The Houlton Center is located at 18 Military Street, Houlton Maine. It is just off U.S. Route 1. Upon exiting 95, make a right turn towards Houlton, go through three traffic lights and make a right hand turn onto Bangor Road, the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Houlton Center is on the left. The Director of the Center is Chuck Ames. The telephone number of the Office of the Director is 207-521-3102. To reach the switchboard, please dial 207-521-3100.

The UMPI Security Department compiles this report, in cooperation with the Office of the Director of the Houlton Center, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Information for this report is collected from the UMPI Judicial Affairs Office, the Director of the Houlton Center, and appropriate local police agencies. This report is distributed annually by October 1st.

2005 Crime Statistics

A. A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures and facilities for student and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Response
The Office of the Director of the Houlton Center is responsible for security. The Center has an excellent working relationship with the Houlton Police Department, the Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff's Department. Emergency response is provided by the Houlton Police and Fire Departments, as needed. the Houlton Center is a single building. Whenever it is open, there is always a staff member on duty. The Center has surveillance video cameras inside the building which are monitored at the front desk. Telephones are available at the front desk. Hours of operations are: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 10 PM, Saturday 8 AM - 12 Noon. Closed on Sundays.

Students and employees should report criminal offenses for appropriate security and law enforcement response, for a timely warnings and for statistical reporting purposes, to the Office of the Director of the Center at 207-521-3102 or the Houlton Police Department at 207-532-2287.

When a crime is reported to the Office of the Director, it will be referred to the Houlton Police Department. In addition, if the suspect is a student, there may be an inquiry through the Student Conduct Committee of the Campus the student is enrolled. If the suspect is an employee of the University of Maine, an inquiry may be conducted by the Office of Human Resources and/or appropriate UMPI officials. It is the policy of the Houlton Center to take every report of criminal activity seriously and to take appropriate action, consistent with applicable law, and public and Center safety.

Criminal activity reports are made available to those attending the Houlton Center from the Office of the Director on a case-by-case basis. Crime statistics are available from the Office of the Director upon request or the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Security web site at: http://www.umpi.maine.edu/security/index.html.

B. A statement of current policies concerning security and access to campus facilities, including campus residences, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities.

Response
The Center is accessible to students and staff during scheduled hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

Exterior doors on the Center are locked and secured after scheduled hours of operation. Video surveillance cameras are monitored during normal business hours at the front desk.
The Houlton Police Department monitors the outside lighting levels on a continuous basis. Whenever a light fails, it is reported to maintenance for repair the next working day.

C. A statement of current policies concerning campus law enforcement, including-

1. The enforcement authority of security personnel, including their working relationship with State and local police agencies; and
2. Policies which encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the Director of the Center and the appropriate police agencies.

State Bureau of Identification
Attn: SOR
36 Hospital St.
Augusta, ME. 04333