Public safety

Fulton-Montgomery Community College is committed to providing options, support and assistance to members of the FMCC community that are affected by sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence and stalking, re-gardless of whether the crime or violation occurred on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad.

The rights listed below are afforded to all students reporting sexual violence, as well as all students accused of sexual violence, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexu-al orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, status as a domestic vio-lence victim, or criminal conviction.

All students have the right to:

• Make a report to local law enforcement or state police;
• Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault treated seriously; • Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in an institutional administrative or conduct process or the criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;
• Participate in a process that is fair, impartial and that provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;
• Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;
• Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
• Describe the incident to as few institutional representatives as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a de-scription of the incident; • Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused/respondent, and their friends, family and acquaintances that are within the jurisdiction of the institution;
• At least one level of appeal of a determination;
• Be accompanied by an advisor of their choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process, including during all meetings and hearings related to the process; and
• The exercise of civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or administrative or conduct process of the institution.

Options in brief:

Students have many options that can be pursued simultaneously, including one or more of the following:

• Receive resources, such as counseling and medical attention or emergency care (Academic Advising & Student Records Office, New York State Office of Victim Services, 518-457-8727)
• Confidentially (Counseling and Advising) or anonymously (New York State Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, 800-942-6906)

Make a report to:

• An employee with the authority to address complaints, including the Title IX Coordinator, 518-736-3622 ext. 8100
• Dean for Student Affairs, 518-736-3622 ext. 8100
• Office of Public Safety, 518-736-3622 ext. 8405
• Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, 518-736-2100 (for emergencies call 911)
• Fulton County Family Court, 518-762-3840 or Civil Court, 518-853-5515
• Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Crime Victims Services Advocate, 800-721-2173 or 518-842-3489
• Sexual Assault Support Services, 866-307-4086 or 518-736-1911

Want to report a CRIME or other incident? All information is kept confidential and private by the College to the extent allowed by law. No information regarding the sender (name, email, IP address, etc.) will be collected when submitting information to Campus Public Safety. Please be as complete as possible.

Example:

Location of incident

Description of incident (please provide details about what happened)

Individuals involved (provide names, if known, and descriptions of the people involved

If you do wish to have Campus Public Safety contact you regarding an incident, please include contact information.

NOTE: If you need IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE call 911.

You can reach Public Safety at 518-736-3622 x8405 or by email at publicsafety@fmcc.edu

FMCC Sexual Assault Policy is located within the Clery Act Annual Security Report.

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DCJS maintains the Sex Offender Registry and provides information to the public, law enforcement agencies, businesses and other entities about individuals required to register as sex offenders in New York State.

The agency’s responsibilities are outlined in the Sex Offender Registration Act, which is the law that details the registration and risk level process, obligations of individuals required to register and other legal requirements.

The type of information available to the public depends on an individual’s risk level, which is decided by a judge after a court hearing. Risk level also determines how the public can access information about individuals required to register.