F LO R I DA I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y
ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2024 – 2025
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FIUP
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Emergency Response and Evacuations Procedures Timely Warnings
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Crime Reporting Methods
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Campus Security and Access
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Security Awareness and Programs
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Crime Prevention Programs
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The Victim Empowerment Program
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Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drug Possession
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Weapons
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Missing Residential Student Policy
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Violence Against Women Act
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Addressing Disclosures to Alleged Victims of Violence or Non-Forcible Sex Offense
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Bystander Intervention
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Sex Offenders
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Hazing
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Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
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CRCA and Title IX
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University Definitions
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Crime Statistics
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Security and Fire Safety Report
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Fire Safety Systems in Residential Facilities
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The Florida International University Police Department
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MESSAGE FROM FIU POLICE CHIEF
On behalf of the Florida International University Police Department (FIUPD), I want to extend a warm welcome to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Whether you are beginning your journey with us, a returning member of the Panther family, or a visitor, we are proud to be your partners in safety. FIUPDs mission is to foster a safe and secure environment where learning, teaching, research, and public service can flourish. FIUPD is committed to serving our diverse community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. We work closely with campus partners and local agencies to ensure that our campuses remain not only secure, but also inclusive and supportive. FIUPD officers are well trained and certified through the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. FIUPD is accredited through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. FIUPD officers take a community-oriented approach to policing. Maintaining an environment where everyone feels safe and secure requires a cooperative and collaborative effort between all members of the University community. We are involved with all aspects of life at FIU. As demonstrated throughout the University we strive to treat everyone with respect and dignity. We are committed to providing fair and impartial law enforcement services. Please familiarize yourself with this safety guide. It provides information on a variety of securityrelated services, programs, policies and statistics. Should a situation arise, which may impact the University community, the FIUPD will alert the community in a timely manner. We wish you success in your endeavors at FIU whether it is as a student, faculty, staff member or visitor. To reach FIUPD in case of an emergency please dial 305-348-5911, for non-emergencies please dial 305-348-2626. If you have any suggestions about how we can provide better police service, let us know online at police.fiu.edu.
Sincerely,
Alexander D. Casas, Chief Florida International University Police Department
Emergency Phone Numbers 24 Hours – 7 Days a Week Modesto A. Maidique Campus: 305-348-5911 Biscayne Bay Campus: 305-919-5911 Telecommunications Relay Services: 711
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY urges its
university community to use The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. This report contains information and crime statistics for 2022, 2023, and 2024 calendar years for crimes that occurred: • on campus; • in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by FIU; and • on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible to the campus. It also contains information regarding campus security and personal safety topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, University police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other information related to safety and security on campus. This information is provided by the University Police Department and in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 1990.
police authority to apprehend and arrest
misdemeanor, are conducted by the State
anyone involved in illegal acts on FIU
Attorney’s Office.
campuses and educational sites as well
The FIUPD works closely with local,
as areas immediately adjacent to the
state, and federal police agencies and
THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
campuses. If offenses involving University
has direct radio communication with the
Campus Law Enforcement Policies
regulations and policies are committed
law enforcement agencies adjacent to
by a University student, the FIUPD also
our jurisdiction.
The Florida International University
refers the individual for disciplinary action
By mutual agreement with state
Police Department (FIUPD) is located in
with the Office of Student Conduct and
and federal agencies, the FIUPD
the PG5 Market Station at Modesto A.
Academic Integrity.
maintains a National Law Enforcement
Maidique Campus (MMC) and at the SO II
Major offenses involving death on
Telecommunications Network (NLETS)
building on Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC).
campus are reported to local police,
terminal. Through this system, police
The FIUPD provides a full range of police
and joint investigative efforts with
personnel can access the National
services to the community 24 hours a day,
investigators from the FIUPD and the
Crime Information Center as well as
seven days a week at both campuses. All
local police are deployed to solve these
the Florida Crime Information Center.
University police officers are certified by
serious crimes. The prosecution of
These computer databases are used
the State of Florida and have complete
all criminal offenses, both felony and
for accessing criminal history data,
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nationwide police records, and driver/
registered. To sign onto FIU e-mail go to
notified on an annual basis that they
vehicle identification information, as well
web page panthermail.fiu.edu.
should alert the FIUPD of any situation
as other local, state, and federal law enforcement information. The FIUPD has Memos of Understanding (MOU)/Mutual Aid Agreements (MAA) with the Miami-
or incident that involves a significant
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES STATEMENT
emergency or dangerous situation that may involve an immediate or ongoing threat to the health and safety of
Emergency Response
students and/or employees on campus
The University’s Comprehensive
Dade Sheriff’s Office, North Miami
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is
or educational sites. The FIUPD has
Police Department, North Miami Beach
an all hazards emergency management
the responsibility of responding to, and
Police Department, Pembroke Pines
plan that establishes the procedures
summoning the necessary resources to
Police Department, Sweetwater Police
and organizational structure for
mitigate, investigate and document any
Department, Florida Department of Law
response to large scale emergencies
situation that may cause a significant
Enforcement and the Miami-Dade County
that cause a significant disruption to
emergency or dangerous situation. In
Association of Chiefs of Police.
services or programs of the University.
addition, the FIUPD has a responsibility to
The FIUPD publishes a Daily Police
University departments are responsible
respond to such incidents to determine if
Crime Log that is available by request at
for developing contingency plans and
the FIUPD on both campuses and on our
the situation does, in fact, pose a threat
continuity of operations plans for their
website at police.fiu.edu.
to the community. If that is the case,
staffs and areas of responsibility. The
federal law requires that the University
University conducts numerous emergency
for the purposes of sporting functions and
immediately notify the campus community
response exercises each year such as
special events on campus do not have
or the appropriate segments of the
table-top exercises and tests of the
enforcement or arresting ability. However
community that may be affected by
emergency notification systems. These
privately hired security personnel do have
tests are designed to assess and evaluate
the situation.
the authority to issue civil citations.
the emergency plans and capabilities of
Privately hired security personnel used
the University.
Announcement for Student E-mail
FIU police officers and supervisors
Sign-up for Emergency Notification
have received training in incident
In the event of an actual emergency,
command and responding to critical
the University community will be notified
incidents. When a serious incident
through text messaging, and voicemail
occurs that causes an immediate threat
messages to registered cell phones, FIU
to the campus, the first responders on
e-mail, indoor and outdoor speakers, VOIP
the scene are usually the FIUPD and
telephones, social media, emergency
the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue
callboxes, electronic message boards
Department. Typically, both departments
and the main FIU Website. Students are
work together to manage the incident.
responsible for regularly checking their
Depending on the nature of the incident,
e-mail. In order to receive campus-wide
other FIU departments and local, state or
e-mail announcements, students must
federal agencies may also be involved in
have a University e-mail account. All
responding to the incident.
The physical address and contact information of the FIUPD is as follows:
students enrolled at FIU and taking at
General information about FIU’s
least one course in the current semester
emergency response and a copy of the
will automatically have access to an e-mail
University’s CEMP is available at
account. FIU e-mail will be available to
dem.fiu.edu.
new students 24 hours after the student is
Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) 885 S.W. 109th Avenue, PG-5 Market Station, Miami, FL 33199 Tel: (305) 318-2626 Fax: (305) 348-1566 Emergency: (305) 348-2626 Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) 3000 N.E. 151st, Building SO II, North Miami, FL 33181 Tel: (305) 919-5559 Fax: (305) 919-5505 Emergency: (305) 919-5911 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: 24 Hours – 7 Days a Week MMC: (305) 348-5911 BBC: (305) 919-5911
All members of the FIU community are
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NOTIFICATION TO THE FIU COMMUNITY ABOUT AN IMMEDIATE THREAT Emergency Notification If the FIUPD, External Relations, and/or the Department of Emergency Management confirms there is an emergency or dangerous situation that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all members of the FIU community, then the FIU community will be notified by all or some of the systems described below to communicate the threat to the FIU community or to the appropriate segment of the community if the threat is limited to a particular building or segment of the population. The FIUPD will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system unless issuing a notification will, in the judgment of the first responders (including, but not limited to the FIUPD, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and/or MiamiDade Fire Rescue), compromise the efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. In the event of a serious incident that poses an immediate threat to members of the FIU community, the University has various systems in place for communicating information quickly. Some or all of these methods of communication may be activated in the event of an immediate threat to the FIU campus community. These methods of communication include, but are not limited to, FIU network e-mails, emergency cell phone text messages and voicemails, electronic message boards, an audible and visual message via VOIP telephones in every classroom and office, indoor and outdoor speakers, emergency callboxes, social media (e.g., Facebook & Twitter), University student radio, and/or FIU website (fiu.edu).
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Emergency Response
and behavioral patterns. Reports prepared
at the nearest University building quickly.
and Evacuation Procedures
by EHS identify deficient equipment and
If police or fire department personnel are
behavioral patterns so that repairs and
on the scene, follow their directions.
The FIUPD will immediately notify the University community upon the
education can be done. Recommendations
confirmation of a significant emergency
for improvements are also submitted to
How You Will Know to
or dangerous situation involving an
the appropriate departments/offices
“Shelter-in-Place”
immediate threat to health or safety of
for consideration.
students or employees occurring on the
A shelter-in-place notification may come
EHS provides students with information
from several sources including the FIUPD,
campus. An evacuation drill is coordinated
about evacuation and shelter–in-place
Housing and Residential Experience
by the Environmental Health and Safety
procedures during educational sessions
members, other University employees,
Department (EHS) for University buildings
that they can participate in throughout
the federal or state government, Miami-
twice a year. Students learn the locations
the year. The Housing and Residential
of the emergency exits in the buildings and
Dade Sheriff’s Office, or other authorities
Experience staff members are trained in
are provided guidance about the direction
utilizing the University’s emergency
these procedures and act as an ongoing
they should travel when exiting each
communications tools.
resource for the students living in
facility for a short-term building evacuation.
residential facilities.
Residents are not advised in advance about the designated locations for longterm evacuations because those decisions are affected by time of day, location of the building being evacuated, the availability of various designated emergency
How to “Shelter-in-Place”
SHELTER IN PLACE PROCEDURES What it means to “Shelter-in-Place” If an incident occurs and the buildings or areas around you become unstable, or if the air outdoors becomes dangerous
gathering locations on campus, and other
due to toxic or irritating substances, it
factors such as the location and nature of
is usually safer to stay indoors because
the threat.
leaving the area may expose you to
(Haz-Mat Related Only) No matter where you are, the basic steps of shelter-in-place will generally remain the same. Should the need ever arise; follow these steps unless instructed otherwise by local emergency personnel: 1.
If you are inside, stay where you are. Collect any emergency shelter-in-place supplies and a
The purpose of evacuation drills is
danger. Thus to “shelter-in-place” means
to prepare building occupants for an
to make a shelter of the building that you
telephone to be used in case of
organized evacuation in case of an
are in, and with a few adjustments, this
emergency. If you are outdoors,
emergency. At FIU, evacuation drills
location can be made even safer and
proceed to the closest building
are used as a way to educate and train
more comfortable until it is safe to go
quickly or follow instructions
occupants on issues specific to their
outside.
from emergency personnel on the scene.
building. During the drill, occupants “practice” drill procedures and familiarize
2.
Basic “Shelter-in-Place” Guidance
Locate a room to shelter inside. It should be:
themselves with the location of exits and
If an incident occurs and the building
the sound of the fire alarm. In addition to
you are in is not damaged, stay inside and
• An interior room;
educating the occupants of each building
seek an interior room until you are told
• Above ground level and
about the evacuation procedures during
it is safe to come out. If your building is
• Without windows or with the
the drills, the process also provides
damaged, take your personal belongings
least number of windows. If
the University an opportunity to test
(purse, wallet, Panther identification
there is a large group of people
the operation of the fire alarm system
card, etc.) and follow the evacuation
inside a particular building,
components.
procedures for your building (close your
several rooms may
Evacuation drills are monitored by
door, proceed to the nearest exit and
the FIUPD, EHS, and FIU Housing and
use the stairs instead of the elevators).
Residential Experience to evaluate egress
Once you have evacuated, seek shelter
be necessary. 3.
Shut and lock all windows (tighter seal) and close exterior doors.
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4.
Turn off air conditioners, heaters and fans.
5.
Close vents to ventilation system if possible.
6.
Identify one person to list the names of those “sheltering-inplace” and ask staff (e.g., Housing Staff, faculty or other staff) to call the list in to the FIUPD so they know who is “sheltering-in-place.” If only students are present, one of the students should call the list in.
7.
Turn on a radio or TV and listen for further instructions.
8.
Make the people at the “shelter-inplace” comfortable.
Policy Statement Addressing Issuing Timely Warnings In the event a situation arises and as reported by a Campus Security Authority,
the University-wide e-mail system may
crimes will be compiled for inclusion in the
either on or off campus, that in the
be used. A message may be posted on
Annual Security Report by FIUPD. Persons
judgment of the Chief of the FIUPD or
the campus electronic signs and on the
should report crimes to the appropriate
his designee constitutes a serious or
FIUPD website at police.fiu.edu providing
FIU Police for the purpose of issuing a
continuing threat, a timely warning or
the University community with additional
timely warning notice and inclusion in the
emergency notification will be issued.
notification. In such instances, a copy of
annual crime statistics for that campus.
Such reports shall be provided to
the notice may also be posted in each
Below are the numbers for reporting any
students and employees in a manner
residence hall, Wolfe Student Center at
emergency, crime and all other safety or
that is timely, that withholds the names of
BBC, in the Graham Student Center at
security matters.
victims as confidential, and that will aid
MMC, and other University locations as
in the prevention of similar occurrences.
appropriate for the circumstances.
Depending on the particular circumstances
Each campus and educational site at
of the situation/crime, including any Clery
Florida International University provides
Act Crime that occurs on campus and
protective services through a fully
which poses an ongoing or serious threat
empowered police force. The University’s
to the students or employees, the FIUPD
overall safety policy encourages accurate
Communications Section will issue alerts
and prompt reporting of all crimes and
by several means. An audible and visual
emergencies. Criminal actions and
message via VOIP telephones located in
other emergencies may be reported by
every classroom and office may be utilized
anyone, in person or via telephone, to
as well as indoor and outdoor speakers.
the respective campus police. Incidents
Text messages may be sent to students,
that are a serious or continuous threat to
faculty and staff who have registered
the University community require timely
their cell phones with the University, and
warnings, and reports of Clery-related
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Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the FIUPD by calling 305-348-2626 (emergency numbers 911, MMC 305-348-5911, or BBC 305-919-5911), or by delivering the message in person to the FIUPD located in the PG5 building at MMC or at the Police Station at SO II BBC. You may also go online to the FIUPD website at police.fiu.edu and make a report anonymously through the Silent Witness Program. The FIUPD policies on timely warnings and emergency notifications can be found on our website at police.fiu.edu.
CAMPUS SECURITY
in the parking lots or loitering around
HOW TO REPORT CRIMINAL OFFENSES
residential halls should immediately be
Encouragement of Accurate and Prompt Crime Reporting Community members, students, faculty, staff and guests are encouraged to accurately report all crimes, public safetyrelated incidents and other emergencies occurring on campus to the FIUPD in a timely manner, including when a victim of a crime elects or is unable to make a report. This publication focuses on the
vehicles, inside buildings or around the reported to the FIUPD. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911.
911 or (305) 348-2626
24 Hours – 7 Days a Week MMC: (305) 348-5911
• Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)
BBC: (305) 919-5911
911 or (305) 919-5559
POLICE DISPATCH: (305) 348-2626 police.fiu.edu
• Miami Beach Urban Studios
Voluntary and Limited-Voluntary
• Wolfsonian - FIU
911 or (305) 673-7900 911 or (305) 673-7900
Confidential Reporting The FIUPD encourages anyone who
Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne
is the victim or a witness to any crime to
Bay Campus (BBC). To contact the FIUPD
promptly report the incident to the police.
in case of emergency call 305-348-5911,
Because most police reports are public
This telephone number has 24-hour service. Alternatively, people can use the Emergency Callboxes located in the residential halls, parking lots and garages and throughout the campuses. Upon notification of a criminal activity, emergency, or request for assistance, the FIUPD has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources to assist, mitigate,
and educational sites: • Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC)
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
FIUPD because it patrols the Modesto A.
for non-emergencies call 305-348-2626.
Where to report crimes or contact police
records, these records are not confidential under Florida law. If you are the victim of a crime and are unsure if you want to pursue action within the University system, with the FIUPD or the criminal justice system, you may still make a confidential report. The Chief of Police (or his designee), a member of the Victim Empowerment Program, or any Campus Security Authority may be told of the details of the incident
• FIU Downtown on Brickell 911 or (305) 579-6111 • FIU @ I-75 911 or (954) 436-3200 For the purpose of making timely warning reports and the annual statistical disclosure, non-emergency crimes / incidents can also be reported to the following offices: • Director, Student Health Services 305-348-2401 MMC UHSC • VP, Human Resources Division 305-348-2181 MMC PC 224 • Director, Office of Civil Rights
investigate, and document the incident.
in confidence. The purpose of confidential
The call will initiate a response from
reporting is to comply with your wish to
the FIUPD, immediate or otherwise, as
keep the matter confidential while taking
dictated by the nature of the incident. The
steps to ensure your future safety and the
responding officer will assess the reported
safety of others. With such information, the
• Assistant Dean of Students and Director
University can alert the FIU community to
of Student Conduct and Academic
potential danger, keep accurate records
Integrity
incident and will arrange for necessary resources to include but not be limited to crime investigation, victim services, medical services or the utilization of other available resources. Criminal actions will be thoroughly documented in an appropriate report. If assistance is required from MiamiDade County Sheriff’s Office or Fire, the FIUPD will contact the appropriate unit. If a sexual assault should occur, staff on the
of the number of incidents, and determine where or if there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method or assailant. These incidents are counted and disclosed in the annual crime
IX Coordinator 305-348-2785 MMC PC 220
305-348-3939 MMC GC 311 • Director, Victim Empowerment Program 305-348-2277 MMC UHSC 210 • Director, Housing 305-348-4197 MMC UPT 121
statistics for the University with no identifying information. Florida law requires prompt, mandatory
scene, including the FIUPD, will offer the
reporting to the local law enforcement
victim a wide variety of services.
agency by health care practitioners
Any suspicious activity or person seen
Compliance and Accessibility and Title
when they provide medical services to a
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person they know or reasonably suspect
limited to, student housing (including
Reports can be made regarding any
is suffering from wounds inflicted by a
student Resident Assistants) and the
instances of misconduct in the classroom
firearm or is the result of battery or abusive
Office of Student Conduct and Academic
or workplace. Reports can be submitted
conduct. The Counseling & Psychological
Integrity. An official is defined as any
anonymously 24 hours a day, 365 days
Center and the Victim Empowerment
person who has the authority and the duty
a year, via a toll-free number 1-888-520-
Program staff inform their clients about
to take action or respond to particular
0570 or online at https://fiu.i-sight.com/
the procedures for reporting crimes to the
issues on behalf of the institution. Those
portal. Please note the Hotline service
FIUPD on a voluntary or confidential basis
individuals working within a campus
is not to be used in the event
should they feel it is in the best interest
police department or a campus security
of emergencies.
of the client. A procedure is in place to
department are also considered CSA’s.
Discrimination and
anonymously capture crime statistics disclosed confidentially during such a session.
Emergency Callboxes
Harassment Reporting
The University has over 100 emergency
FIU promotes a culturally diverse and
callboxes strategically located throughout
inclusive working and learning environment
the FIU Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne
where current and prospective faculty,
Bay Campuses. One hundred and forty
staff, and students are valued for their
crime-reporting program through the
(140) blue light emergency cell towers
individuality. In addition to the various
police department web page called the
phones are located on all of the surface
methods to report issues or concerns
“Silent Witness Program.” Confidential
parking lots and in the residential quad
directly to the appropriate departments,
reports may also be submitted online at
area. The emergency callboxes connect
FIU has an incident reporting website,
police.fiu.edu/silent-witness/.
directly to the FIUPD. The emergency
report.fiu.edu. If any student, employee,
Anonymous Reporting The FIUPD operates an anonymous
The Office of Student Conduct and
callbox contains an identifier so that the
or applicant has a good faith belief that
Academic Integrity also provides an online
police can identify the location the call
they have been discriminated against or
form to report, anonymously or not, any
is coming from in the event the caller is
harassed based on age, color, disability,
behaviors of concern involving Florida
unable to speak. Emergency callboxes
gender, marital status, ethnic or national
International University students, whether
may be used to report an emergency,
origin, race, religion, retaliation, sex or any
these behaviors occur inside or outside
request a safety escort, report suspicious
other protected category, the Office of Civil
of the classroom setting. The Incident
persons or activities, or obtain information.
Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA)
Reporting Form can be found at
Additionally, administrative and academic
encourages them to use the website
report.fiu.edu.
buildings at all FIU campuses and
resources to report the incident.
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance
educational sites are equipped with
and Accessibility (CRCA) provides
individual classroom and office VOIP
Counselors and Confidential
an online reporting portal to report,
emergency phones.
Crime Reporting
consensual sexual activity, unwelcome
Ethics and Compliance Hotline Reports
process, which followed the signing into
sexual conduct, or any other form of sex or
(Non-Emergencies)
law the 1998 amendments to 20 U.S.C.
anonymously or not, any form of non-
As a result of the negotiated rule making
gender-based discrimination, harassment,
The Ethical Panther Hotline at Florida
Section 1092 (f), clarification was given to
and violence. Incidents may be reported at
International University is an option for
those considered to be campus security
report.fiu.edu.
making a confidential report to identify
authorities. Campus “Pastoral Counselors”
or raise any compliance, suspected
and campus “Professional Counselors,”
Campus Security Authority
misconduct or unethical behavior
when acting as such, are not considered
A Campus Security Authority (CSA)
concerns. The platform allows the
to be a campus security authority and
is an official of an institution who has
University community to file reports,
are not required to report crimes for the
significant responsibility for student and
raise questions or concerns regarding
inclusion into the annual disclosure of
campus activities, including, but not
a violation of law or University policy.
crime statistics. As a matter of policy, they
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are encouraged, if and when they deem
Professional Counselor
MMC: (305) 348-2277 or BBC
it appropriate, to inform persons being
An employee of a University whose
counseled of the procedures to report
official responsibilities include providing
crimes on a voluntary basis for inclusion
psychological counseling to members
into the annual crime statistics.
of the University’s community and who
Counselors are defined as:
is functioning within the scope of their license or certification. Counseling and
Pastoral Counselor An employee of a University, who
Psychological Services (CAPS) provides counseling and consultation services
is associated with a religious order
to help students manage personal,
or denomination, recognized by that
academic or career concerns and promote
religious order or denomination as
psychological wellbeing.
(305) 919-5305.
POLICY STATEMENT ADDRESSING SECURITY AND ACCESS Academic and Administrative Buildings FIU is a public University and, with the exception of residence halls, is open to the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. After these hours, University buildings are generally locked and only faculty, staff, and some
The Victim Empowerment Program, part
students with proper identification are
counseling and who is functioning within
of CAPS, assists students who are victims
admitted. The FIUPD provides regular
the scope of that recognition as a pastoral
of sexual assault, dating or domestic
patrol of University buildings as well as
counselor. At time of print, FIU does not
violence and stalking. CAPS and VEP can
parking areas.
have any recognized pastoral counselors.
be contacted at the following numbers:
someone who provides confidential
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The Department of Housing and Residential Life and the FIU Police Department work in partnership to provide residents with a number of safety measures.
Residence Halls
The Department of Housing and
are reported to the appropriate people
Resident students are issued a key
Residential Experience and the FIUPD
including but not limited to, the FIUPD or
at check-in so they may have access to
work in partnership to provide residents
the Department of Housing and Residential
their living unit. Police officers regularly
with a number of safety measures. These
Experience.
patrol the residence halls and are readily
resources include ongoing educational
available to assist on a 24-hour basis.
programs, safety-related policies,
Residential Experience staff jointly
A Resident Assistant is on-duty in each
educational sanctions for violations of
provide safety programs to all residents.
residence hall complex every night. These
policies, and staff assistance in dealing
In addition, fire evacuation drills
security measures are representative of
with security problems and emergencies.
are conducted each semester. This
The Residential Experience staff gives
community-oriented policing enables
the University’s concern for the protection
Each semester, the FIUPD and the
of persons and property. Residential
a high priority to the security needs of
residents and the police officers to
Experience staff and maintenance
the residents. Resident Assistants receive
become personally acquainted. The
personnel make safety inspections and
training in crisis management, in dealing
assigned officers keep in touch with
corrections as needed. Students are
with critical incidents, and in monitoring
residents and the Residential Experience
encouraged to call the Housing Office at
the facilities. The Housing and Residential
staff. Residents are the most important
305-348-4190 or the FIUPD at 305-348-
Experience staff makes routine checks of
aspect of the cooperative effort to provide
2626 to promptly report security and
floors, buildings and the exteriors of the
a safe and secure community. Residents
safety deficiencies.
housing communities. Security concerns
are encouraged to be aware, be vigilant
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and keep doors locked at all times.
are offered on a continual basis by
Remember, the safety and security of
the FIUPD.
the housing communities is everyone’s
employees about crime prevention. Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
Periodically during the academic year,
training is offered by the FIUPD during
responsibility. To review the housing
the FIUPD, in cooperation with other
the Fall and Spring semesters to female
procedures and policies go online to:
University organizations and departments,
students, faculty and staff. This class is
housing.fiu.edu.
presents crime prevention awareness
a total of 12 hours over the course of
sessions on sexual assault, theft,
four days. It is a self-defense program
vandalism, and active shooter as well as
for women and consists of easy-to-learn
Facilities Management Facilities Management maintains University buildings and grounds with
educational sessions on personal safety and residence hall security.
a concern for the safety and security of
A common theme of all awareness
all persons and property. Inspections
and crime prevention programs is to
are routinely conducted and repairs are
encourage students and employees to be
promptly made to ensure that appropriate
aware of their responsibility for their own
safety and security standards are
security and the security of others.
maintained. The FIUPD assists Facilities
In addition to seminars, information is
Management personnel by conducting
disseminated to students and employees
lighting surveys and reporting potential
through crime prevention awareness
safety and security hazards, including
packets, security alert posters, displays,
outages. Students, faculty and staff are
videos, and articles and advertisements in
encouraged to call Facilities Management
University and student newspapers.
to report any safety or security hazards at 305-348-4600.
When time is of the essence, information is released to the University community through security alerts.
The University is committed to developing primary and ongoing
this course. Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.) classes are available to all University students, faculty and staff. S.A.F.E. is a two-hour program that provides women with personal safety information and an introduction to the physical aspects of self-defense. S.A.F.E. is an introduction to the R.A.D. program. Classes are offered year round. Bicycle and Scooter Registration is a free service, offered by the FIUPD, that provides officers with important identifying scooter is stolen. Decals are issued by
Crime Prevention Programs for
appointments only, Wednesday-Friday
Students and Employees The FIUPD encourages all students
prevention and awareness programs for
and members of the faculty and staff to
new employees and students in addition
be involved in crime prevention. Crime
to its current offerings. These programs
prevention programs on personal safety
will concentrate on domestic violence,
and engraving of personal property
stalking, sexual assaults, dating violence,
are sponsored by various campus
and active shooter among other statutorily
organizations throughout the year. FIUPD
prescribed matters.
personnel facilitate programs for student,
During orientation, students are
Certified R.A.D. instructors teach
information if the registered bike or
Security Awareness and Programs for Students and Employees
techniques that have practical applications.
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturdays 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For more information regarding the above programs, contact the FIUPD at 305-348-6056 or online at police.fiu.edu/services/.
parent, faculty, and new employee
The Red Zone Program is available to the entire campus community; the red zone is used to describe the first six (6) weeks of the Fall Semester in colleges.
informed of services offered by the FIUPD.
orientations, student organizations and
Video and slide presentations outline ways
community organizations. Additionally,
to maintain personal safety and residence
the FIUPD conducts programs for housing
hall security. Students are told about crime
residents by providing a variety of
assault. For information regarding services,
on-campus and in surrounding areas.
educational strategies and tips on how to
please check VEP’s website at vep.fiu.edu
Similar information is presented to new
protect themselves from sexual assault,
or contact then at 305-348-2277 and ask
employees. Crime prevention programs
theft and other crimes. Below is a list of the
for a Victim Advocate Counselor.
and sexual assault prevention programs
programs designed to inform students and
During this time, college students in the U.S., especially freshmen and transfer students, are at greater risk of sexual
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THE VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (VEP)
The Victim Empowerment Program provides
free and confidential services to assist students who have experienced actual or threatened violence. Specially trained counselors provide victim advocacy and comprehensive supportive services to help overcome the effects of trauma from violence, including (but not limited to): assault; battery; relationship abuse (physical, verbal and/ or emotional); sexual and/or attempted sexual battery (acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape and molestation); stalking (repeated following or harassment); and hate and/or property crimes. Victim advocates support and inform victims of their right to report all offenses to police. However, police reports are not required to receive services. The Victim Empowerment Program’s role is to provide emotional support and resources to help overcome the effect of the incident(s) and help students be successful in their academic pursuits. VEP provides the following services: • 24-hour crisis support, information, referrals and advocacy • Supportive crisis counseling to individuals who have been recently victimized • Assistance with exploration of options and accessing community resources • Accompaniment to court, meetings, hearings and depositions involving the criminal justice system or FIU student conduct process advocating for academic accommodations, if needed • Speaking with instructors, legal representatives, family members, employers, landlords and other campus or community service providers, upon request • Victim Advocate Counselors can assist with University issues related to housing, financial aid, DRC and any other accommodations that may be needed.
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The Victim Empowerment Program,
relationship violence, and stalking. The
crime prevention programs emphasizing
part of Counseling and Psychological
course includes an assessment of student
security measures that these students
Services, can be reached by calling 305-
attitudes towards sexual and relationship
residing off campus can take to protect
348-2277. The office is located in the
violence, social norms, and student
themselves. Many students live near
Student Health Service Complex, Suite
history related to these critical issues.
campus in privately owned houses or
270. An appointment can be made for
For more information, call 305-348-3396
apartments. In Miami-Dade County, there
an advocate to meet with you at any FIU
or visit: https://go.fiu.edu/sapt
are many law enforcement agencies that
campus by calling 305-348-2277. Police reports are not required to receive services. Clients are provided with information and options and are free to decide which, if any, course of action they will pursue. Appointments: Call 305-348-2277 and ask to speak to a Victim Advocate Counselor. After hours and weekend crisis services are also available.
have jurisdiction for providing police
Counseling
services to these students. There are no
Counseling and Psychological
officially recognized student organizations
Services (CAPS) provides professional psychological services to FIU students. These services include: initial consultation, short-term individual
Illegal Drug Possession
counseling, psychological testing, psycho-educational workshops and much more. Services are offered in a safe, caring environment and are available to
Modesto Maidique Campus
registered students. For more information,
Monday – Friday
go to caps.fiu.edu. To schedule an
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
appointment please contact one of our
Call 305-348-2277 Victimization Education Workshop The staff of FIU VEP offers a series of workshops and events that are scheduled at no cost to the FIU Community, upon request. Go to https://dasa.fiu.edu/ student-support/wellness/requests/index. html and complete the SHW Presentation Request form.
Sexual Assault Prevention Training As part of our ongoing commitment to promote a safe and healthy University
two offices:
The consumption of alcoholic beverages by members of the University community is subject to the alcoholic beverage laws of the State of Florida and FIU policy and regulations. Specifically, it is unlawful for any person to sell, give, serve or permit to serve alcoholic beverages to a person less than 21
Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC)
years of age. Florida Law and University
Phone: 305-348-2277
policy allows for alcohol to be consumed
Location: SHC 270
by persons 21 year of age or older at
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
approved events and locations. It is also
Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)
unlawful for a person to misrepresent or misstate his or her age or the age of any
Phone: 305-919-5305
other person for the purpose of inducing
Location: WUC 320 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
any licensee or his agents or employees to sell, give, serve or deliver any alcoholic
For after-hour crisis needs, call the
beverage to a person less than 21 years
CAPS Center main number on either
of age. Any violation of the proceeding
campus and follow the prompt to speak
may be cause for disciplinary action and
with someone immediately—you will be
criminal prosecution. FIUPD enforces all
assisted by a clinician in our call center.
state underage drinking laws, as well as
community, all degree-seeking students
all federal and state drug laws.
are required to complete a Sexual Assault
Off-Campus Security Awareness
Prevention course which addresses
and Programs
the critical issues of sexual violence,
no monitoring is required.
Alcoholic Beverages and
counseling, couples and group
Emergency Walk-in Hours
Emergency After Hours:
with off-campus facilities and, therefore,
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use, trade, or
Upon request, the FIUPD provides
sale of a Controlled Substance or alcohol
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by any Florida International University
b. For employees, disciplinary
and workshops on areas of alcohol and
student or employee on Campus or at any
action may include mandatory
University sponsored or related activity
referral to the Office of
threatens the well-being and health
Employee Assistance (OEA)
of the University community. Although
for assessment, letters of
This provision is applicable to all
Florida International University respects
reprimand, and progressive
employees, students, and any other
an individual’s rights, such rights cannot
disciplinary procedures, up to
individuals visiting or conducting
outweigh the need to maintain a safe,
and including termination of
business at the University. The only
productive, and drug-free work and
employment.
exceptions to this policy are as follows:
Criminal sanction.
Law enforcement officers in the official
a. Florida law prohibits the sale,
capacity of their duties; University law
educational environment. Therefore: 1.
2.
3.
No person may unlawfully
3.
manufacture, or delivery, or
enforcement personnel; and Faculty in the
possess, trade, sell, or offer for
possession with intent to sell,
performance of instructional or research
sale a Controlled Substance or
manufacture or deliver, of a
responsibilities, only with written approval
otherwise engage in the use of
Controlled Substance “in, on,
from the Provost and previous notification
Controlled Substances on Campus;
or within 1,000 feet of the real
to the University’s Chief of Police.
No person may report to classes,
property comprising a public or
work, or related assignments
private college, University, or
above, are prohibited from possessing,
“under the influence” of Controlled
other postsecondary institution.”
storing, manufacturing, or using a
Substances or alcohol; and
Fla. Stat. § 893.13(1)(d). Violators
dangerous article, including but not
No person may use prescription
face up to 30 years in prison.
limited to firearms, destructive devices,
drugs illegally. The legal use of
See University policy 1705.002 DrugFree Campus/Workplace
explosives, slingshots, weapons, tear gas guns, electric weapons or devices
Drug And Alcohol Abuse Prevention
and fireworks, on any property owned,
should be reported to supervisors
Policy online at policies.fiu.edu/files/754.
used or under the control of Florida
or an appropriate University
pdf and FIU Regulation 2505 Alcoholic
International University in accordance
representative.
Beverages online at regulations.fiu.edu/
with Florida Statutes Section 790.115
regulation.
except as provided by Florida Statutes
Any violation of this policy by a constitute grounds for:
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All persons, except for those exempted
potential to impair personal safety
University student or employee shall
2.
Weapons
manufacture, distribute, dispense,
prescription drugs with known
1.
drug abuse.
Evaluation and/or referral to
Section 790.25(5).
Substance Abuse Education Programs are available to assist
Employees should not try to intervene in any manner except to notify the FIUPD
treatment for drug/alcohol abuse;
students and employees who may be in
immediately as they will handle the
Disciplinary action; and/or
need of drug or alcohol counseling. For
situation accordingly. Please report this
a. For students, disciplinary action
students, the professional staff at the
knowledge to the FIUPD at 305-348-5911
may include: written reprimand,
Counseling and Psychological Service
for the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC)
educational activities,
Center provides free and confidential
and all other campuses or 305-919-5911
no-contact order, restitution,
consultations and community referrals.
for Biscayne Bay Campus or 911.
restriction/loss of privileges,
Additionally, the Office of Employee
conduct probation, deferred
Assistance is staffed with licensed mental
University’s campuses and dormitories
suspension, suspension, and
health professionals who are available
are not considered to be private
expulsion. Such actions shall be
to help faculty and staff members obtain
residences, homes or places of
in accordance with the Student
counseling and referrals to mental health
business but rather property owned by
Conduct and Honor Code
providers in the community. The Healthy
FIU; therefore, individuals licensed to
and University policies
Living Program provides alcohol and drug
carry firearms are not exempted from
and procedures.
education programs, resource materials
the provisions of this policy on those
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For purposes of this policy, the
The FIU Police
premises. FIU Policy 1710.135. See the
in on-campus housing have the option
FIU policy of Firearms and Dangerous
to privately identify an individual to be
Department partners
Weapons online at policies.fiu.edu/
contacted by FIU in the event the student
files/32.pdf.
is determined to be missing for more than
with other local and state law enforcement agencies to provide professional police services to the university community.
24 hours. If a student has identified such
Missing Residential Student Policy FIU views the safety of the students
an individual, FIU will notify that individual no later than 24 hours after the student
residing in residential housing as a
is determined to be missing. A student’s
foremost concern. In pursuit of this, the
confidential contact information will be
University will take the following actions
accessible only by authorized campus
regarding a missing residential student.
officials and law enforcement in the
If a member of the University community
course of the investigation.
has reason to believe that a student who
After investigating a missing person
resides in on-campus housing is missing,
report, should the FIUPD determine that
he or she should immediately notify the
the student is missing, the FIUPD will
FIUPD at 305-348-2626. The department
enter the person as missing in the state
will generate a missing person report and
and national computer database (Florida
initiate an investigation. Missing persons may also be reported to Residential Experience Staff, Dean of Students, and the online reporting form found on the conduct webpage (conduct.fiu.edu) or the Panther’s Care webpage (pantherscare. fiu.edu). All reports of a missing student will be reported to the FIUPD. In addition to registering a general emergency contact, students residing
Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center). The student’s emergency contact will be notified no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing. If the missing student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, the FIUPD will notify the student’s parent or legal guardian immediately after the FIUPD has determined that the student has been
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missing for 24 hours, in addition
identity, and sexual orientation. The
to notifying any additional contact
University has developed FIU-105,
person designated by the student.
which applies to the entire University
For more information about FIU’s
Community (i.e., students, student
policy and procedure on Missing
organizations, faculty, staff, affiliated
Residential Students, go to:
third parties, and visitors) and
policies.fiu.edu/files/744.pdf.
prohibits discrimination based on sex consistent with Title IX of the Education
Travel Plan The FIU Police Department encourages
Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), relevant provisions of the Violence against Women
students, faculty, and staff to use an
Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA),
extra safety measure when traveling by
the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
completing a “Travel Plan” form with the FIU Police. Since April 1996, travelers have participated in the program by picking up Travel Plan forms, filling out two copies with details of their travel arrangements, returning one copy to the Police Department and sending the second copy to their destination. If the traveler does not arrive as planned, those at the traveler’s destination are asked to notify the Police Department. Investigators will have all necessary information to begin a search immediately. FIU Police Department will keep the Travel Plan form in file for 10 days after the scheduled arrival date. Forms are available at the FIU Police Department, located in SO II at the Biscayne Bay Campus, and in the PG5 Market Station at Modesto Maidique Campus. Forms may also be obtained from any police officer, or from this web site.
Sex and Gender-based Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence, Including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking FIU is committed to a learning and living environment that is free from
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), along with all applicable implementing regulations, and
1-800-500-1119 • Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 • National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 • National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474
Domestic Violence As defined by V.A.W.A, Domestic
other applicable federal and state laws.
Violence is felony or misdemeanor crime
FIU-105 specifically prohibits sex and
of violence committed by:
gender-based discrimination, harassment,
• A current or former spouse;
and violence, including acts of sexual
• A person with whom the victim shares a
assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking, which may also constitute crimes. While FIU-105 uses different standards and definitions than Florida law, sex and gender-based incidents
child in common; • A person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner;
frequently often overlap with the crimes
• or by any other person against an adult
of rape, sexual assault, stalking, dating
or youth victim who is protected from
violence, and domestic violence.
that person’s acts under the domestic or
Individuals who have experienced
family violence laws of the jurisdiction
incidents involving these behaviors are protected by federal laws, specifically Title IX, and the Clery Act, which mandates the contents of this report. FIU educates incoming students and employees about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking through required orientations and training sessions. Additional information can be found by contacting: • FIUPD 305-348-5911 • FIU Victim Empowerment Program 305-348-2277 • Office of Civil Rights Compliance and
discrimination based on sex including
Accessibility
gender, gender expression, gender
305-348-2785
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• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
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Dating Violence As defined by V.A.W.A, is committed by a person: • who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and • where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the consideration of the following factors: о The length of the relationship, о The type of relationship, о The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in t he relationship.
For the purposes of this definition:
о Rape: The penetration, no matter
• Dating violence includes, but is not
how slight, of the vagina or anus
Stalking As defined by V.A.W.A, engaging in
• Course of conduct directed at a
limited to, sexual or physical abuse or
with any body part or object, or
the threat of such abuse.
oral penetration by a sex organ of
specific person that would cause a
another person, without the consent
reasonable person to:
• Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic violence.
of the victim.
safety of others; or
о Fondling: The touching of the private parts of another person for
Sexual Assault As defined by V.A.W.A, is • An offense that meets the definition of
the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the
rape, fondling, incest or statutory rape
victim is incapable of giving consent
as used in the FBI’s Uniform Crime
because of his/her age or because
Reporting (UCR) program.
of his/her temporary or permanent
• Per the National Incident Based
о fear for his or her safety or the
mental incapacity.
Reporting System User Manual from
о Incest: Sexual intercourse between
the FBI UCR Program, A sex offense
persons who are related to each
is “any sexual act directed against
other within the degrees wherein
another person, without the consent of
marriage is prohibited by law.
the victim, including instances where
о Statutory Rape: Sexual intercourse
the victim is incapable of
with a person who is under the
giving consent.
statutory age of consent.
о suffer substantial emotional • For the purposes of this definition: о Course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to, acts which the stalker directly, indirectly or through third parties, by any action, method, device or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens or communicates to or about, a person or interferes with a person’s property. о Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim.
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о Substantial emotional distress
programs to University students and
to be pursued through the criminal
means significant mental suffering
employees upon request. Literature on
justice system and the Office of Civil
or anguish that may, but does not
date-rape education, risk reduction and
Rights Compliance and Accessibility, or
necessarily, require medical or
University response is available through,
only the latter. The Title IX Coordinator
other professional treatment
but not limited to, the Office of Housing
(Director of the Office of Civil Rights
or counseling.
and Residential Experience, Victim
Compliance and Accessibility, 305-348-
Empowerment Program and CAPS.
2785) will also be informed about the
Policy Statement Addressing
If an individual is a victim of a sexual
sexual assault to ensure compliance
Disclosures to Alleged Victims
assault, their first priority should be to
with Title IX requirements. A University
of violence or non-forcible
get to a place of safety. They should then
representative from the FIUPD or the
sex offenses
obtain necessary medical treatment. The
Victim Empowerment Program will guide
The University understands and
FIUPD strongly advocates that a victim of
the victim through the available options
commits its efforts toward successfully
a sexual assault report the incident in a
and support the victim in his or her
dealing with the trauma experienced
timely manner. Time is a critical factor for
decision. Various counseling options are
by victims of violence or sex offense.
evidence collection and preservation. An
available from the University through
Efforts will be directed toward assisting
assault can be reported directly to an FIU
the Victim Empowerment Program, the
the victim throughout all stages of the
police officer, a Residential Experience
Women’s Center, the Office of Employee
investigation, judicial process and/or
representative, the Victim Empowerment
Assistance, Student Health Center and
the on-campus student conduct process
Program, and/or the Office of Civil Rights
Counseling and Psychological Services.
which may follow. The same shall be
Compliance and Accessibility. Filing a
Counseling and support services outside
afforded to victims in connection with
police report with an FIU police officer
the University system can be obtained
disciplinary actions involving alleged
will not obligate the victim to prosecute,
through the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment
employee perpetrators. FIU will, upon
nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or
Center located at Jackson Memorial
written request, disclose to the alleged
judgmental opinions from officers. Filing a
Hospital 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL
victim of a crime of violence the reports
police report will:
33136 (305) 585-5185, 24-hour hotline
on the results of any disciplinary
• Ensure that a victim of sexual assault
(305) 585-7273.
proceeding conducted by the institution
receives the necessary medical
against a student who is the alleged
treatment and tests at no expense to
perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the
the victim;
Interim Protective Measures When a report is received involving
alleged victim is deceased as a result of
• Provide the opportunity for collection
alleged dating or domestic violence,
such crime or offense, FIU will provide the
of evidence helpful in prosecution,
stalking, or sexual misconduct, the
results of the disciplinary hearing to the
which cannot be obtained later (ideally
University may impose reasonable and
victim’s next of kin, if so requested. The
a victim of sexual assault should not
appropriate interim protective measures
next of kin of such victim shall be treated
wash, douche, use the toilet, or change
to protect the safety and/or emotional
clothing prior to a medical/legal exam);
well-being of the parties or witnesses
as the alleged victim for the purposes of this paragraph.
• Assure the victim has access to
involved and/or to provide academic
free confidential counseling from
or other appropriate support. Interim
Preventing and Responding
counselors specifically trained in
protective measures include, but are
to Sex Offenses
the area of sexual assault crisis
not limited to:
intervention.
• Arranging for medical services;
community about sexual assaults and
When a sexual assault victim contacts
• Access to counseling services either
date rape through mandatory freshman
the FIUPD, the Investigations unit will be
provided by the University and/or
orientations each fall. The FIUPD offers
notified as well. The victim of a sexual
through community resources;
sexual assault education and information
assault may choose for the investigation
• Providing crisis intervention, case
The University educates the student
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management, emotional and/or practical
• Identify problems – If you notice a
support, and/or safety planning through
potentially dangerous situation, ask
helping the person or you cannot safely
the Victim Empowerment Program for
yourself if you can help in any way. Be
intervene, keep a safe distance from the
students and through the Office of
aware of the people around you and
incident and record or photograph it.
Employee Assistance for faculty
identify people who might have had a
Never livestream the video, post online
little too much to drink.
or otherwise use it without the person’s
and staff; • Imposition of a University “No-Contact Order” for all or some of the parties involved in the incident; • Imposition of a “No Trespass Order” for all or part of any University property; • Change in class schedule, including the ability to drop a course without penalty or to transfer sections; • Change in work schedule or job assignment; • Change in campus housing assignment; and • Any other feasible measure(s), which can be tailored to the involved individuals • Interim suspension of a party involved in the incident.
Bystander Intervention Bystander intervention means intervening in a potentially harmful situation to prevent any further harm from occurring and to provide support to the affected victim(s). Effective bystander intervention includes recognizing situations that puts someone at risk of potential harm, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying safe and effective intervention options, and taking action to intervene.
How to Effectively Intervene: • Be aware – Wherever you are, be mindful of your surroundings. Learn
• Assume personal responsibility – If there is a problem, know that you can
• Document – if someone is already
permission. The video can be provided to the victim(s) or the police.
be part of the solution. Do not sit idly by
It is also imperative that all students and
and accept unacceptable behavior. If
employees practice positive risk reduction.
you see something that might directly or
Risk reduction is defined as options
indirectly hurt another person, call it out
designed to decrease perpetration and
or report it to someone who can help.
bystander apathy; increase empowerment
• Know how to help – Everyone at FIU
for victims in order to promote safety; and
plays a role in keeping each other
help individuals and communities address
safe. As an FIU student, faculty, or staff
conditions that facilitate violence.
member, you should know the reporting structures available to you and who you
What can my friends and I do to be
can call in the event of an emergency.
safe and reduce risk?
You also should be intentional about
• Have a plan: Talk to you friends about
learning other ways to keep the
your plans for the night BEFORE you
University community safe.
go. Do you feel like drinking? Are
• Implement the help – Take action when
you interested in hooking up? Where
a potentially dangerous situation occurs,
do you want to go? How will you be
but remember to always keep yourself
getting home? Having a clear plan
safe. If you don’t feel comfortable
ahead of time helps friends look after
intervening, don’t risk your own
one another.
safety; call FIUPD or your local police
• Go out together: Go out as a group
department (for off-campus situations).
and come home as a group; never separate and never leave your friend(s)
Effective Intervention Methods
behind.
• Direct – directly intervene in the
• Trust your instincts: If a situation or a
situation
person doesn’t seem “right”, trust your
• Distract – cause a distraction to diffuse the situation or help someone get away from the aggressor
gut and remove yourself, if possible, from the situation. • Diffuse situations: If you see a friend
• Delegate – get help from someone who
coming on too strong to someone
is better equipped to safely intervene or
who may be too drunk to make a
call the police.
consensual decision, interrupt, distract
• Delay – if you can’t safely take action in
or redirect the situation. If you are too
your environment and think about what
the moment, you can make a difference
embarrassed or shy to speak out, ask
you would do if there were a threat to
afterward by checking on the person or
someone else to step in.
someone’s safety.
people afterwards by asking how you can help or by offering resources.
• Report Incidents: Reporting dangerous or harmful incidents helps authorities
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respond to the situation and identify ways to prevent them from occurring again.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of
The CSCPA amended the Jacob
one’s self and others
Wetterling Crimes against Children and
To learn more about Step Up!
Sexually Violent Offender Registration
Students may receive training in
or request a workshop, go to
Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family
bystander intervention through Step
StepUp.FIU.edu.
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The CSCPA covers not only individuals
Up!, a pro-social behavior and bystander intervention workshop that educates students to be proactive in helping others. The training addresses the bystander effect and teaches participants how to intervene successfully using 5 Decision Making Steps, the 5 “Ds” and the S.E.E.K. Model (Safe; Early; Effective; Kind). Step Up! received a NASPA Gold award and was identified as a ‘Best Practice’ by the NCAA Sports Science Institute of National and International Scholars.
The objective of Step Up! is to: • Raise awareness of pro-social behaviors • Motivate individuals to help others • Assist individuals in developing skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns
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Addressing Sex Offenders On Campus The Federal Campus Sex Crimes
actually employed by an institution, but also those who are employed at an institution
Prevention Act (CSCPA) (section 1601 of
such as third party contractors (food service,
Public Law 106-386) is a law that provides
custodial, etc.) through outsourcing. This act
for the tracking of convicted, registered
provides special requirements relating to
sex offenders enrolled as students at
registration and community notification for
institutions of higher education, or working
sex offenders who are enrolled in or work at
or volunteering on campus. The law
institutions of higher education. CSCPA also
requires institutions of higher education
amended the Clery Act, an annual crime
to issue a statement advising the campus
reporting law, and the Family Educational
community where law enforcement agency
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to allow the
information provided by a State concerning
disclosure of this information regarding
registered sex offenders may be obtained.
students. As provided in the Wetterling
It also requires sex offenders already
Act, any person required to register under
required to register in a State to provide
a state sex offender registration program
notice, to the appropriate state agency, as
must notify the state regarding each
required under State law, of each institution
institution of higher education in the State
of higher education in that State at which
of which the person is employed, carries
the person is employed, carries on a
on a vocation, or is a student and must also
vocation, or is a student.
alert the state of any change in enrollment
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or employment status.
counseling, victim advocacy, and
In accordance with state statutes, registered sexual predators and sexual
f.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
medical services
Emergency Room
a. CAPS 305-348-2277 (MMC) or
11880 Bird Road, Miami, Fl
offenders must register with the Florida
305-919-5305 (BBC)
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
b. VEP 305-348-2277
Convicted sex offenders from out of state
c. Student Health Services
must register in Florida within 48 hours
305-348-8385 (MMC) or
of establishing residency. The Florida
305-919-5620 (BBC) or use
33175 305-227-5544 g.
Any licensed mental health professional can provide Confidential Assistance.
Department of Law Enforcement has a
the MyHealthInfo Portal to
website with this information and can also
schedule an appointment
immediate medical attention
be used to research sex offenders and
4.
For your safety and well-being,
If you are on campus during
is encouraged. Further, being
predators. The site is offender.fdle.state.
regular business hours, you may
examined as soon as possible,
fl.us/offender/. The FIUPD, pursuant to
go to CAPS, which is located
ideally within 120 hours, is
at MMC on the second floor of
important in the case of rape or
the Student Health Center (SHC
sexual assault. Comprehensive
270), and the 3rd floor of the
treatment, including access to
Wolfe University Center (WUC
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
320), or to VEP (MMC SHC270)
and victim advocates are available
for support and guidance. These
at Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment
are both confidential resources.
Center and HCA Kendall
After regular business hours, or in
Emergency Room. The center is
any situation where an individual
open 24 hours a day, seven days
wishes, local resources are also
a week to serve sexual assault
available and may be able to
victims and their non-offending
sections 775.21, 943.0435 and 944.607 of the Florida State Statutes, is required to notify the University community when a sexual predator or sexual offender is enrolled, employed or carrying on vocation at FIU. The FIUPD has a website with this information: police.fiu.edu/information/ sexual-offenders/. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was amended in 2000 to clarify that nothing in FERPA can prohibit an educational institution from disclosing information provided to the institution concerning registered sex offenders.
3.
provide confidential assistance: a.
Immediate Care and Preservation of Evidence If you experience sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, or violence or incidents of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, or domestic violence, some or all of the following suggestions may guide you
b.
after an incident has occurred: 1.
Go to a safe place and speak with someone you trust. Tell this person
c.
immediate danger, contact FIUPD you are off campus. 2.
Consider seeking immediate professional support, including
d. e.
free of charge and completely
Center at Jackson Memorial
confidential.
Hospital
• To preserve evidence, it is
305-585-5185
recommended that you do not
1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami,
bathe, shower, douche, eat,
FL 33136
drink, smoke, brush your teeth,
https://jacksonhealth.org/
urinate, defecate, or change
locations/roxcy-bolton-rape-
clothes before receiving medical
treatment-center/
attention. Even if you have
Florida Council Against Sexual
already taken any of these
Violence Information Line
actions, you are still encouraged
1-888-956-RAPE
to have prompt medical care,
Florida Domestic Violence
and evidence may still be
Hotline
what happened. If there is any if you are on campus or call 911 if
Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment
family members. All services are
recoverable.
1-800-500-1119;
• Typically, if police are involved
Florida Relay 711
or will be involved, they will
Florida Victim Assistance
obtain evidence from the scene,
1-800-266-6667
and it is best to leave things
Miami Coordinated Victim
undisturbed until their arrival.
Assistance Center (CVAC)
They will gather bedding, linens
305-285-5900
or unlaundered clothing, and
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any other pertinent items that
of protection (e.g., restraining
system to help keep you safe. The Victim
may be used for evidence.
orders, injunctions, protection
Empowerment Program staff can assist
It is best to allow police to
from abuse), please notify FIUPD
you with information about the process,
secure items in evidence
or the Title IX Coordinator
safety planning and helping you obtain an
containers, but if you are
so that those orders can be
injunction. You can also contact your local
involved in transmission of items
observed on campus.
domestic violence center for assistance
of evidence, such as to the hospital, secure them in a clean
with filing for an injunction. The Clerk Even after the immediate crisis has
of the Court is required to assist you in
paper bag or clean bedsheet to
passed, consider seeking support
seeking both injunctions for protection
avoid contamination.
from CAPS, VEP, and/or the Roxcy
and enforcement for a violation of an
Bolton Rape Treatment Center.
injunction. Representation by an attorney
5.
• If you have physical injuries, photograph or have them photographed, with a date
is not required of either party as per 6.
stamp on the photo.
Compliance and Accessibility
• Record the names of any
Section 741.30(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
and Title IX Coordinator if you
How to file an injunction:
witnesses and their contact
need assistance with University-
• Visit your county’s Clerk of Court’s
information. This information
related concerns, such as
Office;
may be helpful as proof of a
no-contact directives or other
• Bring identification;
crime, to obtain an order of
supportive measures. The
• Bring information about where the
protection, or to offer proof of a
Victim Empowerment Program
abuser can be located;
campus policy violation.
will also assist in any needed
• Bring any other information on
• Try to memorize details (e.g.,
advocacy for students who wish
the abuser, such as photos or
physical description, names,
to obtain protective or restraining
identification;
license plate number, car
orders from local authorities.
• Bring any papers relating to your case;
description, etc.), or even better,
The University is able to offer
• Tell the clerk that you are interested
write notes to remind you of
reasonable academic supports,
in filing a petition for injunction for
details, if you have time and the
changes to living arrangements,
ability to do so.
transportation resources or
• To preserve evidence, do not
modifications, safety escorts, no
move, wash, or touch any
contact directives, counseling
evidence, if possible. Preserving
services access, and other
evidence may assist in proving
supports and resources as needed
that the alleged criminal offense
by a victim. The University is
occurred or that may be helpful
able to offer information about
in obtaining a protection order.
legal assistance, visa/immigration
Please Contact FIUPD or local
assistance, and student financial
law enforcement to collect/
aid considerations for victims.
photograph any evidence, as
protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence; • The court clerk will help you in filing the proper paperwork. By filling out these forms, you will be explaining to the judge exactly what type of protection you need and from whom you need protection; • After you have completed the paperwork, the court may determine that danger of domestic violence
needed. To report any crime
HOW CAN THE LAW HELP?
exists. The court may order a
contact FIUPD or 911 in case of
Court Assistance
temporary injunction, which is good for
an emergency. Please note that
If you have been a victim of domestic
15 days. Then a full hearing is held to
an individual is not expected or
violence, dating violence, sexual violence,
consider your safety and the safety of
obligated to file a police report
stalking, or if you are afraid that you
to preserve evidence.
will be hurt, Florida’s domestic violence
• If you obtain external orders
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your children; • The abuser must be served with the injunction before it becomes effective.
The injunction will tell the abuser what
Conduct and Honor Code as well as
the judge requires and when to return
Florida State law. In the State of Florida,
that:
to court for a hearing. This hearing will
hazing is a criminal offense.
• The consent of the victim had been
be within 15 days unless the abuser
A person commits hazing, a third
It is not a defense to a charge of hazing
obtained
degree felony, punishable as provided
• The conduct or activity that resulted in
• You are able to request notification of
in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, when he or
the death or injury of a person was not
service of the injunction and receive
she intentionally or recklessly commits,
part of an official organizational event
notice automatically within 12 hours
solicits a person to commit, or is actively
or was not otherwise sanctioned or
after the injunction is served.
involved in the planning of any act of
approved by the organization
cannot be served.
hazing as defined in subsection (1) upon
• The conduct or activity that resulted in
Student Conduct and Academic
another person who is a member or
death or injury of the person was not
Integrity
former member of or an applicant to
done as a condition of membership to an
any type of student organization and
organization
Academic Integrity (SCAI), works to
the hazing results in a permanent injury,
Hazing activities are not only associated
ensure that FIU is a “safe and stimulating
serious bodily injury, or death of such
with Greek organizations but have
environment in which scholarship and
other person.
occurred as a part of athletic teams, and
The Office of Student Conduct and
personal growth may occur.” (Code, pg.
A person commits hazing, a first degree
other clubs and organizations on campus.
1). SCAI is tasked with administering the
misdemeanor, punishable as provided in
FIU holds student organizations and
application of FIU Regulation 2501, the
s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, when he or she
individual students accountable through
Student Conduct and Honor Code (Code)
intentionally or recklessly commits, solicits
the FIU Student Conduct process, will face
in a fair and developmental manner.
a person to commit, or is actively involved
disciplinary sanctions, and can be held
Through the application of the Code, the
in the planning of any act of hazing as
criminally liable.
safety and growth of community members
defined in subsection (1) upon another
In the FIU Student Conduct and Honor
is protected, and the integrity of an FIU
person who is a member or former
Code, the hazing violation is outlined as
degree is preserved.
member of or an applicant to any type
follows:
of student organization and the hazing
Hazing Hazing is a violation of the FIU Student
creates a substantial risk of physical injury
Any group or individual action or activity that inflicts or intends to inflict physical
or death to such other person.
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or mental harm or otherwise endanger or discomfort which may demean,
that they will be hurt 14. Compelling scavenger hunts,
ix. Not to provide self-incriminating testimony. Invoking the right
disgrace and/or degrade any person,
treasure hunts, quests, road trips,
against self-incrimination will not be
regardless of location, intent or consent
big brother/little brother hunts, big
considered as a negative factor in
of participant(s).
sister/little sister hunts
the decision of the Hearing Officer
Taking into consideration the
15. Any action or threatened action
or Hearing Body.
aforementioned definition, hazing
that would subject the individual
x. Receive notification of the decision
includes, but is not limited to:
to embarrassment, humiliation or
of the Hearing Body in writing
Interference with a student’s
mental distress, including the use
within fourteen (14) Business Days
academic performance
of demeaning names
1. 2.
3.
Forced consumption of any food,
16. Any other acts or attempted acts
alcohol, controlled substances,
which would constitute hazing
drugs or any other substance
pursuant to Section 1006.63 of the
Forced physical activity (e.g.
Florida Statutes
calisthenics, line-ups, walking or marching in formation)
Due Process Rights of the Respondent Under FIU-2501:
4.
Deprivation of food, water, or sleep
5.
Not permitting individuals to speak
Code charge(s) and the allegations
for extended periods of time and/
upon which the charge(s) is/are
or forced exclusion from social
based.
contact 6.
Engaging in activities which
ii. A presumption that no violation occurred.
involve compelling an individual or
iii. A fair and impartial hearing.
group of individuals to remain at
iv. The right to be accompanied by an
a certain location or transporting
Advisor of their choice and expense
anyone anywhere within or outside
at any time during the Code
the university (e.g. road trips,
process.
kidnaps, drops) 7.
i. Reasonable, written notice of the
v. The opportunity to review all
Physical or mental abuse of
relevant information or evidence to
any nature, including physical
be used in the hearing prior to the
discomfort
hearing.
8.
Sexual misconduct of any nature
vi. The ability to participate in the
9.
Theft, defacement, or destruction
Student Conduct hearing either
of private or public property
physically or by contemporaneous
10. Compelling the performance of personal chores or errands 11.
Verbal abuse or degradation,
alternative means (e.g., Zoom, phone). vii. The opportunity to present, or
of the hearing. xi. Appeal the decision via the process established by the University.
HOW TO REPORT DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) is charged with administrating the University’s regulations prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct: FIU-105 and FIU-106. CRCA is home to the University’s Title IX, 504, and ADA Coordinator and responds to all concerns relating to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in a fair and equitable manner. In accordance with FIU-105 and FIU-106, CRCA’s investigation will include interviews of the person bringing the allegations (complainant/ third party), witnesses and the accused party (respondent), as well as analysis of documents and other relevant information. After a review of the information and facts of a complaint, the parties will be
including yelling or demands
have your advisor present relevant
advised of the results of the investigation
12. Assigning or endorsing pranks
witnesses and information at the
and/or hearing. Any discipline issued to
hearing.
a student will be subject to procedures
(e.g. stealing, harassing other organizations)
viii. The opportunity to question,
as outlined in FIU-105 and FIU-106. Any
or have your advisor question
employee who is found to have engaged
deceive or convince a member
witnesses in accordance with the
in conduct prohibited by University policy
that they will not be initiated or
Hearing Procedures.
will be subject to appropriate disciplinary
13. Conducting activities designed to
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action, up to and including termination of
basis of sex which occurs in the United
employment. Any student who is found
States in a University activity or program
to have engaged in conduct prohibited
that satisfies one or more of the following:
advice and oversight on policies,
by University policy will be subject to
• An employee, including faculty, staff, or
preventive educational programs,
appropriate disciplinary sanctions, up to
contractor, conditioning the provision
resources and services required under
and including or dismissal from FIU.
of aid, benefit, or service on an
Title IX, and in addition, oversees all
individual’s participation in unwelcome
complaints of sexual harassment and
sexual conduct; or
sexual violence, as well as identifies and
In addition, appropriate corrective measures will be taken when a consultant, vendor, contractor, visitor or
• Unwelcome conduct determined by
for serious or repeated violations. The Title IX Coordinator provides
addresses any patterns or systematic
other person is found to have engaged in
a reasonable person to be so severe,
problems that arise during the review of
conduct prohibited by FIU-105 or FIU-106.
pervasive, and objectively offensive
complaints.
In addition, individuals may be subject to
that it effectively denies a person
criminal charges. Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct should be reported to CRCA via submitting a report at report.fiu.edu.
Title IX FIU is committed to the safety and well-
equal access to an education program or activity;
of supportive measures such as opportunities for academic adjustments;
• Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking, as
changes in on-campus housing
defined below:
assignment; visa and immigration assistance; changes in working situations;
Any complaints or inquiries regarding sexual harassment of
being of all members of the University
any student, faculty member, or
community. Florida International
staff member should be brought
University (FIU) complies with Title IX
to the immediate attention of the
and strives to create and maintain an
Title IX Coordinator. Likewise, any
education and employment environment
complaints or inquiries regarding
that is fair and equitable to each member
sexual harassment by any student,
of the University community.
faculty member, or staff member
Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of the University’s education and
should be brought to the immediate attention of the Title IX Coordinator. FIU will promptly respond to such
employment environment. FIU strictly
information to determine appropriate
prohibits sexual harassment.
steps for resolving the issue. If, for any
FIU encourages anyone who
The Title IX Coordinator will offer assistance to parties in the form
reason, a student wishes to report or
experiences sexual harassment or
inquire regarding sexual harassment but
sex-based discrimination to report such
feels it would not be appropriate to raise
conduct. All members of the University
such issues with the Title IX Coordinator,
community, particularly administrators,
the student may inquire or report to
faculty, and other individuals have
any employee with authority to institute
supervisory authority, have an obligation
corrective measures or any Deputy Title
to promote an environment that is free
IX Coordinator. If an offender is found
of sexual harassment. At FIU, sexual
to have engaged in harassment, FIU will
harassment is prohibited both by law
discipline the offender. Disciplinary action
and by FIU-105, Sexual Harassment
for violations of this policy can range from
(Title IX) and Sexual Misconduct. Sexual
anything up to and including termination
harassment is defined as: conduct on the
from employment or dismissal from FIU
and other assistance as may be appropriate and available on campus or in the community (such as no contact orders, campus safety escorts, transportation assistance, targeted interventions, etc.). The Title IX Coordinator can connect the parties with a counselor on- or offcampus as well as a victim advocate. No party is required to take advantage of these services and resources, but the University provides them in the hopes of offering help and support. Similar supports are made available to both parties, upon request.
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UNIVERSITY DEFINITIONS: FIU prohibits sex and gender-based
also included; however, statutory Sexual Assault and incest are excluded.
discrimination, harassment, and violence, including acts of sexual assault, dating
Dating Violence means violence
and domestic violence, and stalking,
committed by a person (i) who is or has
which may also constitute crimes. While
been in a social relationship of a romantic
FIU-105 uses different standards and
or intimate nature with the victim;
definitions than Florida law, sex and
and (ii) where the existence of such a
gender-based incidents often overlap
relationship shall be determined based
with the crimes of rape, sexual assault,
on a consideration of the length of the
stalking, dating violence, and domestic
relationship, the type of relationship, and
violence.
the frequency of interaction between the
Individuals who experience incidents
persons involved in the relationship.
involving one or more of these behaviors are protected by federal laws, specifically
Domestic Violence is defined as
Title IX and the Clery Act, which
violence committed by a current or former
mandates the contents of this report.
spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares
Sexual Harassment: conduct on the
a child in common, by a person who is
basis of sex which occurs in the United
cohabitating with or has cohabitated with
States in a University activity or program
the victim as a spouse or intimate partner,
that satisfies one or more of the following:
by a person similarly situated to a spouse
• An employee, including faculty, staff, or
of the victim or by any other person
contractor, conditioning the provision
against an adult or youth victim.
of aid, benefit, or service on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; or
Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that
• Unwelcome conduct determined by
would cause a reasonable person to fear
a reasonable person to be so severe,
for his or her safety or the safety of others;
pervasive, and objectively offensive
or suffer substantial emotional distress.
that it effectively denies a person equal access to an education program or activity; • Sexual Assault, Dating Violence,
Sexual Misconduct: conduct, regardless of geographic location, that satisfies one or more of the following, as defined below:
Domestic Violence, and Stalking, as
Coercion, Domestic Violence, Dating
defined below.
Violence, Gender-based Harassment, NonConsensual Sexual Touching, Obscene
Sexual Assault is defined as
or Indecent Behavior, Revenge Porn,
penetration, no matter how slight, of the
Sex-based Harassment, Sexual Assault,
vagina or anus with any body part or
Sexual Coercion, Sexual Exploitation, and
object, or oral penetration (regardless
Stalking.
of whether it includes penetration) by a
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sex organ of another person, without the
Coercion: conduct, intimidation, and/
consent of the Complainant. Attempts
or express or implied threats of physical,
or assaults to commit Sexual Assault are
emotional, financial, or any other type
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of harm that would reasonably place an
Obscene or Indecent Behavior
individual in fear of immediate or future
is defined as engaging in any of the
conduct is made implicitly or explicitly
harm and that is employed to force or
following:
a term or condition of a person’s
compel someone to engage in sexual
• Exposure of one’s sexual organs or the
instruction, academic standing, or
contact or any other type of involuntary
display of sexual behavior that would
participation in any University program,
conduct, especially conduct which
reasonably be obscene or indecent
activity, or benefit;
would endanger or be detrimental to
to others. Other forms of obscene
the Complainant. Examples of Coercion
or indecent behavior include sexual
include:
exhibitionism, engaging in prostitution,
• Causing the deliberate incapacitation
or the facilitation or solicitation of a
of another person; • Conditioning an academic benefit or employment advantage; • Threatening to harm oneself if the other party does not engage in sexual contact; or • Threatening to disclose an individual’s
• Submission to, or rejection of, such
prostitute.
• Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic or work evaluation; • Such conduct creates a hostile environment. A hostile environment
• Observing another individual’s nudity
exists when the conduct is sufficiently
or sexual activity or allowing another
severe, persistent, or pervasive
to observe consensual sexual activity
that it unreasonably interferes with,
without the knowledge and consent of
limits, or deprives an individual from
all parties involved.
participating in or benefiting from
• Recording, photographing,
the University’s educational, and/or
sexual orientation, gender identity,
transmitting, showing, viewing,
campus-residential experience when
gender expression, or other personal
streaming, or distributing intimate or
viewed both from a reasonable person
or sensitive information if the other
sexual images, audio recordings, or
in similar circumstances and the
party does not engage in the sexual
sexual information of another person
person in question.
contact or takes actions involuntarily.
in any form without the knowledge and Consent of all parties involved.
Gender-based Harassment: harassment
Sexual Assault is defined as
• Publishing a sexually explicit image of
penetration, no matter how slight, of the
based on gender, sexual orientation,
a person that contains or conveys the
vagina or anus with any body part or
gender identity, or gender expression,
personal identification or information
object, or oral penetration (regardless
including acts of aggression, intimidation,
of the depicted person to an internet
of whether it includes penetration) by a
or hostility, whether verbal or non-verbal,
website, text, email, and/or social
sex organ of another person, without the
graphic, physical, or otherwise, even if
media without the depicted person’s
consent of the Complainant. Attempts
the acts do not involve contact of a sexual
Consent.
or assaults to commit Sexual Assault are
nature.
also included; however, statutory Sexual Revenge Porn: publishing a sexually
Non-Consensual Sexual Touching: any
Assault and incest are excluded.
explicit image of a person, including any
sexual touching without consent. Sexual
depiction that contains or conveys the
Sexual Coercion: the act of using
touching is any intentional touching of
personal identification or information of
pressure or force to have sexual contact
a person’s body, including the breasts,
the depicted person by any electronic,
with someone who has already refused.
buttocks, groin, genitals, or other
digital or other means, including to an
intimate parts. Touching may be over
internet website, by text, by email, and/
Sexual Exploitation: knowingly
or under clothing and may include the
or by or through social media without the
or recklessly transmitting a sexually
Respondent touching the Complainant,
depicted person’s Consent.
transmitted disease or sexually
the Respondent making the Complainant touch the Respondent or another
transmitted infection (such as HIV) to Sex-based Harassment: any
another individual without the knowledge
person, or the Respondent making the
unwelcome sexual advance, request
Complainant touch the Complainant’s
for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or
own body.
physical conduct of a sexual nature:
and consent of the person exposed.
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Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person
or person(s) by itself does not constitute
IX Coordinator, Jacqueline Moise Gibbs,
consent to another act and/or person(s).
ocrca@fiu.edu and/or to officials of the
that would cause a reasonable person
• The existence of a dating relationship
to fear for his or her safety or the safety
between the persons involved, or the
FIU prohibits retaliation against
of others; or suffer substantial emotional
fact of past sexual relations, should
anyone who in good faith reports
distress.
never, by itself, be assumed to be an
a violation of FIU-105 or FIU-106 or
indicator of consent for any current or
provides information in the course of an
Retaliation: any words or behavior
U.S. Department of Education.
future sexual encounter even in the
investigation into an alleged violation of
made to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or
context of a relationship, there must be
FIU-105 or FIU-106.
discriminate against any individual for
mutual consent.
the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by this Regulation,
• If coercion or force is used, there is no consent.
Under FIU-105, Retaliation is defined as any words or behavior made to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or
or because the individual has made a
• If a person is incapacitated so that
discriminate against any individual for
report or complaint, testified, assisted,
the person cannot understand the
the purpose of interfering with any right
or participated or refused to participate
fact, nature or extent of the sexual
or privilege secured by this Regulation,
in any manner in an investigation,
situation, there is no consent. This
or because the individual has made a
proceeding, or hearing under this
may be affected by conditions due
report or complaint, testified, assisted,
Regulation. Retaliation may be committed
to age, alcohol or drug consumption,
or participated or refused to participate
by the Respondent, the Complainant, the
unconsciousness, being asleep, physical
in any manner in an investigation,
Reporting Party, or any other individual or
or developmental disabilities.
proceeding, or hearing under this
group of individuals.
Consent Florida International University defines Consent as a clear, knowing, and voluntary agreement to engage in specific sexual activity at the time of the activity. Consent can be communicated by words or actions as long as those words or actions create mutually understandable permission regarding willingness to engage in (and the conditions of) sexual activity. Consent must be ongoing throughout the sexual activity and can be withdrawn at any time. Sexual contact must cease immediately once withdrawal of consent is clearly communicated.
• Whether one has taken advantage of a
Regulation. Retaliation may be committed
position of influence over another can
by the Respondent, the Complainant, the
be a factor in determining whether there
Reporting Party, or any other individual or
was consent.
group of individuals.
• In order to give consent, one must be of legal age.
Under the Student Conduct and Honor Code, Retaliation is defined as
• The question of what the Charged
acts or words taken against an individual
Student should have known as
because of the individual’s participation
to whether the Complainant was
in a protected activity that would
incapacitated is objectively based on
discourage a reasonable person from
what a reasonable person, sober and/
engaging in protected activity. Protected
or exercising good judgment, would
activity includes an individual’s good
have known about the condition of the
faith (i) participation in the reporting,
Complainant.
investigation, and/or resolution of an alleged violation of this Code; and/or (ii)
Retaliation Both Title IX and the Clery Act
opposition to policies, practices, and/ or actions that the individual reasonably
• Consent must be active, not passive.
provide protections for those who bring
believes are in violation of the Code.
• Lack of protest or resistance does not
allegations of non-compliance with the
Retaliation may include intimidation,
mean consent has been granted, nor
Clery Act and/or Title IX to the attention
threats, coercion, physical harm, and/
does silence mean consent has been
of appropriate campus administrators.
or adverse employment or educational
FIU does not retaliate against those
actions. Retaliation may be found even
granted.
who raise concerns of non-compliance.
when an underlying report made in good
may be separate individual sexual acts
Any concerns should be brought to the
faith was not substantiated. Retaliation
involved, and consent to one act and/
immediate attention of the campus Title
may be committed by the Respondent,
• Within each sexual encounter, there
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the Reporting Party, or any other individual or group of individuals. Any such form of Retaliation is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
periodic reviews of climate and culture; and
Parties are provided with a summary of
• Responsible for maintaining all reports
at their initial meeting with the Title IX
and reviews such reports and complaints
Coordinator.
for systemic patterns that need to be
and Sexual Misconduct
addressed.
climate free from illegal discrimination and/or harassment. Anyone within our campus community that has witnessed or experienced sexual harassment, discrimination, or any form of sexual violence can speak with any of the following Title IX coordinators. The Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator oversees all discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct complaints made by employees, students and visitors.
How do I file a Title IX complaint? You may file a complaint with the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators listed below or by submitting a concern online at report.fiu.edu. The Title IX Coordinator is: • Knowledgeable and trained in University policies and procedures and relevant state and federal laws; • Responsible for coordinating the effective implementation of Supportive Measures; • Responsible for responding to concerns raised by the Deputy Title
rights, options, supports, and procedures
of possible violations of this Regulation
Reporting Discrimination, Harassment FIU is committed to providing a campus
FIU-105 Rights of Parties
Upon receipt of a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator will initiate
The University’s Title IX Coordinator is: Jacqueline Moise Gibbs Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA)
a prompt, fair, and impartial process, commencing with an investigation, which may lead to the imposition of sanctions for a Respondent based upon a preponderance of evidence (what is more
Office number: 305-348-2785
likely than not).
Email: ocrca@fiu.edu Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street, PC 220
Procedures detailing the investigation
Miami, FL 33199
and resolution processes of the
The Title IX Coordinator has designated
regulations.fiu.edu/regulation=FIU-105].
University can be found online at: [https://
Deputy Title IX Coordinators to assist in fulfilling the Title IX Coordinator duties. Concerns about the University’s application of this Regulation may be
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for assuring in all cases that the behavior is brought to an end, the University acts to reasonably prevent its recurrence, and
addressed to the following offices below
the effects on the Complainant and the
and/or to the Deputy Title IX Coordinators
community are remedied. All parties are entitled to a process
listed above. • FIU Office of University Compliance
which: • Is prompt, fair, and impartial from initial
and Integrity (305) 348-2216
investigation to final result, including
Email: compliance@fiu.edu
being: о Completed within reasonably prompt
• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
timeframes, including allowing for
(800) 669-4000
the extension of timeframes for good cause with written notice to the
• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
parties of the delay and the reason
(800) 421-3481
for the delay;
IX Coordinator(s), University Police, or
о Conducted in a manner that is
Responsible Employees;• responsible
Visit report.fiu.edu to report any form
consistent with the institution’s
for overseeing investigations of alleged
of discrimination, harassment, or sexual
policies and transparent to the
violations of this Regulation;
misconduct. You may also email, mail,
parties;
• Responsible for ensuring the effective
or hand-deliver a report or complaint
implementation of this Regulation,
to the Title IX Coordinator at: Office of
including monitoring compliance with
Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility
all procedural requirements, record
(CRCA), 11200 S.W. 8th Street, PC 220,
keeping, and timeframes;
Miami, FL 3319, phone number: 305-348-
and any appropriate officials of equal
2785, email: ocrca@fiu.edu
access to any information that will
• Responsible for overseeing training, prevention, education efforts, and
о Given timely notice of meetings at which the parties (one or all) may be present; о Given timely provision to the parties
be used during informal and formal
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disciplinary meetings and hearings; and is о Conducted by officials who do not
Supportive Measures When an informal or Formal Complaint is received, the Title IX Coordinator or
the Victim Empowerment Program for students and through the Office of Employee Assistance for faculty and staff
have a conflict of interest or bias for
designee, in consultation with other
• Imposition of a University “No-Contact
or against the any of the parties
appropriate administrators, will make
Directive” for all or some of the parties
• Is conducted by administrators who, at
an assessment of any risk of harm to
involved in the incident
minimum, receive annual training on:
the parties, any other individuals, or
• Rescheduling of exams and assignments
о Issues related to dating violence,
the broader University community. The
• Providing alternative course completion
domestic violence, sexual assault,
University may impose reasonable and
and stalking; and
appropriate supportive measures when
• Change in class schedule, including the
о How to conduct an investigation and
necessary to protect the safety and/or
ability to drop a course without penalty
hearing process the protects the
emotional well-being of the parties or
or to transfer sections
safety of the parties and promotes
witnesses involved and/or to provide
accountability
academic or other appropriate support.
options
• Change in work schedule or job assignment
Implementing any supportive measures
• Change in campus housing assignment
to have others present during any
is within the sole discretion of the
• Assistance from University support staff
institutional disciplinary proceeding,
University. Because they are temporary in
in completing housing relocation, if
including the opportunity to be
nature, interim protective measures may
feasible
accompanied to any related meeting or
be amended or withdrawn as additional
proceeding by the advisor of their choice
information is gathered. The Title IX
• Allows all parties the same opportunities
• Voluntary leave of absence from work in accordance with University policies
• Does not limit the choice of advisor or
Coordinator or designee, in consultation
• Providing an escort to assure safe
presence for any party in any meeting
with other administrators, will maintain
movement between classes and
or institutional disciplinary proceeding;
consistent contact with the parties so that
activities
however, the institution may establish
all safety and/or emotional well-being
regarding the extent to which the advisor
concerns can be reasonably addressed.
such as tutoring • University-imposed leave or suspension
may participate in the proceedings, as
Supportive measures may be afforded
long as the restrictions apply equally to
to the Complainant, the Reporting Party,
all parties
the Respondent, and/or other involved
• Any other feasible measure(s), which can
individuals as appropriate to ensure
be tailored to the involved individuals to
• Provides for simultaneous written
for the Respondent.
notification to all parties of:
their safety and/or well-being Supportive
achieve the goals of this Regulation.
о The result of any institutional
measures may be requested by the
All individuals are encouraged to
disciplinary proceeding that arises
parties at any time regardless of whether
report concerns about the adequacy of
from an allegation of dating violence,
any particular course of action is sought
the Supportive Measures or the failure
domestic violence, sexual assault, or
by the Complainant while avoiding
of another individual to abide by any
stalking;
punishing the Respondent prior to the
Supportive Measure to the Title IX
о The institution’s procedures for the
conclusion of the grievance process. The
Coordinator or designee. Any violation of
parties to appeal the result of the
range of Supportive Measures includes,
a Supportive Measure will be investigated
institutional disciplinary proceeding, if
but is not limited to:
and adjudicated under this Regulation.
such procedures are available;
• Arranging for medical services
о Any change to the result; and
• Access to counseling services either
о When such results become final
provided by the University and/or
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• Providing academic support services,
Advisors During the grievance process, the
through community resources
Complainant and Respondent may have
• Providing crisis intervention, case
an advisor of their choice accompany
management, emotional and/or practical
them to any related meeting or
support, and/or safety planning through
proceeding. Advisors have no active role
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in any meetings or the grievance process
Investigation of Formal Complaints:
except as explicitly provided in this
Criminal Investigations
to be, an attorney, and may inspect and review evidence;
Regulation. Meetings or proceedings may
To initiate a criminal investigation,
not be unreasonably delayed due to the
reports of Sexual Misconduct or Sexual
and Honor Code or applicable
selection or schedule of an Advisor, and
Harassment should be made to FIUPD,
regulations, policies, or procedures
it is the responsibility of the Complainant
or local law enforcement. The criminal
that prohibits knowingly making false
or Respondent to communicate relevant
process is separate from this grievance
statements or knowingly submitting
information to their Advisor and ensure
process and the Rules of Civil or Criminal
false information during the grievance
that their Advisor comports themselves
Procedure do not apply.
in a manner which respects this
• Any provision of the Student Conduct
process; and
The University has an obligation
• An appointment date and time where
educational-administrative process. After
to promptly respond to allegations
they will, separately, meet with the Title
an appropriate warning, the University
of Sexual Misconduct or Sexual
IX Coordinator for an information session
reserves the right to stop a meeting
Harassment and investigate all Formal
or proceeding and remove an Advisor
Complaints while the criminal process
whose presence disrupts the meeting or
is pending. Therefore, the University
proceedings, and then begin the meeting
in its sole discretion may proceed with
or proceedings without the Advisor.
an investigation under this Regulation
During a hearing held pursuant to this
before, during, or after any law
Regulation, an advisor will be provided
enforcement investigation or criminal
by the University for cross-examination
proceedings.
purposes only if the Complainant or
Notice of Allegation
Respondent does not already have an Advisor.
Formal Complaint A Formal Complaint may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator in person,
will be provided with at least fourteen (14) Business Days between receipt of the Notice of Allegation and the date of the initial interview except in cases party. If, in the course of an investigation,
the Title IX Coordinator or designee will
the University decides to investigate
provide the Complainant and Respondent
allegations about the Complainant or
with written notice stating:
Respondent that are not included in
• This Regulation and other applicable
the original Notice of Investigation, the
Regulations or policies;
University will provide notice of the
contact information listed for the Title
Sexual Misconduct including sufficient
IX Coordinator above. A Complaint may
details known at the time and with
be filed through report.fiu.edu. If the
sufficient time to prepare a response
Complainant files a Formal Complainant,
before any initial interview. Sufficient
the University will analyze whether it is to
details include the identities of the
be dismissed. This analysis occurs prior
parties involved if known, the alleged
to the investigation, and at any point in
conduct constituting Sexual Harassment
the investigation or grievance process
or Sexual Misconduct, and the date and location of the alleged incident if known; • The Respondent is presumed Not
dismissed, the Title IX Coordinator will
Responsible for the alleged conduct
promptly and simultaneously provide the
and that a determination regarding
parties written notice of the dismissal,
responsibility is made at the conclusion
the reasons for the dismissal, and an
of the grievance process;
opportunity to appeal.
concerns a party may have. Each party
Upon receipt of a Formal Complaint,
• The allegations of Sexual Harassment or
In all cases, if the Formal Complaint is
supportive measures, and any other
or emergency or where waived by the
by mail, or electronic mail using the
when the grounds for dismissal appear.
to discuss the grievance process,
additional allegations to the parties.
Appointment of an Investigator The Title IX Coordinator may designate one or more properly trained individuals to investigate a Formal Complaint, including University or third-party investigators. In the event of a conflict or bias, the University will appoint an alternate individual so that the process is free of conflicts of interest and bias.
The Collection of Evidence Investigators will gather information from the Complainant, Respondent, and
• The parties may have an advisor of their choice, who may be, but is not required
other individuals who have information relevant to the Formal Complaint.
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The parties will have an equal opportunity
The Title IX Coordinator, Director of
options so long as the parties give
to present facts and evidence, identify
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity,
voluntary, informed written consent to
witnesses, and other inculpatory and
or Director of Employee and Labor
attempt informal resolution. Informal
exculpatory evidence. The investigator
Relations, or designee as appropriate will
resolution is not available when a
may also interview relevant third parties
provide both parties an equal opportunity
Complainant is a student alleging that
who, throughout the course of the
to inspect and review any evidence
a University employee has engaged
investigation, are determined to have
obtained as part of the investigation that
in Sexual Harassment or Sexual
information that may assist in the review of
is directly related to the allegations raised
Misconduct.
the formal complaint. The investigator has
in the Formal Complaint, including the
the discretion to determine the relevance
evidence upon which University does not
process, the University will provide the
of any witnesses provided by either
intend to rely in reaching a determination
parties written notice disclosing the
regarding responsibility and inculpatory or
allegations, the requirements of the
exculpatory evidence whether obtained
informal resolution process including
from a party or other source, so that
the circumstances under which, upon
each party can meaningfully respond to
reaching an agreed resolution, it
the evidence prior to conclusion of the
precludes the parties from resuming
investigation. Prior to completion of the
a formal complaint arising from the
investigative report, the University must
same allegations; provided, however,
send to each party and the party’s advisor,
that at any time prior to agreeing to a
if any, the evidence subject to inspection
resolution, any party has the right to
and review in an electronic format or a
withdraw from the informal resolution
hard copy, and the parties will be given
process and resume the grievance
at least ten (10) Business Days to submit
process with respect to the Formal
a written response. The investigator will
Complaint. The University will also
consider any written responses prior to
explain any consequences resulting from
completion of the investigative report.
participating in the informal resolution
The University will also make all
process, including the records that will
party, and will determine which witnesses to interview. The investigator will not consider relevant any witnesses who are offered solely for the purpose of providing evidence of a party’s character. If a party declines to provide relevant information, the University’s ability to conduct a prompt, thorough, and equitable investigation may be impaired. The University will provide to a party whose participation is invited or expected written notice of the date, time, location, participants, and purpose of all investigative interviews at least seven (7) Business Days prior to the investigative meetings, or other meetings except in cases of emergency or unless waived by the Respondent.
Exclusion of Certain Forms of Evidence The University cannot access, consider, disclose, or otherwise use a party’s
In offering an informal resolution
directly related evidence subject to the
be maintained or could be shared.
parties’ inspection and review available
The Informal Resolution process
at any hearing to give each party equal
must be completed within fifteen (15)
opportunity to refer to such evidence
Business Days of the parties agreeing
during the hearing, including for purposes
to pursue such a process. If not
of cross-examination.
completed by that deadline, in the
records that contain information protected
The Title IX Coordinator or designee
absence of any approved extensions,
will send the parties and their advisors
the Formal Complaint will continue to
under a legally recognized privilege,
the final investigative report that fairly
be investigated and processed for a live
unless the person holding such privilege
summarizes relevant evidence, with at
hearing as described in this Regulation.
has waived the privilege.
least 10 (ten) Business Days prior to a
The Hearing Process
If a party chooses to provide evidence that would otherwise be excluded under this subsection, it will be considered directly related evidence subject to the parties’ inspection.
hearing or determination of responsibility.
Informal Resolution
Live hearings may be conducted with all parties physically present in the same
If a Formal Complaint has been filed,
geographic location or with any (or all)
the University has the discretion at any
parties, witnesses, and other participants
time prior to reaching a determination
appearing virtually utilizing technology
Review of Collected Evidence &
regarding responsibility to choose to
that enables participants to simultaneously
Investigatory Report
offer and facilitate informal resolution
see and hear each other. At the request of
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either party, the University will provide for
an inference about the determination
the University’s education program or
the live hearing to occur with the parties
regarding responsibility based solely on
activity will be provided by the University
located in separate rooms with technology
a party’s or witness’s absence from the
to the Complainant (without disclosing
enabling the decision-makers and parties
live hearing or refusal to answer cross-
the nature of those remedies except
to simultaneously see and hear the party
examination or other questions.
to the extent a remedy also imposes
or the witness answering questions.
The University will create an audio or
requirements on the Respondent); and
At the live hearing, the Hearing Officer
audiovisual recording, or transcript, of any
• The grounds for appeal.
will explain each Party’s rights and options
live hearing. Live hearings will be closed
and assure that fairness and procedural
to the public.
Disciplinary Sanctions
due process are observed throughout the hearing. The Hearing Officer will permit each party’s Advisor to ask the other party and any witnesses all relevant questions and follow-up questions, including those challenging credibility. Such crossexamination at the live hearing must be conducted directly, orally, and in real time by the party’s advisor. Only relevant crossexamination and other questions may be asked of a party or witness. To ensure this, before a Complainant, Respondent, or witness answers a cross-examination or other question, the Hearing Officer will first determine whether the question is relevant and explain any decision to exclude a question as not relevant.
The Written Determination Regarding Responsibility The University will provide a written determination regarding the Respondent’s responsibility simultaneously to the Parties within fourteen (14) Business Days from the conclusion of the hearing. The Decision-Maker will also provide a copy of the written determination to the Title IX Coordinator. Unless an appeal is filed, this written determination shall constitute Final Agency Action. The written determination regarding responsibility will include the following: • Identification of the allegations potentially constituting Sexual
Questions and evidence about the
Misconduct or Sexual Harassment;
Complainant’s sexual predisposition or
• A description of the procedural steps
prior sexual behavior are not relevant,
taken from the receipt of the formal
unless such questions and evidence about
complaint through the determination,
the Complainant’s prior sexual behavior
including any notifications to the parties,
are offered to prove that someone other
interviews with parties and witnesses,
than the Respondent committed the
site visits, methods used to gather other
In reaching a determination regarding sanctions, consideration will be given to any aggravating and mitigating circumstances. The sanctions described below are a description of the range of sanctions available, and not an exhaustive list of all sanctions that may be imposed. Student Conduct and Academic Integrity will oversee disciplinary sanctions for students and student organizations. Students or student organizations who are found to have violated this Regulation will be subject to disciplinary sanctions as set forth in the Student Conduct and Honor Code, Regulation FIU-2501. Any sanctions will be proportionate to the severity of the violation and the student’s cumulative conduct history. Sanctions include, but are not limited to, reprimand, educational sanctions, counseling assessment, restitution, disciplinary probation, restrictions, exclusion from university housing, suspension, loss of university recognition, or expulsion. Human Resources will oversee
alleged conduct or if the questions and
evidence, and hearings held;
disciplinary sanctions for non-students.
evidence concern specific incidents of the
• Findings of fact supporting the
Faculty and staff who are found to have
Complainant’s prior sexual behavior with respect to the Respondent and are offered to prove Consent. If a party or witness does not submit
determination; • Conclusions regarding the application of the University’s regulation to the facts; • A statement of, and rationale for, the
violated this Regulation will be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to applicable collective bargaining agreements or applicable personnel regulation, policies,
to cross-examination at the live hearing,
result as to each allegation, including a
or procedures. Sanctions include, but
the Hearing Officer and Hearing Body will
determination regarding responsibility,
are not limited to letters of reprimand,
not rely on any statement of that party
any disciplinary sanctions the University
training, performance improvement plans,
or witness in reaching a determination
imposes on the Respondent, and
reassignment, demotion, suspension
regarding responsibility. The Hearing
whether remedies designed to
with or without pay, and termination.
Office and Hearing Body will not draw
restore or preserve equal access to
Third parties (including contractors and
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visitors) who are found to have violated this Regulation may be barred from the campus and/or conducting business with the University.
complainants or respondents generally
about Sexual Misconduct or Sexual
or the individual complainant or
Harassment in certain circumstances
respondent that affected the outcome of
without permission in order to warn and
the matter; or
protect the University Community.
• The sanctions are extraordinarily
Retaliation and Obstruction are
disproportionate to the violation
prohibited during any portion of the
Hearing Panel may find that remedies
committed
grievance process. If a member of the
are needed for a Complainant when a
An appeal must be submitted in writing
University community believes that
Remedies In some cases, the Hearing Official or
Respondent is found responsible for
to the Appellate Officer within seven
Retaliation or Obstruction may have
violating this Regulation. Remedies
(7) Business Days of the date of the
been taken against them or others, they
are designed to restore or preserve
Hearing Official or Hearing Body’s written
should report the behavior to the Title IX
the Complainant’s equal access to the
determination and identify the grounds and
Coordinator or investigator. The situation
University’s education program or activities.
arguments for challenging the outcome. If
will be reviewed and a response will be
As an example of the range of remedies
the appeal is based on newly discovered
provided to the employee or student who
available, remedies may include similar
evidence, the evidence must be submitted
alleged the Retaliation or Obstruction.
individualized services as defined in
with the written appeal.
Charging an individual with a violation for
Supportive Measures; however, remedies
Upon receipt of an appeal, the University
need not be non-disciplinary or non-
will notify the other party in writing when
punitive and need not avoid burdening
an appeal is filed and provide them with
the Respondent. Remedies do not include
seven (7) Business Days to submit a written
damages or other financial awards, or other
statement in support of or challenging the
relief that would impose an undue hardship
outcome.
on the University. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the effective implementation of any remedies. When a determination indicates that remedies will be offered to the Complainant, the Complainant should contact the Title IX Coordinator to arrange for appropriate remedies.
Appeals Both parties will be notified and provided with the opportunity to appeal a determination or dismissal based on the following grounds only: • Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter; • New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter; • The Title IX Coordinator, investigator(s), or Hearing Official had a conflict of interest or bias for or against
making a materially false statement in bad faith in the grievance process under this Regulation does not constitute Retaliation, provided, however, that a determination regarding responsibility, alone, is not sufficient to conclude that any party made a materially false statement in bad faith.
After both parties have had an opportunity to present their arguments challenging or supporting the outcome, the Appellate Officer will issue a written decision within fourteen (14) Business Days simultaneously to both Parties with the result of the appeal and the rationale. The Appellate Officer will also provide a copy of the appellate decision to the Title IX Coordinator. The University’s decision shall constitute Final Agency Action.
Exercising any rights secured by the First Amendment does not constitute Retaliation.
CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. Section 1092(f) “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act”: 2010-2012 statistics as reported to the FIUPD, as well as the local and/or county police having jurisdiction over the respective campus location. Confidential
Privacy and Confidentiality
disclosures regarding crime victimization
The University will keep information
made to University-affiliated professionals
and actions taken in accordance with
and Campus Security Authorities (such
this Regulation confidential to the extent
as pastoral counselors or professional
possible under the law, meaning it will only
counselors) within privileged relationships
disclose information to individuals with a
(counselor-patient, clergy-parishioner, etc.)
legitimate need to know in order to review,
are reported to campus police or security
investigate, and resolve reports of Sexual
at the sole discretion of the professional
Misconduct or Sexual Harassment, or as
and only for the purposes of inclusion as
permitted or required by law.
necessary within the annual crime statistics
The University may release information
disclosure and for consideration of timely
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warning report issuance. There is no
The website and booklet contain
The procedures for preparing the
University policy requiring such disclosures
information regarding campus security
annual disclosure of crime statistics
made in confidence to professionals not
and personal safety including topics such
include reporting statistics to the
affiliated with campus police to report such
as: crime prevention, fire safety, University
University community obtained from
information to campus police. Persons
police law enforcement authority, crime
the following sources: the local law
being counseled are welcome to personally
reporting policies, disciplinary procedures
enforcement agencies that have
report crime victimization confidentially
and other matters of importance related to
jurisdiction for each campus and
or non-confidentially to campus police or
security and safety on campus. They also
educational site. For statistical purposes,
security at any time.
contain information about crime statics
crime statistics reported to any of these
for the three previous calendar years
sources are recorded in the calendar
The following tables provide information on reportable offenses according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The crime statistics contained in this report include those obtained from campus security authorities and other law enforcement agencies. Statistics and other information as well as a copy of this report may be found at the FIUPD website located online at police.fiu.edu
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT AVAILABILITY FIU is committed to assisting all members of the FIU community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety compliance document is available on the FIUPD website.
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and is provided by the FIUPD.
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Crime Statistics CRIME Murder/Homicide Manslaughter by Negligence Rape Fondling Incest Statutory Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Liquor Law Arrests Liquor Law Referrals Drug Arrests Drug Referrals Weapons Arrest Weapons Referrals Domestic Violence Dating Violence Stalking
MMC 2022 0 0 8 5 0 0 0 2 4 3 0 0 92 9 16 2 0 2 21 18
2023 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 12 7 0 0 71 1 25 2 3 1 3 4
MMC Housing 2024 0 0 9 6 0 0 2 0 1 85* 0 0 95 0 50 1 3 1 14 5
2022 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 92 5 16 0 0 2 13 6
2023 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 71 1 23 0 3 1 2 2
MMC Public Property 2024 0 0 7 4 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 94 0 50 1 1 0 11 1
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 0
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
* 77 of the reported Motor Vehicle thefts are for Electric Scooters
CRIME Murder/Homicide Manslaughter by Negligence Rape Fondling Incest Statutory Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Liquor Law Arrests Liquor Law Referrals Drug Arrests Drug Referrals Weapons Arrest Weapons Referrals Domestic Violence Dating Violence Stalking
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BBC 2022 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0
2023 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
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BBC Housing 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BBC Public Property 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIME Murder/Homicide Manslaughter by Negligence Rape Fondling Incest Statutory Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Liquor Law Arrests Liquor Law Referrals Drug Arrests Drug Referrals Weapons Arrest Weapons Referrals Domestic Violence Dating Violence Stalking
China Campus** 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-campus Buildings 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1
2023 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
**FIU in Tianjin, China ended on November 30th, 2023
Hate Crimes
Unfounded Crimes
2022: There were no hate crimes reported
2022: There was one unfounded burglary and one
to FIUPD during this reporting year.
unfounded motor vehicle theft.
2023: There were no hate crimes reported
2023: There was one unfounded burglary, one
to FIUPD during this reporting year.
unfounded sexual assault and one unfounded motor vehicle theft.
2024: There was one on campus incident of vandalism characterized by religious bias
2024: There were seven unfounded motor vehicle thefts
at MMC.
(all of which were electric scooters), one unfounded incident of dating violence, one unfounded burglary and one unfounded incident of aggravated assault.
Crime Statistic Updates Statistics for the Non-Campus Buildings have been updated to reflect the crime statistics gathered from Sweetwater Police Department for “The One Building at University Center”, a residential building with which FIU has a formal housing agreement. This agreement was entered into in 2021.
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SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Environmental Health & Safety’s mission is to support and guide the University community in protecting our people, environment and property while assuring regulatory compliance. Environmental Health & Safety’s programs are designed to provide value-added services with a customeroriented, educational and collaborative approach for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to better live, learn, teach, work and visit a safe, environmentally friendly campus. FIU’s Fire Prevention Office provides services that support and guide the University community in maintaining a reasonably safe and healthy environment through compliance with environmental health and safety standards. The Fire Prevention Office strives to reduce fire incidents or other threats to the safety or well-being of the University community. Lastly, the Fire Prevention Office endeavors to provide a safe environment for University faculty, staff, students and all those for whom we provide services. The Fire Prevention Office actively promotes fire safety through guidelines, statutes, and standards adopted by the State of Florida. The Fire Prevention Office reduces the risk of fires by
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implementing a no-nonsense approach to all fire safety measures. Fire safety applications for on-campus housing includes, but is not limited to the following: • Flammable liquids and solvents (gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, propane, etc.) may not be stored in resident rooms or apartments, including areas immediately outside of the front door • Possession of alcohol stoves, hibachis, hot plates and gas grills in student living units, on balconies, in stairwells, or on walkways or entryways to any on-campus housing facility is strictly prohibited • The use of grills is not permitted under any covered walkways, landings, or balconies • Storage of grills is not permitted in student living units or surrounding areas The Fire Prevention Office oversees the enforcement of Florida Statutes and NFPA standards through the inspection of buildings. The Fire Prevention Office provides training in order to educate the housing
community on prevention and actions in the event of a fire. Fire safety trainings are required for all Resident Assistants and Resident Life Coordinators. The training is comprised of a “hands-on” fire extinguisher training segment, a emergency evacuation segment that includes the use of the Evacu-Trac, and a lecture segment that broadly covers various aspects of fire safety. The Fire Prevention Office conducts fire inspections in preparation of any fire incident and to avoid any possible malfunction in the event of such an incident. Fire drills are conducted in all high-hazard buildings to identify any deficiencies that can be corrected for the safety of the University community. Life safety inspections are completed in the presence of the Florida State Fire Marshal. The University then rectifies violations found as per the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety uses an outside contractor to annually inspect and service all fire extinguishers. All of these inspections assure FIU that its systems and procedures are functional, are of the highest quality and are easy to follow for our University faculty, staff and students.
Bayview Housing 3000 NE 151 ST
Parkview Housing 1625 SW 113 AVE
University Apartment-C 10748 SW 11TH ST
Everglades Hall 1590 SW 111TH AVE
Tamiami Hall 11201 SW 17 ST
University Apartment-D 10748 SW 13TH ST
Lakeview North 11060 SW 14TH ST
University Towers 11150 SW 14TH ST
University Apartment-E 10744 SW 13TH ST
Lakeview South 11040 SW 14TH ST
University Apartment-A 10750 SW 11TH ST
University Apartment-F 10755 SW 11TH ST
Panther Hall 1595 SW 112 AVE
University Apartment-B 10746 SW 11TH ST
University Apartment-G 10753 SW 11TH ST
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University Apartment-H 10751 SW 11TH ST University Apartment-J 10749 SW 11TH ST University Apartment-K 10752 SW 12TH ST University Apartment-L 10762 SW 13TH ST
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT HOUSING EVACUATION IN THE CASE OF A FIRE In the case of a fire-related emergency, there are procedures
Immediately upon notification of a fire or activation of the
that are enforced to benefit the safety and well-being of all
fire alarm system the students and staff members are to
students, faculty and staff. The procedures are as follows:
evacuate the building. They are to close the doors behind them,
In the event of a fire, the University expects that all campus
exit the building through the nearest stairway, and proceed to
community members will evacuate by the nearest exit, closing
a safe distance away from the building or to a designated area
doors and activating the fire alarm system (if one is present)
of refuge.
as they leave. Once safely outside a building, it is appropriate
The desk assistant on duty is to notify campus police the
to contact the FIU Police Department emergency number at
instant he/she has reached the safety of the refuge. An officer
305-348-5911. Students and/or staff are informed where to
will be dispatched to the location. (All fire alarms report to the
relocate to by staff if circumstance warrants at the time of the
FIU Police Department so an officer will be dispatched with or
alarm. In the event fire alarms sound, University policy is that
without the call from the desk assistant.)
all occupants must evacuate from the building, closing doors
Once on the scene, the campus police officer will, without
as they leave. Training is provided to students and employees
endangering the officer, attempt to confirm the likelihood of
in fire extinguishment, however, it is strongly recommended
an actual fire and its location. The on-scene campus police
that rather than attempting to fight the fire, the occupant
officer will then make the determination whether to call the
should activate the fire alarm and exit quickly and safely. At no
local fire department. In the event this is necessary, campus
time should the activation of the alarm delay exiting from the
police will escort the fire department to the location for a more
building.
timely response.
Per federal regulation, FIU is required to annually disclose
If you find evidence of a fire or if you hear about a fire, the
statistical data on all fires that occur in on-campus student
FIU community urges you to remain a safe distance away
housing facilities. Listed below are the non-emergency
from the location. Once you have reached a safe distance
numbers to call to report fires that have already been
and are not in any danger, please contact: The FIU Police
extinguished in on-campus student housing. These are fires for
Department’s Emergency Line: MMC (305) 348-5911 or
which you are unsure whether the appropriate personnel at the
BBC (305) 919-5911
University may already be aware. If you find evidence of such a fire or if you hear about such a fire, please contact one of the
FIU remains committed to fire safety and works to diligently in making improvements when required.
following: FIU Police Department (305) 348-2626 or Nonemergency FIU University Safety Officer (305) 348-0170. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2024–2025
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Fire Statistics 2022* Number of Fires
Cause of Fire
Number of Persons Injured
Number of Deaths
Value Property Damage
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
EVERGLADES HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW NORTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PANTHER HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
BAYVIEW HOUSING
1
Electrical
0
0
$0-99
TAMIAMI HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PARKVIEW HALL
0
N/A
0
0
Buildings
Police Case
N/A *Value of property damage is estimated
Fire Statistics 2023* Number of Fires
Cause of Fire
Number of Persons Injured
Number of Deaths
Value Property Damage
EVERGLADES HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW NORTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PANTHER HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
BAYVIEW HOUSING
1
Accidental Cooking
0
0
$0-99
TAMIAMI HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PARKVIEW HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
Buildings
Police Case
*Value of property damage is estimated
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Fire Statistics 2024* Number of Fires
Cause of Fire
Number of Persons Injured
Number of Deaths
Value Property Damage
EVERGLADES HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW NORTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PANTHER HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
BAYVIEW HOUSING
1
Accidental Cooking
0
0
$0-99
TAMIAMI HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
PARKVIEW HALL
0
N/A
0
0
N/A
Buildings
Police Case
*Value of property damage is estimated
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On-campus Student Housing Facility Fire Safety Systems 2022 Address
Number of Fire Drills
**Fire Alarms
Smoke Detector Type
Horns and Strobes
Smoke Doors
Fire Sprinklers
Fire Extinguishers
Trained Staff***
Number of Fires
EVERGLADES HALL
1590 SW 111TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
61
YES
0
LAKEVIEW NORTH
11060 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
55
YES
0
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
11040 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
66
YES
0
PANTHER HALL
1595 SW 112TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
49
YES
0
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
11150 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
102
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
10750 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
NO
NO
3
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
10746 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
10748 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
10748 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
10744 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
10755 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
10753 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
10751 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
10749 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
10752 SW 12TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
10762 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
PARKVIEW HALL
1625 SW 113 AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
117
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
87
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
227
YES
1
Building*
TAMIAMI HALL BAYVIEW HOUSING
11201 SW 17 STREET 3000 NE 151 STREET
* All buildings are made from concrete block and steel. **Fire alarms report to campus police 24/7. **Officers respond to all alarms. *** Trained staff includes: all resident assistants and resident life coordinators. *** Training includes: fire extinguishers, evacutrac, Fire alarm, & fire sprinklers.
On-campus Student Housing Facility Fire Safety Systems 2023 Address
Number of Fire Drills
**Fire Alarms
Smoke Detector Type
Horns and Strobes
Smoke Doors
Fire Sprinklers
Fire Extinguishers
Trained Staff***
Number of Fires
EVERGLADES HALL
1590 SW 111TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
61
YES
0
GREEK HOUSING 1
10720 SW 16TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
9
YES
0
GREEK HOUSING 2
10737 SW 17TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
5
YES
0
LAKEVIEW NORTH
11060 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
55
YES
0
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
11040 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
66
YES
0
PANTHER HALL
1595 SW 112TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
49
YES
0
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
11150 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
116
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
10750 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
NO
NO
4
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
10746 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
10748 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
10748 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
10744 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
10755 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
10753 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
10751 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
10749 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
10752 SW 12TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
10762 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
PARKVIEW HALL
1625 SW 113 AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
117
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
87
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
227
YES
1
Building*
TAMIAMI HALL BAYVIEW HOUSING
11201 SW 17 STREET 3000 NE 151 STREET
* All buildings are made from concrete block and steel. **Fire alarms report to campus police 24/7. **Officers respond to all alarms. *** Trained staff includes: all resident assistants and resident life coordinators. *** Training includes: fire extinguishers, evacutrac, Fire alarm, & fire sprinklers.
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On-campus Student Housing Facility Fire Safety Systems 2024 Address
Number of Fire Drills
**Fire Alarms
Smoke Detector Type
Horns and Strobes
Smoke Doors
Fire Sprinklers
Fire Extinguishers
Trained Staff***
Number of Fires
1590 SW 111TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
61
YES
0
GREEK HOUSING 1
10720 SW 16TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
9
YES
0
GREEK HOUSING 2
10737 SW 17TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
5
YES
0
LAKEVIEW NORTH
11060 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
55
YES
0
LAKEVIEW SOUTH
11040 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
66
YES
0
PANTHER HALL
1595 SW 112TH AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
49
YES
0
UNIVERSITY TOWERS
11150 SW 14TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
116
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-A
10750 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
NO
NO
4
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-B
10746 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-C
10748 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-D
10748 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-E
10744 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
7
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-F
10755 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-G
10753 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-H
10751 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-J
10749 SW 11TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-K
10752 SW 12TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT-L
10762 SW 13TH ST
2
YES 100%
SELF-CONTAINED
YES
NO
NO
9
YES
0
PARKVIEW HALL
1625 SW 113 AVE
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
117
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
87
YES
0
2
YES 100%
SYSTEM
YES
YES
YES 100%
227
YES
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Building* EVERGLADES HALL
TAMIAMI HALL BAYVIEW HOUSING
11201 SW 17 STREET 3000 NE 151 STREET
* All buildings are made from concrete block and steel. **Fire alarms report to campus police 24/7. **Officers respond to all alarms. *** Trained staff includes: all resident assistants and resident life coordinators. *** Training includes: fire extinguishers, evacutrac, Fire alarm, & fire sprinklers.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2024–2025
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Florida International University Police Department Emergency Phone Numbers: 24 Hours – 7 Days a Week Modesto A. Maidique Campus: 305-348-5911 885 S.W. 109th Avenue, PG-5 Market Station Miami, FL 33199 Biscayne Bay Campus: 305-919-5911 3000 N.E. 151st Street Building SO II North Miami, FL 33181
Need help on campus? Dial 305-348-2626 For Emergency Dial 305-348-5911 Emergency off campus? Dial 911 Telecommunications Relay Services: 711
police.fiu.edu
Miami Beach Urban Studios: 305-673-7900 Wolfsonian Museum: 305-673-7900 Downtown Brickell: 305-579-6111 Pembroke Pines: 954-436-3200
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