Campus Safety and Security

In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. This act required all postsecondary institutions participating in HEA’s Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. In 1998 amendments renamed the law the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in memory of a student who was slain in her dorm room in 1986. It is generally referred to as the Clery Act. On March 7, 2013, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) was signed into law. VAWA includes amendments to the Clery Act. These changes require institutions to disclose statistics, policies, and programs related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, among other changes. The following statistics have been compiled for Immokalee Technical College and iTECH Glades for the period of 2024-2025.

Immokalee Technical College(iTECH) is an integral part of the
community it serves. As such, iTECH shares many of the same interests and problems, including a concern about crime. The institute experiences many of the same risks and threats as the community in which it is located. We are vitally concerned about the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, staff, and all visitors who participate in the many activities which we sponsor. Although criminal acts of safety concern at the institute have been minimal, everyone should be aware of potential problems. We encourage you to join the effort to continue the institute’s reputation of being a safe and secure environment for everyone. This brochure provides security measures and any crime statistics compiled of the past three years. Also, campus security awareness topics will be addressed during orientation sessions every semester and periodically by instructors.

It is the policy of iTECH that all reasonable measures shall be taken to protect students, employees, and visitors. It is expected that all faculty, staff, and students will act in a safe manner and report any unsafe condition or dangerous situation. The institute will not tolerate any type of disruptive or inappropriate behavior that interferes with the primary education mission and sponsors programs to encourage awareness of safety and security hazards. iTECH complies with state and federal laws, which prohibit the sale, use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or weapons on campus. We cooperate fully with authorities in the enforcement of civil laws. iTECH is recognized as a" Drug-Free Zone."

• Everyone needs to be aware of the fact that a crime can occur at any time and at any place.
• Vehicles left unattended in the parking lot should be locked.
• Persons who appear to be non-students or acting in a suspicious or capricious manner should be reported to the either school staff or the Directors’ office.
• Persons using the parking areas at night should stay in the lighted areas and try to go to the parking area with other people.
• Do not leave valuables unattended.
• Bring as few valuable items as possible to school.
• Personal items should be labeled or marked with a name or some other identifying mark.

Students who are accused of committing campus crimes will be provided due process. The Florida Administrative Code and the Code of Conduct adopted by the Collier County School Board will be followed in determining disciplinary action. A copy of the Code of Conduct is maintained in the Directors or Campus Safety Officers’ office and available online for review by staff and students on request.

iTECH will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local, state and federal law) in violation of alcohol and drug policies. The Director will impose the most severe consequence in dealing with students who violate this policy on school property, on school sponsored transportation, or during school sponsored activities. Prior to taking such action against any student, the Director and School Board shall assure that appropriate due process procedures are followed. If a student committing one of the offenses outlined is in a program for exceptional students, excluding gifted students, the school personnel will follow School Board Policy.

It is the policy of the District that all of its students and school employees have an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free of harassment of any kind. See Administrative Procedure 5517 for a definition of bullying and harassing behavior. Anytime an employee or student engages in harassing / discriminatory behavior, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. The Director or Director Designee is responsible for receiving the complaint and conducting a full investigation.