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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... 1
Police Protection ........................................... 2
Crime Prevention Efforts ............................... 4
The Individual’s Responsibility ...................... 4
Procedures for Reporting Emergencies and
Criminal Activity on Campus ......................... 6
Anonymous Reporting Program .................... 6
Fire Protection .............................................. 7
Fire Safety Systems .................................. 7
Fire Evacuation ......................................... 8
Fire Statistics ............................................. 9
Access to Campus Facilities ....................... 10
Campus Security Authority (CSA) ............... 10
Campus Emergencies ................................. 11
Emergency Response and Evacuation
Procedures ................................................. 11
Emergency Notification ............................... 11
Emergency Response ................................. 12
Emergency Operations Center .................... 13
Fire Emergency .......................................... 14
Timely Warnings ......................................... 15
Crime Log Information ................................ 15
Alcohol and Drug Policies ........................... 16
Missing Student Policies ............................. 17
Residential Facilities and Policies ............... 18
Off-Campus Student Residences ................ 19
Sexual Offenses ......................................... 20
Sexual Harassment ................................. 20
Dating Violence ....................................... 21
Domestic Violence .................................. 21
Stalking ................................................... 22
Crime Victims’ Rights .................................. 22
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related
Information ................................................. 23
Weapons Possession ................................. 24
Hate Crimes Reporting ............................... 25
Unfounded Cases ....................................... 25
Crime Statistics 2019 .................................. 26
Crime Statistics 2020 .................................. 27
Crime Statistics 2021 .................................. 28
Additional Resources ..................................... 29
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Introduction
Coastal Carolina University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our community
and guests and does its part to ensure the safety of everyone. All members of the campus community
share the responsibility of making the campus a safe place to study, work, and live. The campus is in
Conway, S.C., nine miles west of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University has more than 9,800
undergraduate and graduate students enrolled. Approximately 3,800 students live in campus
residential facilities. Coastal Carolina University also employs more than 1,000 full-time and part-time
employees.
Education, the business of Coastal Carolina University, can take place only in an environment in which
each student and employee feels safe and secure. Coastal Carolina University recognizes this and
employs security measures to protect the members of its community. Although the area, with its small-
town feel and neighborly attitude, is perceived to have a relatively low crime rate, no campus is totally
isolated from crime.
Consequently, crime prevention remains a high priority.
The incidence of crimes that occurred in reportable areas during the preceding three calendar years is
listed in this report. Coastal Carolina University’s students, faculty, and staff are informed of the
publication by email and directed to the site of the report. Prospective employees and students are also
informed of how to access the information.
The Coastal Carolina University Department of Public Safety serves as the “clearinghouse” in the
statistical gathering of crime data from campus security authorities and reporting of statistics involving
pertinent criminal incidents, arrests, or referrals. These offices routinely compare and reconcile
gathered information to minimize multiple postings for the same reported criminal incidents or arrests.
Likewise, statistics from the required geographical areas pertinent to the University are requested from
the Conway, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Georgetown city police departments and the Horry
and Georgetown County police and sheriffs’ departments, annually. All figures reported are
incorporated in the statistical tables in this report, which is published once a year on or by Oct. 1 for
disclosure to the University community and the public. Offense definitions used are from the FBI’s
Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
This information is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
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Police Protection
The primary objective of the Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe, healthy environment that
enhances the campus learning experience and complements the University’s educational mission.
The department provides full-service police protection to the campus community. The Police Division of
the Department of Public Safety is a fully independent law enforcement agency that reports to the
president of the University and is responsible for law enforcement, criminal investigations, emergency
response, and campus awareness education.
Police officers are sworn and certified officers with comprehensive arrest powers in the state of South
Carolina. These officers have graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and are tasked
with law enforcement activities that include patrolling campus and monitoring activity, responding to
calls for service, and investigating criminal activity. Within their authority, which includes all University-
owned, leased, or controlled property as well as the adjacent streets and sidewalks, University police
officers have the authority to enforce all applicable federal laws, state laws, Horry County and Conway
city ordinances, and University regulations.
These law enforcement powers are granted to the officers who are appointed by the governor and
commissioned by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) as state constables under Title 23,
Chapter 1, Article 60, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. University officers work closely
with the Conway and Myrtle Beach police departments, the Horry County Police Department, and the
local contingent of the State Law Enforcement Division to handle any incidents that occur off campus.
The Department of Public Safety and the Division of Student Affairs ensure that safety and security
policies and procedures are uniformly executed and conveyed in a clear and consistent manner to the
student body.
Security officers also patrol the campus to assist the campus community. Security officers are not police
officers and they do not have arrest powers, although they can write campus parking tickets. Security
officers are tasked with monitoring activity on campus, opening and closing buildings, providing limited
motor vehicle assistance and safety escorts, and controlling access at the residential areas of campus.
The fire safety officers are within the Department of Public Safety. They are responsible for fire and
safety code enforcement and for fire and safety education on campus. These officers maintain and
inspect the fire systems on campus, respond to fire alarms, monitor buildings for fire prevention and
safety purposes, and assist with medical emergencies.
Department of Public Safety officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day by motor vehicle, bicycle, golf
cart, and on foot. Officers are in radio communication with each other and the Department of Public
Safety communications center.
The communications center is staffed 24 hours a day, every day. The communications center is
responsible for taking telephone requests for service, dispatching officers, and monitoring alarm and
video systems. All public safety personnel may be reached by calling 843-349-2177 (non-emergencies)
or 843-349-2911 (emergencies). The offices of the Department of Public Safety are in the Public Safety
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building at 255 University Blvd.
The on-campus emergency telephone number is 2911 (from off campus, this number is 843-349-2911).
This number directly connects any campus telephone with the Department of Public Safety and should
be used when fire, police, or medical response is required. This number is published in the University
telephone directory and the Verizon and Horry Telephone Cooperative telephone directories. In addition
to the telephone emergency number, outdoor emergency call boxes provide one-button instant
communication with the Department of Public Safety and are located around campus.
Support services provided by the Department of Public Safety include permanent, yearly, and temporary
vehicle registration for on-campus parking; assisting motorists with minor vehicle problems; providing
crime prevention lectures and services; providing bicycle registration services; and maintaining the
University’s lost and found department.
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Crime Prevention Efforts
The active cooperation and participation of all members of our community are essential in order
to combat crime successfully. One of the most effective actions anyone can take to prevent crime
is to quickly report anything that appears suspicious. Reports can be made to the Department of
Public Safety or to any campus security authority.
Through the Live Well Office series, ongoing education programs on personal safety and security;
rape prevention and response; date rape; substance abuse; self-defense; and resistance to
burglary, larceny, and vandalism are available throughout the school year. These programs
reinforce the training and information presented in AlcoholEdu for College, Sexual Assault
Prevention for Undergraduates, and Chant Life classes. Resident advisers are encouraged to offer
programs throughout the year to students in their areas on varying personal safety topics.
The University participates in awareness programming throughout the year with programs like
Mid-term Meltdown and Wally’s Big Day Out. Through these awareness programs, members of the
University community learn more about the University’s efforts to enhance their safety and
become aware of their own personal stake in their own security and that of others.
All incoming students, faculty, and staff are provided with training that educates them on
University policies that concern sexual assaults, sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and
violence on campus, including domestic violence, Title IX issues, and related topics. This education
covers the definitions of crimes and offenses, options for reporting and intervention, risk
reduction, indicators of abuse, and the potential actions of an attacker. The University sanctions
and responds to a report of any of these offenses. All current employees, including student
employees, must also complete these courses. Incoming students receive this information through
Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates, which includes a live performance and discussion
training focusing on sexual violence and bystander intervention. Faculty and staff receive this
information during the employee intake process.
The Department of Public Safety offers a free bicycle registration program for the campus
community. The program is designed to help deter bicycle theft on campus. All bicycles on campus
are to be registered.
An online property registration service for other types of property is also offered. This service is
administered through the Department of Public Safety website and allows any community member
to register any property that is easily stolen. The database enables the Department of Public Safety
and the owner to safely maintain a record of serial numbers and descriptions in case the property
is taken.
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes are offered by the Department of Public Safety through
the physically active lifestyles (PALS) classes to female students, faculty, and staff during the school
year.
The Individual’s Responsibility
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Although Coastal Carolina University works hard to ensure the safety of all individuals in the
community, students and employees must take responsibility for their own personal safety and
that of their personal belongings. Everyone is encouraged to report crimes so that investigations
can take place. The Department of Public Safety believes that almost every violation committed on
campus is avoidable. As part of the University’s educational mission, the department attempts to
advise community members on ways to reduce their chances of experiencing crimes against
themselves or their property.
The Coastal Carolina University crime prevention program is based on two concepts: first, eliminate
or minimize criminal opportunities whenever possible; second, encourage everyone to be
responsible for their own security and the security of others. Simple, common-sense precautions
are the most effective means of maintaining personal security.
Some examples of these precautions include:
• Students walking across campus or to parking lots at night should consider dialing 843- 349-
2177 to use the Department of Public Safety escort services, particularly if they feel
something is “not right.” The Department of Public Safety employs trained students as
members of the “Chauncey Patrol” whose main responsibility is the safe transport of
individuals across campus.
• Students living in residential facilities should always keep their room doors locked and
should never prop open room or exterior doors.
• Residents of the residential facilities are expected to follow all University Housing rules
regarding their guests and must always escort their guests.
• Any harassing or obscene phone calls should be reported to the Department of Public
Safety at once.
• Bicycles should be registered with the Department of Public Safety, have a valid decal, and
be secured with a good lock. Bicycle registration is available online at
www.coastal.edu/services/safety_and_security/publicsafety/trafficandparking/.
• Cars should be locked and parked in well-lit areas with all valuable items removed or locked
in the trunk.
• Students and employees should notify the Department of Public Safety or University
Housing staff of any individual present in a building or on campus who appears to have no
legitimate business there or who arouses suspicion in any way.
Further information about campus safety can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety at
843-349-2711 or on campus at 255 University Blvd.
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Procedures for Reporting Emergencies and Criminal Activity on
Campus
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report any criminal activity, suspicious situations, or
emergencies to the Department of Public Safety. Public Safety employees can be reached at the
following telephone numbers:
Emergencies:
2911 from campus buildings
843-349-2911 from any residence hall or outside telephone
Non-emergencies:
2177 from campus buildings
843-349-2177 from any residence hall or outside telephone
The Department of Public Safety will, when deemed appropriate, provide timely warning reports
to the campus community regarding specific crimes occurring on campus. Information will be made
available using the CCU (Coastal Carolina University) Alert system, the mass notification system,
the University website, the Department of Public Safety webpage, mass emails, the online
emergency information center, campus electronic message boards, the Department of Public
Safety Facebook page, and/or announcements affixed to bulletin boards in all campus buildings.
Information may also be reported to on-call community coordinators (CC) or resident advisers (RA).
These individuals have contact with the Department of Public Safety and can assist student
residents after normal working hours. Off-campus crimes are reported to the appropriate agency:
• Conway Police Department (843-349-1790) for incidents in the city of Conway.
• Horry County Police Department (dial 911 for emergencies or 843-915-5350) for incidents in
the unincorporated areas of Horry County.
• Myrtle Beach Police Department (911 for emergencies or 843-918-1382 for nonemergency
issues) for incidents that occur in the city of Myrtle Beach.
Emergency call boxes with blue overhead lights are located in conspicuous locations around
campus. In addition, red emergency telephones have been placed in selected campus buildings to
allow for easy access to campus police. University community members should familiarize
themselves with the locations of these devices and are cautioned to use them for emergency
purposes only.
Anonymous Reporting Program
Crimes or suspicious activities can also be reported anonymously by using the Department of
Public Safety anonymous reporting webpage. Anonymous reports can also be texted to, or
reported to the person answering, 843-349-8477 (843-349-TIPS). All information submitted is
strictly confidential.
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Fire Protection
Fire Safety, a division of the Department of Public Safety, takes a proactive approach to ensure the
University’s safety. The responsibilities of this division are numerous, but the common goal is
protecting the University community.
The Fire Safety Division is responsible for planning and administering the University’s fire
prevention and life safety inspection programs. This includes review of all new building
construction and renovations to ensure compliance with University fire protection standards and
applicable state, local, and national fire, and life safety standards. In addition, this department is
responsible for investigating the causes of fires, explosions, chemical hazards, accidents, and
related emergencies. Based on the investigations, Fire Safety Division staff recommend changes to
improve safety standards and to reduce the recurrence of such accidents.
Fire inspections are conducted every week. Department personnel inspect each building for fire
and other safety hazards. Also, fire exit drills are conducted in University buildings. The purpose of
these drills is to assure that the University is as safe as possible, and, if an emergency does occur,
everyone is familiar with what actions to take. The first week of October is National Fire Prevention
week, which is observed at the University.
Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the disposal and storage of hazardous
materials. Material Safety Data Sheets are maintained by the University and are accessible to all
employees for review.
Environmental Health and Safety also maintains health and safety policies for the University and
the emergency call boxes located throughout the University campus.
Fire Safety Systems
All residence facilities on the Coastal Carolina University campus are equipped with fire sprinklers
and fire alarm systems. The fire alarm systems and the automatic sprinkler systems are monitored
electronically 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days (about 12 months) a year by the
Department of Public Safety communications center. The University employs an alarm technician
who maintains and tests the fire alarm systems in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standard 72.
The Fire Safety Division inspects the fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and
contracts with South Carolina licensed sprinkler contractors for annual testing and recertification
of all fire sprinkler systems on campus. The Fire Safety Division also contracts with South Carolina
licensed vendors for the annual inspection and certification of all fire extinguishers on all Coastal
Carolina University campuses. They also use South Carolina licensed contractors for the testing and
certification of commercial kitchen hood systems and clean agent fire extinguishing systems.
The Fire Safety Division inspects fire extinguishers on a monthly basis during its inspection of
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campus buildings apart from those located within a housing unit. The Fire Safety Division also tests
all on-campus fire pumps on a weekly basis and contracts for the pumps to be annually tested and
recertified.
Residential facilities with kitchens are equipped with ABC fire extinguishers in the unit, and
residential facilities without cooking facilities are equipped with ABC fire extinguishers in the
shared areas.
Fire Evacuation
Evacuation of any University building is mandatory whenever a fire alarm sounds. The sounding of
fire alarms or tampering with fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers and
fire sprinkler piping, exit signs, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, and the fire alarm systems, is
strictly prohibited.
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Fire Statistics
Date
Reported
Nature of the Fire
Date and Time of
Fire
Location
02/25/2019
Food 02/25/2019 - 0024 Oak Halll, 100 Township Circle
03/03/2019
Food 03/03/2019 - 2211 Piedmont 1085 Residence Blvd.
03/25/2019
Unintentional, Item left in
Dishwasher
03/25/2019 - 1721
University Place Dining Hall 945 Residence
Blvd
07/13/2019
Natural – Lightening
Strike/Electrical Failure
07/13/2019 - 1652 Low Country, 212 Teal Loop
10/08/2019
Overheated HVAC Motor 10/08/2019 - 0750 Sandhills, 120 Bronze Loop
10/27/2019 Food 10/27/2019 - 0536
Pat Singleton-Young Hall, 3900 Elvington
Loop
11/04/2019
Food 11/04/2019 - 2041 Dogwood Hall, 130 Township Circle
03/032020 Unintentional - Oven Fire 03/03/2020 - 1315
Blue Ridge, 985 Residence Blvd.
03/08/2020 Unintentional - Oven Fire
03/08/2020 - 2130 Piedmont, 1035 Residence Blvd.
08/16/2020
Unintentional - Oven Fire
08/16/2020 - 0126 Piedmont, 1065 Residence Blvd
09/03/2020
Unintentional - Food on Stove
08/25/2020 Piedmont, 1020 Residence Blvd
11/23/2020
Unintentional - Microwave
11/23/2020 - 2200 Blue Ridge, 970 Residence Blvd
01/13/2021
Unintentional - Microwave
01/13/2021 - 1149 3700 Elvington Loop
01/18/2021
Unintentional – Cooking on
Stove
01/18/2021 - 1301 Maple Hall, 120 Township Circle
02/20/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
02/20/2021 - 1645 Teal Hall, 3600 Elvington Loop
04/17/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
04/17/2021 - 1334 Palmetto Hall, 150 Township Circle
08/29/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
08/29/2021 - 2050 DeCenzo Hall, 3800 Elvington Loop
08/30/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
08/30/2021 - 2136 Singleton-Young Hall, 4000 Elvington Loop
08/31/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
08/31/2021 - 2044 DeCenzo Hall, 3600 Elvington Loop
09/16/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
09/16/2021 - 0056 DeCenzo Hall, 3700 Elvington Loop
09/19/2021
Unintentional – Toaster Oven
09/19/2021 - 1249 Maple Hall, 120 Township Circle
10/08/2021
Unintentional – Microwave
10/08/2021 - 1637 Elm Hall, 140 Township Circle
10/11/2021
Unintentional – HVAC Equipment
10/11/2021 - 0757 224 Teal Loop
10/25/2021
Unintentional – Cooking on
Stove
10/25/2021 - 2113 128 Bronze Loop
10/26/2021
Unintentional – Cooking on
Stove
10/26/2021 - 2033 995 Residence Blvd
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Access to Campus Facilities
Except for student residential areas, most of the University facilities are open to the community
during day and evening hours. When the University is officially closed, buildings are secured and
only faculty, staff and pre-approved students with proper identification are admitted.
The University’s trespass policy, enforced by the Department of Public Safety, is as follows: Only
those persons having legitimate business with Coastal Carolina University, or members of the
University community and their invited guests, are permitted in a University building. The
University reserves the right to exclude from all premises all persons not conforming to acceptable
behavior standards. Those who disregard this warning are considered in violation of criminal
trespass (under South Carolina code provisions) and are liable for prosecution.
University police officers may serve verbal or written trespass notices to persons posing a threat
to the community and may make immediate arrests of persons in secure areas where they have
no legitimate business. If a person served with a prior trespass notice reappears on campus, or if a
person is found in a posted facility with no legitimate purpose in that building, he or she is subject
to immediate arrest.
Campus Security Authority (CSA)
In addition to campus law enforcement, students and employees are encouraged to report criminal
offenses to campus security authorities (CSAs) on our campus. Individuals may not want to reveal
their identity or press charges in certain situations. Consistent with those preferences, they can
report an incident to one of the following employees so that an anonymous report can be
forwarded to the Department of Public Safety for statistical purposes:
•
University Housing staff, including the director, any assistant or associate directors,
community coordinators, and resident advisers.
• Student Activities staff, including the director, the director of fraternity/sorority life, the
coordinator of student leadership programs, the coordinator of student programs, the
coordinators of volunteer services, or any faculty and staff who advise student clubs and
organizations.
• Athletics staff, including the director of athletics, any assistant or associate directors, all
team head coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic advisers.
• Campus recreation staff, including the director, the assistant director, the coordinator of
intramurals, the coordinator of club sports, and the coordinator of outdoor programs.
• University administrators, including the provost, the vice president for Student Affairs, dean
of students, the director of Student Health Services, the director and assistant director of
Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services, the director of Career Services, career
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counselors, the director of the Center for Global Initiatives, the deans of the various
colleges, any assistant or associate deans, and accessibility coordinators.
Crimes may be reported to anyone listed here. The CSA is responsible for providing statistical
information on crimes reported to them for inclusion in this report. Statistical information will also be
requested from area police agencies.
Campus Emergencies
Campus emergencies may take many forms: environmental, manufactured, or natural, to name a few.
In the case of any campus emergency, the University will inform the community by a variety of methods.
The primary methods are email and text alerts through the CCU (Coastal Carolina University) Alert
system to all subscribed members. The CCU Alert system will notify members with a short message or
messages advising the nature of the emergency and the proper actions for University community
members to take. Other information will be made available through indoor and outdoor notification
systems, email, door-to-door notifications, phone trees, and the University webpage.
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
The University’s comprehensive emergency management program addresses the full spectrum of
threats and hazards, including natural, technological/accidental, and adversarial/human caused.
Hazards or emergency situations that pose an immediate threat to the health or safety of students,
faculty, and staff have been identified and incorporated into emergency plans and standard operating
procedures.
Emergency situations are sudden and without warning. Preparing for emergencies on campus is a
shared responsibility among the faculty, staff, and students. While the University is committed to
managing any crises that may occur on campus, we can increase our efficiency as a campus if everyone
is prepared. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to review the hazard-specific emergency
procedures.
Emergency Notification
Coastal Carolina University considers the safety of its students, faculty, and staff to be paramount. The
Department of Public Safety officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day and are in communication with
the Department of Public Safety communications center. The communications center is staffed 24
hours a day, every day and is responsible for taking phone requests for service, dispatching officers,
and monitoring alarm and video systems. The communications center also serves as the 24-hour
warning point for the campus community.
In the case of a rapidly developing emergency, like an active shooter incident, the chief of the
Department of Public Safety or designee may authorize an emergency notification for the safety of the
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community before the Emergency Management Team can be assembled. The chief or designee will use
information gathered from officers at the scene, calls received in dispatch, eyewitness information,
and/or personal observation to determine if an immediate emergency notification must be sent. The
type of incident and the immediate and ongoing threat to the community will be the factors used to
determine if this is needed. If an emergency notification is determined to be needed, the CCU alert and
other available and appropriate systems will be used to alert the community of the incident. The
location of the incident and the type of threat will determine the content of the message sent. The
message will include the appropriate instructions for members of the community to follow. As soon as
practical, the Office of the President will be notified of the incident and the reasons for the alert to the
community.
The University has a comprehensive emergency notification system that utilizes multiple methods of
communication. Coastal Carolina University will notify and/or warn students, faculty, and staff utilizing
the following methods of communications within the emergency notification system:
• CCU Alert – Emergency text messages provide time-sensitive notifications to subscribers’
cellphones. Students, faculty, and staff can sign up for CCU Alert here.
• Mass notification system – An audible message projected by speakers indoors and out to inform
the campus of an emergency.
• Mass emergency emails – The University has the ability to send mass distribution emails to all
students, faculty, staff, and all CCU Alert subscribers who provide an email address.
• University website – The University homepage www.coastal.edu and/or
www.coastal.edu/emergency will provide pertinent status updates and information related to
ongoing emergencies or incidents.
• Social media – Follow us on Twitter (@CCUchanticleers) and on Facebook (/Coastal Carolina
University).
• CHANT411 – A University information service that provides a central point of contact for
information by telephone or through email at chant411@coastal.edu.
• Door-to-door notification for students living in University Housing.
• The University marquee on U.S. 501 will display emergency notifications and updates.
• Local media may provide emergency notifications and updates via live television, radio, and on
their websites.
Emergency Response
For small-scale emergencies, the area administrator or dean of a college working with the Department
of Public Safety may be sufficient to resolve the crisis. In the event of a potential emergency on campus,
the administrative officials at the scene will coordinate and communicate with the Department of Public
Safety and University administration. If the emergency situation continues to develop, the Emergency
Management director will be notified to coordinate and request additional resources. As soon as is
practical, the Office of the President will be notified of any emergency. Only the University president or
representative has the authority to declare an emergency.
Procedures and processes are in place for the effective delivery of comprehensive emergency
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management to support the University community in the event of an emergency or disaster. The
Emergency Management director will convene the Emergency Management Executive Group (EMEG)
and the Emergency Management Team (EMT) for campus emergencies that require a coordinated
response or for potential emergencies that may affect the campus community or facilities. The EMEG
provides directions and addresses any executive level policies relating to the emergency.
The EMEG consists of:
• University president.
• Provost.
• Senior vice president/university counsel.
• Senior vice president for finance and
administration/chief financial officer.
• Vice president for Human Resources
and Equal Opportunity.
• Vice president for Executive
Initiatives/chief of staff.
• Director of Athletics.
• Vice president for Student Affairs.
• Vice president for Auxiliary Enterprises.
• Vice president for University Marketing
and Communication.
• Chief information and technology
officer.
The associate vice president for University Marketing and Communication. CCU has a dedicated team
of staff and faculty to provide a mechanism where information can be shared, and resources can be
organized to support the University’s emergency response and recovery efforts. The Emergency
Management Team (EMT) has the authority to make decisions, communicate with the University
community and the public, and determine the scope of the University’s response and involvement in
any emergency.
The members of the EMT are listed below:
• Emergency Management Executive
Group.
• Chief of Public Safety.
• Coordinator of Risk Management and
Strategic Planning.
• Fire marshal.
• Executive Director of Student Life.
• Dean of students.
• Director of Accessibility and Disability
Services.
• Director of University Recreation.
• Director of CHANT411.
• Director of Scheduling and Event
Services.
• Director of Counseling Services.
• Director of Environmental Health and
Safety.
• Director of Facilities Planning and
Management.
• Director of Facility Operations.
• Director of Financial Services.
• Director of Food Services.
• Director of Human Resources.
• Director of Procurement Services.
• Director of Student Health Services.
• Director of Transportation Services.
• Senior Director of University Housing.
• Director of Contractual and Business
Services.
Emergency Operations Center
If the incident complexity and/or severity escalate and local resources are exhausted, activation of the
Emergency Operations Center may be required. The EOC (Emergency Operations Center) consists of
staff selected to represent their areas in the EOC and able to direct personnel and requisition material
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to support the EMT in operating before, during, and after an emergency. The members of the EOC have
been selected to fit into the national standard Emergency Support Functions (ESF) defined by FEMA.
The EOC acts as a central clearinghouse of information during an emergency allowing for the efficient
application of resources to resolve the incident. The EOC members can physically assemble in a specially
prepared space to facilitate face-to-face communication, or the members may work remotely if their
function allows it. Only the members of the EOC needed to resolve the incident are activated to support
the EMT.
Fire Emergency
The first rule is do not panic. Become familiar with emergency exits, fire alarm, and extinguisher
locations in your residence and in your academic buildings. In the event of a fire, pull the nearest fire
alarm to notify others and leave the building immediately. Evacuate and call the Department of Public
Safety at 843-349-2911 (or 2911 from on-campus telephone) to ensure the alarm was received. All
residence facilities are equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Apartments are equipped
with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Emergency Evacuation
During an emergency, an evacuation of campus buildings may be necessary. Coastal Carolina University
does not inform residents in advance about the designated evacuation staging locations because they
are dependent on multiple factors, such as the time of day and nature of the threat or emergency. The
Department of Public Safety and fire safety officers at the scene will provide directions for community
members. The University community can familiarize themselves with the proper emergency evacuation
procedures by reviewing the Building Evacuation Procedure. The evacuation of residential facilities will
also involve University Housing representatives with community coordinators and resident advisers
performing specific tasks as stated in University Housing Crisis Response Guidebook Testing Emergency
Response and Evacuation Procedures.
An evacuation drill is conducted for residential facilities once a semester and once in the summer for
residential facilities that are in use. Evacuation drills at CCU are used to educate and train occupants on
issues specific to their building. Fire Safety, the Department of Public Safety and University Housing
work together to test the emergency response, evacuation procedures, and the activation of
emergency systems and equipment. These drills are unannounced and conducted during daytime and
nighttime hours to comply with the International Fire Code. During the drill, staff directs the evacuees
to the identified evacuation meeting point to address the students. Fire Safety personnel teach/review
the evacuation meeting point location, inform the students about the sprinkler system, and define the
misuse of the sprinklers, point out the locations of smoke detectors and fire extinguisher's locations,
and make sure the students know their 911 address, which is different than the building name.
Fire Safety documents drill information such as the location, start and end time, number of people
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participating, the unannounced status, and any issues that arose. If any emergency systems fail or
malfunction during the drill, the CCU alarm tech is notified. All findings, including areas for
improvement, are documented in a report, and filed in the Fire Safety office. The report is also used to
follow through with the Fire Safety office, Department of Public Safety, and University Housing on the
identified areas of improvement before the next drill. Resident advisers and community coordinators
also have mandatory hall meetings to address safety and emergency procedures throughout the year.
University Housing maintains emergency response and evacuation procedures within the University
Housing Crisis Response Guidebook. The guidebook is publicized annually for University Housing staff
as well as other first response agencies. Members of the University community can familiarize
themselves with the basic emergency evacuation procedures by reviewing the Building Evacuation
Procedure.
Timely Warnings
Depending on the circumstances of the crime, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate
threat to the community, the Department of Public Safety may issue a timely warning utilizing all
methods of communication through the emergency notification system (listed above), and a copy of
the notice may also be posted in each residence hall and classroom building and, on the campus,
electronic message boards. This information will be shared through other means such as bulletins,
crime alert notices, the Department of Public Safety webpage, and/or the campus newspaper/website.
Crime Log Information
The University community is kept aware of reported incidents on campus through a variety of sources
as listed above. In addition, the police crime log information appears on the Department of Public Safety
website. For those without access to the internet, or those wishing to view a hard copy of the most
current information, the Department of Public Safety will make the crime log for the most recent 60-
day period open for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Portions of the log beyond 60 days (about 2 months), if not immediately available, will be made
accessible within two business days of a request for public inspection. The log will not leave the
premises, but notes may be taken of entry information. Other outlets that inform community members
about campus crime and crime-related problems include social media, and the Annual Safety and
Security Report. This report can be viewed on the Department of Public Safety webpages, or a hard
copy report is available upon request at the Department of Public Safety office at 255 University Blvd.
Victims have the option of keeping their report of sexual assault in confidence, protecting their right to
anonymity, only when making a report or seeking services through the University’s Counseling Services
or Student Health Services departments. Reports made to these entities will be kept completely
confidential, if requested. Reports made to the Department of Public Safety are treated confidentially,
except as appropriate, necessary, and required to investigate the allegations. When notified of a crime,
the assigned investigator will work closely with the victim to resolve the problem. The victim retains
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the right to drop or decline prosecution of the case at any time and to choose whether to pursue the
case through the criminal justice system, the student conduct system, or both.
Alcohol and Drug Policies
The University recognizes, supports, and enforces all laws related to alcohol and other drugs. The
University does not offer a safe haven from applicable laws of criminal behavior. A detailed
explanation of the policies governing possession, use, and distribution of alcohol and other drugs at
Coastal Carolina University can be found in the University Policies.
South Carolina state statutes prohibit certain activities regarding alcoholic beverages or drugs.
Convictions for these violations of South Carolina law could result in fines, loss of driver’s license, and
imprisonment. University sanctions could include penalties ranging from counseling or educational
programming to suspension/expulsion from the University. The University follows a policy of core
action plans for drug and alcohol offenses for student violations.
Coastal Carolina University adheres to strict policies against the illicit use of drugs and alcohol among
students and employees. University police officers enforce all South Carolina laws and University
policies concerning the purchase, possession, consumption, sale, and storage of alcoholic beverages
and drugs, including the following:
• Public intoxication.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21.
• Selling, giving, or providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21.
• Presentation of false or improper identification in order to obtain alcoholic beverages.
• Distribution, use, or possession of drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia.
• Possessing an open container of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage in a moving vehicle or
in an area where such possession is prohibited.
• Providing or selling alcoholic beverages to any person who at the time of sale or exchange is
visibly under the influence of alcohol.
• The unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of
alcohol and other drugs in the workplace is prohibited.
• Impairment in the workplace from the use of alcohol or other drugs (except the use of legal
drugs for legitimate medical purposes) is prohibited.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be possessed, distributed, or consumed at events open to the
general University community and held on University property, except when specific written
approval has been obtained for the event in advance.
• Sponsors of an event where alcohol is present are responsible for assuring that all persons in
attendance at the event comply with state alcohol law and University alcohol policy.
• No person shall possess or distribute an illegal drug, as defined by South Carolina law. Such
possession or distribution is prohibited in any building or on any property owned or operated
by the University. Possession is defined to include any area or property for which the person is
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responsible.
Many physical and psychological health risks are associated with the abuse of alcohol and other
substances, including such things as difficulty with attention and learning; physical and psychological
dependence; damage to the brain, liver, and heart; unwanted sexual activity; and accidents due to
impaired judgment and coordination. The offices of Counseling Services, Student Affairs, or the Dean
of Students Office can provide more information.
Student Health Services provides assessment of medical conditions and limited medical assistance to
students. Educational programs addressing alcohol-related and drug-related issues, procedures, and
penalties are offered in accordance with the Coastal Carolina University alcohol and drug policy outlined
in the Student Handbook, available in the Dean of Students Office or on the web at Teal Pages (Student
Handbook). The Student Handbook details offenses and discipline for students – ranging from actions
under University procedures (probation, suspension, and dismissal) to incarceration for criminal
violations. All community members are required to abide by the terms of the published policies as a
condition of employment or student status. These handbooks meet federal standards of the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act Amendments and the Drug Free Workplace Act as amended.
Missing Student Policies
If a member of the University community believes that a student is missing, whether the student resides
on campus, all possible efforts are made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health
and well- being through the collaboration of the Department of Public Safety, Student Affairs, and the
Dean of Students Office. All campus resources will be guided by the Missing Student Policy.
If the student is an on-campus resident, University police will make a welfare entry into the student’s
room. If the student resides off campus, the Department of Public Safety will formally enlist the aid of
the appropriate neighboring police agency having authority. Concurrently, University officials will
endeavor to determine the student’s whereabouts through contact with friends, associates, and/or
employers of the student. Whether or not the student has been attending classes, labs, recitals, and
scheduled organizational or academic meetings, or appearing for scheduled work shifts will be
established.
If located, verification of the student’s state of health and intention of returning to the campus will be
made. If appropriate, a referral will be made to Counseling Services and/or Student Health Services. If
not located, notification of the student’s emergency contact within 24 hours of receiving the initial report
is made to determine if they know the whereabouts of the student. If the student is an off-campus
resident, appropriate emergency contacts or associates are encouraged to make an official missing
person report to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. The University police will cooperate, aid,
and assist the primary investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law. If the missing student is an on-
campus resident, the Department of Public Safety will open an investigation as the primary investigative
unit.
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All pertinent law enforcement agencies (neighboring municipal, county, or state) located along
suspected travel corridors or place of original domicile will be notified and requested to render
assistance, through direct telephone contact or visit, and/or radio transmission with a comprehensive
“Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) message. Upon closure of the investigation, all parties previously contacted
will be advised of the status of the case.
Residential Facilities and Policies
More than 4,600 students reside in 62 residential facilities on the Coastal Carolina University campus
or in University Place, which is located half a mile from campus. Services and programs intended to
enhance the quality of life and assure the safety of the resident student body are a major priority for
Student Affairs, University Housing, and Department of Public Safety staff. The University does not
supervise off-campus housing, such as homes or individual apartments. University Housing staff
members live in the residential facilities and are on call 24 hours a day. Each building is staffed by a
resident adviser. University Housing staff have contact with the University’s Department of Public
Safety. The Department of Public Safety operates security checkpoints on the roads entering the
campus residence living areas. The checkpoints serve as screening sites to permit resident students to
enter the residence hall area while screening persons who do not have a legitimate reason to be in the
area. Overnight guests must be discussed and approved by the roommates and/or suitemates prior to
the guest’s arrival.
Live-in resident advisers and members of the University Housing staff receive training in enforcing
residence hall security policies, community development, fire safety, and in improving the campus living
experience. They are available during weekend and evening hours to assist students. University Housing
provides coeducational housing in a variety of configurations. Residents must always escort their
guests. All University residence facilities are closed during holidays and vacations and when the
University is closed. Those few students authorized to live on campus during periods of low occupancy
are registered with University Housing, and special security procedures are established.
The Department of Public Safety and University Housing facilities management personnel work
diligently to make the residential facilities safe, but their efforts can be easily negated through
residents’ lack of cooperation. The involvement of students in the campus security program is critical.
Violations of the following precautions can expose residents to loss of property or possible physical
harm. Students must assume responsibility for their safety, the safety of others, and the security of
property by taking simple, common-sense precautions.
• Report on unusual activities for the Department of Public Safety.
• Never admit unfamiliar people into hallways.
• Lock room doors and windows when leaving.
• Report lost keys immediately to University Housing staff.
• Report solicitors or unfamiliar people to the Department of Public Safety.
• Ensure that residence hall exit doors are NOT propped open.
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• Become familiar with the locations of emergency call boxes.
• Ask visitors to identify themselves and who they are visiting.
• Be aware of your surroundings and of other people around you.
• Always carry your keys and NEVER loan them to others.
• If traveling at night, travel with a friend in well-lit areas or call for a safety escort.
Inspections surveying the security integrity of University Housing are conducted periodically. Repairs
are made promptly, locks quickly replaced when keys are reported lost or stolen, and reports of
potential safety hazards, such as broken windows, receive immediate response. Access to on-campus
housing by University employees is on an “as needed” basis. All University repair and maintenance
personnel must be in uniform to allow for easy identification by residents.
The Coastal Carolina University campus is well lit, and improvements in campus lighting are continually
being considered, including the placement of high-intensity metal halide or sodium vapor lights on
buildings, in parking lots, in areas with heavy landscaping, and along sidewalks and pathways frequently
traveled by students.
Representatives from segments of the campus community, including students, Student Affairs, facilities
management, and public safety staff, conduct lighting and shrubbery tours at least annually. Safety and
security concerns are identified and recommendations for improvements made.
Visitors are always welcome both in academic buildings and residence areas. Information regarding
University Housing policies and procedures is located on University Housing’s website. Residents must
adhere to the guest visitation policy, escort guests always, and maintain responsibility for the actions
of their visitors.
Safety and security procedures, room security precautions, and other topics are discussed with
residents in crime prevention seminars, in residence hall meetings conducted by the resident advisers
and housing staff, and in printed materials.
Off-Campus Student Residences
Off-campus housing includes apartments, private homes, and individual rooms or apartments within
private homes. Crime prevention programs emphasizing what residents can do to help themselves are
available. Conway and Myrtle Beach police, Horry County police, or other local law enforcement
agencies respond to and investigate criminal incidents at off-campus residences. The University
reserves the right to charge an organization or individual with a violation of campus policy for off-
campus infractions based upon sufficient evidence but does not provide supervision for off-campus
housing.
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Sexual Offenses
The University recognizes that sexual violence is a serious threat to the University community, is a
violation of University policy, is prohibited by Title IX and is a criminal act.
University policy provides that the investigation and other proceedings will be administered by
University officials who receive annual training in issues related to sexual violence and its related
offenses. The accuser and the accused are entitled to equal advice during any proceedings. The
standard of proof used to determine a violation has occurred is “a preponderance of the evidence.”
The accused and the accuser will be provided with written materials that delineate their options for
reporting and proceeding, the process that will be applied to determine an outcome, the results of any
process applied to the incident, and any available University resources.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is defined as conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
1. An employee of the recipient conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the
recipient on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and
objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s
education program or activity.
3. “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34
U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as
defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30).
Coastal Carolina University prohibits sexual harassment of employees or students. In addition, willful
false accusations of sexual harassment will not be tolerated and may be prosecuted. The University
does not condone sexual harassment, and individuals who engage in it are subject to disciplinary action.
All members of the Coastal Carolina community should contact Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity (HREO) or the Title IX Coordinator if they observe or encounter conduct that may violate
the University’s sexual harassment policy. Reports of alleged violations may also be made to an
immediate supervisor. Complaints may be made to the next level supervisor if the immediate
supervisor is the alleged harasser. Students can report alleged violations to deans or department chairs
or to staff in Counseling Services. Any University employee who receives a complaint of sexual
harassment is required to notify HREO in order to have complaints promptly processed under the
informal and/or the formal complaint procedure.
Information essential to an investigation must be provided to HREO or the Title IX Coordinator and/or
investigator upon request.
Alleged sexual harassment must be reported as soon as possible. Prompt reporting enables the
University to investigate the facts, determine if a violation of policy has occurred, and provide an
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appropriate remedy or take appropriate disciplinary action more effectively.
Prohibited acts of sexual harassment may take a variety of forms ranging from subtle pressure for sexual
activity to physical assault.
Examples of the kinds of conduct included in the definition of sexual harassment include, but are not
limited to:
• Threats or intimidation of sexual relations or sexual contact that are not mutually agreeable to
both parties.
• Continual or repeated verbal abuses of a sexual nature including graphic comments about a
person’s body, sexually suggestive objects or pictures placed in the work or study area that may
embarrass or offend the person, sexually degrading words to describe the person or
propositions of a sexual nature.
• Threats or insinuations that the person’s employment, pay, promotional opportunities,
academic grading, classroom or work assignments, or other conditions of employment or
academic life may be adversely affected by not submitting to sexual advances.
For employees of the University, these actions may include, but are not limited to, oral or written
warnings, demotions, transfers, suspension without pay, or dismissal for cause. Students at the
University may face sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct. Sexual harassment is a form of sex
discrimination, prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employees and under Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for students. The South Carolina State Human Affairs Law also
prohibits sex discrimination. Each dean, department chair, director, and supervisor are responsible for
providing a work and educational environment free from sexual harassment.
Any University employee who feels that she or he has been sexually harassed and who wishes further
information or who wishes to file a complaint should contact the Title IX coordinator. No one may be
subject to restraint, interference, coercion, or reprisal for seeking information about sexual
harassment, filing a sexual harassment complaint, or serving as a witness.
Dating Violence
Dating violence is violence by a person who has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with the
victim that will be gauged by its length, type, and frequency of interaction.
Domestic Violence
South Carolina state law prohibits the following as criminal domestic violence:
SECTION 16-25-20. Acts prohibited; penalties; criminal domestic violence conviction in another state as
prior offense.
(A) It is unlawful to:
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(1) Cause physical harm or injury to a person’s own household member.
(2) Offer or attempt to cause physical harm or injury to a person’s own household member with
apparent present ability under circumstances reasonably creating fear of imminent peril.
Coastal Carolina University has a policy of “zero tolerance” toward any type of violence, including
domestic violence. Any reported incidents of these types of actions will be investigated in accordance
with applicable University policy and state law. The University sanctions for these actions would follow
the University’s written policies and may result in suspension or termination.
Stalking
Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to
fear for their own safety or the safety of others, or to suffer substantial emotional distress.
This type of conduct is a violation of state law and University policy. Any reports of this type of behavior
will be investigated in accordance with applicable University policy and state law. The University
sanctions for these actions would follow the University’s written policies and may result in suspension
or termination.
Crime Victims’ Rights
These rights are provided under the South Carolina Constitution:
• The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for your dignity and privacy and to be
informed of your legal rights.
• The right to be reasonably informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released
from custody, or has escaped.
• The right to be informed of and present at all criminal proceedings where the defendant has the
right to be present.
• The right to be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting
bonds or bails.
• The right to be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest decision, a plea, or sentencing.
• The right to be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his/her behalf
throughout the criminal justice process.
• The right to confer with the prosecution after the crime has been charged, before the trial, or
before any disposition, and to be informed of the disposition.
• The right to have reasonable access after the conclusion of the criminal investigation to all
documents related to the crime against you before trial.
• The right to receive prompt and full restitution from the convicted person or persons.
• The right to be informed of any proceedings involving post-conviction action or hearing and to
be present at any hearing.
• The right to a reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case.
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Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information
Incarceration may remove a sex offender from the streets, but it does nothing to prevent the offender
from committing another crime when released. The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act,
enacted on Oct. 28, 2000, requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the
campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a state concerning
registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already ordered to register in
the state to provide notice, in compliance with state law, to each institution of higher education in that
state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student. In South Carolina, convicted
sex offenders must register with the county sheriff’s office where they reside. The sex offender
information can be found on these websites:
• www.sled.sc.gov.
• http://www.scag.gov.
• http://sheriff.horrycounty.org.
In addition, all persons convicted of violations under the laws of the United States or any other state
substantially similar to an offense for which registration is required shall provide to the local agency
(Horry County Sheriff’s Office) all necessary information for inclusion in the State Sex Offender Registry
within 10 days of establishing a residence within South Carolina. Any person required to register shall
also be required to re-register within 10 days following any change of residence.
Nonresident offenders entering a state for employment, to carry on a vocation, or as a student
attending school who are required to register in their state of residence or who would be required to
register under this section if a resident of South Carolina, shall, within 10 days of accepting employment
or enrolling in school in the state, be required to register and re-register pursuant to this section (at the
Horry County Sheriff’s Office). For purposes of this section, “student” means a person who is enrolled
on a full-time or part-time basis in any public or private educational institution, including any secondary
school, trade or professional institution, or institution of higher education.
Pursuant to South Carolina Code Ann. Paragraph 23-3-400 et seq., information on all registered adult
sex offenders aged 17 and over is provided on the SLED Sex Offender site. Information also is provided
on the site for registered sex offender’s ages 12 to 16 for committing certain offenses. Requests for
information on any other registered offenders under age 17 must be evaluated by SLED to determine
whether the requestor is qualified to receive information on additional offenses for offenders under
age 17. Requestors qualified to receive this information include victims of or witnesses to the offense;
public or private schools; child day care centers; family day care centers, businesses, or organizations
that primarily serve children, women, or vulnerable adults. Completing this evaluation requires the
requestor to complete and furnish a written request on a specified form to SLED or a Sheriff’s office. A
copy of this form may be obtained online and mailed or faxed to: Sex Offender Registry, c/o SLED, P.O.
Box 21398, Columbia, S.C. 29221. The fax number is 803-896-7022.
SLED maintains a system for making certain registry information available by means of the internet. The
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information made available includes the offender’s name; if the offender is considered a predator; the
offender’s sex, race, age, date of birth, height, weight, eye color, hair, and skin color; last reported
address; any scars, marks, or tattoos; all aliases they have used or under which they may have been
known; the date of conviction; the statute violated; and photograph, if available. The system is secure
and is not capable of being altered except by or through SLED. Web addresses are:
www.sled.sc.gov
http://sheriff.horrycounty.org
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) website allows you to search for offenders by name, city,
county, or ZIP code.
Registry information provided under law shall be used for the purposes of the administration of criminal
justice, for the screening of current or prospective employees or volunteers, or otherwise for the
protection of the public in general and children in particular. Use of the information for purposes not
authorized by law is prohibited, and willful violation with the intent to harass or intimidate another can
result in prosecution.
The Coastal Carolina University housing contract states that the University reserves the right to refuse
a student’s being admitted to or remaining in housing if the student fails to meet University
requirements or to adhere properly to University policies or regulations.
Weapons Possession
Firearms and dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted in the residential facilities or other
University facilities, except when carried by law enforcement officers within their jurisdictions.
Possession of a firearm on campus is a felony within South Carolina. Intentional use, possession, or sale
of firearms or other dangerous weapons by students are strictly forbidden and violate University policy
and state law. Violations can result in arrest and confiscation/destruction of the weapon/
ammunition/prohibited item. Other weapons prohibited on campus include BB guns, air guns, hatchets,
knives (blades 3 inches or longer), bows/arrows, explosives, fireworks, dangerous/noxious chemical
mixtures, incendiary devices, propelled missiles, or other dangerous substances. Approval for
temporary possession or use in extremely limited and specific situations is considered on a case-by-
case basis and must be made to the Department of Public Safety.
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Hate Crimes Reporting
2019 - No bias-related crimes were reported.
2020 - No bias-related crimes were reported.
2021 - No bias-related crimes were reported.
Unfounded Cases
2019 – A total of nine criminal cases were unfounded.
• One theft from motor vehicle
• Three damage to property
• One assault
• One suspicious vehicle
• Two stolen bicycles
• One burglary
2020 – A total of two criminal cases were unfounded.
• One assault
• One suspicious vehicle
2021 – A total of three criminal cases were unfounded
• Two suspicious activities
• One damage to property
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Crime Statistics 2019
Reports do not necessarily mean that a crime occurred or that arrests, or convictions resulted.
On-Campus
Residential
Facilities
Non-Campus
Public Property
Liquor law violations -
referrals
965
949
0
0
Drug law violations -
referrals
113
106
0
0
Illegal weapons
possession - referrals
5
3
0
0
Liquor law violations -
arrests
53
41
0
13
Drug law violations -
arrests
44
35
0
30
Illegal weapons
possession - arrests
4
4
0
2
Stalking
5**
3**
0
0
Dating violence
6**
5**
0
0
Domestic violence
0**
0**
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
1
0
0
0
Burglary
2
1
0
2
Aggravated assault
2
1
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses - non-
forcible
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses -
forcible
8**
8**
0
0
Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
* Crimes reported in the “Residential Facilities” row are also included in the “On Campus” category. **Includes
reports to the Department of Public Safety and to other campus resources.
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Crime Statistics 2020
Reports do not necessarily mean that a crime occurred or that arrests, or convictions resulted.
On-Campus
Residential
Facilities
Non-Campus
Public Property
Liquor law violations -
referrals
742
740
0
0
Drug law violations -
referrals
69
54
0
0
Illegal weapons
possession - referrals
2
2
0
0
Liquor law violations -
arrests
12
8
0
4
Drug law violations -
arrests
25
18
0
4
Illegal weapons
possession - arrests
5
3
0
0
Stalking
3**
2**
0
0
Dating violence
3**
2**
0
0
Domestic violence
1**
0**
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
2
1
0
0
Burglary
7
4
0
0
Aggravated assault
1
1
0
0
Robbery
1
1
0
0
Sex offenses - non-
forcible
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses - forcible
14**
14**
0
0
Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
* Crimes reported in the “Residential Facilities” row are also included in the “On Campus” category. **Includes
reports to the Department of Public Safety and to other campus resources.
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Crime Statistics 2021
Reports do not necessarily mean that a crime occurred or that arrests, or convictions resulted.
On-Campus
Residential
Facilities
Non-Campus Public Property
Liquor law violations
- referrals
431
426
0
0
Drug law violations -
referrals
82
72
0
0
Illegal weapons
possession -
referrals
0
0
0
0
Liquor law violations
- arrests
50
22
0
23
Drug law violations -
arrests
33
23
0
2
Illegal weapons
possession - arrests
1
0
0
0
Stalking
2**
1**
0
0
Dating violence
1**
1**
0
0
Domestic violence
0**
0**
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
1
0
0
0
Burglary
2
2
0
0
Aggravated assault
2
2
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses - non-
forcible
0
0
0
0
Sex offenses -
forcible
7**
7**
0
0
Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
* Crimes reported in the “Residential Facilities” row are also included in the “On Campus” category.
**Includes reports to the Department of Public Safety and to other campus resources.
Additional Resources
More information about campus safety and security may be obtained from the Coastal Carolina University
Department of Public Safety website at coastal.edu/safety, or from one of the following offices:
Department of Public Safety
David Roper
Chief of Public Safety
843-349-6532
Division of Student Affairs
Yvonne Herandez Friedman
Vice President for Student Affairs
843-349-2300
Dean of Students Office
Associate Dean of Students
Harry Titus
Dean of Students
843-349-4161
University Housing
Kathy Daley
Senior Director of University Housing
843-349-6407
