Victim Assistance Pledge
The University Police Department provides a victim advocate who responds to all campus crime victims. The department makes the following pledge to anyone who feels he or she is a victim of sexual assault on campus:
- We will meet with you privately, at a place of your choice, to take a complaint report.
- Our officers will not prejudge you, and you will not be blamed for what occurred.
- We will treat you and your particular case with courtesy, sensitivity, dignity, understanding and professionalism.
- If you feel more comfortable talking with a female or male officer, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
- We will assist you in arranging hospital treatment or other medical needs.
- We will assist you in privately contacting counseling, safety, advising and other available resources.
- We will fully investigate your case and help you achieve the best possible outcome. This may involve the arrest and full prosecution of the suspect responsible. You will be kept up-to-date on the progress of the investigation and/or prosecution.
- We will continue to be available for you, to answer your questions, explain the system and processes involved (prosecutor, court, etc.), and be a listening ear if you need one.
- We will consider your case seriously, regardless of your gender or the gender of the suspect.