Reporting an incident

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Procedures for Reporting a Crime or Emergency

The Moravian University Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day, located at 119 W. Greenwich Street Bethlehem PA, 18018 and can be reached by phoning 610-861-1421. There are 74 emergency phones located throughout the campus on the exterior of buildings and in various parking lots. These phones are connected directly to Campus Police Headquarters that are activated by pushing a button. Elevators on campus are equipped with an emergency call button and audio communication capability that are connected directly to Campus Police. When dialing 911 from an external phone or cellphone the Bethlehem Police 911 Communication Center, Northampton County or the Lehigh County 911 Emergency Centers will be contacted, who will immediately communicate with Moravian University Police Department.

Individuals who wish to anonymously report suspicious activity, hate crime, or incident involving bias and remain anonymous when providing information, can do so by dialing the Anonymous Tip Line at 610-861-1539. This Tip Line is for information gathering purposes only and is not intended for use to report crimes in progress or emergency situations. It is not monitored 24 hours a day.

Sexual Harassment/Violence

The ADVOCATES for Survivors of Sexual Violence are available 24/7 during the academic year for immediate support to by texting or calling (484) 764-9242. The Advocates are a group of Moravian University employees trained to listen and answer questions, provide information and resources, and even accompany survivors for medical treatment. Services are available to students on both the Bethlehem and Lancaster campuses. Learn more about additional Support Resources.

Outside of the academic year, 24/7 support is available from community agencies:

Crime Victims Council (Bethlehem area) 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline (610) 437-6611
Turning Point (Bethlehem area) 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline (877) 438-4957
YWCA Sexual Assault Prevention/Counseling Center (Lancaster area) 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline (717) 392-7273
Domestic Violence Services (Lancaster area) 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline (717) 299-1249

Reports, including anonymous reports, may be submitted online at any time using the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Reporting Form. Reports go directly to the Title IX Coordinator, who works with members of the Moravian community who report experiencing harassment or discrimination, including sexual violence, to provide support measures and resolution options. Learn more about Reporting Sexual Violence.

Reports may also be provided in person, my mail, by phone, or by email to:

Becki L. Achey, M.S.
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator
1309 Main St.
(610) 625-7023
equalopportunity@moravian.edu
Mailing address:
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Emergency situations should be always reported to the Moravian University Police Department by calling (610) 861-1421 or to local law enforcement by calling 911.

Clery Reporting Requirements

In 1990, Congress passed the Campus Awareness and Campus Security Act. This legislation was followed by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in 1998.

Regulations associated with these acts require institutions such as Moravian University to report specific information about certain on-campus crimes that have been reported to local police agencies or to any official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities (Campus Security Authority).

The law defines “Campus Security Authority” as: “An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.” An example would be a dean of students who oversees student housing, a student center, or student extra-curricular activities and has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Similarly, a director of athletics, team coach, and faculty advisor to a student group also has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. A single teaching faculty member is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, except when serving as an advisor to a student group. Clerical staff, as well, is unlikely to have significant responsibility for student and campus activities.

The following University employees and students have a reporting obligation as a Campus Security Authority:

The President
All Members of President's Staff
All Student Life Administrators*
All Staff in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/ Global Education
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Investigators
All Campus Police Officers and Dispatchers
Contracted Event Security
Athletic Director and All Coaches
Fitness Center Monitors (inclusive of student employees)
All Members of the Residence Hall Staff (inclusive of student employees)
HUB Desk Managers (inclusive of student employees)
Library Desk Workers (inclusive of student employees)
All Faculty/Staff Advisors to Student Organizations
All Faculty/Staff Advisors to Study/Travel Abroad

*Chaplain(s) and licensed professionals in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are designated as confidential resources and are exempt from this reporting obligation. Licensed professionals in the Health Center are also designated as a confidential resource, but are required to report statistics to Campus Police in aggregate form, while maintaining the anonymity of the victim.

The following criminal offenses must be reported with incident details and the names of those known or alleged to be involved: murder/non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, sex offenses (forcible and non-forcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, liquor law violations, drug abuse violations and weapons: carrying, possessing etc. Note: Sex Offenses may be described in such a way as to protect victims' anonymity (e.g., "Jane or John Doe").

The Campus Police are also required to report statistics for bias-related (hate) crimes for the following offenses: murder/non-negligent manslaughter, sex offenses (forcible and non-forcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny-theft, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, vandalism, intimidation, simple assault, and damage/destruction/vandalism of property.

The Campus Police are required to disclose statistics for offenses that occur on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our school, and public property within or immediately adjacent to our campus.

Members of the University community who do not have a reporting obligation are nonetheless encouraged to provide information to the Campus Police in an effort to make the campus as safe as possible.

There are a several ways to report crimes. The first and simplest means is to call Campus Police directly and immediately. A second option is to click on the following link: Campus Security Authority (CSA) Reporting Form and complete the form provided for the above categories of offenses.

V. Harrison Dillard
Chief of Police
Moravian University Police Department
119 W. Greenwich Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018