Commitment
The College is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to the safety and welfare of all members of the College community. The College has published educational information and established institutional policies (refer to “Institutional Policies” section of this Handbook) to:
- Promote a safe and healthy educational and work environment;
- Develop, disseminate and support the enforcement of College policies and processes that are consistent with local, state and federal law;
- Foster awareness about the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs by students and employees;
- Promote healthy choices concerning the use of alcohol and other drugs, emphasizing the elimination of illegal use, high-risk behavior, harmful use and related violence; and
- Provide information about available intervention, evaluation, referrals and treatment services.
Available Information
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and associated crime reports may be accessed online at: www.palmer.edu/security.
Contact your Campus Security office for a log of crime reports from the last 60 days.
Crime Reporting
It’s the responsibility of all students, employees and visitors to comply with the College’s
policies, rules and procedures regarding safety and to take precautions toward ensuring their
own safety.
Victims of or witnesses to a crime committed on campus should report the crime immediately to Campus Safety Security. Campus Safety Security will determine whether to notify law enforcement or other local emergency assistance organizations.
Campus Safety Security
Campus Safety Security has the following authority and responsibility including, but not limited to:
- Locking, securing and patrolling campus buildings
- Patrolling campus parking lots
- Removing unauthorized persons from campus premises/buildings
- Enforcing campus parking policies
- Providing escorts to individuals while on College premises, when requested; and
- Contacting the local police or fire departments, as needed
Campus Safety Security does not have the authority to make arrests. The local police department will be called if deemed necessary.
Campus Safety Security is provided and monitored by on and off-campus resources. Buildings are protected by alarm systems.
For additional questions or concerns regarding safety, or assistance with crime reporting, contact:
MAIN CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY: 563-884-5555
Security is provided by Per Mar Security Services and is supervised by:
Brian Sharkey, Senior Director for Safety Security
563-884-5147
brian.sharkey@palmer.edu
First Aid Stations
Located in West Hall (rooms W12, W104) the Bechtel Center and the Davenport Outpatient Clinic.
PALMER FLORIDA CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY:
386-763-2777
Security is provided by Allied Universal Security and is supervised by:
Don Taylor, Manager of Safety and Security
386-763-2608
don.taylor@palmer.edu
After Hours Emergencies: 386-566-4578
First Aid Stations
Located in rooms 2220, 2177, 2170, 2270, 1103G, 1103H, 2175, 2120 and the Clinic building.
PALMER WEST CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY:
408-568-5951
Security is provided by Allied Universal Security and is supervised by:
Dr. Greg Snow, Senior Campus Administrator
408-944-6008
greg.snow@palmer.edu
24-Hour Allied Universal Security 800-260-0852
*After-Hours Desk (South Entrance) 408-472-8441
*Security on-site 408-472-8441
First Aid Stations
First aid stations are located on the first floor in room 231-A, Outpatient Clinic treatment Room 14, microbiology lab, and in the facilities office.
On the second floor, first aid stations are in the faculty lounge and in the library.
Additionally, crimes may be reported to any of the following designated campus security authorities/offices:
MAIN CAMPUS
Office of Compliance: 563-884-5246
Student Academic Support: 563-884-5655
Human Resources: 563-884-5276
Student Services: 563-884-5643
PALMER FLORIDA
Human Resources: 386-763-2665
Student Services: 386-763-2783
PALMER WEST
Student Academic Affairs: 408-944-6062
Palmer Alert
The College uses the Palmer Alert emergency notification system for emergency situations that threaten the safety of the College community.
Palmer Alert system issues messages using landline phones, cellular phones, voicemail, email and text.
Reporting a Missing Student
Individuals who believe a student may be missing are to contact Campus Safety Security so a prompt and appropriate response and/or action can be taken. Refer to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report at www.palmer.edu/security.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Reporting Resources
The College understands the threat of sexual misconduct is a reality on college campuses and throughout society. The College recognizes the seriousness of all sexual misconduct. The College strictly prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, cyber-stalking, retaliation and all other acts of sexual misconduct.
If you experience or witness sexual misconduct, we encourage you to reach out right away by contacting a Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinator on your campus:
MAIN CAMPUS
Earlye Adams Julien, PHR, M.S. Ed., Senior Director
Also serving as Title IX Coordinator
Office of Compliance
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-884-5476
earlye.julien@palmer.edu
Lori Larsen, B.A., Compliance Specialist
Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office of Compliance
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-884-5246
lori.larsen@palmer.edu
PALMER FLORIDA
Angela Carter, Human Resources Manager
Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
386-763-2665
angela.carter@palmer.edu
PALMER WEST
Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services
Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office of Student Services
90 E. Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA 95134
408-944-6122
michael.crump@palmer.edu
Additionally, confidential off-campus contacts and resources are available to you. For more information on off-campus contacts, go to https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/sexual-misconduct-prevention-and-response/.
You will also find more College resources and information regarding prevention, protection and reporting sexual misconduct there.
Campus Safety Security may be contacted at any time to seek security assistance on campus or to provide law enforcement information.
After providing security assistance or law enforcement information, Safety Security will promptly report any sexual misconduct allegations to the Title IX coordinator and/or deputy for further processing according to the policies outlined in the Policy & Procedure Handbook for Resolution of Sexual Misconduct Complaints.
