Annual Security Report

Crime Statistics table

WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) will determine whether the WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Executive Policy #15 (EP 15) is implicated. Human Resource Services (HRS) will determine whether […]

The community standards process is designed to support students, uphold their rights and responsibilities, and hold them accountable for behaviors that conflict with our community standards. Every situation is different, […]

WSU is subject to multiple federal and state laws and regulations regarding sexual harassment and sex and gender-based violence, each with differing requirements. WSU Executive Policy 15 (EP 15) prohibits […]

WSU can take individualized and appropriate supportive steps to support and protect the students involved in the matter. Supportive measures are available regardless of whether a victim/survivor wishes to pursue […]

The WSU Vancouver Police Department is empowered through Chapter 43.101 of the Revised Code of Washington and has the enforcement authority and jurisdiction to arrest. Each WSU Vancouver police officer […]

WSU encourages students to report incidents of sexual violence without fear of consequences for having possessed or consumed alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the incident. WSU’s primary concern […]

WSU believes that it is not a victim/survivor’s decisions that lead to acts of harm or violence. Rather, someone else is making choices to cause harm to another person. Reducing […]

Multiple programs are available to WSU students, about consent and respect, risk reduction, and hazing. The definitions and WSU policies in place to respond to sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate […]

Anyone who has experienced sexual violence may choose to consult with a licensed mental health care provider or health care provider of their choice. By law, such professionals are able […]

WSU Vancouver provides a number of ways individuals can report crimes, serious incidents, and other emergencies. However, in the event that you or someone you know decides not to report […]

CCR investigates matters involving students, employees, and visitors regardless of whether the conduct occurred on or off campus, where EP 15 is implicated; investigations follow CCR’s Procedural Guidelines. CCR provides a […]

CCR may proceed with an informal resolution upon receiving a formal complaint, where appropriate. Complainants and/or respondents may request an informal resolution process, which is a voluntary opportunity to explore […]

Incidents of sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, can be reported to WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR), which works closely with […]

There are several reporting options available if a student, employee, or visitor of WSU Vancouver has experienced an incident of sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, […]

During an investigation, both students and employees, recognized as Complainants and Respondents are provided the following set of rights:

The WSU Vancouver Department of Public Safety is committed to fostering a safe and informed campus environment. The department emphasizes education and proactive engagement with the campus community to promote […]

In the event of an emergency-whether the incident is currently occurring, has just occurred, or requires immediate assistance-individuals at Washington State University Vancouver should dial 911. This ensures prompt response […]

The WSU Vancouver Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the Washington State University Vancouver campus. Individuals may also contact external agencies, including the Vancouver Police Department, […]

WSU students and employees have access to a number of support and reporting options. The below list includes a brief description of the relevant offices and agencies. Several of the […]

Washington State University Vancouver prepares this report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), as well as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) […]

In matters of admissions, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community […]

Consent (RCW 7.105.010) Consent in the context of sexual acts means that at the time of sexual contact, there are actual words or conduct indicating freely given agreement to that […]

The following definitions are provided under Washington State Law: Consent (RCW 9A.44.010) At the time of the act of sexual intercourse or sexual contact there are actual words or conduct […]

WSU takes confidentiality seriously. When engage with complainants, respondents, witnesses, or other relevant parties to a matter implicating WSU’s prohibition on sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, CCR […]

Although there are many CSAs; WSU and WSU Vancouver officially designates the following key departments and/or titles as locations where individuals should report crimes for the purpose of making timely […]

The following definitions are provided in the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act)(34 CFR Part 668), or referenced from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) […]

WSU devotes time from various campus resources including Facilities Services and Environmental Health and Safety to address the safety and security of the campus. The key distribution for academic buildings […]

An employee of an institution who is associated with a religious order or denomination recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling and who is […]

WSU Vancouver provides a wide range of crime prevention programming, as well as programming specific to preventing dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Timely warnings are promptly distributed to the campus community through various channels, as appropriate, including, but not limited to any of the following: All WSU students, staff, and faculty can […]

The Clery Act requires that “institutions must issue a timely warning for any Clery Act crime that occurs within Clery geography that is: (i) reported to campus security authorities; and […]

WSU understands that keeping our community safe requires everyone on campus to be proactive. WSU offers the Count on Cougs violence prevention program remotely to all campus locations. Often when […]

WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) offers a number of trainings for students, faculty, and staff in person, via video-conferencing software, and via on-demand online trainings, including trainings on the […]

The LGBTQ+ Center is respectful of confidentiality and knowledgeable about resources for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. WSU promotes an atmosphere that is safe, inclusive, […]

The Center for Community Standards (CCS) offers trainings to students and staff on the campus disciplinary programs throughout the year. Staff presentations are given per request. Peer Educators, student staff […]

The WSU Vancouver Police Department (WSUV PD) strives to educate the campus community and maintain a reasonably safe environment on campus. Department personnel provide educational and prevention-driven programs to students. […]

Anyone may submit a complaint that a student or recognized or registered student organization violated the standards of conduct to the Center for Community Standard (CCS). Center for Community Standards […]

Most crime is committed as a result of opportunity. The best prevention is to eliminate opportunities.

There are several options in seeking care for an individual impacted by sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. WSU provides access to […]

WSU prohibits the crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. These crimes are defined in WSU Executive Policy 15 and in the WSU Standards of Conduct for […]

WSU vigorously enforces the WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Executive Policy 15 (EP 15). Persons determined to have violated this policy are subject to sanctions imposed using the procedures […]

When an incident of sexual violence occurs, it is important to preserve evidence to aid in a criminal prosecution, university response, and/or in obtaining a protection order. Evidence of physical […]

Victims/survivors have the right to seek legal protections such as orders of protection, no contact orders, restraining orders, or other lawful orders of criminal, civil, or tribal courts. WSU will […]

Victims/survivors are encouraged to report to law enforcement. Even if they are not sure if they want to report for criminal investigation, they are encouraged to preserve evidence, which may […]

Upon receiving a report of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other sex-based violence, CCR typically takes steps to contact the individual who experienced the alleged conduct within […]

In any WSU institutional disciplinary proceedings or investigation, WSU determines the facts and whether there is a violation of this policy based on a preponderance of evidence. Preponderance of the […]

WSU provides a range of education and prevention programs to strengthen prevention efforts, further develop campus-wide understanding of policy and processes and enhance accessibility to services for victims/survivors of such […]

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires colleges and universities to inform students and employees how to learn the identity of registered sex offenders on campus. The law […]

The following definitions are provided under Washington State Law.

The Washington State University Vancouver prepares this report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act) as well as […]

The locations for which Clery crimes are reported in the tables above includes the following areas: Campus is defined as:

There are various ways for students, faculty, staff and WSU Vancouver community members to report crimes, incidents and other emergencies to law enforcement, appropriate WSU Vancouver officials, or confidentially to […]

Individuals may report to a Campus Security Authority (CSA) for the purpose of making a timely warning report or for inclusion in the annual crime statistics disclosure. WSU’s protocol for […]

Individuals can report in progress crimes and other emergencies by dialing 911 or crimes that are not in progress by dialing WSU Vancouver Department of Public Safety and Parking Services […]

WSU’s Drug and Alcohol Policies, including WSU Executive Policy #20 and the WSU Standards of Conduct for Students, aims to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse and to educate the University […]

WSU Vancouver has a number of methods to provide warning and notification of emergency situations affecting the campus. Notifications are distributed using any combination of the following: The WSU Vancouver […]

At a minimum, testing and training exercises are conducted annually. WSU Vancouver tests its emergency communications system once a semester. The test includes activation of the Emergency Notification System, Campus […]

Groups or individuals may use the university’s public forum areas for those activities protected by the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States, subject to the requirements set […]

Should you need immediate assistance in an emergency and are unable to access a personal cell phone, look for a blue light pole. The blue light identifies the location of […]

Emergency elevator telephones are located in the elevators on the WSU Vancouver campus. If you are stuck in an elevator, simply push the button marked “Emergency Phone” to be connected […]

The Student Care Network is a resource through which individuals can share concerns about a student’s emotional or psychological well-being, physical health or academic performance with university administrators who can […]

The Student Care Team responds to referrals about students who are exhibiting behavior of concern and/or have received a Student Care or other report of a concern for a student. […]

The WSU Vancouver Department of Public Safety and Parking Services patrols with vehicles as well as on foot. Although the WSU Vancouver public safety team takes many steps to educate […]

The WSU Vancouver Police Department produces a crime log and on-line “blotter” of all crimes reported to the department. The log is available to anyone wishing to access it. The […]

WSU complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. This program provides educational and training programs and prohibits the use of controlled substances in the workplace. In addition, WSU has […]

The WSU Vancouver PD and local police enforce all Washington state laws pertaining to drugs and alcohol, and students may also be subject to sanctions through the Center for Community […]

WAC 504-26-211 Drugs and drug paraphernalia: Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of marijuana, narcotics, or other controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia except as permitted by federal, state, and local law. […]

The WSU Good Samaritan Guideline ensures that students receive prompt and appropriate attention in the event of alcohol and/or drug intoxication. This guideline is similar to Washington State laws followed […]

In accordance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, WSU strictly prohibits the use, possession, manufacture, or distribution and/or sale of cannabis and other controlled substances […]

WSU Vancouver Student Wellness Center WSU Vancouver Student Wellness Center offers a range of online and in-person services related to substance use. Services for currently enrolled students include; 1:1 counseling, […]

WSU Vancouver takes the well-being of students seriously and the university has processes in place when a student is missing. If anyone has reason to believe that a WSU Vancouver […]

The WSU Standards of Conduct for Students, WAC 504-26-213, prohibits students from carrying, possessing or using any firearm, explosive (including fireworks), dangerous chemicals, or any dangerous weapon on university property […]

WSU issues emergency notifications to the campus community pursuant to WSU Business Policies and Procedures (BPPM) 50.72. An emergency notification is an immediate notification issued to the campus community of […]

The WSU Vancouver Police Department maintains a collaborative and close relationship with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, especially when addressing matters that impact the WSU Vancouver campus and community. Local […]

An employee of an institution whose official responsibilities include providing psychological counseling to members of the institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her license […]

Campus “pastoral counselors” and campus “professional counselors,” when acting as such, are not considered to be a Campus Security Authority, and are not required to report crimes for inclusion in […]