Crime victims, and witnesses to a crime regardless of the crime, are encouraged to promptly report incidents to the OSU Police or other appropriate police agency. To report a crime, the victim or witness need only to call the police phone number, and a police officer will meet them to gather information. An official report is made with copies available to the victim after a completed investigation. Each day the incidents from the previous day, excluding names, are summarized and made available to the public, key OSU staff, other law can access the daily activity summary via the internet by visiting the OSU Police website (http://www.osupd.okstate.edu) and clicking onDaily Activity Logs.

Each month the number of incidents in each category of crime are counted and reported to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, who in turn provides the information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Each year, the FBI publishes a book of crime statistics called “Crime in the United States,” which includes accurate accounting of the criminal incidents which occurred on the OSU campus. OSU has reported crime statistics in this manner since the FBI began publishing campus crime statistics in 1971.

Crimes in Progress

To report a crime in progress, a person, victim or witness can dial 911, use one of the outside emergency telephones, or call one of the listed police phone numbers. Any reporting method will stimulate the response of police, fire, ambulance, or other first responders. In addition, the victim of a serious crime can request support personnel, such as ministers and rape crisis or domestic violence counselors, during or after reporting the incident.

Additionally, crime victims may be eligible for funds though victims' compensation laws administrated by the local district attorney.

Prompt reporting of criminal activity to the police enables a quick response, timely warning, and makes the campus safer for everyone.

If you are the victim of a crime or witness to one, you should do the following:

1. Call the police immediately:

• 744-6523 or 311 (from campus phones)
• 911 (for emergencies)
• 744-TIPS (8477)

2. Obtain a Description: Attempt to obtain a description of the offender(s), including gender, age, race, hair, clothing, and distinguishable features. Also attempt to obtain a description and license number of any vehicle(s) involved. Note the direction of travel of any offender(s) or vehicle(s), and report these to the police.

3. Preserve the Crime Scene: Do not touch any items involved in the incident. Close off the area of the incident and do not allow anyone in the crime area until police arrive.

Types of Crimes Reported to Police:

1. Sexual Assault: If you are a sexual assault victim, report it to the police immediately. Preserve the physical evidence. Do not bathe, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing. If you have been raped, you should seek medical treatment immediately, regardless whether you report the matter to the police.
2. Telephone Harassment: Obscene or threatening telephone calls should be reported to the police immediately. Other harassing phone calls should be reported if they persist. If you receive such a call, remain calm and hang up. Always record the exact time and date you received the call. This information will assist investigators.
3. Bomb Threats: If you know of a bomb threat, contact OSU Police at 911. Notify your supervisor, department head, or residential advisor and wait for further instructions. Record as much information about the call as you can remember.
4. Burglary and Larceny: Property crimes are the highest reported crimes on the OSU campus. To aid police in locating property, we recommend you always record the serial numbers of any items of value (such as televisions, stereos, VCR's, etc...). If you feel you have been a victim of a property crime, report the incident immediately to the OSU Police at 744-6523.
5. Assault and Battery: The best thing to do when confronted in an assault and battery situation is to try and escape and immediately notify the police by dialing "911" or using one of the 70 "blue" emergency phones on campus, or newly installed phones in the Greek community.
6. Other Crimes: There are many other crimes which occur on campus. Generally, you should protect yourself and others, and report information to police as soon as practicable.
   

Crime Disclosure

University policies and procedures require the publication of annual crime statistics. Included in this report are crimes reported to the Campus Police and other campus officials including Athletics, University Counseling Services, Residential Life, and Student Conduct Services. Although the University does not have a voluntary confidential reporting system, community members may report crimes anonymously through Crime Stoppers.