2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT
3 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................................4 Preparation of the Annual Security Report and Disclosure of Crime Statistics...........................4 Important Contact Numbers.....................................................................................................................6 Campus Safety & Shared Responsibility...............................................................................................7 Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD).......................................................................................7 Prompt & Accurate Reporting Procedures............................................................................................8 Off-Campus Student Conduct & Organization Monitoring...............................................................8 Campus Security Authority (CSA)............................................................................................................8 Confidential Crime Reporting...................................................................................................................9 Campus Safety & Crisis Management Structure...............................................................................12 Facility Security & Access Control.........................................................................................................13 Policy Statement on Sex-Based Misconduct......................................................................................14 Immediate Steps & Options for Victims of Sex-Based Misconduct..............................................14 Applicable Pennsylvania Statutes & Clery Act Definitions.............................................................16 Non-Discrimination & Title IX Notice....................................................................................................18 Grievance Procedures for Sex-Based Misconduct...........................................................................18 Reporting Options & Initial Procedures...............................................................................................19 Investigation, Hearing, & Appeal Procedures....................................................................................19 Confidential Campus & Community Resources................................................................................20 Prevention & Awareness Programming...............................................................................................21 Registered Sex Offender Notification..................................................................................................21 Drug, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Policies.......................................................................................22 Campus Weapons Policy........................................................................................................................22 Missing Student Notification Policy......................................................................................................22 Background Checks & Criminal Records...........................................................................................23 Safety Awareness & Crime Prevention Programs............................................................................23 Daily Crime & Fire Log.............................................................................................................................24 The Jeanne Clery Act & Reportable Crime Definitions..................................................................24 Clery Geography Definitions.................................................................................................................25 Anti-Hazing Policy.....................................................................................................................................26 Campus Crime Statistics for Lehigh University.................................................................................28 The PA Uniform Crime Reporting Act Statistics for Lehigh University.........................................31 Annual Fire Safety Report......................................................................................................................32 Reported Fires by Building Location...................................................................................................34 Residential Fire Safety Amenities by Building Location.................................................................39
4 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Introduction LEHIGH UNIVERSITY is committed to the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, guests, and the surrounding community. In this report, Lehigh’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report, issued in compliance with the Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C. §1092 (f), also known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you will learn about the many initiatives and programs that support our mission to protect our community. Preparation of the Annual Security Report and Disclosure of Crime Statistics The Lehigh University Campus Safety Division is responsible for preparing and publishing this Report. It does so to inform the Lehigh community about campus security policies and procedures, programs designed to prevent and respond to certain crimes, and specific statistics for certain criminal incidents, arrests, and disciplinary referrals. This report complies with the Clery Act as amended, and uses information collected by the Lehigh University
5 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT Police Department; information provided by other University offices, such as Housing Services, Residence Life, Office of Student Conduct, the Office of General Counsel, Equal Opportunity Compliance & Title IX Coordinator, Admissions, Human Resources, and Campus Security Authorities; as well as information provided by the City of Bethlehem Police Department and other police departments that have jurisdiction over property owned or leased by the university. Each of these agencies provides updated police information and crime data to the Lehigh University Police Department. This report provides statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings, or on property owned, leased, or controlled by Lehigh University. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies regarding sexual assault, alcohol, and drugs. The Lehigh University Campus Safety Division distributes a notice of availability by email of this Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report each year to every member of the University Community. Anyone, including prospective students and employees, may obtain a paper copy of this report by contacting Lehigh University Campus Safety at 610-758-4202, or can access an electronic copy of the Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report at the following link: https://flippingbook.lehigh.edu/AnnualSecurityReport/.
6 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Important Contact Numbers All On-Campus Emergencies (24/7) – Police, Fire and EMS................610-758-4200 X84200 9-1-1 All Off-Campus Emergencies (24/7) – Police, Fire and EMS................9-1-1 Lehigh University Police Non-Emergency.................................................610-758-4200 Bethlehem City Police Non-Emergency....................................................610-865-7000 Campus Safety Division.................................................................................610-758-4202 Counseling and Psychological Services....................................................610-758-3880 Health and Wellness Center.........................................................................610-758-3870 Human Resources...........................................................................................610-758-3900 Employee Assistance Program....................................................................866-799-2728 Office of General Counsel.............................................................................610-758-3572 Equal Opportunity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator.............................610-758-3535 Office of the Chaplain.....................................................................................610-758-3877 Office of Student Affairs.................................................................................610-758-3890 Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations........................610-758-4632 Dean of Students.............................................................................................610-758-4156 Office of Survivor Support & Intimacy Education....................................610-758-1303 Office of Residence Life.................................................................................610-758-6598 Housing Services.............................................................................................610-758-3500 Office of Risk Management...........................................................................610-758-3899 Transportation Services.................................................................................610-758-4410 Parking Services..............................................................................................610-758-7275 IDEAL Office......................................................................................................610-758-6175 Survivor Support Advocate...........................................................................610-758-4763
7 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT Campus Safety & Shared Responsibility Campus safety and security at Lehigh is a shared responsibility. The Division of Campus Safety brings together university teams focused on community safety and security, crisis and emergency response, campus policing, crime prevention, and regulatory compliance. The best protection against campus crime is an aware, informed, and alert community—students, faculty, and staff working in active partnership with a dedicated law enforcement agency. While the vast majority of students, faculty, staff, and visitors do not experience crime at Lehigh, incidents can occur despite our best efforts. This information is provided to foster a safe campus environment and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments. For questions or comments regarding safety policies or statutory compliance, contact the Division of Campus Safety at 610-758-4202. Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) Mission & Operational Overview LUPD Mission Statement: Our mission is to preserve life, peace, and property—in that order. Our purpose is to protect the vulnerable from harm. Collaborating with other Campus Safety resources, Lehigh University Police deliver professional, community-focused policing to create a safe and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors can thrive. Guided by the One-by-One Approach, we build trust through fairness, accountability, and proactive engagement—one person, one interaction, one moment at a time. LUPD is the primary law enforcement authority for Lehigh University. The department operates a 24/7/365 dispatch and communications center capable of receiving calls via mobile phones, landlines, campus emergency blue-light phones, elevator emergency phones, and the HawkWatch mobile application. Headquarters: 321 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Community Substation: Operated jointly with the Bethlehem Police Department at 324 S. New Street. Authority, Jurisdiction & Accreditation LUPD officers are vested with full police authority, arrest powers, and weapons authorization under Pennsylvania law (22 Pa.C.S. § 501). Officers are appointed by the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas and swear an oath under Article VI of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Jurisdiction extends across all university property and the immediate, adjacent surrounding vicinity. • Accreditation: Accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association since 2007; recognized with Premier Agency status in 2023. • Department Staffing: Comprises 26 full-time sworn police officers, 5 part-time police officers, 4 full-time security guards, part-time security guards, 6 fulltime dispatchers, an Administrative Director, and a Business Manager. • Rank Structure: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, 1 captain, 3 lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 16 police officers, and 5 part-time police officers. • Crime Reporting: All criminal incidents and arrests within LUPD jurisdiction are reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) System. Inter-Agency Law Enforcement Partnerships LUPD maintains formal cooperative relationships with the Bethlehem Police Department, Lower Saucon Police Department, Hellertown Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police. These partnerships support interoperable radio communications, records sharing, joint training exercises, special events management, and joint investigations. • Joint Patrols & Quality of Life: One LUPD officer is paired directly with a Bethlehem Police officer to patrol South Bethlehem neighborhoods, addressing quality-of-life concerns shared by permanent residents and students. • 9-1-1 Integration: LUPD monitors all calls for service routed to Northampton County’s 9-1-1 Center 24/7 and receives direct notifications from Bethlehem Police regarding off-campus incidents involving Lehigh community members or recognized student organizations within joint patrol areas.
8 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Prompt & Accurate Reporting Procedures Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are strongly encouraged to immediately and accurately report all crimes, fires, hazardous conditions, and suspicious behaviors to LUPD, Campus Security Authorities (CSAs), or local law enforcement. • Hazardous Conditions: Any unsafe or unhealthful situation (e.g., gas leaks, chemical spills, environmental hazards). • Suspicious Behavior: Any activity causing safety concerns, such as unauthorized persons in restricted areas, individuals attempting door handles or looking into parked vehicles, unattended parcels in public spaces, or unusual sounds of distress. • Why Prompt Reporting Matters: Timely reporting enables LUPD to dispatch emergency response, investigate incidents, evaluate the need for campus-wide Timely Warnings or Emergency Notifications, and accurately record required statistics. How to Report an Incident By Phone • LUPD Emergency/Dispatch: Dial 610-758-4200 (or ext. 84200 from any campus phone). • Campus Emergency Phones: Press the emergency button on any outdoor Blue Light phone or elevator emergency phone. • City Police / Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (Bethlehem Police Department). In Person • Speak to any LUPD Police Officer or Security Guard on patrol. • Visit LUPD Headquarters at 321 E. Packer Avenue. Online & Mobile • Online Crime Reporting Form: Report a Crime Online • HawkWatch Mobile App: Free personal safety app offering 1-touch dispatch calling, mobile blue-light GPS location sharing, anonymous tip submitting, emergency procedures, bus tracking, and safety escort requests. Download at Lehigh HawkWatch App. Off-Campus Student Conduct & Organization Monitoring In compliance with federal Clery Act guidelines regarding non-campus locations of recognized student organizations, LUPD coordinates closely with the Bethlehem Police Department to monitor and receive reports of off-campus criminal activity involving Lehigh students. • Student Victim & Perpetrator Protocols: When local police notify LUPD of off-campus incidents, LUPD routinely informs the Office of Student Conduct regarding student alleged perpetrators and the Dean of Students Office regarding student victims to ensure support services and administrative follow-up are provided. • Conduct Jurisdiction: Recognized student organizations and individual students must comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as university policies. Lehigh University reserves the right to address off-campus conduct when such behavior affects a substantial university interest, as outlined in the Lehigh University Student Code of Conduct. Campus Security Authority (CSA) A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is an individual who is a Lehigh University official of the institution, and who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to: • Lehigh University Police Department Staff • Residence Life Staff / Gryphons / Orientation Leaders • Dean of Students Staff • Office of Student Involvement • Housing Services Staff • Physicians in the Health & Wellness Center • Directors of Athletics and Team Coaches • Office of Student Conduct Staff • Academic Advisors • Title IX/EOCC • Faculty and Staff Advisors to student groups Under the Clery Act, a Clery-reportable crime is reported when a victim, witness, other third party, or even the offender brings it to the attention of a CSA or of local law enforcement personnel. It does not matter whether the individual/s involved in the crime, or in the reporting of the crime, are associated with the University. If a CSA receives crime information, and believes it to have been provided in good faith,
9 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT they must document it as a crime report and provide that report to the Lehigh University Police Department. Reporting a crime in “good faith” means that the reporter has a reasonable basis to believe that the information received is not simply rumor or hearsay. CSAs are not responsible for investigating crimes; their role is to appropriately report all incidents that occur on Clery Geography immediately, no matter how minor they may seem. Any subsequent investigations and crime classifications are the responsibility of sworn law enforcement personnel. Training sessions are conducted annually for University CSAs. All Gryphons, Orientation Leaders, security guards receive annual CSA training. All CSAs are provided with resources to report crimes to the Lehigh University Police Department. Pastoral counselors and licensed mental health professionals are not considered to be CSAs under the Clery Act. A pastoral counselor is defined as a person who is associated with a religious order or denomination, is recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling, and, at the time of the crime report, is functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor. A licensed mental health professional is defined as a person whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the University community, and who is functioning within the scope of their license or certification at the time that the crime report is received. This definition also applies to professional counselors who are not employees of the University, but are under contract to provide counseling at the University. Lehigh does encourage its pastoral counselors and licensed mental health professionals, only if and when they deem it appropriate, to verbally inform persons whom they are counseling of the University’s procedures for reporting crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for statistical inclusion in this report. In this situation, and only with the permission of the victim, the licensed mental health professional can submit a report to the University Police, detailing the incident without revealing the identity of the victim. The purpose of this type of report is to respect an individual’s wish to keep personally identifying information confidential, while taking steps to ensure an accurate record of the number of incidents; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method or assailant; and alert the University community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner may be counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution, and may result in a timely warning or emergency notification. Confidential Crime Reporting Except for the referenced reports made to pastoral counselors and licensed professional counselors, all Campus Security Authorities are obligated to report all Clery Act offenses to the Lehigh University Police Department. It is also important for University CSAs to report statistical information, which may not include personal information. Confidential reports that provide sufficient detailed information for classification of the offense by law enforcement officials using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Guidelines will be included in crime statistics. Crimes may be reported online at https://campussafety.lehigh.edu/police/ clery-act-information-statistics/report-crime. Campus Warnings & Emergency Communications Lehigh University is committed to keeping the campus community informed of safety threats. Depending on the nature, severity, and location of an incident, the university utilizes two distinct types of alerts: Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications. Timely Warnings Lehigh University issues Timely Warnings to alert the campus community whenever a reported Clery
10 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Act crime poses a serious or ongoing threat. The core purpose of a Timely Warning is preventative: to share verified, actionable information as quickly as possible so community members can take steps to protect themselves. Decision Criteria Determinations to issue a Timely Warning are made on a case-by-case basis when an incident meets three core conditions: • Reported Crime: A Clery-reportable crime is reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) or local law enforcement agencies. • Unapprehended Suspect: The perpetrator has not been identified or taken into custody. • Ongoing Risk: The situation represents a substantial, continuing threat to the safety of students or employees. Crimes Covered Lehigh may issue Timely Warnings for major Cleryreportable offenses, including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and hate crimes. Warnings may also be issued for alcohol, drug, or weapons arrests and disciplinary referrals if they present a continuing threat to the community. Authorization & Review • Standard Review: The Office of the Chief of Police evaluates incident reports and determines whether a warning is required, typically in consultation with University Communications. • Urgent Situations: Any police supervisor or police dispatcher has full authority to authorize an immediate warning when rapid dissemination is critical. Off-Campus Events & Safety Bulletins • Off-Campus Incidents: Lehigh may issue warnings for off-campus crimes if they occur in non-campus locations heavily used and frequented by the university population, or when alerted to ongoing hazards by local police. • Non-Clery Safety Alerts: If a situation does not meet the strict definitions of a Clery crime or Clery geography, the Chief of Police (or a designee) may choose to issue a general “Safety Alert” or “Safety Bulletin” to notify the campus of potential safety concerns. Emergency Notifications Lehigh University issues Emergency Notifications immediately upon confirming a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on campus that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, employees, or visitors. Unlike Timely Warnings, Emergency Notifications encompass a broader spectrum of hazards, including active violence, severe weather, structural fires, hazardous material spills, or public health emergencies. Confirmation & Crisis Response • Threat Confirmation: The Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) confirms the existence of an immediate threat, coordinating with local emergency authorities as necessary. • Message Development: LUPD and University Communications determine the scope of the alert, the target audience, and the initial message content. • Crisis Management Oversight: Members of the Crisis Management Team may convene to direct ongoing emergency operations, supplemental messaging, and campus-wide logistics. Immediate Issuance & Exceptions Emergency Notifications are issued without delay. The only exception is if issuing the alert would, in the professional judgment of first responders, compromise efforts to assist a victim, contain the incident, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
11 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT Targeted & Expanded Alerts Notifications are initially sent to community members in the immediate area of danger (such as a specific building or zone). LUPD continuously assesses the situation to expand emergency alerts to additional segments of the campus population as needed. Communication Systems & Distribution Methods Lehigh University maintains multiple redundant communication systems to broadcast both Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications rapidly across campus. Depending on the nature of the situation, the university may activate some or all of the following channels: • HawkWatch Alerts: Direct SMS text messages, push notifications via the HawkWatch app, emails, desktop alerts, and automated voicemails to registered accounts. • Outdoor Sirens: Campus-wide audible sirens indicating imminent physical danger and directing individuals to seek shelter immediately and consult university channels for updates. • Safety Bulletins: Direct SMS text messages, push notifications and emails via the HawkWatch app, providing detailed follow-up information, health advice, or safety guidance. • Web & Social Media: Emergency banners on the Lehigh home page and real-time updates posted to official university social media channels (such as Facebook). • Emergency Call Center: A dedicated call-in line staffed by trained university personnel to assist the community during major incidents when main campus phone lines are overwhelmed. Emergency Evacuation Protocols & System Testing Testing Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedures To ensure campus emergency plans remain current and effective, Lehigh regularly conducts announced and unannounced drills and exercises. • Documentation: Lehigh maintains official records for every test, detailing the date, time, description of the exercise, and whether it was announced or unannounced. • Annual Notification: At least once per calendar year, the university reminds the campus community of its emergency response procedures and notification systems. • Fire Safety Drills: Detailed information regarding residence hall fire drills and safety training is provided in the Annual Fire Safety Report section of this document. Full-Campus Evacuation Policy Lehigh University’s campus spans both sides of a mountain, bordered by the city of Bethlehem to the north and residential neighborhoods to the south. A full-campus evacuation is ordered by the Chief of Police, in consultation with the Crisis Management Team, and occurs only if all campus buildings are compromised or rendered uninhabitable due to a catastrophic event, such as a major earthquake, tornado, or widespread fire. Building-Level Evacuation Procedures For localized incidents—such as a fire alarm, gas leak, or chemical spill—building occupants must immediately follow standard evacuation procedures: • Treat Every Alarm as Real: Evacuation is mandatory whenever a fire alarm sounds. Follow all emergency protocols without exception. • Do Not Use Elevators: Always use stairwells to exit the building. • Contain the Hazard: Close doors and windows as you leave to help contain smoke, fire, or fumes. • Grab Essential Items: Take keys, cell phones, wallets, and weather-appropriate clothing with you. • Secure Materials: If time permits, quickly secure any hazardous chemicals, sensitive equipment, or confidential documents before exiting. • Proceed to Your Rally Point: Exit via the nearest emergency route and head directly to your building’s designated primary or secondary rally point. ♦ Location Rules: All rally sites are located at least 150 feet away from the building and must keep roadways and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and first responders. ♦ Finding Your Rally Site: If you do not know a building’s designated rally point, ask the Building Monitor, contact Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), or move at least 150 feet away from the structure, clear of emergency personnel. • Wait for the “All Clear”: Do not re-enter any evacuated building until explicitly authorized to do so by emergency personnel or drill supervisors. For additional building-specific safety information, visit Lehigh Facilities Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
12 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Campus Safety & Crisis Management Structure Emergency Readiness & Law Enforcement Oversight The Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) and first responders provide on-site incident command and direction during campus emergencies. To maintain operational readiness and system reliability, Lehigh regularly audits and tests its emergency infrastructure: • System Testing: Emergency communication tools, including HawkWatch messaging and outdoor campus sirens, are annually tested for speed and reliability. • Continuous Planning: The Crisis Management Team meets to analyze real-world emergency incidents on other campuses, run tabletop exercises, and refine response protocols. • External Audits: University disaster plans and team performance are periodically audited by professional risk management specialists. Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan Lehigh maintains a comprehensive disaster and emergency preparedness plan comprising more than two dozen department-specific protocols. Developed under the guidance of Campus Safety, the Office of Risk Management, the Office of the General Counsel, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), these protocols are reviewed regularly and practiced through local exercises. Emergency response governance is divided into two specialized bodies: the Executive Crisis Management Team and the Operational Crisis Management Team. Executive Crisis Management Team The Executive Team consists of senior executive leadership responsible for high-level policy decision-making, resource mobilization, and institutional direction during a crisis. Their role is to support operational first responders, assess macro-level impacts on campus operations, direct official communications, and keep the University President and Board of Trustees informed. The Operational Crisis Management Team is composed of the following key administrative positions: • Associate Vice President of Campus Safety (Chair) • Chief of Staff (Office of the President) • General Counsel • Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs • Vice President for Finance & Administration • Vice President for Communications & Public Affairs • Vice President for Student Affairs • Vice President & Vice Provost for International Affairs • Dean of Athletics • Associate Vice President for External Affairs • Director of Risk Management Operational Crisis Management Team The Tactical Team manages operational execution, hazard mitigation, and direct incident support. This group plans for natural, man-made, and technological hazards to protect lives, secure property, and preserve campus operations. The Tactical Crisis Management Team is composed of key operational leaders across university departments: • Director of Risk Management • Director of Environmental Health & Safety • Assistant Chief of Police • Associate Dean of Students • Executive Director of Health Services • Executive Director of Auxiliary Services • Director of Housing Services • Director of Facility Services • Director of Parking Services • Director of Athletic Facilities & Events • Director of Media Relations • Director of Administration (Office of the Provost) • Chief Technology Officer • Director of Technology Infrastructure & Operations (ITS) • Lehigh University Emergency Medical Services (LUEMS) Advisor Emergency Preparedness Guidance Emergencies, disasters, and unexpected accidents can occur without warning. To ensure safety during natural or man-made incidents, all members of the Lehigh community should familiarize themselves with campus facilities and general emergency procedures. General Preparedness Checklist All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take the following basic safety precautions: • Know Your Exits: Identify at least two evacuation routes for every building you frequent (excluding elevators). • Fire Safety & Drills: Know the location and operation of building fire alarm pull stations. Participate in all announced and unannounced fire drills, and begin
13 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT evacuating immediately at the first sign of smoke or alarm activation. • Building Monitors & Rally Points: Identify the Building Monitor for your area, as well as your primary and secondary outdoor rally sites. Learn more about the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building Monitors Program. • Clearance to Re-Enter: Never re-enter an evacuated building until cleared by on-scene emergency personnel or official campus communication channels. • Download HawkWatch: Install the free HawkWatch App to establish direct communication with Campus Safety dispatchers, access emergency response guides, track campus shuttles, and use features like “Friend Walk” to share your real-time GPS location with trusted contacts during travel across campus. Download at the HawkWatch Portal. Targeted & Role-Specific Preparedness Individuals with Disabilities or Access Needs If you may require assistance during an emergency evacuation or incident, identify your needs in advance to your instructors, building monitors, or department supervisors: • Students: Access support resources and planning tools through Disability Support Services. • Faculty & Staff: Contact Kelly Woodbridge, Accommodations Specialist, in Human Resources at kmp415@lehigh.edu. Researchers & Laboratory Managers Unplanned incidents can disrupt sensitive lab operations. Principal investigators and laboratory personnel must maintain emergency shutdown plans for their facilities. Review the Laboratory Shutdown & Emergency Planning Guide for specific protocols. Department Chairs & Unit Heads Academic chairs and administrative unit heads are responsible for reviewing and implementing unit-level emergency response protocols. Guidance and department templates are available at Lehigh Departmental Emergency Preparedness. Facility Security & Access Control Lehigh University maintains over 180 buildings across campus. Safety and access control are maintained through electronic card readers, physical security patrols, and continuous infrastructure monitoring. Residential Facility Access • 24/7 Security: All university-owned and operated residential facilities are locked 24 hours per day. Access is restricted to assigned residents, their escorted guests, authorized staff, and university-contracted service providers. • Electronic Access & ID Requirement: Residential exterior doors require a valid Lehigh Pass to unlock. Community members and visitors must carry their Lehigh Pass at all times and present it upon request by a university official. • Door Alarms & Propping Policy: Exterior residential doors feature automated alarm systems that alert the Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) if a door is propped open. Section and fire doors must remain closed at all times. Propping exterior or fire doors open or blocking entrances is strictly prohibited. • Window Security: Accessible ground-level windows in residence halls are equipped with protective security screens. Non-Residential & Academic Building Schedules • Standard Operating Hours: Main doors and some accessible entrances to academic facilities are unlocked Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All other doors are accessible with Lehigh Pass credentials for members of the Lehigh community at all other times. • After-Hours Access: During evenings, weekends, and academic breaks, non-residential buildings are locked. Authorized students, faculty, and staff can gain entrance using their Lehigh Pass via electronic access readers. Building schedules are available at Lehigh University Building Schedule. • Unauthorized Presence & Patrols: Certain administrative and academic facilities are equipped with intrusion alarms. Lehigh Police and security guards conduct
14 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY continuous patrols of campus facilities, inspecting exterior doors and monitoring interior spaces. Unauthorized individuals found inside locked facilities will be removed and may face disciplinary or legal action. Security Infrastructure & Technology The IDEAL Office (part of Lehigh Campus Safety) manages the Lehigh Pass, all physical locks, identification cards, electronic access control readers, intrusion sensors, and door alarms across university properties. • Emergency Blue Light Phones: Campus safety is supported by more than 100 emergency phones located throughout campus, connected directly to the Campus Safety Communications Center. An interactive map of all emergency phone locations is available at the Lehigh Campus Map. • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV): LUPD maintains over 500 CCTV security cameras across campus grounds and facility entrances to monitor activity and assist in incident investigations. Policy Statement on Sex-Based Misconduct Lehigh University prohibits sexual assault (including rape, fondling, statutory rape, and incest), sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, intimate partner abuse (domestic violence and dating violence), and stalking (collectively termed Sex-Based Misconduct). These behaviors violate university values and will not be tolerated within our academic or residential community. The full policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, and is available at Lehigh Harassment Policy. Additional student-specific conduct procedures are detailed in the Lehigh Student Handbook. Regulatory Note: Due to a federal injunction impacting the implementation of 2024 Title IX regulations, Lehigh’s policy continues to incorporate the 2020 Title IX regulations. If any statement in this report conflicts with the official Policy on Harassment and Non-Discrimination, the official Policy controls. Immediate Steps & Options for Victims of Sex-Based Misconduct If you or someone you know has experienced Sex-Based Misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, consider taking the following immediate steps: 1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention For sexual assault incidents, medical evaluations address immediate health concerns (such as physical injuries, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy prevention) and preserve critical forensic evidence. • Forensic Evidence Timeline: Evidence can be collected at a hospital emergency room by a specially trained Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) within 96 hours of an assault. • Preserving Evidence: To preserve forensic evidence, do not bathe, shower, use the restroom, change clothes, or brush your teeth before a medical exam. If clothing has already been removed, place each item in a clean paper bag (not plastic). Preserve electronic evidence such as text messages, emails, and social media posts for stalking or relationship violence cases. 2. Reporting Incidents & Reporting Options Lehigh University strongly encourages reporting all incidents of Sex-Based Misconduct. Reporting parties have full autonomy regarding how and when they involve law enforcement: • Option A: Notify proper law enforcement authorities (LUPD or local municipal police). • Option B: Request assistance from campus authorities (Title IX Coordinator or LUPD) to notify local law enforcement. • Option C: Decline to report the incident to law enforcement. How to File a Report: • Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD): Call 610-758-4200 or visit 321 E. Packer Avenue.
15 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT • Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Call 610-758-3535, email eocc@lehigh.edu, or visit Christmas-Saucon Hall, Room 103. • Online Reporting Portal: Submit an online report directly to both LUPD and Title IX at Lehigh Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form. • Survivor Support Advocates: Students may contact an advocate at 610-758-4763, who can assist in filing reports with LUPD and Title IX. Protection Against Retaliation: Lehigh strictly prohibits retaliation, intimidation, threats, or harassment against anyone who reports an incident, files a complaint, or participates as a witness in a conduct proceeding. Criminal vs. Institutional Action: University disciplinary proceedings operate independently of the criminal justice system and may proceed prior to, during, or following civil or criminal court proceedings. Law enforcement determinations do not dictate whether a violation of university policy occurred. Local Municipal Police Contact Bethlehem Police Department • Address: 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 • Non-Emergency Phone: 610-865-7000 • Emergency: Dial 911 Sex-Based Misconduct Support Resource Directory Confidential Support Resources Confidential resources will not share information with law enforcement or Title IX officials without explicit permission, except in rare circumstances involving imminent risk of physical harm or statutory safety mandates. On-Campus Confidential Resources (Students) • Counseling & Psychological Services: Johnson Hall, 4th Floor | 610-758-3880 • Health & Wellness Center: Johnson Hall, 3rd Floor | 610-758-3870 | inluhc@lehigh.edu • Chaplain’s Office: The Dialogue Center, 661 Taylor Street | 610-758-3877 On-Campus Confidential Resources (Faculty & Staff) • Employee Assistance Program (HealthAdvocate): 1-866-799-2728 Community & National Confidential Resources • Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley: 2132 S. 12th Street, Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18103 ♦ Office Phone: 610-437-6610 | 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 610-437-6611 • Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley (Domestic & Relationship Violence): 444 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown, PA 18103 ♦ Office Phone: 610-797-0530 | 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 610-437-3369 • RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network): 1-888-656-HOPE (4673) • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224) • Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR): 1-888-772-7227 • Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): 717-545-6400 Non-Confidential Administrative & Reporting Resources These offices provide supportive measures, academic/ housing accommodations, and formal reporting options. Staff in these offices are obligated to forward incident details to the Title IX Coordinator for community safety oversight. On-Campus Administrative Offices (Students) • Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Christmas-Saucon Hall, Room 103 | 610-758-3535 | eocc@lehigh.edu • Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD): 321 E. Packer Avenue | 610-758-4200 | inlpd@lehigh.edu • Office of Survivor Support & Intimacy Education: Clayton University Center, Room 427A | 610-758-1303 | inssie@lehigh.edu • Survivor Support Advocates (On-Call): 610-758-4763 • Dean of Students Office: Christmas-Saucon Hall | 610-758-4156 | indost@lehigh.edu
16 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY • Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations: Christmas-Saucon Hall | 610-758-4632 • The Pride Center: Clayton University Center | 610758-4574 | pridecenter@lehigh.edu • Gender, Leadership, and Empowerment Center: Clayton University Center | 610-758-6484 • Office of Disability Support Services: Christmas-Saucon Hall, Suite 130 | 610-758-4152 | indss@lehigh.edu • Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging: Alumni Memorial Building, Suite 201 | 610-758-3034 • Center for Cultural Engagement: Alumni Memorial Building | 610-758-5973 • Academic Life & Student Transitions: ChristmasSaucon Hall | 610-758-4159 | inacsup@lehigh.edu • Graduate Student Education & Life: 217 West Packer Avenue | 610-758-4722 | gradlife@lehigh.edu On-Campus Administrative Offices (Faculty & Staff) • Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Christmas-Saucon Hall, Room 103 | 610-758-3535 | eocc@lehigh.edu • Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD): 321 E. Packer Avenue | 610-758-4200 | inlpd@lehigh.edu • Human Resources: 306 S. New Street, Suite 437 | 610-758-5195 | inhro@lehigh.edu • Ombuds Office Local Law Enforcement & Emergency Medical Facilities • Bethlehem Police Department: 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 ♦ Non-Emergency Phone: 610-865-7000 | Emergency: 911 • Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg (Emergency Department): 2545 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 ♦ General Phone: 610-402-8000 | Emergency Room: 484-884-2521 • St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem (Emergency Department): 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 ♦ General Phone: 484-526-4000 Applicable Pennsylvania Statutes & Clery Act Definitions The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions to publish state legal definitions alongside federal Clery definitions for consent, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Statutory Definition of “Consent” (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania statutes do not contain a specific legal definition of “consent” solely tailored to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. However, the Pennsylvania Crimes Code defines consent generally under 18 Pa.C.S. § 311: • General Rule (18 Pa.C.S. § 311(a)): The consent of the victim to conduct charged to constitute an offense or to the result thereof is a defense if such consent negates an element of the offense or precludes the infliction of the harm or evil sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense.
17 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT • Consent to Bodily Injury (18 Pa.C.S. § 311(b)): When conduct is charged to constitute an offense because it causes or threatens bodily injury, consent to such conduct or to the infliction of such injury is a defense if: 1. The conduct and the injury are reasonably foreseeable hazards of joint participation in a lawful athletic contest or competitive sport; or 2. The consent establishes a justification for the conduct under Chapter 5 of this title (relating to general principles of justification). • Ineffective Consent (18 Pa.C.S. § 311(c)): Assent does not constitute consent if: 1. It is given by a person who is legally incapacitated to authorize the conduct charged to constitute the offense; 2. It is given by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or intoxication is manifestly unable or known by the actor to be unable to make a reasonable judgment as to the nature or harmfulness of the conduct; 3. It is given by a person whose improvident consent is sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense; or 4. It is induced by force, duress, or deception of a kind sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense. Comparative Legal & Clery Definitions Sexual Assault & Rape • Pennsylvania Law (Sexual Assault): Occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a complainant without the complainant’s consent. • Pennsylvania Law (Rape): Occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant: (1) by forcible compulsion; (2) by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution; (3) who is unconscious or where the person knows that the complainant is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring; (4) where the person has substantially impaired the complainant’s power to appraise or control conduct by administering drugs, intoxicants, or other means without the complainant’s knowledge; or (5) who suffers from a mental disability rendering them incapable of consent. • Clery Act (Sexual Assault): Any sexual act directed against another person, without consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Includes Rape, Fondling, Incest, and Statutory Rape. • Clery Act (Rape): The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim (includes all genders). Domestic Violence • Pennsylvania Law: Domestic Violence is not defined as a standalone criminal statute in Pennsylvania. Under the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Act, “abuse” is defined as any of the following acts between family/ household members, intimate partners, or co-parents: 1. Attempting to cause, or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, or incest. 2. Placing another in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury. 3. Inflicting false imprisonment (18 Pa.C.S. § 2903). 4. Physically or sexually abusing minor children. 5. Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts toward another (including stalking/following) under circumstances placing the person in reasonable fear of bodily injury. • Clery Act: A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner; a person with whom the victim shares a child in common; a person cohabitating with or who has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner; a person similarly situated to a spouse under domestic violence laws; or any other person protected under domestic/family violence laws of the jurisdiction. Dating Violence • Pennsylvania Law: Dating Violence is not specifically defined by Pennsylvania state criminal statute. • Clery Act: Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. Existence of such a relationship is determined based on the reporting party’s statement, considering relationship length, type, and frequency of interaction. Includes physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, or economic abuse, or threats thereof. Stalking • Pennsylvania Law (18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1): Occurs when a person: (1) engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts toward another person (including following) demonstrating an intent to place such person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or
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