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All crimes should be reported immediately
to the police. For crimes occurring:
- on the BGSU main campus, call University Police at 419-372-2346.
- in the city of Bowling Green, call City of Bowling Green
Police at 419-352-2571.
- on the Firelands campus during regular business hours, call
419-433-5560.
- in the area surrounding Firelands campus and outside of
regular business hours, call the Erie County Sheriff's Department
at 419-625-7951.
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For BGSU Main Campus
On Campus
The University Department of Public Safety, 104 Commons, is
accessible 24 hours a day to receive information or provide
officer assistance. Criminal activity or emergencies (fire
or medical) may be reported by dialing 911 or 2-2346 from
any University phone. There are currently 30 blue emergency
phones located throughout campus. Emergency phones ring directly
into the campus police station.
Off Campus
Any criminal activity taking place off campus, in the city
of Bowling Green, can be reported 24 hours a day to City of
Bowling Green Police, located at 175 W. Wooster Street, 911
or 419-352-2571. Dialing 911 from any off-campus phone will
put you in contact with a Wood County 911 dispatcher. Incidents
that occur outside of Bowling Green city limits, in Wood County,
can be reported to the Wood County Sheriff's Department located
at 1960 East Gypsy Lane Road, or phone 419-354-9137.
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For BGSU Firelands
Campus
On and Off Campus
Firelands College is patrolled on a part-time basis by sworn
police officers employed by the College. The Erie County Sheriff's
Department and Erie County Metropark rangers also patrol the
campus. On-campus criminal activity and emergencies may be
reported by calling 911, which will connect you with the Erie
County Sheriff's Department. During regular business hours,
you may also call the Firelands Campus switchboard at 419-433-5560.
The Firelands College switchboard is located in the East Building.
Criminal activity and emergencies may also be reported to
the Erie County Sheriff's Department by calling them directly
at 419-625-7951.
When regularly scheduled classes are not in session or the
buildings are officially closed, you can report any criminal
activity via emergency telephones, which are clearly marked
and located at the primary entrances to all buildings. The
emergency telephones automatically dial the local "911"
emergency number. When the emergency operator answers, inform
him or her of the nature of the emergency, or hazardous situation,
and the location.
Guidelines for Reporting Information to Police
The following guidelines may assist you when reporting information
to police:
- When describing suspects, notice age, race, sex, height,
weight, and clothing.
- Compare your own weight and height to that of the suspect(s).
- Notice unique characteristics—scars, eyes, jewelry,
walk, speech; or anything else that would help to identify
the suspect.
- When describing a suspicious vehicle, look for the license
plate numbers, make, model, color, noticeable damage, decals,
and the direction of travel.
- When in doubt call police.
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Crime Prevention is a Matter of Personal Responsibility
Criminal activity has no respect for individuals. It flourishes
in communities which are inattentive or apathetic in their
approach to crime. Every member of the University community
has a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of the
community. No single group or organization can possibly prevent
crime on behalf of all. Therefore, it is incumbent upon each
of us to participate in crime prevention efforts. This can
be accomplished by being aware of our surroundings, by reporting
criminal or suspicious activity, and by getting involved in
University-sponsored crime prevention programs. Crime prevention,
to be fully effective, requires active participation, cooperation,
and the development of partnerships within the University
community. Crime prevention begins with you. By working together,
we can help to ensure a safe and secure environment.
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Confidentiality Statement
Under Ohio's public records law (ORC 149.43) BGSU may not
promise confidentiality to those who report crimes to anyone
except counselors at the Counseling Center, or to a physician
or nurse at the Health Services Center. Some off-campus reports
may also be legally confidential (for example, to clergy and
Behavioral Connections).
Reports confidential by law are not reported to the University
for inclusion in our annual crime statistics. Because of the
public records law, Bowling Green State University does not
have a policy that permits the confidential reporting of crimes
for inclusion in the annual crime statistics report. Crimes
reported to the following individuals or offices will be included
in our annual report:
BGSU Campus Security Authorities
- BGSU Police Officers
- Vice President for Student Affairs
- Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
- Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean
of Students
- Executive Director of Residence Life
- Athletics Director
- Director of Education Abroad
- Associate Dean of Students for Student Life
- Assistant Dean of Students for Student Life
- Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Involvement
- Associate Director of Athletics
- Associate Director of Residence Life for Educational Initiatives
- Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs
- Assistant Directors of Residence Life for Educational
Initiatives (who supervise residence halls)
- Assistant Director of Residence Life; Director of Conference
Programs
- Coordinators for Greek Affairs
- Residence Hall Directors
- Graduate Hall Directors
- House Directors, Greek Affairs
- Hall Directors, Greek Affairs
- Residence Hall Secretaries
- Residence Hall Clerks and Night Guards
Firelands
- BGSU Police Officers
- Dean of Firelands College
- Director, Budgets and Operations
- Director, Campus Activities
- Assistant Director, College Relations
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About University Police
The BGSU Department
of Public Safety is committed to our vision of promoting
a safe and secure campus that demonstrates openness, trust,
honesty, integrity, and respect for differences in ideas,
people, and lifestyles. These same qualities will be reflected
in the Department of Public Safety's leadership, personnel,
programs and services, and its image, both on and off campus.
The Department of Public Safety, located in the Commons building,
provides the campus with 24-hour police protection by a fully
certified staff of police officers, detectives, and dispatchers.
The department supports the University's core values and continually
seeks ways to improve the quality of service the campus receives
by working in partnership with students, faculty, and staff
to enforce the law, provide quality services, reduce the fear
of crime, and promote joint problem-solving. We actively investigate
problems and incidents and search for positive solutions to
support a sense of security throughout the campus. BGSU maintains
an open campus environment and encourages the community to
participate in activities that are open to the public. However,
the University reserves the right to restrict unauthorized
persons from its grounds when appropriate.
The department is staffed by 24 police officers who have
full police authority, meet all state law enforcement standards,
and are state certified. The Ohio Revised Code (Section 3345.04)
grants the University authority to designate employees as
police officers who take an oath to uphold the rules of the
institution and laws of the state. The department provides
law enforcement and security, regulates parking and traffic,
shuttle service, campus escort service, educational programs,
and crime prevention information for the campus community.
Uniformed officers patrol the campus using marked police
cars, bicycles, and foot patrols and are empowered to arrest
any offender and bring that person before the local court
system for judgment. Likewise, the Office of Student Life
is responsible for on-campus disciplinary proceedings. The
Department of Public Safety and the Office of Student Life
work collaboratively to resolve incidents of student misconduct
that involve University policy and procedures.
The Department of Public Safety encourages accurate and prompt
reporting of all crime. We investigate incidents of a criminal
nature and initiate, before a court of law, any required legal
action. If needed, assistance is available from Bowling Green
City Police, Wood County Sheriff's Department, Ohio State
Patrol, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
In addition to the sworn police officers, Public Safety employs
a student security staff that provides services for the University
community. The members of this unit do not have statutory
arrest powers, but work to assist police with security matters.
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Department of Public Safety Services
Campus Escort Service
The Campus Escort Service (CES) is free. All escorts wear
a photo ID and have communication with University Police.
CES escorts students from campus to any one location within
Bowling Green city limits, or from any one location off-campus,
within city limits, to campus. To arrange for an escort, phone
419- 372-8360.
Crime Connection Hotline
Crime Connection is a campus hotline you can call anonymously
to report crimes in progress on campus, or to give information
regarding a crime that has already been committed. If your
tip leads to the identification of the perpetrator, you will
receive a cash reward. Call Crime Connection at 419-372-6000.
Shuttle/Van Service
The University shuttle/on-call van service is available seven
days a week. There is a "main shuttle" route, a
"night express," and the on-call van, which replaces
the shuttle after 3 a.m. For more information, stop by the
Parking & Traffic office in 104 Commons for a brochure
of designated routes and times.
Operation ID
Engravers and personal registration cards are available to
any faculty, staff member, or student who wishes to have a
record of personal, University-owned, or controlled office
equipment. Call 419-372-9925 for more information.
Building Security
The Department of Public Safety maintains security of all
buildings on the main campus and other facilities located
off campus. University maintenance personnel inspect campus
facilities and grounds regularly, make repairs, and respond
to reports of potential safety and security hazards such as
broken windows and locks.
Campus Service Officers
The Department of Public Safety annually employs Campus Service
Officers (CSO). These students assist University Police with
security of campus buildings and property. The CSOs are responsible
for checking interior and exterior doors and locks of campus
buildings and campus parking areas. Using a department-issued
radio, they are trained to report criminal or suspicious activity.
Residential Units
University housing facilities are restricted to residents
and invited guests. Only residents and authorized University
personnel have keys to housing units. The primary responsibility
for ensuring that the exterior doors of a living unit are
secure rests with the residents. All exterior doors of living
units, except the main entrance or other designated doors,
are locked at all times. Door propping is a violation of the
Community Living Standards. Only residents or guests accompanied
by a resident, showing identification, may enter a living
unit after midnight.
Student Clerks
In addition to University police, the Office of Residence
Life, within the Division of Student Affairs, hires student
clerks to help oversee on-campus housing. A student clerk
is assigned to the main entrance of each residence hall from
midnight until 8 a.m., while two or more student clerks make
rounds throughout the building. Student clerks check for doors
that have been propped open, suspicious activity, vandalism,
and other unauthorized activity.
Officer Liaison Program
Teams of University Police officers are assigned to residence
halls, including on-campus Greek houses and other small group
living units, to provide police contact with students and
Residence Life staff.
Bike Registration
Bicycles should be registered and can be engraved to aid in
theft prevention and to assist in identification. Stop in
the Parking & Traffic Office, 104 Commons, 419-372-2778
for more details.
"Quik-Alert"
"Quik-Alert" is a list of phone numbers for commonly
used credit card companies, local banks, law enforcement agencies,
driver's license bureaus, and social security offices. If
your wallet is lost or stolen, this makes it easier to report
the loss and obtain replacements. Please call the BGSU Police
Department at 419-372-2346 for more information.
Crime Prevention Education
Public Safety personnel are active all year giving crime prevention
speeches, demonstrations, and programs. Our most popular programs
are Rape Prevention & Awareness, Personal Safety, Self
Defense, Vehicle Safety, Theft Prevention, Bicycle Theft Prevention,
Traveling Alone, Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Underage Consumption
Laws and Penalties, and DUI laws.
Monthly Lighting Surveys
Staff tour the campus each month to determine where additional
exterior lighting may be needed, replaced, or repaired.
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On-Campus Resources
University Police
104 Commons
(24 hrs.) Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 419-372-2346
Hospital Transport
419-372-2346 or 911
Crime
Connection
419-372-6000 (24 hrs.)
Public Information & Safety Presentations
419-372-9925
Escort Service
419-372-8360
Bicycle
and Vehicle Registration
419-372-2776
Shuttle
Service
419-372-0236
Student Health Service
419-372-2271
Women's
Health Clinic
419-372-2271
The Women's Center
419-372-7227
The
Transformation Project
Victim's Advocate
419-372-2190
The
Wellness Connection
419-372-9355
CASO
(Coalition Against Sexual Offenses)
419-372-2120
Counseling
Center
320 Saddlemire Student Services Bldg.
419-372-2081
Student Life
301 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
419-372-2843
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Off-Campus Resources
Behavioral
Connections of Wood County
315 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green
419-352- 5387
The Link
315 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green
419-352-1545
24-hour Crisis Hotline (1-800-472-9411)
City of Bowling Green Police
175 West Wooster St.
419-352-2571 or 911
Wood County Prosecutor's Office
One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green
419-354-9250
BG Ambulance
419-353-5111 or 911
Wood County Hospital
950 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green
419-354-8900
Wood County Council on Alcoholism
320 Gypsy Lane, Bowling Green
419-352-2551
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Tennyson Center, 2213 Cherry St., Toledo
419-255-5665
Toledo Hospital Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center
2142 North Cove, Toledo
419-471-2300
Firelands Campus Resources
Firelands Community Mental Health Service
2020 Hayes, Sandusky
419-627-5177
Recovery Center of Huron
49 Benedict, Norwalk
419-668-2442
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Policy for Preparing Report
Bowling Green State University's annual Campus
Security Report is the result of the efforts of many people
both on and off campus. Each year individuals and organizations,
both on and off campus, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act, submit their data for inclusion in the annual crime statistics.
No formal police report is required for a crime to be included
in the statistics. Every effort is taken to ensure that all
persons required to report in fact do so, and that our statistics
are as accurate as possible.
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