Student Rights & Safety
File a Report
Lake Region State College promptly and thoroughly investigates and resolves complaints alleging sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Review this section for information on what to expect when filing a report.
What to expect when FILING A REPORT
What to expect when FILING A REPORT
Reporting to Police
Lake Region State College encourages individuals to report sexual misconduct to local police. Timely reporting is crucial for investigation and prosecution and may lead to an arrest or aid other cases.
Individuals have the right to choose whether to file a police report. Filing may prompt investigation and prosecution, but does not obligate the individual to testify in court.
Devils Lake Police Department - Lake Region Law Enforcement Center
222 West Walnut Street
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-0700
What to expect when REPORTING AN INCIDENT TO LRSC
What to expect when REPORTING AN INCIDENT TO LRSC
Reporting to LRSC
Lake Region State College has designated a Title IX Coordinator to oversee sexual misconduct complaints. Individuals may choose whether to report to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy. Both are trained to assist reporters and provide information on resources, services, and interim measures or accommodations.
All LRSC employees, including student employees, must report any sexual misconduct they learn of. Only the director of counseling can offer complete privacy. Title IX Coordinators handle complaints sensitively and securely, but full privacy cannot be guaranteed.
To file a report:
Call or email a Lake Region State College Title IX Coordinator to set up a meeting about sexual misconduct. Reports can also be sent to: LRSC.KnowYour9@lrsc.edu.
Electronic and Anonymous
You may also file a complaint online. Anonymous complaints are accepted, but LRSC’s ability to investigate is limited. Use this form to report sexual misconduct: LRSC Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form.
Suggestions regarding PRESERVING EVIDENCE
Suggestions regarding PRESERVING EVIDENCE
Preserving Evidence
Whether or not an incident is reported to police or the college, LRSC encourages preserving evidence. This helps protect all future legal options.
Below are suggestions for preserving evidence in a sexual misconduct incident. Not all suggestions may apply to every situation.
General Suggestions
Do not alter, dispose of, or destroy any physical evidence. If a drink may have been drugged, notify medical personnel or law enforcement immediately. They can collect possible evidence from the drink or through a urine or blood sample.
Preserve electronic evidence: save or screenshot text and instant messages, social media, and keep pictures, logs, or relevant documents.
Even if an individual chooses not to file a complaint regarding sexual misconduct, they should consider speaking with law enforcement. This can help preserve evidence if they decide to report later.
Suggestions Specific to Sexual misconduct
Because some evidence dissipates quickly, especially on the body, individuals who have been sexually assaulted should seek medical care immediately. There, they can receive a medical examination and/or have evidence collected.
A person who has been sexually assaulted should avoid showering, bathing, or douching. They should also avoid smoking, brushing teeth, eating, drinking, or changing clothes or bedding before seeking medical attention.
If the individual changes clothes or bedding, they should not wash them. Bring the items to a hospital, medical facility, or police in a paper bag.
In North Dakota, sexual assault victims may have evidence collected even if they do not report to law enforcement.
To file a report with LRSC, use the Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form. To speak with someone, visit the Get Help page or contact LRSC Title IX Coordinators.