police department with jurisdiction over the crime. In case of an emergency or
ongoing threat, a survivor should get to a safe location and call 911. Calling 911
will put you in touch with local police. Contact information for local law
enforcement agencies in WNCC campus communities are as follows:
ALLIANCE:
Alliance Police Department, 512 Niobrara, P.O. Box D, Alliance, NE
69301, 308.762.4955
SCOTTSBLUFF:
Scottsbluff Police Department, 1801 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE
69361, 308.630.6261 during business hours Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.; 308.632.7176 after business hours.
SIDNEY:
Sidney Police Department, 1715 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162,
308.254.5515.
Students who have experienced a sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, or stalking may also report an incident to the College’s Dean of Students
or Designate, Mr. David Groshans, 1601 East 27
th
Street, Scottsbluff, NE, 69363-
1815, 308.635.6105 or
.
Employees who have experienced a sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, or stalking may also report an incident to the Office of Human Resources,
Mr. David Groshans, Vice President of Human Resources, WNCC, 1601 East 27
th
Street, Scottsbluff, NE, 69363-1815, 308.635.6105 or
.
These offices will provide survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking with information about available support services and
resources, and also assist any survivor in notifying law enforcement, including the
local police, if the survivor elects to do so.
Survivors are not required to report to area law enforcement in order to receive
assistance from or pursue any options within Western Nebraska Community
College.
Reporting Sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to the
police does not commit the survivor to further legal action. However, the earlier an
incident is reported, the easier it will be for the police to investigate, if the survivor
decides to proceed with criminal charges.
Written Notification of Rights and Options
Any student or employee who reports an incident of Sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, or stalking, whether the incident occurred on or off
campus, shall receive a written explanation of their rights and options as provided
for under this policy.
These rights and options include the right(s) of a survivor to:
A. Seek medical treatment (the police will arrange transportation for you to the
nearest hospital or otherwise assist you in obtaining medical treatment if you
wish);
B. Seek confidential counseling, mental health and available advocacy services;
C. Report the incident to law enforcement;
D. Seek a criminal complaint for threats, assault and battery, or other related
offenses;
E. Go to court, and to file a Petition and Affidavit requesting a Domestic or
Harassment Protection Order restraining your attacker from abusing you,
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