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The UPD Office is located on the ground floor of the Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) Building. The department provides police and security services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to campus patients, visitors, staff, faculty, students, and employees at all local facilities. The UPD can be contacted at 318-675-6165.
The Public Safety Department provides many services to the LSU Health Shreveport community. We are committed to courtesy and excellence and to the philosophy of community policing which means police officers are assigned to designated areas to develop a relationship with the various groups residing or working there. Our officers are willing to meet with groups to define problems and to develop strategies to maintain a safe environment and conduct special programs. The Public Safety Department is composed of three sections: the University Police, Guards, and Communications Officers. The department provides police and security services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to campus patients, visitors, staff, faculty, students, and employees at all local facilities. These services generally consist of information, parking assistance, escorts, police protective services, and criminal investigations.
The University Police are sworn and commissioned police officers with the full range of police powers, including the authority to make arrests. Guards provide information and assistance to patients and visitors and provide security at our remote parking lots. Communications Officers support both the University Police and Guards. They monitor the fire and security alarm systems and alert and direct officers to needed areas. Police officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services, including crime reports, investigations, medical and fire emergencies, traffic accidents, parking violations, enforcement of laws regulating consumption of alcoholic beverages, the use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance.
University Police compiles information, prepares reports, and submits incident reports to local and state law enforcement agencies. The department shares information on arrests and serious crimes with the Shreveport City Police and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office when necessary. Computer checks of warrants for wanted persons can be conducted through computer link-up with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. The terminal provides access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) which accesses the computer files of all criminal justice systems within each of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Canada. University Police investigators are available or on-call to conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention surveys and provide personal protection tips.
University Police patrols offer assistance to motorists. Services include assistance to jumpstart vehicles and contacting of commercial road services for other vehicle assistance such as unlocking vehicle doors and changing tires. University Police provides safety escorts to members of the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, upon request.
LSU Health Shreveport diligently upholds its commitment to campus safety and security by annually releasing and disseminating its comprehensive Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (if applicable) to both current and potential employees and students, ensuring compliance with the Clery Act. Furthermore, this vital information is promptly submitted to the U.S. Department of Education - Campus Safety and Security. Encompassing data from the past three years, the report encompasses crucial campus crime statistics along with detailed security policy statements.
Crime Statistics: https://www.lsuhs.edu/about/university-police/crime-statistics
Title IX of the Education Act of 1972 is a comprehensive federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. LSU Health Shreveport is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of power-based violence/sexual misconduct (which includes dating/domestic violence, sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and retaliation). LSU Health Shreveport prohibits power-based violence/sexual misconduct without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Power-based violence/sexual misconduct violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal integrity. LSU Health Shreveport encourages you to report incidents of power-based violence/sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator and/or the appropriate law enforcement authority.
LSUHS Title IX website: https://www.lsuhs.edu/about/title-ix
Title IX Coordinator:
The Title IX Coordinator receives reports of power-based violence/sexual misconduct, arranges supportive measures, and oversees the resolution process.
Title IX Campus Coordinator: Sammy Wyatt, PhD, MBA, CFE, CHC, CCEP, EnCE
School: 318-675-8502
Work: 318-675-8502
Medical Schoool, Bldg. C, Room 1-421
Deputy Title IX Campus Coordinator: Grace Nickels, EdD
grace.nickels@lsuhs.edu
318-675-5332
LSU Ethics, Integrity and Misconduct HELPLINE (Available 24 hours a day, Seven days a week)
To Report Online: lsu.ethicspoint.com
To Report By Phone: 855-561-4099
Policies/Procedures:
Louisiana Board of Regents Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct
LSU PM-73 - Policy Prohibiting Power-Based Violence, including Sex- and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct
LSU Health Shreveport Administrative Directive 2.1.1 - Sexual Harassment
LSU Health Shreveport Administrative Directive 2.1.3 - Harassment
LSU Health Shreveport Administrative Directive 6.15 - Power-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Participants: Caddo Parish District Attorney, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, LSU Health Shreveport, LSU Shreveport, and Shreveport Police Department
Mandatory Reporters:
LSU Health Shreveport faculty and staff (excluding confidential resources) must report all incidents of power-based violence/sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.
Confidential Resources:
Confidential Resources are not mandatory reporters of power-based violence. They assist with reporting incidents to Title IX/law enforcement (upon request) and obtaining: medical care, emotional support, supportive measures, protective orders, and safe housing.
Confidential Advisors:
Timothy Gilmore, PhD
Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science
School of Allied Health Professions, Room 3-309
(318) 813-2933
tim.gilmore@lsuhs.edu
Elizabeth Guice, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions, Room 2-223
(318) 813-2952
elizabeth.guice@lsuhs.edu
Christopher Schmoutz, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neuroscience
School of Medicine, Building B, Room 5-211
(318) 675-4614
christopher.schmoutz@lsuhs.edu
Jane Sugar, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
School of Medicine, Building B, Room 3-242
(318) 675-6100
jane.sugar@lsuhs.edu
Student Counseling Center
1801 Fairfield, Suite 210 (318) 813-6100
(318) 510-7475 (24/7 emergency line)
University Ombuds Office
Michael Brochu, PhD
Associate Ombuds
345 Hatcher Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-0337
mbrochu@lsu.edu
Meetings will be conducted via telephone, zoom, or in-person (upon request).
The Office of Safety Services supports the quality research, teaching, and patient care missions of LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport through the promotion of a safe and healthy environment and by providing programs and services that minimize safety, health, and environmental risks to the LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport community. The Office of Safety Services provided training at new student orientation and on an annual basis for current students.
Contact Information
Michael Stroud
Director of Campus Safety
(318) 675-4753
Visit the Office of Safety Services’ webpage for more information on emergency information, environmental safety, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, policies/documents, and radiation safety.
LSU Health Shreveport seeks to encourage and sustain an academic environment that both respects individual freedom and promotes the health, safety and welfare of all members of its community. In keeping with these objectives, LSU Health Shreveport has established a policy governing the possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on LSU Health Shreveport property which conforms to Louisiana state law.
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on property owned or controlled by LSU Health Shreveport is prohibited. Under age possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on property owned or controlled by LSU Health Shreveport is prohibited. Intentionally or knowingly selling or intentionally or knowingly “furnishing” alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 or to persons obviously inebriated is not permitted on property owned or controlled by LSU Health Shreveport.
LSU Health Shreveport complies with all federal and state laws which regulate the sale and use of alcohol. The university neither condones nor shields from prosecution any individual found in violation of the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. The university does authorize alcoholic beverages on campus for sanctioned events complying with state law.
CM-12 Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Alcohol apply to students.
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 (CSCPA), signed into Law October 28, 2000, amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act.
CSCPA provides special requirements relating to registration and community notification for sex offenders who are enrolled in or work at institutions of higher education. In addition to Wetterling, the Act also amended the Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
As provided in the Wetterling Act, any person required to register under a state sex offender registration program must notify the state as to whether the person is a student or works at an institution of higher education, identify each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student and must also alert the state of any change in enrollment or employment status.
Louisiana State Police maintains the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry (SOCPR) for the State of Louisiana and is responsible for the enforcement of the applicable sections of law cited above. Information about any individual affiliated with LSU Health Shreveport in regards to this matter may be found at the public SOCPR website: http://www.lsp.org/socpr/default.html.
LSU Health Shreveport University Police receives notification emails from Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office any time a new offender moves in within 1 mile of the campus.
LSU Health Shreveport complies with all federal and state laws which prohibit the use, possession and sale of illegal drugs. The university is a drug-free zone under Louisiana law and will not shield any student, employee or visitor from action by civil authorities. Any person known to be possessing, using, or distributing such illegal drugs is subject to disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to Louisiana State Law.
CM-7 Drug-Free Workplace and Workforce applies to students.
LSUHSC-Shreveport Properties is a smoke-free organization. Smoking will be prohibited on all properties, leased or owned, of the Health Sciences Center. This policy is in effect for all employees, students, patients, and visitors of the Health Sciences Center.
CM-10 Smoking Policy applies to students.
The use of weapons by LSUHS UPD personnel is governed by state law and departmental regulation. In compliance with Louisiana State Law, the introduction of a weapon on the grounds or in the facilities owned or controlled by LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is prohibited and the following statues apply on campus and hospital grounds:
Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:95.2(A) carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon by a student or non-student on school property, at school-sponsored functions, or in a firearm-free zone is unlawful and shall be defined as possession of any firearm or dangerous weapon, on one’s person, at any time while on a school campus, on school transportation, or at any school-sponsored function in a specific designated area including but not limited to athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities, or within one thousand feet of any school campus.
A firearm is defined as any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, or assault rifle, which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.
A dangerous weapon is defined as any gas, liquid or other substance.
Louisiana Law Revised Statute 14:402.1(A) Taking of contraband to hospitals unlawful; penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to introduce or attempt to introduce into or upon the grounds or buildings of any hospital or related facility, except through regular channels as authorized by the administrator of the hospital, any of the following articles which are hereby declared contraband for the purposes of this Section, namely: Any intoxicating beverage or beverage which causes or may cause an intoxicating effect, any controlled dangerous substance that has not been prescribed or recommended in accordance with the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law at R.S. 40:961 et seq., and any firearm or other instrumentality customarily considered a dangerous weapon possessed by a person who is prohibited from possessing the firearm or instrumentality pursuant to state or federal law.
Anatomy Lab Participation during Pregnancy
Purpose: To establish procedures at LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) for pregnant students and residents participating in courses in which their presence in the anatomy laboratory is mandatory.
Policy: There are many chemicals used in the anatomy laboratory in association with cadaver dissection. Some of these chemicals are known respiratory irritants and carcinogens and some can cause central nervous system disorders unless necessary precautions are met. Therefore, if a student or resident knows that she is pregnant, suspects she is pregnant, or is contemplating becoming pregnant, she will not be permitted to be in the Anatomy Laboratory unless she complies with the following options. Any student or resident in this situation should immediately notify the Dean, the Chair of the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, and the Director of Safety Services.
Academic Option
- Incoming students can choose to delay entry and enter the program the following fall semester. Upon entry into the program, the student or resident will be required to participate in courses in which their presence in the anatomy laboratory is mandatory.
- Students or residents can take a one-year leave of absence from the program. Upon returning to the program, the student or resident will be required to participate in courses in which their presence in the anatomy laboratory is mandatory.
Medical Option
- The LSUHSC-S Office of Safety Services will send a letter to the student or resident which:
- Explains the LSUHSC-S policy for Anatomy Laboratory Participation During Pregnancy
- Contains Safety Data Sheets required by the Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, describing the major chemical that the student and her unborn child would be exposed to in the anatomy laboratory.
- Instructs the student or resident to give these sheets to her obstetrician for review.
- Informs the student or resident that without written permission from the obstetrician directly responsible for her care, the student will not be permitted in the anatomy laboratory.
- Informs the student that the obstetrician directly responsible for the student’s care must send a letter addressing the requirements in Section II.B. of this policy and bearing his/her signature to the Dean, the Chair of the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, and the Director of Safety Services.
- The obstetrician directly responsible for the student’s care must send a letter to the Dean, the Chair of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, and the Director of Safety Services which contains the following elements:
- The obstetrician has read the initial letter from LSUHSC-S that was sent to the student.
- The obstetrician has read all of the Safety Data Sheets.
- The obstetrician clearly states that in his/her judgment, it is safe for the student or resident and her unborn child to spend:
- Four or more hours per week in the anatomy laboratory for gross anatomy, and/or
- Six or more hours per week in the anatomy laboratory for lower extremity anatomy and/or
- Any time while pregnant, during her years at LSUHSC-S, in the anatomy laboratory.
- If LSUHSC-S receives the physician’s letter and all of the above criteria have been met, then the student or resident will be urged to implement the following precautions while in the lab:
- Comply with any and all protocols required by her physician.
- Be provided with and wear while in the anatomy laboratory:
- A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system with mask, filters, and batteries supplied by LSUHSC-S.
- Prior to attending the anatomy laboratory course, The Office of Safety Services will provide the student or resident with training on proper usage and maintenance of the respirator and proper donning and removal of the respirator.
- Prior to attending the anatomy laboratory course, The Occupational Health Clinic will fit test the student or resident using the assigned respirator.
- Records of training and fit testing will be maintained in the student’s or resident’s health file located in the Occupational Health Clinic.
- Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) supplied by LSUHSC-S for anatomy laboratory work.
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- Summon emergency services by telephone with a single button.
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LSU Health Shreveport has implemented the SmartNotice Emergency Notification System to expand and enhance its emergency notification methods. In the event of an emergency, SmartNotice may be used to provide pertinent information and instructions to students through email and text messaging. Students with a lsuhs email account will automatically have their name and lsuhs email enrolled into the SmartNotice System. Enrollment in the SmartNotice System is provided at no cost to students. Enrollees that choose to update their contact information to receive text messages from the SmartNotice System may incur costs as outlined by their own cellular provider’s contract.
Students are highly encouraged to update their contact information to include cell phones and additional email to increase the effectiveness of emergency notifications. To update contact information, use the following procedure:
- Link to the SmartNotice Enrollment webpage https://public.coderedweb.com/CGE/08B006DCF478
- Log in using your lsuhs email for the email and your created password. First-time users or users that have forgotten their password must click No, I am new, and update their login information and password.
- Once logged in, update your contact information.
- Contact Information - First and Last Name
- Contact Address
- Communication Methods
- Add Number - Add a primary and secondary phone number. For cell phones check Send Text Messages and select a mobile provider.
- Add Email - Add a secondary email.
- Account Specifics - Choose a group for enrollment.
- Under Verify Information, click Edit to make additional changes or Submit.
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