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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYMARITIME ACADEMYSUMMER SEA TERM2020 Annual Security ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46)This Annual Security Report and the Texas A&M University Maritime Academy SummerSea Term Annual Fire Safety Report on Student Housing (Annual Fire Safety Report) areavailable at the following Texas A&M University Office of Risk, Ethics, and ritimeAcademyAnnualFireReport.pdfEmail vpfa-urc-compliance-officer@exchange.tamu.edu for assistance if any link does notfunction.
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report2020Table of ContentsPreparation of the Annual Security Report and Disclosure of Crime Statistics .2Annual Security Report Notifications .3Campus Law Enforcement Policies .3Reporting Crimes .5Missing Students .7Timely Warning Policy .8Emergency Response and Evacuation Policy .9The Daily Crime Log . 10Security of and Access to Campus Facilities. 11Maintenance of Campus Facilities . 11Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs, and Weapons . 11Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking . 14Other Considerations . 52Sex Offender Registry . 53Definitions of Clery Act Offenses . 53Definitions of Clery Act Locations . 61Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term - Reportable Crimes . 63Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term - Unfounded Crimes . 65Crime Prevention and Security Awareness . 65Important Telephone Numbers . 67Other Annual Security Reports and Annual Fire Safety Reports . 671
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report2020Texas A&M University Maritime AcademySummer Sea TermPreparation of the Annual Security Report and Disclosure of CrimeStatisticsEnacted in 1990, The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act was designed to assist the campuscommunity in making decisions which affect their personal safety by requiring institutions of higher educationto provide certain campus security information to current and prospective students and employees annually.The Higher Education Act of 1998 and the subsequent amendments of the implementing regulations (34C.F.R.668.46) significantly expanded institutions’ obligations under the Act. The Act was also renamed the“Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (hereafter the CleryAct).The Texas A&M University Maritime Academy (TAMMA) is a highly specialized maritime training andeducation program dedicated to cadets at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG). As part of theTAMMA program, a public vessel owned by the United States Department of Transportation’s MaritimeAdministration (Maritime Administration) is used by the TAMMA for a Summer Sea Term based on amemorandum of agreement. During the Summer Sea Term, the ship serves as a training cruise location awayfrom campus which offers an opportunity to practice theoretical knowledge taught in the classroom.Supervised sea service is required for TAMMA cadets pursuing merchant mariners credentials (MMC) issuedby the United States Coast Guard (USCG).The 2020 TAMMA Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report is available and includes campus security policyinformation. Security policies include, but are not limited to, reporting crimes and emergencies, securityresources, crime awareness and prevention, security of the facilities, and alcohol and drug policies. The TexasA&M University at Galveston Police Department (TAMUG PD), TAMMA, and the Texas A&M UniversityOffice of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance (OREC) compose the Annual Security Report. Due to the COVID19 pandemic and shelter in place precautions and requirements, the 2020 TAMMA Summer Sea Term did notutilize another vessel for its training sea term. A vessel use agreement for another vessel is planned to bereinstated in summer 2021. The most recently utilized vessel for a TAMMA Summer Sea Term, through ause agreement, occurred on the Training Ship (TS) Golden Bear from July 2019 to August 2019. Accordingly,policies included in this 2020 Annual Security Report reflect TS Golden Bear protocols.The 2020 Annual Security Report includes statistical data for calendar years 2019, 2018, and 2017 for CleryAct crimes reported as occurring on each ship for the time period specified in the agreement, i.e., during eachyear’s respective TAMMA Summer Sea Term. Ships utilized during the Summer Sea Terms disclosed in the2020 Annual Security Report include the TS Golden Bear (2019 and 2017), TS Kennedy (2018 and 2017), TSState of Michigan (2017), and TS State of Maine (2017). TAMUG PD requests and obtains input from local2
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report2020law enforcement, the Deputy Superintendent of the TAMMA, the Office of the Commandant, StudentAffairs, and other campus personnel in determining crime statistics.Annual Security Report NotificationsA printed copy of the Annual Security Report can be requested at the address, email, or phone number below.Each year, an e-mail notification which provides website access to this report is sent to all current students,faculty, and staff. The report can be found ritimeAcademyAnnualSecurityReport.pdf.University Police DepartmentTexas A&M University at Galveston200 Seawolf Parkway, Bldg 3026Galveston, TX edu/police/Index.htmlProspective employees are notified of the availability of the Annual Security Report through an emaildistributed when applying for a position. Website access to the Annual Security Report is provided by theTexas A&M University Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness through a link called“Safety and Security Notices” located on the right menu bar of the Texas A&M Job Path website(https://jobpath.tamu.edu) and through a link under the “Safety and Security Notices” heading on thefollowing Required Employee Notices & Important Reminders red-notices/).Prospective students are notified of the availability of the Annual Security Report through an email distributedwhen applying for admission. Website access to the Annual Security Report is provided by the Texas A&MUniversity Office of Admissions through a link titled “Campus Safety” located at the bottom of theAdmissions webpage (http://admissions.tamu.edu/).Campus Law Enforcement PoliciesCampus Security OverviewTS Golden Bear safety and security is the responsibility of all persons on board. The Maritime Administrationprovides the commanding officer of the vessel (the Master) who at all times is the sole judge of safety andpropriety of navigation, weather, and other conditions for safe operation of the vessel. The Master acts as theGeneral Manager and the owner’s representative. The Master is ultimately responsible for the safe navigationof the TS Golden Bear and the safety of all personnel while embarked on cruises. Under the direction andauthority of the Master and the Chief Engineer, the ship’s officers (all professional USCG-licensed mariners)led by the Chief Mate are responsible for maintaining safety and security in compliance with Texas A&MUniversity System policy and federal law. The Chief Mate is also designated as the ship’s Vessel Security Officer(VSO). This responsibility includes the establishment of security protocols and 24 hour, 7 day week watchesto prevent or to respond to emergencies while the ship is on a training cruise.JurisdictionThe USCG may board any vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, whether on the seas, or onwaters over which the United States has jurisdiction, including training cruises, to make inquiries, examinations,inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests for the prevention, detection, and suppression of violations ofUnited States law.3
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report2020During training cruises, the ultimate authority aboard the TS Golden Bear lies within the discretion of theMaster of the ship in accordance with USCG requirements, the Code of Federal Regulations, and federalmaritime law. The Master has the right and the responsibility to plan, direct, and control the actions of allofficers, crew, and cadets according to authorization defined by federal law.Arrest AuthorityWhile on any training cruise, the Master has authority to restrain any person that is endangering themselves,others, or the ship. In such case, the Master will contact USCG and arrange to discharge such persons to thecustody of the USCG or other law appropriate law enforcement organization at a docked location. The USCGhas full arrest authority for violations of United States laws on vessels subject to their jurisdiction.Enforcement AuthorityThe Master has authority over activities on ship executed through a chain of command structure. Theauthorization is defined by federal law.In addition to instructions and rules put into place by the Master, all statutes and regulations governing TexasA&M University; Texas A&M University rules, regulations, and standard administrative policies; the effectiveMemorandum of Agreement; and United States Navigation law are effective for the duration of any trainingcruise. Any conduct that occurs on cruise is subject to university policies, including student rules, and theCorps of Cadets Operations Manual. The Master is the final authority in decisions to dismiss a cadet fromthe cruise for the safety, morale, or welfare of the ship’s crew. A university hearing based on conduct isprovided at the TAMUG campus. The USCG is the lead federal maritime law enforcement agency and theonly agency with both the authority and capability to enforce United States Navigation law.Working Relationships and AgreementsA request is distributed by TAMUG to local law enforcement agencies annually to solicit cooperation ininforming the institution about crimes. The request is specific to informing the institution about situationsreported to the given local law enforcement agency that may warrant an emergency response or timely warningnotification.The Master of the TS Golden Bear, the TAMMA representative, is expected to develop and maintain aneffective and collaborative relationship with USCG’s law enforcement authority. The working relationshipbetween TAMMA and the USCG is based on the written Code of Federal Regulations which TAMMA mustfollow due to TAMMA’s designations as a State Maritime Academy. However, no written agreement ismaintained between USCG and the TAMMA or the Master of the ship regarding the investigation of allegedcriminal offenses.As the TS Golden Bear may be docked briefly at the TAMUG campus at the start of the summer cruise, thereis no written agreement maintained between TAMUG PD, Galveston local law enforcement, state agencies,or other federal agencies regarding the investigation of alleged criminal offenses. However, a workingrelationship may be established on an as needed basis.Monitoring Non-Campus LocationsDuring the training cruises, the TAMMA does not operate locations that meet non-campus property criteriaand does not recognize or support student organizations with non-campus locations or non-campus housingfacilities. Therefore, no policy exists for monitoring and reporting of criminal activity for these types oflocations.4
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security Report2020Professional StandardsMerchant Marine officers are held to strict professional standards meant to protect safety, security, ships, andthe environment. Each officer is required to maintain up-to-date training in critical competencies includingfirefighting, maritime security, and first aid. The Master is responsible for ensuring the officers, crew, and cadetsaboard TS Golden Bear conduct themselves in a way that is appropriate to the standards of the profession.All personnel are advised to be attentive to their conduct. The appearance of the ship and its crew is importantas the training ship is a United States Public Vessel and as such, represents the United States, the State of Texas,and the TAMMA.Campus Law Enforcement Telephone DirectoryWebsite: http://www.tamug.edu/police/TS Golden Bear Master409-974-3677TS Golden Bear Chief MateTAMUG PD Chief ofPolice (on TAMUGcampus)409-974-3677Wheelhouse / RovingSecurity Watch1302 / 409974-3677 (cell)Emergencies-from es/GeneralAssistance409-740-4545TAMUG PD Cell Phone (onTAMUG campus)409-771-5185TAMMA 740-4548Reporting CrimesIncident Reporting and ResponseTo report a crime or an emergency on the TS Golden Bear while at port, call 911, the duty officer at 409-9743677, or Roving Security Watch. When the TS Golden Bear is at sea, report all emergencies and nonemergencies to the Wheelhouse by dialing 1 on any of the sound powered phones located strategically aboutthe ship or by hailing UHF channel 2. Additionally the bridge can be called at 121 on the sound powered callsystem while the ship is underway. The Watch Officer will immediately contact the Master and appropriateperson for action to the location of the complaint. Actions may also include sounding appropriate signalsinstructing cadets to carry out assigned duties per the station bill or as directed by the Master.The Master of the ship encourages bystanders, witnesses, and others to accurately and promptly report allcrimes to the Master or Wheelhouse when a victim elects to or is unable to make such a report. Suspiciousbehavior or any situation of concern can always be reported to the Master of the ship or designee. The Masteralso has immediate access to a satellite phone in addition to the ship’s satellite communication capabilities.Reporting Criminal Offenses to University Officials: Campus Security AuthoritiesFaculty, staff, and students are encouraged to report any criminal offenses within the campus environmentdirectly to the TAMUG PD or to the VSO aboard the TS Golden Bear while at sea. For non-campus offenses,we encourage accurate and prompt reporting to the proper local law enforcement agency. As an option, youmay also report criminal offenses of which you are aware to the following offices on the TAMUG campusand other individuals while at sea on TS Golden Bear.NameDirector of Campus Living & LearningAssociate Vice President for Administration and ilgolemon@tamug.edushalleng@tamug.edu
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, Summer Sea Term Annual Security ReportNameAssociate Vice President of Student AffairsAssistant Commandant, Corps of CadetsHuman ResourcesAssociate Vice President for Finance and ComplianceOfficerTAMMA Acting Deputy SuperintendentTAMMA CommandantOffice of the Dean of Faculties & Associate ProvostAssistant Vice President and Title IX CoordinatorChief Risk, Ethics, and Compliance hts@tamu.educivilrights@tamu.eduCrime reports provided to these and other campus security authorities are used by the school to fulfill itsresponsibility to annually disclose accurate crime statistics and to issue or facilitate the issuance of timelywarnings or emergency notifications. Campus security authority crime reports should include sufficient detailsuch as dates and locations, and where appropriate, personally identifying information, including name andcontact information, if available. TAMUG PD and the university offices and individuals listed above, willassist reporting individuals in notifying the proper law enforcement authorities, if the individual chooses. It isthe goal of the institution to provide assistance wherever the report is made and include Clery countable crimesin the annual security report.Confidential and Anonymous Reporting of CrimesVictims, witnesses, and others should make voluntary reports of all crimes to the TAMUG PD or the VSOfor inclusion in the annual crime statistics and crime log and to aid in providing timely warning notices to thecommunity, when appropriate. Because police reports are public records under state law, TAMUG cannothold reports of crimes in confidence. However, victims of certain offenses are eligible for a pseudonym inwhich the victim’s identity will not be released. An individual who is involved in or witnesses an active orongoing emergency should dial 911 and report the emergency immediately.Voluntary confidential reports, for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics and crimelog, can generally be made by victims, witnesses, and others to the campus security authorities listed above andall other campus security authorities. A crime reported to a campus security authority is required to besubmitted the TAMUG PD or VSO, while at sea, to potentially be included in the TS Golden Bear crimestatistics and crime log. Annual crime statistics and the crime log are confidential in that personally identifiableinformation is not included in the disclosures.Although exempt from the reporting requirements of the Clery Act, pastoral and professionally licensed mentalhealth counselors are encouraged, if and when they deem appropriate, to refer persons they are counseling toreport crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual statistics and crime log, especially ifthe incident may pose an ongoing threat to the campus community. TAMUG PD sends a request each yearto the TAMUG Counseling Center that encourages counselors to inform the persons they are counseling ofthe procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure ofcrime statistics and crime log. Contracted counseling personnel available to employees are not provided thewritten reminder as th
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