant and/or used in the assault. The college offices that are authorized to deal with sex crimes are the College Police Department, Human Resource Center Campus Counselors, and the Health Center. By contacting these offices, the victim will be given specific information as to how to go about bringing formal charges against the accused. Campus personnell will provide the victim with assistance in contacting the appropriate authorities. The procedures for an on-campus disciplinary action would be the same as those outlined in the Student Code of Conduct for any alleged violation. Students are hereby advised that they have the options of pursuing their allegations through either or both the Student Code of Conduct and/or the Criminal Justice system. Ultimately it is the student's option as to whether or not he/she wishes to pursue allegations through either or both authorities. In addition to criminal prosecution, the college may pose sanctions on the violator under the Student Code of Conduct to protect the victim and the campus community.

 

Counseling Services
Those students who have become victims of sex crimes are eligible for and encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the Human Resource Center and Health Center located on campus. Referrals to other community support services may be made when appropriate.

 

For further information or assistance, please call 214-860-8758, or visit the College Police Department in Room W135.