MHCC’s Clery Report

Mt. Hood published its 2015 version of the Clery Report, a federally required annual record of any crime reported on campus over a 12-month period online — and the news was mostly good.

The Clery Report’s objective is to inform students, faculty, staff and visitors of possible risks and to improve awareness on ways to reduce crime.

MHCC had a relatively safe 2014. There were three instances of burglary and eight counts of vehicle theft reported across campus. When it comes to violence against women, there was one reported count of domestic violence, one count of dating violence, and nine counts of stalking.

There was only one arrest on campus for possession of an illegal weapon.

With this knowledge, it also is good to remember to always be safe on campus. The number of incidents may seem low, but it also good to be on guard. Never leave anything that could look valuable in your car. This includes purses and backpacks, even if they are empty; cell phones; MP3 players; or anything that looks valuable.

For women, it is never a bad thing to always pay attention to your surroundings. If possible, walk with at least one other person on campus, and report any signs you could feel like are stalking – defined as willful and repeated following or harassment by another person.

If you ever need to report a crime at MHCC, you can dial 911 on any campus phone or call Mt. Hood’s Public Safety line at: 503-491-7911. You can also report crimes on the Gresham campus in person at room: AC 2330.