In an annual security report released Thursday, Oct. 1 that Associate Dean of Students/Student Programs Barbara Maxwell sent to students, faculty and staff, the college provides a breakdown of crimes reported on and around campus during the most recent three-year period from 2006-2008.   This data include instances of assault, theft and drug and alcohol violations, with several categories for reports of sexual misconduct.

According to the report, 2008 saw a sharp upswing in the number of reported forcible rapes, with 15 instances occurring on-campus or in areas defined as adjacent to or accessible from campus, 2.5 times the number reported for 2007.   Complete statistics are listed on pages 4-5.

The Walla Walla Police Department, residence life,   sexual misconduct coordinator and other administrative offices compiled the 25-page report in accordance with a 1990 Act requiring all colleges and universities to disclose timely information about crime and security policies on campus.

The 2009 Annual Security Report is available online or by request.   For a hard copy of the report, contact the security office at 509-527-5777.