Security Report Definitions

Aggravated Assault

An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Arson

Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle, aircraft, or personal property of another, etc.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. Attempted forcible entry is included.

Drug Abuse Violations

Violations of laws prohibiting the production, distribution and /or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. This includes arrests and person referred for campus disciplinary actions.

Homicide (murder and non negligent manslaughter)

The willful killing of one human being by another.

Larceny-Theft

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another (except embezzlement, fraud, forgery, and worthless checks). Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force or violence or by fraud.  Attempted larcenies are included.

Liquor Law Violations

Violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession or use of alcoholic beverages. This includes arrests and persons referred for campus disciplinary actions.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Rape

The carnal knowledge of a person forcibly and against their will, who is incapable to give consent due to mental disorder, developmental or physical disability, intoxication, or unconsciousness, or if the act is committed by trickery. Assaults or attempts to commit rape by threat of force are included.

Robbery

The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force of threat or violence and/or putting the victim in fear.

Sex Offenses: forcible

Any sexual offense other than rape that include physical contact: i.e. child molestation that did not include rape, sexual battery, statutory rape, etc.

Sex Offenses: non forcible

Any sexual offense other than rape that did not involve physical contact: i.e. indecent exposure, solicitation of lewd or dissolute conduct, loitering for the purposes of engaging in lewd conduct, etc.

Simple Assault

Assaults and attempted assaults where no weapon was used and which did not result in a serious or aggravated injury to the victim.

Vandalism

Willful or malicious destruction, injury, or disfigurement of any public or private property, real or personal, without consent of owner or persons having custody or control.

Weapons Violations

Violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other weapons. This includes arrests and persons referred for campus disciplinary actions.