2024 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 40 KutztownBoroPolice/Pages/Default.aspx Pennsylvania State Police 600 Kenhorst Road, Reading, PA 19611 (610) 378-4011 https://www.psp.pa.gov/troop%20directory/ Pages/Troop-L.aspx The University’s policy, definitions, and burden of proof may differ from Pennsylvania criminal law. Neither law enforcement’s decision whether to prosecute, nor the outcome of any criminal prosecution, is determinative of whether sexual misconduct has occurred under KU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. In cases where there is a simultaneous law enforcement investigation, there may be circumstances when the University may need to temporarily delay its investigation while law enforcement gathers evidence. However, the University will generally proceed with a Formal Complaint even during a pending law enforcement investigation. The University may not be informed of reports made with law enforcement agencies. As time passes, evidence may dissipate or become lost or unavailable, thereby making investigation, possible prosecution, disciplinary proceedings or obtaining protection from abuse orders related to the incident more difficult. If a victim chooses not to make a complaint regarding an incident, she or he should nevertheless consider speaking with KUPD or other law enforcement to preserve evidence if the victim changes her/his mind at a later date. Whether or not a victim chooses to contact a campus official or not, after an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, the victim should consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible at one of the facilities noted below: Reading Hospital 420 S. 5th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 (484)628-8000 Lehigh Valley Hospital 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 402-8000 , www.lvhn.org Crime Victims Council of the LV (24-hour Hotline) 801 Hamilton St, Ste 300, Allentown, PA 18101 (610) 437-6611 , www.cvclv.org St. Joseph Medical Center 2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605 (610) 378-2000 , www.thefutureofhealthcare.org In Pennsylvania, evidence may be collected even if the Feeling Safe After an Assault If you have experienced sexual assault, there are steps you can take to feel safer. Make use of on-campus resources. Kutztown University provides a host of services to students for free, including security escorts, a health center, psychological services, and sexual assault services. Request a schedule or housing change. If you have classes with the perpetrator or live in the same building, you can request a change from Housing and Residence Life. Federal laws, such as the Campus SaVE Act, require KU to honor these requests. Access off-campus support services. If you are concerned about anonymity, you can seek out resources located off campus in the community, like a local sexual assault service provider or domestic violence shelter. Contact information is listed earlier in this section. Seek a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order. A PFA, sometimes also referred to as a restraining order, is a legal document that bars an individual from certain types of contact with the person who is awarded the order. An individual who violates the terms of the restraining order can face criminal charges. Create a safety plan. If you are concerned for your ongoing safety, it can be worthwhile to create a safety plan. Safety planning is about finding ways to be safe in the present while planning for your future safety as well.
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