University Police -- Timely Warning Policy & Archive
The campus crime alert is designed to give students, faculty, and
staff timely notification of a crime that constitutes a danger to
the University of Toledo community. Such information is a valuable
tool in heightening safety awareness and obtaining information which
may lead to an arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
The University of Toledo issues a campus crime alert when a crime is
reported to the University of Toledo Police Department or the City
of Toledo Police Department and it is determined that such offense
represents a threat to the safety of the University of Toledo
community. Every attempt is made to distribute the alert within 48
hours of the time the incident is reported; however, the release of
the crime alert is subject to the availability of facts concerning
the incident. The decision to issue a crime alert shall be decided
on a case by case basis in light of all the facts surrounding a
crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime, the
continuing danger to the campus community, and the possible risk of
compromising law enforcement efforts.
An alert is distributed by email and can be found at
www.police.utoledo.edu. In certain circumstances, a bulletin will
also be distributed around the campus area on bulletin boards.
The following is an archive of recent timely warnings issued by
University Police.
Timely Warning:
Robbery
Monday, February
11, 2008
UT Police received a report of
a robbery that occurred outside of Dowd Hall around 2 a.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 9.
The two male victims were assaulted by a large group of up to twenty
males. A cell phone and bank card was taken from the victims. No
weapons were reported. The victims were able to provide a partial
description of one suspect: A black male, late teens to early
twenties, 6’2, wearing a green jacket with a large “D” on the back
and front. If you
have any information on the incident please contact UTPD at
419.530.2600 or
report anonymously online at
police.utoledo.edu.
Timely Warning:
Off-Campus Sexual Assault
Thursday, December
13, 2007
UT Police today received
information of a reported sexual assault of a University of Toledo
student. The female victim indicated the assault occurred during the
early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 by a known assailant at
the Olde Towne University Apartments on Westwood Avenue. The Toledo
Police Department is investigating the incident. The University
would like to remind students:
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Sexual assault is
non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from unwanted sexual
touching to forced intercourse.
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Most perpetrators choose a
victim they know.
-
Sexual assault includes
sexual activity with someone whose judgment is substantially
impaired by alcohol or drugs, whether ingested voluntarily or
unknowingly.
-
UT’s Sexual Assault
Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Ohio law prohibit sexual
assault.
-
It is your responsibility
to make sure your partner is truly consenting.
-
True consent is willing,
clearly communicated, specific, and not under the influence.
-
Rape is a felony of the
first degree and punishable by imprisonment of 5 years to life.
If you are the victim of a
sexual assault, you have options and help available to you at The
University of Toledo. Call 530-2600 to report a sexual assault to
the UT Police. Call 530-3431 to speak to Diane Docis, victim
advocate and the coordinator of the UT Sexual Assault Education and
Prevention Program. SAEPP provides services for survivors of sexual
assault including:
-
Confidential,
pressure-free support and information for survivors regarding
options following an assault.
-
Referrals to Sexual
Assault Nurse Examiners at the UT Student Medical Center &
University Medical Center.
-
Assistance with and
accompaniment through the medical and criminal justice systems.
-
Information for friends
and family members of survivors.
-
Assistance and referrals
for stalking, sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.
-
Referrals to the
University Counseling Center providing free counseling for
students.
Let's turn UT into a
Violence-Free Zone. UTURN: UT United for Respect & Nonviolence.
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Educate yourself and
others: Bring an SAEPP speaker to your class or student
group.
-
Speak out:
Challenge attitudes and comments that contribute to the culture
of violence.
-
Spread the word: No
one ever deserves to be raped. Sexual assault is NEVER the
victim’s fault.
-
Get involved: Join
the SAEPP student group. Call 530-3432 for more info.
-
Be part of the solution.
Help to create the campus you want to be a part of.
Most importantly, be a responsible member of the
community. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on
this or any other crime, please report it to the police.
University of Toledo Police:
419-530-2600
UT Police anonymous reporting:
police.utoledo.edu/Anonymous_Reporting.asp
Any crime in progress: 9-1-1
Remember: See it, hear it, report it!
Timely Warning:
Attempted Robbery / Assault
Monday, December 3, 2007
UT Police received a report of
an attempted robbery and assault which occurred outside of the
Ottawa House West Residence Hall at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The victim, who was delivering food to the residence hall when the
incident occurred, was able to use a cell phone to call the police,
causing the suspects to flee. The victim did not require medical
treatment at the scene.
The offense was committed by
multiple assailants described by the victim as up to six black
males, three of which were wearing hooded sweatshirts and blue
jeans. UT Police are currently following up various leads. If you
have any information on the incident, please contact UTPD at
419.530.2600 or
report anonymously online at
police.utoledo.edu.
Timely Warning:
UPDATE –
CARLSON LIBRARY SUSPECT
ARRESTED
Thursday, October
25, 2007
The University of Toledo
Police Department arrested and charged a suspect for the sexual
assault reported in the Carlson Library.
Timely Warning: Sexual Assault
Thursday, October
18, 2007
The University of Toledo
Police Department has received a report of a sexual assault in the
Carlson Library. The report indicates an unidentified assailant
forced his hands down the victim’s pants while the two were in a
public computer area. The report is still under investigation.
The following is a description
of the suspect: Black male, dark complexion, 6’1 to 6’2,
approximately 225 lbs. Clothing description at the time of the
incident: Baseball hat, blue jean jacket, blue jean pants and brown
clog shoes. The University would like to remind students:
-
Sexual assault is
non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from unwanted sexual
touching to forced intercourse.
-
Most perpetrators choose a
victim they know.
-
Sexual assault includes
sexual activity with someone whose judgment is substantially
impaired by alcohol or drugs, whether ingested voluntarily or
unknowingly.
-
UT’s Sexual Assault
Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Ohio law prohibit sexual
assault.
-
It is your responsibility
to make sure your partner is truly consenting.
-
True consent is willing,
clearly communicated, specific, and not under the influence.
-
Rape is a felony of the
first degree and punishable by imprisonment of 5 years to life.
If you are the victim of a
sexual assault, you have options and help available to you at The
University of Toledo. Call 530-2600 to report a sexual assault to
the UT Police. Call 530-3431 to speak to Diane Docis, victim
advocate and the coordinator of the UT Sexual Assault Education and
Prevention Program. SAEPP provides services for survivors of sexual
assault including:
-
Confidential,
pressure-free support and information for survivors regarding
options following an assault.
-
Referrals to Sexual
Assault Nurse Examiners at the UT Student Medical Center &
University Medical Center.
-
Assistance with and
accompaniment through the medical and criminal justice systems.
-
Information for friends
and family members of survivors.
-
Assistance and referrals
for stalking, sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.
-
Referrals to the
University Counseling Center providing free counseling for
students.
Let's turn UT into a
Violence-Free Zone. UTURN: UT United for Respect & Nonviolence.
-
Educate yourself and
others: Bring an SAEPP speaker to your class or student
group.
-
Speak out:
Challenge attitudes and comments that contribute to the culture
of violence.
-
Spread the word: No
one ever deserves to be raped. Sexual assault is NEVER the
victim’s fault.
-
Get involved: Join
the SAEPP student group. Call 530-3432 for more info.
-
Be part of the solution.
Help to create the campus you want to be a part of.
Most importantly, be a responsible member of the
community. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on
this or any other crime, please report it to the police.
University of Toledo Police:
419-530-2600
UT Police anonymous reporting:
police.utoledo.edu/Anonymous_Reporting.asp
Any crime in progress: 9-1-1
Remember: See it, hear it, report it!
Timely Warning: Sexual Assaults and Off-Campus Robbery
Wednesday, October
10, 2007
The University of Toledo
Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of an
armed robbery that occurred off campus in the Bancroft Hills
neighborhood on Oct. 6. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m.
Saturday morning on Alvin. The weapon was described as a handgun.
The suspects all fled in a maroon 1989 Mercury Topaz with Ohio Plate
EEP-9675. Three suspects were involved in the incident and the
following descriptions were provided:
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Suspect #1: stocky,
Hispanic male wearing dark clothing.
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Suspect #2: a skinny, dark
complexion black male wearing dark clothing.
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Suspect #3: black male
with his shirt over his face.
UT Police and city police are
working to increase patrols in the neighborhood. This is in addition
to the UTPD-TPD Team Policing unit that is already assigned to this
neighborhood and several others around main campus.
The University of Toledo
Police Department received information yesterday of two alleged
incidents of sexual assault. The incidents are not related. On
October 4, 2007 an alleged sexual assault occurred in a residence in
Greek Village by a known assailant. Also, Toledo Police responded to
an off-campus report of sexual assault in the Secor Gardens
neighborhood. The perpetrator was a known assailant and an arrest
was made in the case. The University would like to remind students:
-
Sexual assault is
non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from unwanted sexual
touching to forced intercourse.
-
Most perpetrators choose a
victim they know.
-
Sexual assault includes
sexual activity with someone whose judgment is substantially
impaired by alcohol or drugs, whether ingested voluntarily or
unknowingly.
-
UT’s Sexual Assault
Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Ohio law prohibit sexual
assault.
-
It is your responsibility
to make sure your partner is truly consenting.
-
True consent is willing,
clearly communicated, specific, and not under the influence.
-
Rape is a felony of the
first degree and punishable by imprisonment of 5 years to life.
If you are the victim of a
sexual assault, you have options and help available to you at The
University of Toledo. Call 530-2600 to report a sexual assault to
the UT Police. Call 530-3431 to speak to Diane Docis, victim
advocate and the coordinator of the UT Sexual Assault Education and
Prevention Program. SAEPP provides services for survivors of sexual
assault including:
-
Confidential,
pressure-free support and information for survivors regarding
options following an assault.
-
Referrals to Sexual
Assault Nurse Examiners at the UT Student Medical Center &
University Medical Center.
-
Assistance with and
accompaniment through the medical and criminal justice systems.
-
Information for friends
and family members of survivors.
-
Assistance and referrals
for stalking, sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.
-
Referrals to the
University Counseling Center providing free counseling for
students.
Let's turn UT into a
Violence-Free Zone. UTURN: UT United for Respect & Nonviolence.
-
Educate yourself and
others: Bring an SAEPP speaker to your class or student
group.
-
Speak out:
Challenge attitudes and comments that contribute to the culture
of violence.
-
Spread the word: No
one ever deserves to be raped. Sexual assault is NEVER the
victim’s fault.
-
Get involved: Join
the SAEPP student group. Call 530-3432 for more info.
-
Be part of the solution.
Help to create the campus you want to be a part of.
In light of these events, UT Police would like to
encourage all members of the campus community to review the
following tips that can help lessen your chances of being a victim
of crime:
-
Walking to and from class, or other
destinations: Do not walk alone. Use the buddy system. Stay
in well lit areas as much as possible. Look aware and be aware
of your surroundings; having headphones on or chatting on a cell
phone may give the appearance you are less aware. Avoid wearing
expensive jewelry. Robbers look for people who appear to have
lots of cash. Keep cash in small amounts in different pockets.
-
In your apartment or home: Keep your
doors and windows locked and do not open them to strangers.
Watch for anyone who may have followed you home. Keep your front
entrance well lit and visible from inside your house.
-
When traveling in your car: Keep your
doors locked, windows rolled up, and your car in gear. If your
car is approached while you are stopped, try to safely drive
away. Be aware whether you are being followed. If you are being
followed, drive to a well lit public area and ask for help.
Most importantly, be a responsible member of the
community. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on
this or any other crime, please report it to the police.
Toledo Police Crime Stoppers (for
tips about the robbery): 419-255-1111
University of Toledo Police:
419-530-2600
UT Police anonymous reporting:
police.utoledo.edu/Anonymous_Reporting.asp
Any crime in progress: 9-1-1
Remember: See it, hear it, report it!
Timely Warning: UPDATE – NASH HALL SUSPECT
ARRESTED
Monday, September
10, 2007
UT Police today arrested an
individual in connection with several incidents at Nash Hall last
week. Jeremy Ketter, 25, was arrested at his north Toledo home and
charged with two counts of burglary and one count of sexual
imposition. He was booked in the Lucas County Jail.
Ketter is believed to be the
individual who entered no less than four unlocked dorm rooms in Nash
Hall while the occupants were asleep during the wee hours of
Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2007. In three instances the occupants
awoke to an unknown male touching their body. In the fourth instance
the residents awoke to an unknown male standing in their room
talking to them.
All four incidents occurred
between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Based upon descriptions
provided by the victims, it appears it was the same individual in
all four instances.
The early morning incidents
were not reported to police until late Thursday night, when the
suspect was seen lurking in the ladies shower in Nash Hall. He was
chased out of the building by residents, who then called UT Police
to report what had just occurred and what had happened 14 hours
earlier.
Ketter was scheduled to appear
in Toledo Municipal court this afternoon for sentencing on a July
burglary conviction stemming from a pair of incidents in the
Crossings residence hall last March. In both instances Ketter
entered a dorm room while the occupants were asleep and touched
their bodies.
“While the campus community
can take comfort an arrest has been made, people still need to be
vigilant,” UT Police Chief Jeff Newton said. “Lock your doors and
lock up your valuables. Get to know the people who live on your
floor and do not hesitate to report suspicious people.”
“Campus safety should be a
campus-wide effort,” Newton said. “Everyone should do their part.
Don’t leave doors propped open and don’t open unlocked doors for
people you don’t know. We can keep UT safe by working together.”
Timely Warning: Intruder in Nash Hall, Off-Campus Robbery
Friday, September 7, 2007
The University of Toledo
Police would like to educate and inform the community of two recent
incidents affecting safety.
The University of Toledo Police recently received
reports of an unidentified male entering no less than four unlocked
dorms rooms in Nash Hall while the occupants were asleep during the
wee hours of Thursday morning. In three instances the occupants
awoke to an unknown male touching their body. In the fourth
instance the residents awoke to an unknown male standing in their
room talking to them. All four incidents occurred between 5:30 and
6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
Based upon descriptions provided by the victims, it
appears it was the same individual in all four instances. He is
described as a black male, 20 to 22 years old, height of 5’5 to 5’7,
stocky or heavy set, with a jaw strap facial hair, wearing blue
jeans, a white hat, and a white polo-style shirt with hunter green
stripes. According to the witnesses, the individual appeared to be
intoxicated.
The early morning incidents were not reported to
police until late Thursday night, when the suspect was seen lurking
in the ladies shower in Nash Hall. He was chased out of the building
by residents, who then called UT Police to report what had just
occurred and what had happened 14 hours earlier. UTPD is following
possible leads in the case.
The University of Toledo Police department and the
Office of Residence Life strongly urge students to keep the doors to
their rooms locked at all times. Please contact UTPD immediately
when suspicious activity is witnessed.
“This incident clearly underscores the need to keep
doors locked, especially at night,” UT Police Chief Jeff Newton
said. “We also want to encourage the campus community as a whole to
report suspicious events and people right away.”
The University of Toledo Police has also recently
learned of an armed robbery which occurred near campus at 2520 Dorr
Street. The two male victims were leaving Jake’s Bar when the
suspect, described as a black male, 6’ tall, 175 to 190 lbs.,
produced a revolver and robbed the victims of cash and a cell phone.
Please
Remember
Timely Warning: Off-Campus Robberies
Monday, August 20, 2007
The University of Toledo
Police Department has received information from Toledo Police of two
armed robberies that occurred off campus in the Bancroft Hills
neighborhood on August 18, 2007. The first incident occurred around
2 a.m. Saturday morning on Kensington, the other 15 minutes later on
Wyndhurst. In both cases the suspects were described as two black
males in their 20s, dressed in all black and wearing bandanas, armed
with a shotgun.
UT police and city police are working to increase
patrols in the neighborhood. This is in addition to the UTPD-TPD
Team Policing unit that is already assigned to this neighborhood and
several others around main campus. In light of these events, UT
Police would like to encourage all members of the campus community
to review the following tips that can help lessen your chances of
being a victim of crime:
-
Walking to and from class, or other
destinations: Do not walk alone. Use the buddy system. Stay
in well lit areas as much as possible. Look aware and be aware
of your surroundings; having headphones on or chatting on a cell
phone may give the appearance you are less aware. Avoid wearing
expensive jewelry. Robbers look for people who appear to have
lots of cash. Keep cash in small amounts in different pockets.
-
In your apartment or home: Keep your
doors and windows locked and do not open them to strangers.
Watch for anyone who may have followed you home. Keep your front
entrance well lit and visible from inside your house.
-
When traveling in your car: Keep your
doors locked, windows rolled up, and your car in gear. If your
car is approached while you are stopped, try to safely drive
away. Be aware whether you are being followed. If you are being
followed, drive to a well lit public area and ask for help.
Most importantly, be a responsible member of the
community. If you see someone suspicious, or have information on
this or any other crime, please report it to the police.
Toledo Police Crime Stoppers (for
tips about these robberies): 419-255-1111
University of Toledo Police:
419-530-2600
UT Police anonymous reporting:
police.utoledo.edu/Anonymous_Reporting.asp
Any crime in progress: 9-1-1
Remember: See it, hear it, report it!
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