Policy on How to Report Complaints or Crime
Reviewed 10/13/21
Updated: 7/27/23
Contact: Campus Safety Director
The College encourages accurate and prompt reporting of potential criminal behavior and violations of College policy. The College investigates reports to determine appropriate resolution and referrals.
Reporting Crimes
Potential criminal behavior occurring on College property should be reported to the Office of Campus Safety. The number to contact an officer is 816-365-0709 or dial 1411 from any campus phone.
Individuals making reports are also encouraged to report crimes to the Liberty Police Department or other appropriate law enforcement agency.
Situations that pose imminent danger or while a crime is in progress should be reported to local law enforcement by calling 911.
Reporting Discrimination and Harassment
The College prohibits discrimination and harassment. Incidents of potential discrimination and harassment should be reported to the College’s Anti-Harassment Coordinator at 816-415-5085 or Deputy Anti-Harassment Coordinator at 816-415-6335. More information about the College’s prohibition on harassment and discrimination and grievance process can be found here:
Anti-Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedure
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Mandatory Reporters
All William Jewell faculty, staff, and volunteers have a duty to report harassment to one of the following individuals:
- Anti-Harassment Coordinator: 816-415-5085
- Deputy Anti-Harassment Coordinator: 816-415-6335
- Vice President for Academic Affairs: 816-415-5045
- Vice President for Finance and College Treasurer: 816-415-5977
- Vice President for Marketing, Enrollment and Student Life: 816-415-5217
How to Make Other Reports
There are several ways to report other concerns to the College including in-person and on-line. For emergencies, call 911 immediately. The following officials can assist you in making a report to the College.
Harassment, Sexual Assault or Misconduct – Office of Title IX Coordinator: 816-415-5085
Crime or Security Concerns – Office of Campus Safety: 816-415-6335 24/7: 816-365-0709
Student Conduct – Office of Student Life: 816-415-5963
Employee Conduct – Office of Human Resources: 816-415-5085
Academic Policy – Vice President for Academic Affairs: 816-415-5045
Other Ways to Report
Online form: WilliamJewell.formstack.com/forms/concerning_behavior_report
Online anonymous form: jewell.ethicspoint.com
Anonymous hotline: 1-844-473-4842
Content of the Report
So that the College has sufficient information to investigate a complaint, the complaint should include: (1) the date(s) and time(s) of the alleged conduct; (2) the names of all person(s) involved in the alleged conduct, including possible witnesses; (3) all details outlining what happened.
Confidential Conversations
Individuals who wish to have a confidential conversation about a potential crime or other misconduct may contact one of the following resources. These resources are available for confidential services before and after a report is made.
Confidential Student Counseling: Office of Counseling Services: 816-415-5946
Anonymous Employee Assistance: All One Employee Assistance Program
Student Medical Health: Student Health Center: 816-415-5020
Daily Crime Log
The daily crime log is available to view upon request to the Campus Safety Director at Curry Hall 124. If the Campus Safety Director is unavailable, requests may be made to the Director of Disability Services, located in the Student Union. The crime log contains the list of crimes reported, and basic information about the crime such as the date, location and general description.