Safety is an important issue for the Michigan State University community. Each member of the campus community - students, faculty, and staff - should take an active role in preventing and reporting incidents that jeopardize safety on and around campus. Please review this information carefully.
Michigan State University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, has published this document to provide its students and employees with an overview of the University's security resources, policies, and procedures. These policies and procedures are subject to change at any time. A hard copy of this document may be obtained by contacting the Student Life Department at (517) 432-2471, TTY (517) 353-0304, or e-mail stulife@msu.edu. The University also reports the annual crime statistics contained in this report to the U.S. Department of Education. A searchable database containing those statistics can be found at http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/main.asp.
Campus crime statistics included in this report are gathered from a variety of sources, including campus and local law enforcement agencies and campus officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
This document contains general information about the campus, police and public safety resources, reporting crimes, coordination between law enforcement agencies, fire and medical emergencies, crime prevention, victim support services, the law and University policies, campus facilities, residence hall security, and crime statistics. It also includes Michigan State University's Policy on Sexual Harassment, the Michigan State University Statement on Sexual Assault, the MSU Drug and Alcohol Policy, and information on alcohol and other drug health risks, drug and alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources.
Michigan State University, a pioneer land-grant institution, was founded in 1855. The campus is part of a metropolitan area with a total population of approximately 446,469. The curriculum includes more than 200 programs of undergraduate and graduate studies in 14 degree-granting colleges taught by more than 4,700 faculty and academic staff. Approximately 6,100 nonacademic employees support the instructional, research and public service activities of the University as well. The University campus also hosts an affiliated private law college.
For the 2006 fall semester, 45,520 students were enrolled; 35,821 undergraduates (19,264 women and 16,557 men), 8,099 were graduate students and 1,600 in professional programs.
The property holdings of MSU at East Lansing total 5,192 acres. Of this total, more than 2,000 acres are in existing or planned campus development; the remaining acres are devoted to experimental farms, outlying research facilities, and more than 700 acres of protected natural areas. Buildings number more than 600 on the contiguous campus; there are 21 miles of University-owned two-lane roadways and 3.7 million square feet of walkways.
The MSU Police was established in 1928. It currently has 100 full-time employees; 69 are positions for police officers.
The duties of the police department employees include police services, alarm security, emergency management, fire and occupational safety, parking services, special events management, and traffic engineering on campus. The police department also provides coordinated communication to all areas of the campus in the event of natural disasters or of criminal activity that may endanger students and staff, and conducts educational programs on crime reporting and safety.
This area includes both Investigative and Uniform Divisions. The MSU Police provide police services 24 hours a day, and investigate all criminal incidents occurring on property owned by the University or governed by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. MSU Police Officers are required to have a bachelor's degree, to complete the training course required of all police officers in Michigan, and to receive over 90 hours of in-service training each year. In-service training is directed toward the special needs of the University and includes crime prevention and security surveys, domestic assault and workplace violence training, diversity education, computer forensic investigation, crime scene investigation and evidence collection, accident reconstruction, hazardous material awareness and response, K-9 handling, bike and motorcycle patrol, and similar law enforcement functions. Every officer is trained to provide emergency first aid and CPR. MSU Police Officers are commissioned under State law and are also deputized. They have authority to carry firearms and are empowered to make arrests.
This year is responsible for both the Emergency Management and Special Events Divisions. MSU has had an emergency management plan in place for many years. We are proactive in training all police officers and the community for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Our Special Event and Planning Division coordinate and assist with planning for any special event on campus that involves our department. Special events may be anything from a major sporting event to assistance for those needing special needs parking. This division currently handles up to 800 special events per year. In addition to special events, this area is responsible for training, assigning personnel to serve as a liaison to the police academy, internal affairs, community policing and public information.
Management Services Bureau 355-8440
There are several divisions within the Management Services Bureau, each with their own specialties and responsibilities. The Parking and Violations Division handles all parking related functions. This includes the vehicle office, which maintains the faculty staff and student vehicle registrations as well as parking services, entailing parking enforcement, impounds, and visitor parking. The Emergency Management Division handles emergency preparedness for Michigan State University. The Technical Services Division specializes in access control. From the parking lot gate arms to building security systems, this department’s technical services are major part of the daily operation of MSU. The Business Services Division oversees the department budgets, accounting, and payroll.
There are several divisions within the Management Services Bureau, each with their own specialties and responsibilities. The Parking and Violations Division handles all parking related functions. This includes the vehicle office, which maintains the faculty staff and student vehicle registrations as well as parking services, entailing parking enforcement, impounds, and visitor parking. The Emergency Management Division handles emergency preparedness for Michigan State University. The Technical Services Division specializes in access control. From the parking lot gate arms to building security systems, this department’s technical services are major part of the daily operation of MSU. The Business Services Division oversees the department budgets, accounting, and payroll.
The MSU Police are committed to providing enhanced service to the community by its commitment to Community Team Policing. Community Team Policing builds and expands upon the community policing philosophy the department adopted in 1987.
Community Team Policing divides the main campus into four geographic zones with a team assigned to each area. Each team consists of a team supervisor, two team leaders, a minimum of five officers, and at least two detectives. The entire Team takes ownership of its specific area and will collectively problem solve and develop community-oriented projects and programs.
The Community Police Teams strive to reduce crime in their areas by conducting sexual assault and personal safety seminars aimed at risk avoidance and crime prevention. These seminars are regularly scheduled in the residence halls and may be requested by groups at any time by contacting the Community Team Policing Coordinator. Team members also speak at every Parent Orientation Program and to all new freshmen at required orientation sessions, before fall semester begins. Information about personal and property safety, crime awareness, emergency procedures, and police resources is made available to students through Spartan Life, the MSU Student Handbook; on bulletin boards in every residence hall; in orientation newsletters, housing newsletters, and the campus newspaper, The State News; and on the MSU Police’s web page at www.police.msu.edu.
The MSU Police also publish and distribute various personal safety awareness brochures. Copies of these brochures may be obtained by contacting the MSU Police’s Community Policing Program Coordinator at 87 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, or by calling (517) 353-8502.
All Michigan State University vehicles displaying the eyes and ears decal are available for assistance and safety. The vehicles are considered mobile safe houses and employees operating these vehicles can report emergencies via two-way radios. However, the public is encouraged to use their cell phones to call 911 directly if a witness to a crime in progress or suspicious activity.
Office Watch is a program designed for the University office buildings. It establishes a formal network of communication between departments, their employees, and police regarding crime related problems in the office complexes. Office Watch asks everyone in the building to be the “eyes and ears” of the MSU Police.
Operation Identification is an anti-theft program. The primary goal is to deter theft, help police recover stolen property, and identify its owner. Through programs and literature, the MSU Police provide information to the community about recording property descriptors to help facilitate property recovery in case of theft or loss.
Lot Watch is a volunteer student service organization developed by the MSU Police to assist with crime and safety in the student parking areas. The volunteers work surveillance in parking areas looking for thefts, assaults, and other similar crimes. Lot Watch has also been utilized in other unique crime surveillance situations.
MSU Police Officers support the “Ethical Treatment Guarantee,” which prioritizes the protection of life and property for all citizens and encourages fair treatment and enforcement of the law without bias on the grounds of race, color, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or religion.
If you are a victim of a crime or a witness to one, or if you need to report a fire, medical, or other emergency, on or off campus in the Greater Lansing area, DIAL 911.
In a non-emergency situation, you should report suspicious people or activities, traffic accidents or potential violations of law to the police agency serving the location where the activity occurs:
355-2221 |
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East Lansing Police |
351-4220 |
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Lansing Police |
483-4600 |
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Meridian Township Police |
332-6526 |
To make it as convenient as possible for students, employees, and guests to report criminal incidents or other emergencies, the University has an enhanced 911 system for all campus telephones. This system displays the caller's number and location to the police dispatcher. In addition, over 140 "Green Light" emergency telephones are located about the campus. These telephones ring directly to the MSU Police dispatch center. In addition to providing voice contact, these devices pinpoint the location of the call.
Crimes to be included in the annual security report should be reported to the MSU Police. The annual security report also includes crimes reported to campus officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Those campus officials include: faculty advisors to registered student organizations, head coaches for Intercollegiate Athletics, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Executive Director of Intramural Sports, Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Student Life, Director of Student Life, Director of Office of Study Abroad, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, Coordinator of Greek Life, Coordinator of MSU Counseling Center Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program, Manager of Campus Center, and Manager of the MSU Union. The University does not have a voluntary confidential reporting system for annual crime statistics. However, crimes reported on a confidential basis to the above offices are included in the annual report.
Crimes should be reported to the MSU Police by the victim, any witnesses, or University officials who become aware of the crime. Crimes committed by Michigan State University students may also be violations of University regulations governing student conduct and may be reported to The Department of Student Life at (517) 432-2471, TTY (517) 353-0304.
Michigan State University Police maintains a cooperative relationship with other local, county, and state police agencies. This cooperation includes multi-jurisdictional investigations, special events coordination, and joint training programs. The University also works closely with the City of East Lansing on issues concerning off-campus groups such as fraternities, sororities, and cooperative living units. In cases of misconduct and criminal acts in East Lansing, complainants are urged to contact East Lansing Police or other community agencies to help resolve disputes.
If you need to report a fire, medical, or other emergency, on or off campus in the Greater Lansing area, DIAL 911.
In the event of a fire, first-response fire fighting service is provided through the East Lansing Fire Department's 24-hour full-service fire station on campus. All buildings on campus have fire alarm systems and accessible fire extinguishers; many have smoke detection and automatic sprinkler systems. In addition, fire drills are conducted on a regular basis.
For non-emergency fire inquiries, you should contact the fire department serving your area:
MSU Campus (East Lansing Fire Department) |
351-4220 |
East Lansing Fire Department |
351-4220 |
Lansing Fire Department |
483-4200 |
Meridian Township Fire Department |
349-1742 |
For medical emergencies, clinics and local hospitals provide professional help to the University community, guests, and visitors. The East Lansing Fire Department operates a full paramedic rescue unit 24 hours a day from the campus station. Additionally, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office provides 24-hour paramedic services. Paramedic services are provided during athletic and other special events.
Olin Health Center Urgent Care Clinic is available from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, for minor trauma and illnesses that do not require the full facilities of a hospital emergency room but do require immediate care.
Local emergency rooms: |
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Sparrow Hospital Emergency – Main Campus |
364-4120 |
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Sparrow Hospital Emergency - Saint Lawrence Campus |
364-7000 |
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Ingham Regional Medical Center Emergency (Greenlawn) |
334-2286 |
The MSU Police pursues crime reduction by conducting sexual assault and personal safety seminars aimed at risk avoidance and crime prevention. These seminars are regularly scheduled in the residence halls and may be requested by groups at any time by contacting the MSU Police. The MSU Police also publishes and distributes personal safety awareness brochures that may be obtained by contacting DPPS, 87 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, or calling (517) 353-8502.
MSU Police Officers speak at every Parent Orientation Program and to all new freshmen at required orientation sessions before fall semester begins. Information about personal and property safety, crime awareness, emergency procedures, and police resources is distributed to students through Spartan Life, the MSU Student Handbook, on bulletin boards in every residence hall, in orientation newsletters, housing newsletters, and the campus newspaper, The State News.
Community Team Policing officers also coordinate and support citizen programs such as "Campus Watch" and "Lot Watch" which are staffed by student and employee volunteers.
The University is committed to easing the feelings of vulnerability that a person may experience as a victim or witness of a crime and to ensuring that he or she is treated with consideration, respect, and sensitivity. To this end, the Student Resource Survival Guide lists a number of resources are available to those who have been victims of sexual assault and/or relationship violence.
Likewise , the University has several additional programs that are described in The Michigan State University Statement on Sexual Assault, including the "Michigan State University Police Sexual Assault Response Guarantee", which outlines victim rights to a serious and respectful response from the MSU Police during the filing of a sexual assault report.
A person who has witnessed or been a victim of a crime may apply for assistance through the State Crime Victims Compensation Board (373-7373) or the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office. The assistance available includes a variety of counseling, advocacy, and support services.
To provide for the safety of members of the University community and the protection of University property, Michigan State University has set minimum standards of conduct. Detailed information may be found in University Ordinances, General Student Regulations, and other University policies. These University standards of conduct do not replace, or relieve persons from complying with, the requirements of civil or criminal laws. Unlawful behavior may result in criminal prosecution as well as University disciplinary action.
University facilities are well maintained and their security is given regular attention. Many cultural and athletic events held in University facilities are open to the public. Other facilities, such as the bookstore, library, and residence hall convenience stores, are also open to the public. Access to academic and administrative facilities on campus is generally limited to students, employees, and visitors who are present to conduct University business.
Administrative buildings are open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and academic buildings generally are open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Academic buildings are scheduled to be open on weekends only as needed. Building access hours are posted on each facility. Access to individual classrooms, laboratories, and programs is limited to those enrolled. Access to University residence halls is limited to residents and their invited guests, as explained on signs posted on the doors and elsewhere in the living areas.
Landscaping and outside lighting on campus is designed for pedestrian safety and security. Sidewalks are designed to provide well-traveled, lighted routes from parking areas to buildings and from building to building. Landscape personnel trim shrubs from sidewalks, walkways, and building entrances to enhance lighting and visibility.
Campus walkways are inspected regularly to ensure adequate lighting and replacement of burned-out lights. The "Green Light" Emergency Telephone System follows major walkways. Maps showing the walkways and emergency telephones are available on the MSU Police web page, www.police.msu.edu, at the Department of Police and Public Safety Building, 87 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, or by calling (517) 355-2222 or (517) 353-8502.
Undergraduate residence halls are locked by midnight Sunday through Thursday and by 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Residents entering after closing hours must show a valid hall ID card. Guests that do not live in the hall must show a picture ID and must be accompanied by a resident of the building. Each resident is limited to three guests. The residents agree to comply with these procedures and not to admit unauthorized people into the halls.
The MSU Police prepare a daily "blotter" indicating “calls for service” which is available to members of the media and public at 87 Red Cedar Street, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, and on the MSU Police’s web page, www.police.msu.edu. This log identifies the type and time of each criminal incident reported to the MSU Police. The State News (student newspaper), the Lansing State Journal (local newspaper), and local television and radio stations contact the MSU Police's Information Officer to acquire information from this log.
Criminal statistics are reported to the Michigan State Police for transmittal to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The information is published in the annual publications Crime in Michigan and Crime in the United States, available at all public libraries and most law enforcement agencies within the United States. Information may also be obtained at the following web sites: www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm , www.state.mi.us/msp/cjic/CrimeStat.htm, and www.campussafety.org.
The MSU Police’s Information Officer may be contacted at 87 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, Michigan. 48824, or by calling (517) 353-8502.
Information concerning the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry can be located at http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/ or through MSU Police.
The MSU Police Department maintains comprehensive information about the University’s general emergency management process on its website at www.police.msu.edu/eic. Emergency management information regarding violence involving firearms or other weapons is available on the police website at www.police.msu.edu/vinfo.asp.
The MSU Chief of Police has the responsibility to determine whether criminal activity reported to the MSU Police or other campus security authorities represents a threat to students, employees, or visitors. When the MSU Police Department determines that there may be a threat to the health or safety of students, employees, or visitors, it will provide a timely warning to the appropriate individuals and groups in a manner that is likely to aid in the prevention of similar crimes. The particular method of communication will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the crime and the potential threat to safety.
As outlined on the MSU Police website, MSU has a variety of ways to communicate with the campus community, including:
This section includes three charts. The first chart shows the number of crimes reported to have occurred at Michigan State University and certain areas near the University for the calendar years 2004, 2005, and 2006. The statistics include all reported crimes, not just those crimes determined to have actually occurred. The second chart shows the number of arrests for liquor, drug, and illegal weapons law violations for 2004, 2005, and 2006. Crime statistics related to property within the Charter Township of Meridian, City of East Lansing, Lansing Township, and City of Lansing are included in chart 1 and chart 2 of this report.
The third chart shows the number of students referred for campus disciplinary action for conduct that would constitute a liquor law violation, a drug law violation, or a weapons law violation, as well as a violation of University regulations. Not all students referred for campus disciplinary action were found to have committed the rules violation with which they were charged. These statistics do not include students who were also arrested for such violations; that information is included in the second chart.
Each chart provides information about the location where the alleged crime, arrest, or incident resulting in a student disciplinary action occurred. For the purposes of all three charts below, the following definitions apply:
Chart I
Reported Crimes
CRIMES REPORTED |
TOTAL ON CAMPUS (Includes CRF) |
CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ("CRF") |
NON-CAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY |
PUBLIC PROPERTY |
Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Negligent Manslaughter |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Forcible Sex Offenses |
14 (2006) 14 (2005) 29 (2004) |
11 (2006) 10 (2005) 26 (2004) |
2 (2006) 0 (2005) 1 (2004) |
2 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Non-forcible Sex Offenses |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Robbery |
6 (2006) 10 (2005) 14 (2004) |
1 (2006) 0 (2005) 3 (2004) |
1 (2006) 1 (2005) 2 (2004) |
1 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Aggravated Assault |
13 (2006) 14 (2005) 7 (2004) |
6 (2006) 1 (2005) 4 (2004) |
1 (2006) 2 (2005) 1 (2004) |
0 (2005) 0 (2004) 0 (2003) |
Burglary |
161 (2006) 116 (2005) 143 (2004) |
101 (2006) 78 (2005) 70 (2004) |
34 (2006) 21 (2005) 29 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Motor Vehicle |
8 (2006) 2 (2005) 13 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
4 (2006) 1 (2005) 1 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Arson |
3 (2006) 2 (2005) 4 (2004) |
1 (2006) 2 (2005) 2 (2004) |
1 (2006) 0 (2005) 3 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Other Hate Crimes* Involving Bodily Injury |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
1-RA (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
*One of the reported forcible sex offenses on public property in 2006 was categorized as a hate crime (sexual orientation). There were no other reported hate crimes in the 9 major categories for 2004, 2005, or 2006.
Chart II
Liquor, Drug, Weapons Law Arrests
ARRESTS |
TOTAL ON CAMPUS |
CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL |
NON-CAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY |
PUBLIC |
Liquor Law |
926 (2006) 564 (2005) 819 (2004) |
292 (2006) 201 (2005) 358 (2004) |
0 (2006) 9 (2005) 12 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 2 (2004) |
Drug Law |
103 (2006) 97 (2005) 153 (2004) |
55 (2006) 70 (2005) 113 (2004) |
1 (2006) 3 (2005) 2 (2004) |
3 (2006) 0 (2005) 2 (2004) |
Illegal Weapons Possession |
16 (2006) 21 (2005) 14 (2004) |
7 (2006) 9 (2005) 5 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Chart III
Student Disciplinary Referrals
Liquor, Drug, Weapons Law Violations
DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS |
TOTAL ON CAMPUS |
CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL |
NON-CAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY |
PUBLIC PROPERTY |
Liquor Law |
126 (2006) 106 (2005) 122 (2004) |
126 (2006) 106 (2005) 122 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Drug Law |
126 (2006) 91 (2005) 88 (2004) |
126 (2006) 91 (2005) 88 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Illegal Weapons Possession |
3 (2006) 2 (2005) 9 (2004) |
3 (2006) 2 (2005) 9 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
0 (2006) 0 (2005) 0 (2004) |
Additional information about the first two charts is available from the MSU Police. Additional information about the third chart is available from the Department of Student Life, Division of Student Affairs and Services.
The MSU Policy on Sexual Harassment applies to all members of the University community - faculty, staff, and students. This Policy defines prohibited behavior and outlines procedures for complaining about sexual harassment, including with whom to file a complaint. Offices providing information regarding sexual harassment are listed in Section IV.A. of the Policy.
The Michigan State University Statement on Sexual Assault identifies the University's educational programs to prevent sex offenses and procedures to follow when a sex offense occurs. It includes the text of the MSU Police Sexual Assault Response Guarantee, which describes what sexual assault victims may expect when they contact the MSU Police. Possible consequences for assailants are described.
The MSU Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to all members of the University community - faculty, staff, and students. The Policy defines prohibited behavior and outlines consequences for violations. Also described are educational and counseling resources.
MSU Counseling Center
355-8270 or 355-2310
The MSU Counseling Center provides the following services:
Requests for services that are secondary to alcohol or other drug related legal involvement such as driving under the influence or drug possession/trafficking are referred to service providers in the community.
Olin Health Center
Health Education Services
353-0718
Health Education Services provides a variety of educational and health promotion services to the MSU community utilizing creative and effective strategies for facilitating patient education and empowering students to make healthy choices regarding alcohol and other drugs.
MSU Employee Assistance Program
355-4506
The Employee Assistance Program provides education, assessment and referral for persons concerned about alcohol or substance dependency for themselves or family members.
The Action Team created by former Michigan State University President Peter McPherson brought East Lansing City officials and residents together with MSU administrators, students, and others in an effort to find solutions to the problem of excessive drinking and related issues.
The MSU Action Team web site includes a broad range of information on the activities of the Action Team as well as statements by President McPherson.
For the user, abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs presents significant health risks and medical consequences:
Users of other types of drugs face these serious problems:
Of course, there are psychological and social consequences of drug abuse as well, including loss of intimacy, friends, job, and marriage; creation of a dysfunctional family system; and heightened feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, guilt, and loneliness.
The federal government decides if and how a drug should be controlled. Psychoactive (mind-altering) chemicals are categorized according to Schedule I to V. This schedule designates if the drug can be prescribed by a physician and under what conditions. Factors considered in this categorization include a drug's known and potential medical value, its potential for physical or psychological dependence, and risk, if any, to public health. Penalties for the illegal sale or distribution of a drug are established using the designation of Schedule I to V.
Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse with no medical uses. Production of these drugs is controlled. Examples include GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), heroin, methaqualone, all hallucinogens (except phencyclidine [PCP]), marijuana, and hashish. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), depending on its form, can also be a Schedule II drug.
Schedule II drugs have high potential for abuse, but have some medical uses. Production of these drugs is controlled. Examples include opium, morphine, codeine, other narcotics, barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamines, and phencyclidine (PCP).
Federal and State of Michigan penalties for selling Schedule I and II drugs vary with the quantity of the drug. Additionally, if death, rape, or serious injury is associated with the sale and/or if it is a second offense, penalties are more severe. When establishing penalties for sale, marijuana and hashish are separated from this designation according to the schedule. The penalties for sale of marijuana and hashish, however, are similar to those set for Schedule I and II drugs.
The federal penalty for first offense sale of small amounts of Schedule I and II drugs is imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years; if death or serious injury results, the penalty changes to imprisonment for not less than 20 years or more than life, a fine of not more than $2 million for an individual, or both. Federal penalties on first offense for individuals who illegally manufacture, deliver, or knowingly possess GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) include imprisonment for up to 20 years. If death or serious bodily injury results from the usage of GHB, penalties include imprisonment for no less than 20 years, and no greater than life, including additional fines of up to $1,000,000 for an individual.
The State of Michigan's penalty for “unlawful manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver” less than 50 grams of a Schedule I or II controlled substance or narcotic drug is a felony which results in imprisonment for up to 20 years, and/or a fine of up to $25,000. The penalty for possession of less than 25 grams of a Schedule I or II controlled substance or a narcotic drug is imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. Both are felonies. Use of a Schedule I or II controlled substance or narcotic drug is a misdemeanor that has a penalty of imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $2,000, or both. Michigan law provides for up to 7 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine for individuals who manufacture, deliver, intend to deliver, or knowingly possess GHB.
The manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute or dispense up to 45 kilograms of marijuana or between 20-200 marijuana plants is punishable by up to seven years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000 for an individual, or both. In Michigan, the “unlawful manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver” of less than 5 kilograms of marijuana or a mixture containing marijuana, or fewer than 20 marijuana plants, is a felony, punishable by imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of not more than $2,000, or both. Use of marijuana is also a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of up to $100, or both.
Schedule III, IV, and V drugs include those most citizens would categorize as "prescription drugs". Schedule III drugs have some potential for abuse, but less than those on Schedules I and II. The potential for abuse of Schedule IV drugs is less than those on Schedule III, and the potential for abuse of those on Schedule V is less than those on Schedule IV. All Schedule III to V drugs have medical uses and their production is not controlled. Examples of these drugs include some narcotics, chloral hydrate (IV), barbiturates (III & IV), benzodiazepines (IV), glutethimide (III), other depressants (III & IV), amphetamines (III), and other stimulants (III & IV).
The federal penalty for first offense sale of a Schedule III drug is imprisonment for not more than five years, a fine of not more than $250,000 for an individual, or both. The federal penalty for first offense sale of Schedule IV drugs is imprisonment for not more than three years, a fine of not more than $250,000 for an individual, or both. The federal penalty for first offense sale of Schedule V drugs is imprisonment for not more than one year, a fine of not more than $100,000 for an individual, or both.
Sale of some Schedule III drugs is a felony in Michigan with a penalty of imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine up to $10,000, or both. In Michigan, the sale of Schedule IV drugs is a felony with a penalty of imprisonment for up to four years, a fine up to $2,000, or both.
Sale of Schedule V drugs in Michigan is also a felony and has a penalty of imprisonment for up to two years, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.
VIOLATION |
SUMMARY OF VIOLATION |
SUMMARY OF POSSIBLE PENALTIES |
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OUIL (drunk driving) |
A person licensed or not, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, driving in public place. |
First offense: Misdemeanor, not more than 93 days in jail and/or fine of $100-$500, and/or community service not more than 360 hours. As part of sentence, court shall order suspension of operators license for period of six months. Vehicle forfeiture or immobilization may also be required. |
0.08 Percent per se |
Person driving in public areas with blood alcohol level containing 0.08 grams or more per 100 ml of blood, per 210 liters of breath or per 67 ml of urine. |
Same as OUIL. |
Permitting person under the influence to drive |
Allowing intoxicated person to drive in area open to the public. |
Misdemeanor: not more than 93 days in jail, or fine not less than $100 or more than $500, or both; vehicle can be impounded. |
Minor possessing or transporting in motor vehicle |
Person under 21 years may not possess or transport alcohol in a vehicle |
Misdemeanor: not more than 90 days in jail, fine of not more than $100, and may be ordered to perform community service and undergo substance abuse screening and assessment at own expense; vehicle can be impounded. License sanctions may also be imposed. |
Impaired driving |
A person driving in area open to public while impaired from alcohol, drugs, or both. |
First Offense: One or more of following: community service for not more than 360 hours; imprisonment for not more than 93 days; fine of not more than $300; may be required to forfeit or immobilize vehicle. |
Purchase/possession/ consumption by minor |
Person under 21 years of age may not purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. |
Misdemeanor: first arrest - fine of not more than $100, or court ordered diversion; second arrest - not more than $200,and/or up to 30 days imprisonment if in violation of probation due to preceding violation or for failure to follow court orders regarding preceding violation; third or subsequent violation - fine of not more than $500, and/or up to 60 days imprisonment if in violation of probation due to preceding violation or for failure to follow court orders regarding preceding violation. May be ordered to participate in substance abuse prevention or substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services. May be ordered to perform community service and undergo substance abuse screening and assessment at own expense. Licensing sanctions may also be imposed. |
Consumption on public highway/open alcohol in vehicle |
No alcoholic beverage can be consumed on public highways; no alcohol item can be open, uncapped, or seal broken in passenger area of vehicle. |
Misdemeanor: not more than 90 days in jail, a fine of not more than $100, or both. May be ordered to perform community service and undergo substance abuse screening and assessment at own expense. Licensing sanctions may also be imposed. |
Disorderly person intoxicated |
Intoxicated in public place and (1) danger to self or others, (2) causing disturbance. |
Misdemeanor: not more than 90 days in jail, a fine of not more than $500, or both. |
Minor consuming alcohol while driving |
Person under 21 years who is driving cannot have any bodily alcohol content, which means an alcohol content of more than 0.02 grams but less than 0.08 grams per 100 ml of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 ml of urine. Requires screening and assessment to determine if there is likely benefit from alcohol education program. |
Four point misdemeanor. Refusal to take breathalyzer test is a two point civil infraction. Driver's license reinstatement fee $125, may be ordered to pay costs. Minors with no prior alcohol convictions - 30-90 days license suspension and one or both of the following: not more than 45 days community service and/or up to $250 fine. |
MSU ordinances |
Use/possession of alcohol prohibited except as allowed by state law. |
Not more than 90 days in jail, fine of not more than $100, or both. |
East Lansing ordinances prohibit the possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container or a container with a broken seal in any public place or private area open to the public, except a licensed liquor establishment or elsewhere as provided by ordinance. Partying and tailgating on public property with alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the City's jurisdiction.
City ordinances also prohibit the use of any type of false identification to enter a bar or to purchase liquor from a carry-out store and require liquor establishments to confiscate suspected false identification and turn it over to the Police Department.
Violations of all East Lansing ordinances except Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) and Open Alcohol are punishable by a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine or both. Penalty for Open Alcohol is a fine up to $100 for first violation. For second and third violations punishment is not more than 90 days imprisonment and/or fines up to $250, or $500. Maximum penalties for MIP are up to $100 for first violation, $200 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment for second violation, and $500 and/or up to 60 days imprisonment for third violation. Possible community service and substance abuse screening at own expense, and/or driving license sanctions may also be imposed for Open Alcohol and MIP violations.
Persons unlawfully possessing marijuana or cannabis are guilty of a misdemeanor under City of East Lansing ordinances. Violations of marijuana or cannabis ordinances are punishable by a fine of up to $25, 45 days of community service, substance abuse screening or treatment, or some combination of these. A second offense within ten years of the first raises the possible fines to $100, and potential community service days to 90.
Students are encouraged to become familiar with their responsibilities under East Lansing ordinances, which may be obtained at East Lansing City Hall. East Lansing Ordinances may be obtained on the internet at http://www.cityofeastlansing.com.
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