2023 UNG Annual Security Report & Annual Fire Safety Report

Contains crime statistics for UNG’s Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, & Oconee campuses.

2020, 2021 & 2022

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from the University President CONTENTS Message Accessibility Statement ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

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Crime & Emergency Reporting

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Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

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Timely Warnings

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Emergency Notifications

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Public Crime Log

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Security and Access to Facilities

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Security and Maintenance of Facilities

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University Police

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Emergency Response and Evacuation

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Missing Students

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Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs

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Education and Prevention Programming

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Security and Safety

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse

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Sexual Misconduct

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Sex Offender Registry Information

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Reporting Sexual Misconduct

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Disciplinary Proceedings

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Sexual Misconduct Greivance Proceedings

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Recordkeeping

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Clery Crime Statistics Report

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ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT

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Fire Safety Disclosure – Dahlonega Campus

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Fire Safety Statistics – Dahlonega Campus

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Fire Safety Disclosure – Gainesville Campus

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Fire Safety Statistics – Gainesville Campus

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear UNG Community, UNG is committed to long-standing efforts to maintain a safe, secure environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Following, you will find UNG’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, as required for compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The report contains the required crime and fire statistics for calendar years 2020-2022.

The report also outlines current safety and security information and resources and where to locate them on each of our five campuses.

Becoming familiar with this information will help equip you to access these services or to assist those around you, if needed.

As always, please report all emergencies and crimes to University Police at 706-864-1500.

You may access the online version of this report at go.ung.edu/clery or obtain a printed copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer at clery@ung.edu.

Sincerely, Michael P. Shannon, Ph.D. President

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

If you need this document in an alternate format for accessibility purposes (e.g. Braille, large print, audio, etc.), please contact UNG’s Clery Compliance Officer at clery@ung.edu or 706-867-2036.

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ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

INTRODUCTION

UNG encourages the prompt reporting

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is

of crimes or other emergencies to the

committed to a safe learning and working

Department of Public Safety and/or

environment for all University Community

appropriate police agencies, when the

members. The University Community

victim of a crime elects to or is unable to

includes students, faculty, staff, as well as

make such a report.

contractors, vendors, visitors, and guests.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus

UNG does not currently have a policy

Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

regarding voluntary, confidential reporting

Act (Clery Act) requires institutions of

of crimes by complainants or witnesses

higher education to provide a plain language

for inclusion in crime statistics, nor does

summary of their campus security policies

UNG currently have a policy or procedures

and crime statistics in an Annual Security

that encourage pastoral and professional

Report (ASR). Those summaries and

counselors, at their professional discretion,

additional information are provided below.

to inform the persons they are counseling of any such procedures to report crimes

CRIME & EMERGENCY REPORTING

on a voluntary, confidential basis for

Crimes should be reported as soon as possible

inclusion in crime statistics.

to the Department of Public Safety via telephone at 706-864-1500, via the LiveSafe

ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS

app, or our See Something/Say Something

The University Clery Compliance Officer,

online reporting tool. In an emergency, dial

within University Compliance, is responsible

911 and follow up with the Department of

for collecting crime reports from Campus

Public Safety when it is safe to do so. Crimes

Security Authorities (CSAs), as defined

may also be reported in person at each of the

below, for the purposes of compiling annual

following campus locations:

crime statistics. CSAs are individuals who, because of their responsibilities at UNG, have

Blue Ridge Campus

an obligation to share information with the

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University about alleged Clery crimes that

Cumming Campus

are either reported to them and/or personally

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witnessed by them. At UNG some common

Dahlonega Campus

examples of CSAs include, but are not limited

269 Morrison Moore Parkway West

to, University Police, Resident Assistants

Gainesville Campus:

and Residence Life personnel, Deans of

2640 Facilities Drive

Students personnel, coaches, and Title IX

Oconee Campus:

personnel. Crimes reported to a pastoral or

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professional counselor are excluded from the Clery Act reporting.

Additionally, crimes may be reported to the Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator,

A centralized database is used to import data

Residence Life officials, Human Resources

from electronic databases used by University

officials, Commandant of Cadets,

Police, Student Affairs (including Residence

or Director of Athletics.

Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Corps of Cadets), Athletics, Title IX and Human

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Resources and to inform the tabulation and

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS (UNG ALERT)

reporting of Clery Act crimes. CSAs also

UNG issues Emergency Notifications to all

submit information through an online form.

campus communities, which may be specific

The Clery Compliance Officer also gathers

to individual campuses, of conditions

reports from local law enforcement agencies

considered by the University to represent

for inclusion in the central database.

an immediate threat to students and/or employees. The Department of Public Safety

The Clery Compliance Officer leads the Clery

will confirm any significant emergency or

Act Classification Review Work Group in

dangerous situation, will determine the

determining the classification and counting

segment or segments of each campus

of crime statistics. The work group includes

community to receive a notification, and

representatives from University Police,

determine the content of the notification.

Title IX, Deans of Students, Residence Life,

Emergency Notifications are issued by the

Corps of Cadets, Facilities, Internal Audit

Department of Public Safety central dispatch

and University Compliance. The work group

via the LiveSafe app, University email, phone

meets monthly, in addition to ongoing

calls, text messages, and/or electronic

individual collaborative communications.

warnings pushed to University computers.

TIMELY WARNINGS (CRIME ALERTS)

The University will, without delay, and taking

UNG issues Timely Warnings to alert the

into account the safety of the community,

campus community of Clery crimes occurring

determine the content of the notification and

on campus or in other Clery Geography

initiate the notification system, unless issuing

considered by the University to represent an

a notification will, in the professional judgment

ongoing threat to students and/or employees.

of the responsible authorities, compromise

Timely Warnings are issued, as soon as the

efforts to assist a Complainant or to contain,

pertinent information is available.

respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Should an Emergency Notification

The Department of Public Safety evaluates

be issued, the University is not required to

reports made to them and from other

issue a Timely Warning based on the same

CSAs and local law enforcement to determine

circumstances. UNG will provide follow-up

if a warning must be disseminated. Timely

information to the community as needed.

Warnings are issued by the Department of Public Safety with determination made by

The Division of University Relations is

department personnel that receive the report

responsible for issuing information to local

of the incident.

media.

Timely Warnings are issued via the LiveSafe

PUBLIC CRIME LOG

app, University email, phone calls, text

The Department of Public Safety generates

messages and/or electronic warnings pushed

the Public Crime Log daily from reports made

to University computers. Timely Warnings will

to them through their central dispatch office,

not include the names and other identifying

from Campus Security Authorities, and local

information of complainants.

law enforcement agencies. Entries are made and updated within 2 business days. The log

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records, in the order received, the nature, date,

the Residence Life website https://ung.edu/

time, general location, and disposition (if known)

residence-life/.

of reported crimes. Crime logs are publicly available for inspection on the University website,

Corps of Cadets residence halls (barracks)

and in person at the Department of Public Safety

visitation policies are more restrictive than

locations during regular business hours. The

non-cadet residence halls. Corps of Cadets

Public Crime Log entries are archived from the

residence halls main entrances have staffed

website monthly, with the most current 60 days

desks for sign-in under the control of Resident

publicly available, and retained electronically for

Assistants or Staff Duty Personnel. Non-

seven years. Archived copies will be available for

cadet visitors are permitted only in day rooms,

public inspection within two business

platoon alcoves, media center, computer lab,

days of a request.

and kitchen. For additional information about visitation in the Corps of Cadets’ residence

SECURITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES

halls, contact the Assistant Commandant of

During business hours, the University is open

Cadets at 706-864-1793.

to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non-business hours,

SECURITY & MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES

access to all University facilities is by key or

UNG values and promotes physical safety and

card access, if issued, or by admittance via the

security regarding facilities and surrounding

Department of Public Safety staff after receiving

grounds, as reflected in regular assessment

an email requesting admittance.

and maintenance schedules. UNG also uses

In periods of extended closing, the University will

an electronic maintenance request system so

admit only those with prior approval to

that anyone may easily report an issue that

all facilities. Some facilities may have individual

needs immediate attention, such as burned-

hours, which may vary at different times of the

out lights, emergency lights not functioning,

year.

or a malfunctioning lock. The Department of Public Safety partners with the Facilities team

All University residence halls have exterior

in ongoing assessments, reporting of, and

electronic card key access control systems and

mitigating safety concerns. The Department

camera systems. All University residence halls

of Public Safety partners with Facilities when

have interior electronic card key access control

buildings are under design by architectural

systems for entrance into the room, suite, or

firms prior to and during construction. If you

apartment. Bedrooms inside suites or apartments

see a burned-out light or other issue you may

have traditional lock and key sets. Main

report it via our LiveSafe app or by submitting

entrances have staffed desks for visitors to sign-

a work request for Facilities.

in under the control of Resident Assistants. Noncadet residence halls require that the resident

UNIVERSITY POLICE

check-in their guest and the visitor provide

The Department of Public Safety is a fully

picture ID. Guest information is entered into

certified, state police agency. All officers

Microsoft Teams and the picture ID is held until

employed by the University are equivalent

the visitor leaves the facility. Additional non-

to the police or law enforcement officers

cadet visitation information may be accessed on

employed in your hometown. University police

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officers are authorized to make arrests for

University police are fully qualified to

violations of state law and local ordinances,

adequately and independently investigate

obtain and execute search warrants, and

incidents and crimes occurring within our Clery

enforce traffic laws.

Geography across all five campuses. Mutual aid agreements do not specifically provide

The jurisdiction of the UNG Police, as defined

for the investigation of particular crimes by

by Georgia law, is public or private property

local law enforcement. In the event a homicide

under control of the Board of Regents plus

investigation is needed, the Georgia Bureau of

500 yards. Officers may operate beyond the

Investigation may conduct the investigation.

500 yards if they are in pursuit of an individual; assistance is requested from a surrounding

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION

agency with whom the University has a mutual

UNG maintains an Emergency Action Plan

aid agreement and; or on any campus under

and a Confidential Emergency Operations

the control of the Board of Regents. The

Plan. Each building has evacuation routes

University has one noncampus location for

posted. Please follow the evacuation route

an officially recognized student organization

and instructions posted. The Confidential

at the Dahlonega Campus. The university

Emergency Operations Plan includes:

monitors crimes at this location both from

- declaration of a campus state of

UNG Police and local law enforcement reports.

emergency; - roles & responsibilities in an emergency;

UNG’s Department of Public Safety has a

- drills and exercises; and

strong working relationship with the following

- mutual aid agreements.

agencies: - City of Dahlonega Police Department

The UNG Department of Public Safety

- Cumming Police Department

is responsible for maintaining the plan,

- Fannin County Sheriff’s Office

conducting at least one annual test of the

- Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office

Confidential Emergency Operations Plan,

- Gainesville Police Department

and maintaining detailed documentation

- Hall County Sheriff’s Office

of each test. Annual emergency response

- Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office

and evacuation tests may be announced or

- City of Oakwood Police Department

unannounced. Evacuation training sessions

- Oconee County Sheriff’s Office

are available throughout each year either

- Watkinsville Police Department

scheduled or upon request. The University publicizes information about UNG’s

Each of the above agencies augments the

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in conjunction

Department of Public Safety within their

with one annual test and on an ongoing

jurisdiction during mutual investigations,

basis throughout the year including through

arrests, and prosecutions.

orientation sessions, social media posts, and tests of the emergency notification system.

A summary of the EAP can be found on the Department of Public Safety website. https://ung.edu/public-safety/emergencypreparedness.php

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MISSING STUDENTS

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & ILLEGAL DRUGS

If a member of the University community has

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

reason to believe that a student who resides

UNG prohibits the possession, use and sale of

in university-managed housing is missing, they

alcoholic beverages on campus. The possession,

should immediately notify the Department of

use, sale, or the furnishing of alcohol is allowed

Public Safety at 706-864-1500. The Department

only when authorized at a social function

of Public Safety follows internal operating

in designated areas under the University’s

procedures that are triggered upon notification

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy or with prior

of a missing person, including notification of

approval of the University President and

law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction

when authorized for educational or research

over the housing location and distribution of

purposes. The University prohibits underage

information to multiple external law enforcement

consumption, possession, and transportation of

agencies and state and federal databases.

alcohol by underage students. The Department

When it is determined that a student is missing,

of Public Safety enforces the laws of the State

the Department of Public Safety will notify the

of Georgia and local ordinances pertaining

local law enforcement agency within 24 hours.

to the illegal possession, use and sale of

If the student has designated a confidential

alcoholic beverages. While other agencies have

contact person, the Department of Public

primary jurisdiction in all areas off campus,

Safety will notify them within 24 hours of the

the Department of Public Safety can and does

determination that the student is missing. In the

respond to student-related incidents that occur

event the missing student is under 18 years of

on or in close proximity to campus.

age, and not emancipated, the University must notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24

ILLEGAL DRUGS

hours of the determination that the student is

UNG is a “Drug Free” university. The

missing, in addition to notifying any additional

possession, use (without a valid medical or

contact person designated by the student.

dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any Controlled Substance, Dangerous

Separate confidential contact information

Drug, or Illegal Drug controlled by Federal or

is collected for each student at the time of

Georgia law is prohibited. The Department of

application for student housing. This contact is

Public Safety issues citations and performs

confidential and may not be disclosed, except to

custodial arrests in accordance with state law.

law enforcement personnel in the furtherance of a missing person investigation. This information is

AMNESTY POLICY

only to be used for notification once a residential

A Student may request amnesty from

student has been determined to be missing.

disciplinary action under the University

When students register their confidential

Student Code of Conduct related to alcohol

contact they will be advised of how the

or drug use if they seek medical attention for

information will be used.

themselves or others, if they want to report an incident of sexual misconduct, if they provide

Residence Life employees receiving a report of

information otherwise not identified in an

a missing student must immediately notify the

investigation, and are forthright and truthful in

Department of Public Safety at 706-864-1500.

any conduct investigation.

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EDUCATION & PREVENTION PROGRAMMING

programs each fall semester and a Safe Spring

UNG encourages members of the University

Break program each spring semester. UNG

community to help prevent and reduce acts

also annually provides alcohol educational

of violence by:

programming through our Peer Health

- being vigilant and using safety planning;

Educators program, which is funded by the

- stepping in when they see signs of potential

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and

or escalating violence; and - using one or more of the actions of

Northeast Georgia Health System. UNG utilizes Vector Solutions and 3rd Millennium Online

bystander intervention to step in

Education (alcohol and drug education)

and distract, direct, or delegate to

programming for targeted populations. UNG

someone to intervene.

Student Counseling provides alcohol risk reduction programs for students who have

Take steps to reduce risk by drinking responsibly

been issued sanctions from student conduct.

and downloading and using the LiveSafe App,

In addition, Student Counseling provides

including mobile blue light phones, friend walk,

alcohol education workshops on the Cumming,

resources, and reporting options.

Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee campuses. UNG employees have access

SECURITY AND SAFETY

to alcohol and drug concerns counseling

UNG offers multiple programs each year that

and programming through KEPRO’s

encourage students and employees to be

Employee Assistance Program.

responsible for their own security and safety, as well as that of others. The See Something/

UNG conducts annual evaluations, as well

Say Something reporting and response program

as a biennial review, of the effectiveness

is promoted each semester and presented

of our alcohol and drug abuse awareness

specifically to new and transfer students during

and prevention programs through analytics

Orientation. Programs offered each semester

provided by Vector Solutions, our third-party

to students and employees include Stop the

online program provider, and analysis of our

Bleed (emergency medical response training

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for bystanders), CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) and CPR and AED

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

(Automated External Defibrillator) Training.

UNG requires all new, transfer, and dual

Emergy Preparedness Training is provided

enrolled students and new employees

each semester and when requested. This

to complete population-specific online

programming is offered by the Department

Sexual Assault Prevention training, via

of Public Safety.

Vector Solutions. This training is focused on prevention and risk reduction of dating

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

violence, domestic violence, sexual assault,

UNG requires all new, transfer, and dual enrolled

and stalking, while creating a safe environment

students to complete an online AlcoholEdu

for those who may have been victims of

program about alcohol and drug abuse

these crimes. Further, all UNG employees

awareness and risk reduction. Additionally,

are required to complete sexual harassment

the Office of Residence Life, facilitated by

training annually through Percipio.

Resident Assistants, offers alcohol awareness

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UNG’s Title IX Office offers ongoing bystander

(1) Any felony; or

intervention and sexual misconduct prevention

(2) Commission of offenses of battery,

programs to targeted populations. Additionally,

simple battery, simple assault, assault,

the Department of Public Safety promotes

stalking, criminal damage to property,

crime prevention through our See Something/

unlawful restraint, or criminal trespass.

Say Something program. UNG employees have free access to relationship and family problems

The term “family violence” shall not be

counseling and programming through KEPRO’s

deemed to include reasonable discipline

Employee Assistance Program.

administered by a parent to a child in the form of corporal punishment, restraint, or detention.

UNG conducts annual evaluations of the effectiveness of our sexual misconduct

Sexual Assault

awareness and prevention programs through the

Georgia does not have a Sexual Assault

analytics provided by Vector Solutions, our third-

law, but instead has a Sexual Battery law

party online program provider, and analysis of

as shown below.

our Clery crime statistics.

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-22.1: DEFINITIONS UNDER GEORGIA STATE LAW

(a) For the purposes of this Code section,

Dating Violence

the term “intimate parts” means the primary

O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-1:

genital area, anus, groin, inner thighs, or

‘Dating violence’ means the occurrence of

buttocks of a male or female and the

one or more of the following acts between

breasts of a female.

persons through whom a current pregnancy has developed or who are currently, or within the last

(b) A person commits the offense of sexual

12 months were, in a dating relationship:

battery when he or she intentionally makes

(A) Any felony; or

physical contact with the intimate parts of the

(B) Commission of the offenses

body of another person without the consent

of simple battery, battery, simple

of that person.

assault, or stalking. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code Domestic Violence

section, a person convicted of the offense

The State of Georgia does not have a Domestic

of sexual battery shall be punished as for a

Violence law, but defines Family Violence as:

misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1:

(d) A person convicted of the offense of

As used in this article, the term “family violence”

sexual battery against any child under the

means the occurrence of one or more of

age of 16 years shall be guilty of a felony and,

the following acts between past or present

upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by

spouses, persons who are parents of the same

imprisonment for not less than one nor more

child, parents and children, stepparents and

than five years.

stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the

(e) Upon a second or subsequent conviction

same household:

under subsection (b) of this Code section, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon

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conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for

Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter

not less than one nor more than five years and, in

15 of Title 17, shall be responsible for the cost

addition, shall be subject to the sentencing and

of the medical examination to the extent that

punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2.

expense is incurred for the limited purpose of collecting evidence.

(f) When the alleged victim is under the age of 16 years and the conduct is for the purpose of

Sodomy; Aggravated Sodomy;

sexual arousal on the part of the alleged offender

Medical Expenses

or alleged victim, consent of the alleged victim

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-2:

shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this

(a) (1) A person commits the offense of sodomy

Code section; provided, however, that if at the

when he or she performs or submits to any

time of the offense the alleged victim is at least

sexual act involving the sex organs of one

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person and the mouth or anus of another.

is 18 years of age or younger and no more than 48 months older than the alleged victim, this

(2) A person commits the offense of

subsection shall not be applicable.

aggravated sodomy when he or she commits sodomy with force and against

Rape

the will of the other person or when he or

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1:

she commits sodomy with a person who is

(a) A person commits the offense of rape when

less than ten years of age. The fact that the

he has carnal knowledge of:

person allegedly sodomized is the spouse

(1) A female forcibly and against her will; or

of a defendant shall not be a defense to

(2) A female who is less than 10 years of age.

a charge of aggravated sodomy.

Carnal knowledge in rape occurs when there is any penetration of the female sex organ by the

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d)

male sex organ. The fact that the person

of this Code section, a person convicted of

allegedly raped is the wife of the defendant

the offense of sodomy shall be punished

shall not be a defense to a charge of rape.

by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years and shall be subject to

(b) A person convicted of the offense of rape

the sentencing and punishment provisions of

shall be punished by death, by imprisonment for

Code Section 17-10-6.2.

life without parole, by imprisonment for life, or by a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment

(2) A person convicted of the offense of

for not less than 25 years and not exceeding life

aggravated sodomy shall be punished by

imprisonment, followed by probation for life.

imprisonment for life or by a split sentence

Any person convicted under this Code section

that is a term of imprisonment for not

shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing

less than 25 years and not exceeding life

and punishment provisions of Code Sections

imprisonment, followed by probation for life.

17-10-6.1 and 17-10-7.

Any person convicted under this Code section of the offense of aggravated sodomy

(c) When evidence relating to an allegation

shall, in addition, be subject to the

of rape is collected in the course of a medical

sentencing and punishment provisions of

examination of the person who is the victim

Code Sections 17-10-6.1 and 17-10-7.

of the alleged crime, the Georgia Crime Victims

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(c) When evidence relating to an allegation

(b) A person convicted of the offense of

of aggravated sodomy is collected in the

incest shall be punished by imprisonment

course of a medical examination of the person

for not less than ten nor more than 30 years;

who is the victim of the alleged crime, the

provided, however, that any person convicted

Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as

of the offense of incest under this subsection

provided for in Chapter 15 of Title 17, shall

with a child under the age of 14 years shall be

be financially responsible for the cost of

punished by imprisonment for not less than 25

the medical examination to the extent that

nor more than 50 years. Any person convicted

expense is incurred for the limited purpose

under this Code section of the offense of incest

of collecting evidence.

shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of

(d) If the victim is at least 13 but less than

Code Section 17-10-6.2.

16 years of age and the person convicted of sodomy is 18 years of age or younger and is

Statutory Rape

no more than four years older than the victim,

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3:

such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

(a) A person commits the offense of statutory

and shall not be subject to the sentencing

rape when he or she engages in sexual

and punishment provisions of Code Section

intercourse with any person under the age of 16

17-10-6.2.

years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on

Fondling

the unsupported testimony of the victim.

The State of Georgia does not have a definition for Fondling, however what the Clery Act

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of

defines as fondling is included in the State

this Code section, a person convicted of the

definition of Sexual Battery provided above.

offense of statutory rape shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more

Incest

than 20 years; provided, however, that if the

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-22:

person so convicted is 21 years of age or older,

(a) A person commits the offense of incest

such person shall be punished by imprisonment

when such person engages in sexual

for not less than ten nor more than 20 years.

intercourse or sodomy, as such term is defined

Any person convicted under this subsection of

in Code Section 16-6-2, with a person whom he

the offense of statutory rape shall, in addition,

or she knows he or she is related to either by

be subject to the sentencing and punishment

blood or by marriage as follows:

provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2.

(1) Father and child or stepchild; (2) Mother and child or stepchild;

(c) If the victim is at least 14 but less than

(3) Siblings of the whole blood or of

16 years of age and the person convicted of

the half blood;

statutory rape is 18 years of age or younger and

(4) Grandparent and grandchild of the

is no more than four years older than the victim,

whole blood or of the half blood;

such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(5) Aunt and niece or nephew of the whole

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blood or of the half blood; or

(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term

(6) Uncle and niece or nephew of the whole

“sexual felony” shall have the same meaning as

blood or of the half blood.

set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (j) of

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Code Section 16-5-21.

pattern of harassing and intimidating behavior,

(2) Any person having been previously convicted

and which serves no legitimate purpose.

of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony

This Code section shall not be construed to

offense of statutory rape when the individual

require that an overt threat of death or bodily

convicted was 21 years of age or older, shall

injury has been made.

be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed

(2) A person commits the offense of stalking

by probation for life. As a condition of probation,

when such person, in violation of a bond to

the court shall impose the requirement of

keep the peace posted pursuant to Code

electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph

Section 17-6-110, standing order issued under

(14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35.

Code Section 19-1-1, temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent

Stalking

restraining order, permanent protective

O.C.G.A. § 16-5-90:

order, preliminary injunction, or permanent

(a)

injunction or condition of pretrial release,

(1) A person commits the offense of stalking

condition of probation, or condition of

when he or she follows, places under surveillance,

parole in effect prohibiting the harassment

or contacts another person at or about a place or

or intimidation of another person, broadcasts

places without the consent of the other person

or publishes, including electronic publication,

for the purpose of harassing and intimidating

the picture, name, address, or phone number

the other person. For the purpose of this article,

of a person for whose benefit the bond, order,

the terms “computer” and “computer network”

or condition was made and without such

shall have the same meanings as set out in

person’s consent in such a manner that

Code Section 16-9-92; the term “contact” shall

causes other persons to harass or intimidate

mean any communication including without

such person and the person making the

being limited to communication in person, by

broadcast or publication knew or had reason

telephone, by mail, by broadcast, by computer,

to believe that such broadcast or publication

by computer network, or by any other electronic

would cause such person to be harassed

device; and the place or places that contact by

or intimidated by others.

telephone, mail, broadcast, computer, computer network, or any other electronic device is

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of

deemed to occur shall be the place or places

this Code section, a person who commits the

where such communication is received. For the

offense of stalking is guilty of a misdemeanor.

purpose of this article, the term “place or places” shall include any public or private property

(c) Upon the second conviction, and all

occupied by the victim other than the residence

subsequent convictions, for stalking, the

of the defendant. For the purposes of this article,

defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall

the term “harassing and intimidating” means a

be punished by imprisonment for not less than

knowing and willful course of conduct directed at

one year nor more than ten years.

a specific person which causes emotional distress by placing such person in reasonable fear for

(d) Before sentencing a defendant for any

such person’s safety or the safety of a member

conviction of stalking under this Code section

of his or her immediate family, by establishing a

or aggravated stalking under Code Section 16-5-91, the sentencing judge may require

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psychological evaluation of the offender and shall consider the entire criminal record of the offender. At the time of sentencing, the judge is authorized to issue a permanent restraining order against the offender to protect the person stalked and the members of such person’s immediate family, and the judge is authorized to require psychological treatment of the offender as a part of the sentence, or as a condition for suspension or stay of sentence, or for probation.

Consent While Georgia does not define consent there is a published definition of “Without his consent” in: O.C.G.A. § 16-1-3: (19) “Without his consent” means that a person whose concurrence is required has not, with knowledge of the essential facts, voluntarily yielded to the proposal of the accused or of another.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION Information about registered sex offenders carrying on a vocation and/or enrolled at University of North Georgia may be found at https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/georgia-sexoffender-registry.

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

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INTRODUCTION

Rape means the penetration, no matter how

The University of North Georgia is committed

slight, of the vagina or anus with any body

to a learning and working environment for

part or object, or oral penetration by a sex

all University Community members free from

organ of another person, without the consent

sex-based discrimination. The University

of the victim.

Community includes students, faculty, and staff, as well as contractors, vendors, visitors,

Fondling is the touching of the private body

and guests.

parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the

As part of this commitment, the University

victim, including instances where the victim

expressly prohibits sexual misconduct,

is incapable of giving consent because of his/

including dating violence, domestic violence,

her age or because of his/her temporary or

sexual assault, and stalking consistent with

permanent mental incapacity.

the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Jeanne Clery

Incest is sexual intercourse between persons

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and

who are related to each other within the

Campus Crime Statistics Act, and University

degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

System of Georgia policy. UNG and University System of Georgia policy also prohibits sexual

Statutory Rape is sexual intercourse with

harassment and sexual exploitation.

a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

If you or someone close to you are the victim of sex-based discrimination, know that you

Dating Violence means violence committed

are not alone. The information in this report

by a person who is or has been in a social

will help you navigate some of what you may

relationship of a romantic or intimate nature

be experiencing. No matter what you have

with the victim. The existence of such a

experienced or how you are feeling now, it

relationship shall be determined based on

is important to prioritize your safety. You do

a consideration of the following factors:

not have to go through this alone, and this

the length of the relationship, the type of

information is intended to help you navigate

relationship, and the frequency of interaction

the process. The University will provide a

between the persons involved in the

student or employee who reports they have

relationship.

been the victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, whether

Domestic Violence includes felony or

the offense occurred on or off campus, with a

misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by

written explanation of their rights and options

a current or former spouse or intimate partner

as described in this report.

of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person

Sex offenses for the purposes of University

who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated

policy are any sexual act directed against

with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner,

another person, without the consent of the

by a person similarly situated to a spouse

victim, including instances where the victim is

of the victim under the domestic or family

incapable of giving consent.

violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant

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monies, or by any other person against an

Complainant so chooses. Parties also have the

adult or youth victim who is protected from

option to decline to notify law enforcement

that person’s acts under the domestic or family

authorities.

violence laws of the jurisdiction. It can occur when you are deeply in love with someone or

Additionally, reports of sexual misconduct can

happen on the first date, and it can even occur

be made to the following departments:

long after a romantic or sexual relationship has ended.

- Student Counseling Services 706-867-4402;

Stalking means engaging in a course of

in person: please see

conduct directed at a specific person that

https://ung.edu/student-counseling/contact

would cause a reasonable person to fear

for locations on each campus.

for his or her safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress.

- Dean of Students

Reasonable person means a reasonable person

706-864-1900 (Blue Ridge & Dahlonega),

under similar circumstances and with similar

678-717-3877 (Cumming & Gainesville),

identities to the victim. Substantial emotional

706-310-6205 (Oconee),

distress means significant mental suffering or

email at: DeanofStudents@ung.edu;

anguish that may, but does not necessarily,

in person: please see

require medical or other professional

https://ung.edu/dean-of-students/contact.php

treatment or counseling.

for locations on each campus.

REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

- Department of Public Safety

Reports of sexual misconduct should be made

706-864-1500,

to the Title IX Coordinator by phone at:

in person: please see

706-867-4560, email at: TitleIX@ung.edu,

https://ung.edu/police/contact-information

online at https://ung.edu/title-ix/index.php

for locations on each campus.

or in person at: Room 111, Downtown Office Building, 60 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA

30597. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible

The trauma of sexual misconduct can have

for providing Parties with supportive and

profound effects on the brain and body.

protective measures, advice regarding rights

This may look like problematic emotional,

and responsibilities, as well as options for

behavioral, and cognitive responses, as well

pursuing disciplinary proceedings. Reports

as potential bodily complaints. Some of the

made to the Title IX Coordinator will not

common emotional responses to trauma

automatically initiate a law enforcement

include anxiety, shame, depression, grief, guilt,

investigation.

and anger. Changes in behavior are often the most obvious responses to sexual violence.

Students and employees have the option to notify law enforcement authorities, including

Although these behaviors may seem extreme

University and local law enforcement, with

or may even be harmful, they often make sense

jurisdiction where any crime occurred. The

in the context of a traumatic experience. Some

Title IX Coordinator will assist Parties in

typical behavioral responses to violence may

making reports to law enforcement if the

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be hypervigilance, avoidance, isolation, sleep

Rape Response Inc., located in Gainesville

changes, changes in eating habits, self-injury, or

Georgia, can complete a forensic examination

substance abuse.

for collecting evidence that helps preserve your options should you choose to notify law

Trauma can even change the way you think

enforcement. Individuals can call the Rape

and how you view the world. Some of these

Response crisis line to talk with an advocate

responses may include shock, disbelief, feelings

and schedule an exam at 770-503-7273. In

of stigma, disturbances in memory, difficulty

addition, UNG’s Victims Advocate can assist

concentrating, or intrusive thoughts. If you

with scheduling this exam and provide other

identify with some of these reactions, you may

resources by calling 706-867-3193. Photos, text

find therapy or counseling beneficial. Also, we

messages, social media posts, instant messages,

can assist you by providing supportive measures

and any other communications or documents

as explained in more detail below.

may provide information useful for university hearings or investigations, so save those, too.

No matter what you have experienced or how you are feeling now, it is important to prioritize

ORDERS OF PROTECTION

your safety. What happened to you is not

UNG follows Georgia law in recognizing and

your fault. Everything you did helped you to

enforcing orders of protection, including, but

survive. Consider talking to someone you trust

not limited to restraining orders, temporary

or reaching out for help. You do not have to go

protective orders, and stalking orders issued

through this alone.

in Georgia or any other state, with the understanding that orders from other states

PRESERVING EVIDENCE

are subject to laws in the issuing state. Anyone

If you are a victim of sexual assault, domestic

having an order of protection should submit the

violence, dating violence, or stalking, it can be

order to the Department of Public Safety.

helpful to preserve evidence that may be useful in documenting the criminal activity. To preserve

The Department of Public Safety keeps the

evidence, refrain from:

order on file for easy access in the event a

- bathing;

violation occurs. The Department of Public

- douching;

Safety has the authority to arrest and charge

- smoking;

any individual in violation of the order.

- changing clothes, and - cleaning the linens/area where an assault occurred.

NO CONTACT ORDER The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for

If you have changed clothes or linens, do

administering interim measures, which

not wash them until you have met with a law

may include no contact orders, on campus.

enforcement agency and/or health care

A no contact order restricts contact between

provider. Seeking medical care does not mean

Parties and may prohibit verbal, digital,

you must report to law enforcement, so be sure

and physical presence, extending into the

to prioritize your health and safety when

classroom and residence halls.

making decisions.

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CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINANT

and monitoring of certain areas of the campus,

UNG strictly protects Complainant confidentiality

and other similar measures.The Financial Aid

to the highest degree possible. UNG does not

Office can assist with financial aid questions.

make assumptions as to whether it is safe to

The University will maintain as confidential

disclose information to family, friends, employer,

any supportive measures provided to the

or news media about the assault or the

Complainant, to the extent that maintaining such

Complainant’s sexual preference. Such information

confidentiality would not impair the ability of the

is protected with the least level of access under

University to provide the supportive measures.

UNG’s Data Governance and Access Policy. All publicly available records, including Clery Act

Available support services, including both

reporting and disclosures, exclude personally

on- and off-campus options, are listed on the

identifying information about Complainants. If the

University’s website at

Complainant reports to the Department of Public

https://ung.edu/title-ix/index.php. In addition,

Safety, that information is subject to the Georgia

a Survivor’s Brochure will be provided to any

Open Records Act and confidentiality cannot be

victim of sexual misconduct.

guaranteed in that situation.

INTERIM PROTECTIVE MEASURES SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

Interim protective measures may be implemented

If you have reported being the victim of sexual

at any point after the University becomes aware

misconduct, the University offers confidential

of an allegation of Sexual Misconduct to protect

options to ensure your continued safety and

the Complainant and the University community.

equal access to educational opportunities. These

Such measures are designed to restore or

services are available regardless of whether the

preserve equal access to the education program

Complainant chooses to report the crime to UNG

or activity without unreasonable burden,

police or local law enforcement.

including measures designed to protect the safety of all Parties or the campus community or

Supportive measures are non-disciplinary,

deter Sexual Misconduct and retaliation. Interim

non-punitive individualized services offered

measures must be provided, consistent with the

as appropriate, as reasonably available, and

provisions in applicable Board and University

without charge that is made available to the

policies and procedures.

Complainant and Respondent before or after the filing of a complaint or where no complaint

Interim measures may include but are not limited

has been filed. Information regarding support

to a change of housing assignment; issuance of a

services will be provided to the Complainant and

no-contact order; restrictions or bars to entering

Respondent upon the Title IX Coordinator’s initial

certain University property; changes to academic

communication to the Party. Supportive measures

or employment arrangements, schedules, or

may include counseling, health services, victim

supervision; emergency removal; administrative

advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration

leave; and other measures designed to promote

assistance, student financial aid, extensions of

the safety and well-being of the Parties and

deadlines or other course-related adjustments,

the University’s community. The Department

modifications of work or class schedules, campus

of Public Safety can issue no trespass orders

escort services, mutual restrictions on contact

against third Parties.

between the parties, changes in work or housing locations, leaves of absence, increased security

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of North Georgia may retaliate, intimidate,

the investigation and resolution process.

threaten, coerce, or otherwise discriminate

The Parties will promptly and simultaneously

against any individual for exercising their

be informed in writing of any extension or

rights or responsibilities under any provision

delay and the applicable reason. The University

of the Clery Act. Violation of this provision is

shall keep the Parties informed of the status of

subject to the disciplinary process of Human

the investigation.

Resources or Student Integrity.

The Title IX Coordinator will provide Parties DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

with timely notice of meetings. Parties are

The University processes complaints against

entitled to have an advisor of their choosing

Respondents using the Sexual Misconduct

present at all meetings and interviews.

Policy and the Sexual Misconduct Procedures.

Pursuant to U.S. Department of Education

ADVISORS

regulations, effective August 14, 2020,

Both the Complainant and the Respondent,

implementing Title IX of the Education

as Parties to the matter, shall have the

Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) which

opportunity to use an advisor (who may

govern the handling of complaints of sexual

or may not be an attorney) of the party’s

harassment, as defined by the U.S. Department

choosing and at the Party’s expense.

of Education, the University provides

The advisor may accompany the party

specialized handling of these matters as

to all meetings and may provide advice

explained by this statement of policy.

and counsel to their respective party throughout the sexual misconduct process.

Officials responsible for the resolution process

In Title IX Only cases, advisors conduct

receive annual training on issues related to

cross-examination during hearings.

dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, how to conduct an

All communication during the sexual

investigation, and how to conduct a hearing

misconduct process will be between the

that protects the safety of victims and

University and the party and not the advisor.

promotes accountability.

The University will copy the party’s advisors prior to the finalization of the investigation

All University disciplinary proceedings

report when the University provides the parties

involving reports of dating violence, domestic

the right to inspect and review directly related

violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual

information gathered during the investigation.

harassment, and sexual exploitation shall be

With the party’s permission, the advisor may

conducted in a prompt, fair, and impartial

be copied on all communications.

manner, from the initial investigation through resolution.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT GRIEVANCE PROCEEDINGS

Efforts will be made to complete the

Under Title IX, sexual harassment means

investigation and resolution within 120

conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one

business days. Prompt scheduling and timely

or more of the following: (1) An Employee

notice will be given for all meetings. The

conditioning the provision of aid, benefit, or

University may grant temporary delays and

service of the University on an individual’s

limited extensions for good cause throughout

participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;

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(2) Unwelcome conduct determined by

option to end formal resolution discussions

a Reasonable Person to be so severe,

and request the alternative/informal resolution

pervasive, and objectively offensive that it

process at any time before the terms of an

effectively denies a person equal access to

alternative/informal resolution are reached.

the University’s education program or activity;

However, matters resolved alternatively/

or (3) “Sexual assault” as defined by the

informally shall not be appealable.

Clery Act, and “Dating Violence,” “Domestic Violence,” and “Stalking” as defined by the

INVESTIGATION

Violence Against Women Act amendments to

Any report that involves allegation(s) of Sexual

the Clery Act.

Misconduct that could lead to the suspension, expulsion, or termination of the Respondent(s)

The University of North Georgia uses sexual

in an initial violation must be promptly

misconduct as a broad term encompassing

reported to the University System of Georgia

Title IX sexual harassment and other sexual

System Director for Equity and Investigations.

misconduct that does not fall under the

Upon receipt of the notice of allegations, the

Title IX sexual harassment regulations. The

Respondent will have three (3) business days

behaviors that are prohibited by the Sexual

to respond in writing. In that response, the

Misconduct Policy are sexual harassment,

Respondent will have the right to accept or

nonconsensual sexual contact, nonconsensual

deny responsibility or request an alternative/

sexual penetration, dating violence, domestic

informal resolution. The Respondent may

violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.

also set forth a defense with facts, witnesses, and supporting materials. A non-response

Through the Sexual Misconduct Grievance

will be considered a general denial of the

Procedures, UNG addresses behavior affecting

allegations. The notice of allegations and the

its students or employees inside and outside

response from the Respondent be sent to the

Title IX’s jurisdiction.

Complainant for review and will have three (3) business days to respond to or supplement the

When the Title IX Coordinator has determined

notice.

a complaint meets the Title IX definition of “sexual harassment,” federal regulations

The Respondent has the right to remain

require the University to apply specialized

silent during the grievance process without

handling of these matters that may differ from

an adverse inference. If the Respondent

the handling of other Sexual Misconduct.

chooses to remain silent, the investigation may proceed, and policy violation charges may

ALTERNATIVE/INFORMAL RESOLUTION

still result, which may be resolved against the

The Respondent and the Complainant, as

Respondent.

Parties to the matter, may have the option of selecting an alternative/informal resolution as

Except in cases in which an Employee

a possible resolution in certain cases where

is alleged to have engaged in Title IX

the Parties agree and it is deemed appropriate

Sexual Misconduct with a Student if the

by the University, except in the instance of an

Respondent accepts responsibility, the

allegation by a student against a University

process may proceed to a sanctioning phase

employee.

or be alternatively/informally resolved.

If the Respondent denies responsibility

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or an alternative/informal resolution is

each party can meaningfully respond to

unsuccessful or not permissible (e.g., Employee

the evidence prior to the conclusion of the

Respondent and Student Complainant in

investigation.

Title IX Sexual Misconduct), the Title IX Coordinator will provide both Parties with a

The Investigator shall use the documented

notice of investigation, and the case will be

relevant evidence to prepare an investigation

promptly assigned to the Investigator(s). The

report that fairly summarizes relevant

Complainant, Respondent, and witnesses will

evidence. The report shall include summaries

have the right to present evidence, including

of statements from the Parties and witnesses,

documents and witness names.

relevant evidence collected, and a list of considerations for the Hearing Panelist. If

Investigations shall (1) Be prompt, thorough, and

a requested witness is not interviewed, the

equitable. (2) Include an objective evaluation of

Investigator(s) will provide their rationale in

all relevant evidence, including both inculpatory

the report. Before completing the investigative

and exculpatory evidence, and shall not make

report, the Investigator(s) will send the initial

credibility determinations based on a person’s

investigation report to each Party and the

status as a Complainant, Respondent, or

Party’s Advisor, if any. The Parties shall have

witness. (3) Include a presumption that the

ten (10) calendar days to review and respond

Respondent is not responsible for the alleged

to the initial investigation report in writing. The

conduct until a determination regarding

Investigator(s) will review the Parties’ written

responsibility is made at the conclusion of the

responses, if any, to determine whether further

grievance process. (4)Ensure the burden of

investigation or changes to the investigation

proof and the burden of gathering evidence

report are necessary.

rests on the University, not the Parties. Provide an equal opportunity for the Parties to present

HEARING

witnesses, including fact and expert witnesses,

A hearing shall be set when a matter is not

and other inculpatory and exculpatory evidence.

resolved through an alternative/informal

(6) Not restrict the ability of the Parties to

resolution. The Hearing Panel is a collection

discuss the allegations or to gather and present

of three (3) to seven (7) Hearing Panelists

relevant evidence. (7) Provide, to a Party whose

charged with determining whether a violation

participation is invited or expected, written

of the Sexual Misconduct Policy has occurred.

notice of the date, time, location, participants,

They also determine sanctions to impose for

and purpose of all hearings, investigative

Students and recommend for Employees.

interviews, or other meetings, with sufficient time for the party to prepare to participate. (8)

In no case shall a hearing to resolve a Sexual

Provide both Parties an equal opportunity to

Misconduct allegation occur before the

inspect and review any evidence obtained as

investigation report is finalized. The final

part of the investigation that is directly related

investigation report should be provided

to the allegations raised in a Formal Complaint,

to the Complainant, the Respondent, and a

including the evidence upon which the

Party’s advisor at least ten (10) calendar days

institution does not intend to rely in reaching

before the Hearing. The final investigation

a determination regarding responsibility and

report should also be provided to all Hearing

inculpatory or exculpatory evidence whether

Panelists for review and consideration.

obtained from a party or other source so that

The Investigator(s) may testify as a witness

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regarding the investigation and findings but

The Parties have the right to appeal the

shall otherwise have no part in the hearing

Hearing Panel’s finding of responsible or not

process and shall not attempt to otherwise

responsible, sanctions imposed on Students,

influence the proceedings outside of providing

and sanctions recommended for Employees.

testimony during the hearing. All directly

An appeal must be submitted in writing and

related evidence shall be available at the

within five (5) business days of the date of

hearing for the Parties and their Advisors to

notification of the findings of the Hearing

reference during the hearing.

Panel. If an appeal is submitted, the other Party shall receive notice of the appeal,

The Hearing will adhere to the Sexual

including a copy of the submission. That Party

Misconduct Policy and the Sexual Misconduct

may submit, in writing and within five (5)

Grievance Procedures.

business days from the date of notification, a response to the appeal submission. A decision

Preponderance of the Evidence is the standard

on an appeal may only be rendered once

of review for all allegations of violations of

the filing deadline has passed, including the

the Sexual Misconduct Policy. This standard

deadline for the other Party to respond to the

requires that the evidence shows that it is

appeal submission.

more likely than not that the alleged incident, act, or behavior did occur. Formal judicial rules

Appeals shall be made and considered for

of evidence do not apply to the investigation

the following situations only. The Party

process.

must address one of the following in their letter requesting an appeal (1) A procedural

Following a hearing, the Complainant and

irregularity that affected the outcome of the

Respondent shall simultaneously be provided

matter; (2) New relevant evidence that was

a written decision via email of the hearing

not reasonably available when the dismissal

outcome and any resulting imposed or

or determination regarding responsibility

recommended sanction(s). The decision must

or sanction was made that could affect

include the allegations, procedural steps

the outcome of the matter; (3) The Title

taken through the investigation and resolution

IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), Hearing

process, finding(s) regarding responsibility,

Panelist(s), Decision Maker(s), Chair, or any

facts supporting the finding(s), and the

individual involved in the grievance process

evidence relied upon and rationale for any

had a conflict of interest or bias for or against

imposed or recommended sanction(s).

the Complainant or Respondent generally

The University shall also notify the Parties

or individually that affected the outcome of

of their right to appeal, as outlined within

the matter; or (4) The finding of responsible

these procedures.

or not responsible and/or the imposed or recommended sanction(s) was inconsistent

Sanctions for students will be imposed by

with the weight of the information.

the Office of Student Integrity. Sanctions for employees will be determined and imposed by

Appellate decisions should be rendered,

Human Resources.

and proper written notification should be provided to the Title IX Coordinator no later

APPEALS

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deadline to respond to the appeal. Both Parties will

the Title IX Coordinator or their designee

be notified in writing simultaneously of any change

(Human Resources in the case of

in results. Should either Party want to appeal the

Employees) may grant permission to visit

final University decision, they may request a review

campus. Administrative Leave, for

by the Board of Regents in accordance with the

employees, may be unpaid.

Board of Regents Policy on Discretionary Review.

- Probation: Notice that any further

Appeals received after the designated deadlines

conduct violation may result in

above will only be considered if the University or

suspension, administrative leave,

Board of Regents has granted an extension before

expulsion, or termination. Conduct

the deadline. If an appeal is not received by the

Probation might also include one or more

deadline, the final decision will become final. For

of the following: setting restrictions,

additional information about the Board of Regents

issuing a reprimand, or restitution.

Policy on Discretionary Review please visit: www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2714/.

- Reprimand: A designated individual (e.g., Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, supervisor, etc.) to issue an oral or

CHALLENGE FOR BIAS

written statement expressing

The Parties may challenge a Hearing Panelist on the

disapproval of behavior.

grounds of conflict of interest or bias by submitting

- Coaching/Educational Conversation: A

a written statement to the Chair setting forth the

meeting to discuss the behavior, the

basis for the challenge. The written challenge must

impact on others, and the ramifications.

be submitted at least five (5) business days before

The discussion will also include how to

the hearing. The Chair will determine whether to

avoid similar conduct in the future.

sustain or deny the challenge and, if sustained,

- Restrictions: Excluding or limiting

appoint a replacement. A challenge to the Chair

participation in University activities,

should be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator,

committees, groups, organizations,

who will decide whether to replace the Chair.

etc. Excluding or restricting rights such as residence hall visitation,

POSSIBLE SANCTIONS The following are possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed for students or employees when a Respondent is found responsible for violating the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

- Expulsion or Termination: Permanent, forced withdrawal from the University constitutes the maximum disciplinary

driving or parking on campus, access to University facilities, etc.

- Restitution: Reimbursement for damages to or loss of property.

- Education/Training: Work, service assignments, or other related educational activities.

- Temporary or Permanent separation of the

penalty. Although it may be imposed

Parties (e.g., change in classes,

on the first offense, it is usually

reassignment of residence, no contact

administered after other methods of

orders, limiting geography of where

discipline have been exhausted.

Parties can go on campus, etc.)

- Suspension/Administrative Leave: Forced

- Academic penalty: Removal from a course

withdrawal from the University for a

(within which the offense occurred),

specified time which includes not

removal from an academic program

being able to be on campus. Only

or experience, or removal or banning

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from participation in academic activities

taken in response to a report or formal

such as study abroad. An academic

complaint under this policy and the

penalty requires approval by the

rationale for the measure/response.

Provost or their designee.

CLERY CRIME STATISTICS REPORT RECORDKEEPING

UNG is presenting a three-year report of Clery

As required by the federal Clery Act, the

reportable crimes. The following information is

University of North Georgia retains for at

presented by campus location.

least seven (7) years all records documenting reports of Clery crimes made to the University of North Georgia Police, other Campus Security Authorities, and local law enforcement. This will include the timely warning determination for each report, and if a timely warning was made a copy of that warning. Also retained are records of all crime prevention and educational programming offered, including but not limited to security procedures, alcohol and other drugs, and sexual violence, across the institution.

The University of North Georgia Police Department retains all entries made in the daily crime and fire log for at least seven (7) years. Copies of these archived entries will be made available for public inspection within two business days of a request.

For a period of seven (7) years, the University will maintain records of: - Each investigation conducted involving reported sexual misconduct, including any determination regarding responsibility and any audio or audio-visual recording or transcript, any disciplinary sanctions imposed on the Respondent, and any remedies provided to the Complainant designed to restore or preserve equal access to University programs or activities; - Any appeal and the result therefrom; - Any informal resolution and the result therefrom; and - Any supportive measures or actions

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BLUE RIDGE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2022 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

1

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2022.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2022.

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BLUE RIDGE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2021 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2021.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2021.

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BLUE RIDGE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2020 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

1

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2020.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Blue Ridge Campus in 2020.

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CUMMING CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2022 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2022.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2022.

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CUMMING CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2021 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2021.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2021.

Security and Fire Safety Report

39

CUMMING CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2020 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS, BLDG OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

1

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2020.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Cumming Campus in 2020.

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DAHLONEGA CAMPUS

2022 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

4

RAPE

4

FONDLING

1

FONDLING

1

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

1

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

2

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

2

DATING VIOLENCE

4

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

8

STALKING

14

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

30

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

30

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

4

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

7

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

2

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

28

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

29

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

5

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

6

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were 2 reportable unfounded crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2022.

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NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

2

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

10

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2022.

Security and Fire Safety Report

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DAHLONEGA CAMPUS

2021 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

6

RAPE

6

FONDLING

4

FONDLING

6

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

2

DATING VIOLENCE

2

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

7

STALKING

16

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

21

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

25

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

5

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

12

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

17

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

17

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

1

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

6

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

6

There was 1 reportable unfounded crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2021.

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NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

1

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

1

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2021.

Security and Fire Safety Report

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DAHLONEGA CAMPUS

2020 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

3

RAPE

3

FONDLING

5

FONDLING

5

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

2

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

9

STALKING

18

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

30

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

37

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

15

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

2

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

9

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

11

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2020.

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NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

1

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

3

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

8

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

1

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were 2 reportable hate crimes for the Dahlonega Campus in 2020.

The 2 incidents were intimidation with racial bias.

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GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

2022 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

1

STALKING

0

STALKING

6

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2022.

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NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2022.

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GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

2021 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

1

RAPE

1

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

1

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

1

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

5

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

2

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

2

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2021.

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

1

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2021.

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GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

2020 ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES

ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

1

STALKING

0

STALKING

2

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

1

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

1

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2020. There was 1 unfounded crime previously reported, however, after reevaluation it was determined there is not substantial evidence to support this determination.

This incident in nonreportable.

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NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

PUBLIC PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

1

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

2

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Gainesville Campus in 2020.

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OCONEE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2022 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2022.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2022.

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OCONEE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2021 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

1

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2021.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2021.

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OCONEE CAMPUS (No On-campus Housing)

2020 ON-CAMPUS TOTAL

NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES

VAWA OFFENSES

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS

ARRESTS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable unfounded crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2020.

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PUBLIC PROPERTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER

0

RAPE

0

FONDLING

0

INCEST

0

STATUTORY RAPE

0

ROBBERY

0

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

0

BURGLARY

0

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

0

ARSON

0

VAWA OFFENSES DATING VIOLENCE

0

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

0

STALKING

0

ARRESTS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS

0

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS

0

ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSIONS

0

There were no reportable hate crimes for the Oconee Campus in 2020.

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ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2023

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

FIRE SAFETY DISCLOSURE FOR

are supervised and timed. It is required that

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING

Public Safety be notified prior to these drills.

AT UNG’S DAHLONEGA CAMPUS

During 2022, there were 20 drills conducted.

There are two facilities that are not traditional

REPORTING A FIRE

residence halls consisting of three apartments

If a resident discovers a fire, they should

at 156 S. Chestatee Street and a three-bedroom

activate the fire alarm system by pulling one of

house at 909 Morrison Moore Parkway. The 156

the pull stations while evacuating and should

S. Chestatee Street location was purchased by

immediately report it to University Police

the UNG Real Estate Foundation and the leases

by calling 706-864-1500. All incidents of

from the prior owner ended on June 2019. The

unintentional/non-control burn fires should be

156 S. Chestatee Street location was used as

reported to the Department of Public Safety

overflow for traditional residence halls. These

who will immediately determine whether Fire

two facilities do not have Residence Life support

Department response is required.

and do not have mandatory supervised fire drills.

RESIDENCE HALL

USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

OPEN FLAMES, SMOKING

All residents are required to evacuate the

Residents in traditional residence halls are

residence hall if a fire alarm sounds. Failure

not permitted to have any appliance with

to evacuate may result in disciplinary action.

open flame or exposed heating element in

Residents are to use the nearest exit to

any residence hall. Smoking is not permitted

evacuate. Evacuation procedures are posted

in or around any building on campus per

on the door of each apartment, suite or room.

state and campus registration.

Additional evacuation information may be found in the UNG Emergency Action Plan

FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY

located here: https://ung.edu/public-safety/

The Department of Public Safety

emergency-preparedness.php

Communication Center will directly monitor all fire alarm systems of the

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND

traditional residence halls.

TRAINING PROGRAMMING Each Dahlonega Campus residence hall holds a mandatory hall meeting within the first two days of each semester where the protocol for fire evacuation is covered. All Residence Life Staff members receive fire safety training during fall staff training.

MANDATORY SUPERVISED FIRE DRILLS For all Dahlonega Campus residence halls, Residence Life requires that each residence hall have at least one fire drill during fall semester and spring semester. Each of these

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DAHLONEGA CAMPUS The fire alarms in all UNG Dahlonega residence halls are monitored on-site by the UNG University Police Communications Center.

PARTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FULL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

SMOKE DETECTION

FIRE EXTINGUISHER DEVICES

EVACUATION PLANS/ PLACARDS

NUMBER OF EVACUATION (FIRE) DRILLS EACH CALENDAR YEAR

DONOVAN HALL 56 COLOMBO WAY

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

2

GAILLARD HALL 115 COLOMBO WAY

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

2

LEWIS HALL 446 GEORGIA CIRCLE

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

LEWIS HALL ANNEX 446 GEORGIA CIRCLE

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

2

LIBERTY HALL 230 COLOMBO WAY

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

NORTH GEORGIA SUITES 255 SUNSET DRIVE

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

OWEN HALL 40 ALUMNI DRIVE

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

PATRIOT HALL 94 COLOMBO WAY

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

THE COMMONS #1 33 SUNSET DRIVE

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

THE COMMONS #2 39 SUNSET DRIVE

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

2

CHURCH STREET HOUSE 145 S. CHESTATEE STREET

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

0

COLLINS HOUSE 909 MORRISON MOORE PKWY.

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

0

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DAHLONEGA CAMPUS 2020-2022 FIRE SAFETY ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING STATISTICS

YEAR

NUMBER OF FIRES

CAUSE OF EACH FIRE

NUMBER OF INJURIES RELATED TO FIRE

NUMBER OF DEATHS RELATED TO EACH FIRE

VALUE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE

DONOVAN HALL 56 COLOMBO WAY

2020 2021 2022

1 0 0

Microwave

N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

$75 0 0

GAILLARD HALL 115 COLOMBO WAY

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

LEWIS HALL 446 GEORGIA CIRCLE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

LEWIS HALL ANNEX 446 GEORGIA CIRCLE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

LIBERTY HALL 230 COLOMBO WAY

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

NORTH GEORGIA SUITES 255 SUNSET DRIVE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

OWEN HALL 40 ALUMNI DRIVE

2020 2021 2022

0 1 1

N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 $30

PATRIOT HALL 94 COLOMBO WAY

2020 2021 2022

0 0 1

N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 $439,673

THE COMMONS #1 33 SUNSET DRIVE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

THE COMMONS #2 39 SUNSET DRIVE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

CHURCH STREET HOUSE 145 S. CHESTATEE STREET

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

COLLINS HOUSE 909 MORRISON MOORE PKWY.

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

N/A N/A N/A

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

Security and Fire Safety Report

Stove top fire Candle exploded on stove top

Air Conditioner Unit

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FIRE SAFETY DISCLOSURE FOR

MANDATORY SUPERVISED FIRE DRILLS

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING

Residents are not required to perform fire drills

AT UNG’S GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

at the Hawks Nest at the Preserve.

The University of North Georgia leases

USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,

three (3) apartments within The Preserve

OPEN FLAMES, SMOKING

apartment complete for students enrolled

Residents are not permitted to have any

through the College Assistance Migrant

appliance with open flame or exposed heating

Program. No other student housing exists at

element in the apartments. Smoking is not

this campus.

permitted inside the apartments.

REPORTING A FIRE

FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY

If a resident discovers a fire, they should

The University of North Georgia does not

immediately evacuate the structure and call

control fire safety for this facility.

University Police at 706-864-1500 or call 911.

All incidents of unintentional/non-control burn fires to the on-site Resident Assistant and call 911 if needed.

RESIDENCE HALL EVACUATION PROCEDURES All residents are required to evacuate the residences if a fire alarm sounds. Failure to evacuate may result in disciplinary action.

Residents are to use the nearest exit to evacuate. Additional evacuation information may be found in the UNG Emergency Action Plan located here: https://ung.edu/publicsafety/emergency-preparedness.php FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMMING Staff of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) advise residents of the fire evacuation procedures.

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GAINESVILLE CAMPUS The University of North Georgia leases three (3) apartments within The Preserve apartment complete for students enrolled through the College Assistance Migrant Program. No other student housing exists at this campus.

FIRE SAFETY/ PREVENTION INFORMATION

HAWKS NEST AT THE PRESERVE 2745 CAMPUS POINTE CIR. GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

PARTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FULL SPRINKLER SYSTEM

SMOKE DETECTION

FIRE EXTINGUISHER DEVICES

EVACUATION PLANS/ PLACARDS

NUMBER OF EVACUATION (FIRE) DRILLS EACH CALENDAR YEAR

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

0

FIRE SAFETY ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FIRE EVACUATION DRILLS

HAWKS NEST AT THE PRESERVE 2745 CAMPUS POINTE CIR. GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

SPRING SEMESTER

SUMMER SEMESTER

FALL SEMESTER

0

0

0

FIRE SAFETY ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING STATISTICS

HAWKS NEST AT THE PRESERVE 2745 CAMPUS POINTE CIR. GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

Security and Fire Safety Report

YEAR

NUMBER OF FIRES

CAUSE OF EACH FIRE

NUMBER OF INJURIES RELATED TO FIRE

NUMBER OF DEATHS RELATEDTO EACH FIRE

VALUE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE

2020 2021 2022

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

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