[Cp-bulletin] Informational Bulletin

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

*MIT Police Informational Notice *
Issued: January 7, 2010

**INCIDENT: * *
On Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at approximately 9:15 p.m. in building 
E51, there was an indecent assault between two individuals who have no 
affiliation with MIT. The suspect who is known by the victim, was 
arrested by the MIT Police.

**SUMMARY:* *
MIT Police responded to a call of a white male, who had just assaulted a 
female on the second floor of E51. Responding officers stopped an 
individual fitting the suspect description. He was positively identified 
by the victim and the witnesses.

*Sexual Assault Programs and Procedures*
MIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports its
educational mission and that is free from exploitation and intimidation.
It is important that members of the MIT community who are survivors
of sexual assault be offered immediate medical treatment, counseling 
support,
and police assistance. Survivors and close friends are traumatized
by such incidents and are concerned about confidentiality. Care
and consideration will be used in providing services and support
to survivors and others affected by trauma.

_Rape Education and Prevention Strategies_
MIT is committed to educating the campus community in ways to prevent 
sexual assault. Throughout the academic year and during orientation,
the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical, the Office 
of the Dean for Student Life, the MIT Police, and certain student 
organizations
deliver educational programs to parents, students, employees, and other 
members of the community. These sessions provide information on 
preventing sexual assault and rape, supporting friends who are survivors 
of sexual assault, security programs, residence hall and Institute-wide 
regulations and behavior standards, and an outline of the resources 
available to members of the MIT community. For educational programs and 
information on preventing sexual assault and getting support for 
survivors, contact the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT 
Medical (E23-205, x3-1307, or healthed at med.mit.edu).

The MIT Police have specially trained men and women officers who 
investigate sexual assaults. During all interviews, the MIT Police will 
make every effort to offer female survivors an opportunity to have a 
female officer present, and male officers for male survivors. In 
addition, the MIT Police will help a survivor, who wishes to do so, make 
contact with:
• Local police
• The district attorney’s office for criminal prosecution and legal 
survivor assistance

Anonymous sexual assault reporting:
http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/anon_assault.pdf

*SUGGESTIONS: *
Be aware of your surroundings.
Program your cell phone with our emergency number (617-253-1212).
Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO 
NOT hesitate to call us.
Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus.
Utilize them in case of an emergency.
Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you’re in danger.

Please forward this notice to your colleagues and post it on appropriate
bulletin boards in your area.

See Something Say Something - call the MIT
Police at 617-253-1212

*If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation,
contact the MIT Police Detective Unit at 617-258-9723. Building
W89, 301 Vassar Street; or anonymously at 617-258-8477 (8-TIPS).

*** Do not change any of the alert verbiage without the permission of the
MIT Police Department.* *
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MIT Police 617-253-1212
Bldg. W89
301 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer