The following policies have been adopted to comply with the requirements of the Campus Security Act (34 CFR 668.46).
Timely Warnings
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the School Director / Administrator, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through faculty, staff and management.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the School Director / Administrator, by phone or in person.
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
The school prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of this report can be located on our web site at www.gama.edu. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.
Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. These statistics may also include crimes that have occurred in private residences or businesses and is not required by law. California law (11160 of the California Penal Code) requires prompt, mandatory reporting to the local law enforcement agency by health care practitioners when they provide medical services to a person they know or reasonably suspects is suffering from wounds inflicted by a firearm or is a result of assaultive or abusive conduct. Personnel inform students of the procedures to report crime to the School Director / Administrator on a voluntary or confidential basis, should they feel it is in the best interest of the student. A procedure is in place to anonymously capture crime statistics disclosed confidentially.
Each year, an e-mail notification is made to all enrolled students that provides web site to access this report. Faculty and staff receive similar notification via email. Copies of the report may also be obtained by request from the School Director / Administrator.
Crime Reporting
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts encourages anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the school personnel. If reported to the police the report will be public record under state law, the school cannot hold reports of crime in confidence.
To Report a Crime
Contact the School Director / Administrator for non-emergencies and the emergency service telephone number 911 for emergencies. This information is posted in several conspicuous places in the school, including the student lounge. In the event of a crime or other emergency students are instructed to notify any school personnel who will place the 911 calls. If the nature of the emergency is such that this is not possible, the students should call 911 themselves.
Confidential Reporting
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not allow confidential reporting. All reports will be investigated. The school does not have procedures for voluntary, confidential reporting of crime statistics. Violations of the law will be referred to law enforcement agencies and when appropriate, to the School Director / Administrator for review. When a potentially dangerous threat to the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts community arises, timely reports or warnings will be issued through the posting of flyers on campus, in-class announcements, or other appropriate means.
Access Policy
During business hours, the school will be open to students, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non business hours access to all school facilities is by key, if issued, or by admittance via authorized personnel.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not have campus residences.
Campus Police Authority and Jurisdiction
Security personnel hired by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Security personnel do not possess arrest power. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on the campus. All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to campus security personnel and the appropriate police agency. Prompt reporting will assure timely warning notices on-campus and timely disclosure of crime statistics.
General Procedures for Reporting Crime or Emergency
Community members, students, faculty, staff, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety related incidents to the School Director / Administrator in a timely manner. Gurnick Academy of Medial Arts does not have campus police.
To report a crime or an emergency on school grounds, contact the School Director / Administrator. To report a non-emergency security or public safety related matter, contact the School Director / Administrator.
All Gurnick of Medical Arts incident reports are forwarded to the School Director / Administrator for review and potential. The School Director / Administrator will investigate a report when it is deemed appropriate.
If assistance is required from the local Police Department or Fire Department, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will contact the appropriate unit. If a sexual assault or rape should occur, staff on the scene, will offer the victim assistance after calling 911.
This publication contains information about on-campus and off campus resources. That information is made available to provide Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts community members with specific information about the resources that are available in the event that they become the victim of a crime. The information about “resources” is not provided to infer that those resources are “reporting entities" for Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
Crimes should be reported to the School Director / Administrator to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warning notices to the community, when appropriate.
Security Awareness Programs
During orientation students are informed of services offered the school. Students are told about crime on-campus. Similar information is presented to new employees during new hire orientation.
Periodically, as determined to be needed, presentations or materials may be provided on crime prevention awareness, sexual assault prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, theft, and vandalism, as well as educational sessions on personal safety.
A common theme of all awareness and crime prevention policy programs is to encourage students and employees to be aware of their responsibility for their own security and the security of others.
Information is disseminated to students and employees through the Campus Security Policy and at orientation.
When time is of the essence, information is released to students and employees through in person announcements by school personnel, security alerts posted prominently throughout campus, and through computer memos sent over the university's electronic mail system.
Crime Prevention Programs
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not have a crime prevention program. In addition, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not have any off-campus student organizations that require monitoring of criminal activity off campus.
Alcoholic Beverage Programs
The possession, sale or the furnishing of alcohol on the school campus is governed by the School Director / Administrator and California state law. Laws regarding the possession, sale, consumption or furnishing of alcohol is controlled by the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC). However, the enforcement of alcohol laws on-campus is the primary responsibility of the School Director / Administrator. The campus has been designated “Drug free” and only under certain circumstances is the consumption of alcohol permitted. The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine, and imprisonment. It is unlawful to sell, furnish or provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age in a public place or a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of the Alcohol Policy for anyone to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior approval from the School Director / Administrator. Students, employees, or groups violating alcohol/substance policies or laws may be subject to sanctions by the school.
Illegal Drugs Policy
The campus has been designated “Drug free” and only under certain circumstances is the consumption of alcohol permitted. The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the School Director / Administrator. Violators are subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine, and imprisonment.
Prevention Programs
The school has developed a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. The program provides services related to drug use and abuse including dissemination of referrals and disciplinary actions.
The School Director / Administrator will provide referral services upon request.
Local, State and Federal Legal Sanctions
Legal Sanctions – Laws Governing Alcohol
The State of California sets 21 as the minimum age to purchase or possess any alcoholic beverage.
Specific ordinances regarding violations of alcohol laws, including driving while intoxicated, include the following:
- No person may sell, furnish, give, or cause to be sold, furnished or given away, any alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21, and no person under the age of 21 may purchase alcoholic beverages. (California Business and Professions Code 256560).
- It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages on any street or highway or in any place open to public view. (California Business and Professions Code 25662).
- It is a misdemeanor to sell, furnish, or give away an alcoholic beverage to any person under the age of 21 (California Business and Professions Code 25658) or to any one obviously intoxicated (California Business Professions Code 25602).
- It is unlawful for any person to drink while driving, or to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a moving vehicle. With a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, a driver is presumed under the influence of alcohol. Between .05% and .08% a person may be found guilty of driving under the influence (Vehicle Code 23153).
- Every person who is found in any public place under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, controlled substance or any combination of any of the above and is in such a condition that he/she is unable to exercise care for his/her own safety or the safety of others is guilty of a misdemeanor (Penal Code 647(f).
A violation of any law regarding alcohol is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will be treated as a separate disciplinary matter.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts educates the student community about sexual assaults and date rape through orientation. The Police Department offers sexual assault education and information programs to students and employees upon request. Literature on date rape education and risk reduction is available through the School Director / Administrator.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment where respect for the individual is of vital importance. Gurnick does not tolerate sexual assault in any form. The definition of “sexual assault” includes but is not limited to sexual battery, threat of a sexual assault, rape including but not limited to forced oral copulation, foreign object or sodomy.
Reporting a Sexual Assault
In the event of a sexual assault DIAL 9-1-1, if the victim is unable to contact the authorities, please report this assault to any Instructor or Staff member who will contact the authorities on your behalf.
While waiting for medical and law enforcement to arrive, although difficult, try to make mental notes of the incident so while reporting this assault to the local police there can be as much detail as possible. Be certain to request medical treatment.
If the incident occurred on campus, the victim is to report the assault to any Instructor or Director. Although sexual assault is a criminal offense, police will not collect evidence of a personal nature from the victim’s body. After the sexual assault, it is imperative to receive medical examination by trained personnel for a full physical exam prior to showering, changing clothes or bathing as preserving the evidence is imperative.
Counseling
The survivor of a sexual assault is urged to seek counseling shortly after the sexual assault has occurred. Victims of sexual assault may receive FREE CONFIDENTIAL 24 HOUR counseling by calling RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) HOTLINE NUMBER 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) extension 1. Trained counselors are available at the aforementioned numbers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RAINN can also be reached through e-mail, at RAINNmail@aol.com . However, crisis counseling is not available through e-mail. The e-mail address is intended solely for questions or comments. You can also visit the RAINN Web site at http://www.rainn.org
Sanctions Gurnick May Impose Following a Final Institutional Disciplinary Determination of Rape, Acquaintance Rape, or Other Sexual Offense
Sexual assaults violate the standards of conduct expected of every member in the Gurnick of Medical Arts community. Sexual assault is a criminal act, which subjects the perpetrator to criminal and civil penalties under state and federal law. In all cases, Gurnick will abide by and cooperate with local, state and federal sanctions. University disciplinary action may include suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness of the situation.
Gurnick will alter a victim’s academic situation after a sex offense or alleged sex offense if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available. Gurnick will undertake an investigation of the sexual assault allegations in which the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding; and both the accuser and the accused must be informed of the outcome of any Gurnick disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense.
Gurnick may impose sanctions following a final determination of a disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape or other forcible or non forcible sex offenses including disciplinary action for students which may include penalties up to and including withdrawal from the school and will comply with Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts policies found in the Catalog. Disciplinary action imposed by Gurnick will not be in lieu of penalty, fines or imprisonment imposed through the legal system.
For employees, appropriate personnel action will be taken in accordance with Gurnick Policies found in the Employee Handbook.
Sex Offender Registry
In accordance to the "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is providing a link to the National Sex Offender Registry. This act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student.
The California Department of Justice's Internet web site, which lists designated registered sex offenders in California:
http://meganslaw.ca.gov/
The following website offers a link to all registered Sex Offenders that are searchable either by name or within a radius of a certain address.
http://www.familywatchdog.us |