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Campus Security Authorities (CSAs):
• Hear/receive information of alleged crimes that are reported to them in good faith by others, or report alleged crimes that they may personally witness. Under the Clery Act, a crime is "reported" when it is brought to the attention of a campus security authority or local law enforcement personnel by a victim, witness, other third party or even the offender. It doesn't matter whether or not the individuals involved in the crime, or reporting the crime, are associated with the school.
• Record information about crimes reported to them. To record information about a crime reported, the Campus Security Authority must complete a Campus Security Authority Incident Report Form. Submit, either electronically or print/mail, all completed Campus Security Authority Incident Report Forms to the School Police and Public Safety. DEC Education Department:
o Work with students to promote adherence to a student code of conduct involving behavior that is inconsistent with the essential values of the DEC community.
o Promptly report any Clery Act related crimes. If you are unsure whether or not the incident meets the criteria, it is still recommended that you contact the local law enforcement agencies.
o Annually, provide all conduct referral data to DEC’s Primary Campus Security Authority in the Annual Security Report.
Exemptions:
The following individuals, when acting within the scope of the official responsibilities are not Campus Security Authorities, and as such, are exempt from the mandates of this policy:
• Pastoral Counselors
• Professional Counselors
• Persons uncertified, but acting under the supervision of an exempt counselor.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
In compliance with the Drug‐Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, DEC has established the following policy to ensure a drug – free learning environment.
DEC prohibits students from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, or being under the influence of the same while at the institution or while attending or participating in school related activities on or off school grounds.
The following sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding use, possession, or being under the influence.
 FIRST INFRACTION – The student will be advised by the Education Department/Primary Campus Security Authority to voluntarily seek professional counseling.
 SECOND INFRACTION – The student will be advised by the Education Department/Primary Campus Security Authority to continue voluntary professional counseling. Alternatively, the student may choose to attend an in‐patient treatment program.
 THIRD INFRACTION – The student will be administratively withdrawn from Douglas Education Center.
The following sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding the selling or trafficking of controlled substances.
 FIRST INFRACTION – Immediate administrative withdrawal and referral to the proper authorities for prosecution. DEC reserves the right, in extreme cases, to immediately dismiss any student in violation of this policy, the above outlined
procedure notwithstanding. DEC further reserves the right to refer students to proper legal authorities for prosecution.
Voluntary Treatment, Counseling, or Rehabilitation
Douglas Education Center encourages any student who feels that he/she may have a problem with drugs or alcohol to seek treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation. Students are encouraged to meet with the Education Department or the Primary Campus Security Authority, in strictest confidence, for assistance in locating the appropriate source of help. Douglas Education Center will make every effort to work with any student who voluntarily seeks treatment, to assist them in completing their course of study.
Brochures and information on alcohol and drug use and abuse are located in the Student Lounge. Students are encouraged to take this information and share it with others.
STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
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