How to Report a Crime

All college personnel and students should immediately report any crime, suspicious circumstance/person or emergency to the campus security office or 911 Dispatch Center.

What to do if you are Sexually Assaulted

Get to a safe place and call the police (911) immediately, especially if the assailant is nearby.

Get medical attention immediately. The primary purpose of a medical examination is to check for physical injury, the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy as a result of the assault. The secondary purpose of a medical examination is to aid in the police investigation and legal proceedings. Do not bathe or douche until you have a medical examination.

Save your clothing. It is all right to change clothes, however save what you were wearing and place each item of clothing in a separate paper bag and save for the police. Your clothing could be used as evidence for prosecution.

Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to report the incident to the police, seek medical attention and use the resources of the Sexual Assault Center and Lutheran Social Services at (509) 747-8224 or (509) 624-RAPE (24-hour crisis line).