19 2026 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT Reporting Options & Initial Procedures Victims and witnesses may report incidents to law enforcement, the university Title IX office, both, or neither. How to File a Formal Report • Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) ♦ Address: 321 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 ♦ Phone: 610-758-4200 (Available 24/7/365) ♦ LUPD will assist in notifying external municipal police departments if the incident occurred outside campus jurisdiction. • Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator ♦ Address: Christmas-Saucon Hall, 14 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015 ♦ Phone: 610-758-3535 | Email: eocc@lehigh.edu ♦ Reports involving the Title IX Coordinator should be directed to: Associate Vice President for Human Resources | 306 S. New Street, Suite 437 | 610-758-3900 | inhro@lehigh.edu • Online Reporting: Concurrent reporting to both LUPD and Title IX can be submitted via the Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form. Initial Outreach & Supportive Measures Within approximately 72 hours of receiving a report, the Title IX Coordinator contacts the impacted individual (complainant) to offer a meeting, explain options, provide written resource guides, and arrange supportive measures. Supportive Measures: Non-disciplinary, individualized services offered without fee or charge, regardless of whether a formal complaint or police report is filed. Measures are designed to restore access to education and preserve safety while minimizing burden on the reporting party. • For Students: Academic course adjustments, residence hall reassignments, campus transportation modifications, university No-Contact Orders, counseling access, or emergency interim removals/suspensions. • For Employees: Work location adjustments, schedule modifications, interim leave, or university No-Contact Orders. Civil Protection Orders: Parties may petition local courts for civil protection orders, including Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders, Sexual Violence Protection Orders (SVPO), Protection from Intimidation Orders (PFI), or temporary criminal “stay away” orders. The Title IX Coordinator and community victim advocacy groups can assist in navigating court petitions. Investigation, Hearing, & Appeal Procedures Advisors of Choice Both the complainant and respondent have the right to be accompanied by an advisor of their choice (including legal counsel) at all meetings, interviews, and hearings. • Under Clery Act rules, Lehigh does not limit the choice or presence of an advisor. • In Title IX live hearings, each party must have an advisor present to conduct cross-examination. In non-Title IX cases, advisors may consult quietly with their advisee but may not speak directly on their behalf. Investigation Phase Upon the signing/finalization of a complaint by a party or the Title IX Coordinator, two trained co-investigators are assigned. The investigative process includes: • Collecting physical, digital, and documentary evidence. • Interviewing parties and witnesses. • Evidence Inspection & Draft Report Review: Parties and advisors receive all directly related evidence and a draft investigation report, with a 10-day window to submit written feedback before the report is finalized.
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