Public Safety UpdatePresentation to University SenateSeptember 23, 2011

Updates onEmergency PreparednessRole of Housing OfficersPassenger Van Fleet

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Incoming Class Year# of Freshmen Signing Up2008918 (56%)20091,143 (69%)20101,213 (74%)20111,532 (93%)

Emergency Management Group RoleEmergency Management Group met on August 26th to discuss possible impact and priorities.Two additional conference calls leading up to the storm & one post-storm call.Nova Alert used to update EMG during storm. Seven alerts sent throughout storm updating EMG regarding conditions on campus.

Preparedness PrioritiesEmergency Communications With students and emergency respondersContinuing to supply food and water for on-campus residentsPreparing the campus in advance to mitigate damage.

CommunicationsOne phone line in Public Safety that is independent of the University phone systemEstablished two-way radio communications with one RA in each residence hallEstablished radio communication with Radnor PD.

Gutters and drains were cleaned and snaked on problem buildings.Storm drains were checked.Plumbers gathered pumps and hoses and put them in stores area.Lg. pump was checked and gassed up.Building generators were checked and fueled.Portable generators were moved ,put in place and temporary line run to two dining halls.( Dougherty and Donahue)Storeroom had supply of batteries on hand.Pump house fuel tank and all generator tanks were topped off.Outside furniture was either secured or brought indoors.Stocked up on plywood, plastic and duct tape for windows.Checked flat roofs for any loose debris and cleared off any that was found.Chained and secured satellite dishes.Checked and secured all roof hatches and doors.Had all vehicles gassed up and gas cans filled.Made sure vehicles were not parked under trees. Made sure dumpsters were chained or secured.Made sure recycle bins secured or stored.Facilities Preparation

Dining PreparednessEmergency Generators Pre-Positioned at Dougherty and Donahue.3-4 day supply of food prepared.Extra paper productsDining services committed to keeping halls open, but with limited (cold) menu offerings contingent on the availability of electricity and potable water.

Collaboration with RadnorMeeting with Radnor Township officials in collaborative effort.PoliceRadnor & Bryn Mawr FirePublic WorksTownship AdministrationCode EnforcementCabrini, Eastern, Valley Forge.

Staffing During Storm27 Public Safety Officers on campus during storm.7 additional officers in hotel rooms12 Custodians on during overnight hours12 additional on Sunday 12 Facilities Tradesmen

Command and Control During StormWeather conditions monitored throughout night.Nova Alerts IssuedConditions assessedStaff Re-deployed.

Alerts IssuedSaturday, 8/27 @ 10:27 AM VU Hurricane Irene preparation update available at www.villanova.edu.Saturday, 8/27 @ 8:53 PM Flood warning has been issued. Take shelter immediately until storm all clear is issued.Saturday, 8/27 @ 10:25 PM A tornado warning has been issued for the VU area until 11:00 PM. Take shelter immediately.

Alerts Issued Cont.Saturday, 8/27 @ 11:35 PM Tornado watch remains in effect until 5AM. Wind and heavy rain will continue thru the night. Stay inside.Sunday, 8/28 @ 9:36 AM Storm Update Available at www.villanova.eduSunday, 8/28 @ 6:00 PM Final storm update and all clear. Visit www.villanova.edu for more info.

InjuriesThree students injuredTwo mud slidingOne required 31 stitches and tore a ligamentOne twisted her ankleOne fell on wet lobby floor in residence hall.

Storm Impact

North Ithan Avenue at County Line flooded intermittently. South Ithan Avenue flooded at SEPTA overpass Loss of power to Lancaster Avenue properties Generator moved to power Moriarity. Downed Tree on S. Ithan

Additional Storm ImpactWater in Stanford and St. MarysClogged Drain at HSB

Redefining the Role of the Housing Officer

Overview of ChangesShift in focus from desk attendant to securityCoverage increased from 11 to 13 buildingsHours moved to 9PM to 5AMOfficers no longer stationed at fixed locationsNo longer one officer per building

OLD SOPNEW SOPA Housing Officer is posted at the main card reader entrance to some co-ed and all female residence halls.A Housing Officer is assigned to an area consisting of one or two residence halls on South and Main campus.He/She is there to supplement the card reader system. Their primary duties are to ensure only Villanova University students enter the building, by verifying the students through a valid WildCard.He/She is there to monitor activity in and around their assigned residence hall(s) and to be on the lookout for safety and security hazards. Housing officers visually inspect for propped doors and windows, as well as signs that the security of the building has been breached or that unsafe conditions exist. They also identify and register the entry of any visitors, when the visitor is accompanied by a Villanova student. Officers should be conducting foot patrols of interior common areas and the buildings exterior. At the same time, officers may ask for ID from any individual in or around a residence hall whose actions or appearance are suspicious.Officers will position themselves in such a way as to strictly control access to the hall.Officers will continue to conduct exterior and interior building checks throughout their shift. Officers will pay particular attention to areas of high activity, areas known for breaches of security, or policy violations.Officers will respond to requests from dispatch to check on propped door alarms received in the Communications Center.Officers will similarly position themselves at the end of visitation hours to identify exiting males.Officers will assist and support students and residence life staff in courteous and professional manner.Officers will be on the lookout for injured or ill students and will provide aid consistent with their level of training until additional help arrives.

Rationale for changesLimited value of enforcing visitation rulesRecognition that perils to residence hall students lie outside the buildings walls. Able to cover more halls, (13 vs. 11) picking up St. Marys and SimpsonLayout of lobbies not conducive to funneling people past the officers desk. Volume of traffic made it impossible to check IDs against building rosters.

Officer Initiated ActivitiesAugust 14th to September 19th

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2011

35

14

03

18

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19

03

20

2845

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20102011Series 3

Liquor20112

Susp.Person352

Alarm143

Custodial035

Door Prop18

CrimePrev01

Maintenance19

Drugs03

Vandalism20

Total2845

Passenger Van Fleet

Background

Description of How the Van Fleet Will Operate

Recent Developments

Test planned for Nova Alert on 8/25. *3 days after the start of classes.*