Campus Safety - Sex Offense Information

The Washington State Criminal Code defines rape as:

  • engaging in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion;
  • or when the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated;
  • or when a victim does not consent to sexual intercourse with the perpetrator and such lack of consent is clearly expressed by the victim's words or conduct.

Such infractions can result in a variety of disciplinary actions, including suspension or permanent dismissal from the college.

If you or someone you know is the victim of a sex offense, report it immediately to the police.

Resources are available to help you on and off-campus. It is important that you preserve any evidence of this assault to prove that a criminal offense has occurred. Trained staff members assist victims in coping with the aftermath of assaults and in exploring available options confidentially.

You may request the institution change your academic situation after an alleged sex offense. You are encouraged to tell someone and to seek help from the following resources:

  • Puyallup Campus - Liz Scott, Counselor (253) 840-8443.
  • Ft. Steilacoom Campus - Deborah Bransford, Counselor (253) 964-6525.
  • Sexual Assault Crisis Center: 1-800-756-7273
  • Pierce County Crisis Line: (253) 292-4200 or 1-800-576-7764
  • Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-562-6025
  • Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-764-2420

For information on the procedures for campus disciplinary action in cases of an alleged sex offense that takes place on campus, and of the sanctions the institution may impose following a final determination of a disciplinary proceeding regarding sex offenses, please see the Student Rights and Responsibilities/Code of Conduct.

Chris MacKersie
Director of Safety and Security
Assistant Director of Facilities
(253) 912-3655

Fort Steilaccom

Ben Gomes
Campus Safety Supervisor

9401 Farwest Drive SW
Cascade Building, C-311
Voice: (253) 964-6751

Hours:
M-F: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Puyallup

Maureen Rickertsen
Campus Safety Supervisor

1601 39th Avenue SE
Gaspard Building, Room A136B
Voice: (253) 840-8481

Hours:
M-Th: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
F: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.