Guttman Community College’s building is staffed with Public Safety Officers and Campus Security Assistants 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CUNY Public Safety Officers are NYS Peace Officers and are trained in handling a variety of situations that may arise. Campus Security Assistants are CUNY employed Security Officers who assist with the everyday operations of the Public Safety Department.
Contact Us
Campus Safety
PublicSafety@guttman.cuny.edu
646-313-8101
Annual Security Report
The crime statistics in accordance with the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting procedures and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act can be viewed by clicking the link below. These statistics are gathered and prepared by the Public Safety Department from reports taken from Public Safety, campus security authorities, and local law enforcement. Any member of the College community or the public may request a printed copy of the crime statistics from the Department of Public Safety. Stella and Charles Guttman Community College has no recognized off-campus student residential or dormitory facilities.
For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year the crime was reported. The Office of Security and Public Safety also submits the annual crime statistics published in this report to the U.S. Department of Education. The statistical information gathered by the Department of Education is available to the public through the Department of Education on their Campus Safety and Security webpage.
- Click “Get Data for One School” and then enter “CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College.”
- Click “Continue,” then click “Main Campus” and click “Continue” again to get to the statistics page.
For an ADA-accessible version of this report, please email communications@guttman.cuny.edu
Other Reports and Documents
Hate Crime Prevention
What is a Hate Crime?
Per New York State Penal Law § 485.05: A person commits a hate crime when he or she commits a specified criminal offense and either intentionally commits the act or intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
In keeping with New York State Law (NY Education Law Article 129-A, Section 6433), Guttman Community College is reporting on Hate Crimes that have occurred on campus for the past three years.
Hate Offense Statistics
For calendar year 2021 there were 0 reports of hate crime offenses.
For calendar year 2022 there were 0 reports of hate crime offenses.
For calendar year 2023 there were 0 report of hate crime offenses.
The above statistics are representative of the Federal Hate Crime definition which is broader than the New York State definition as the Federal definition captures all criminal offenses, and the New York State definition only includes certain specified offenses.
We encourage any campus community member who experiences or witnesses a Hate Crime to report this incident immediately by contacting the Public Safety Department at 646-313-8010.
NYS Hate Crimes Reporting Bill
On 7/11/23, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2060-A/A.3694A) to strengthen investigation and reporting requirements for hate crime incidents occurring on college campuses. The new law supplements the NYS Education Law Article 129-A and supplements CUNY’s responsibilities under the Clery Act.
Why Report a Hate Crime
Hate crimes have a broader effect than most other kinds of crime. Hate crime victims include not only the crime’s immediate target but also others like them. Hate crimes affect families, communities, and at times, the entire nation. Like many other types of crime, there is a disparity between hate crimes that actually occur and those reported to law enforcement. It is critical to report hate crimes not only to show support and get help for victims, but also to send a clear message that the community will not tolerate these kinds of crimes. Reporting hate crimes allows communities and law enforcement to fully understand the scope of the problem in a community and put resources toward preventing and addressing attacks based on bias and hate.
Protocol for Responding to Incidents
All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to notify Public Safety or a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act if they experience or witness a hate crime incident. Once Public Safety or a CSA has been informed that a hate crime incident has occurred on campus, the protocol below must be followed to ensure that the incident is properly logged and investigated. Additionally, the college must inform the victim how they might receive proper support and assistance throughout the investigative process. Public Safety and/or the CSA will work collaboratively and take the following actions once informed of a hate crimes incident:
- Inform the victim of the resources available to them;
- Prepare a hate crimes incident report that will be noted on the Public Safety Crime Log;
- Notify the college President or Dean;
- Contact NYPD within 24 hours of receiving the report of a hate crimes incident; and
- Update the college’s Public Safety Crime Log once NYPD or NYSP Hate Crimes Task Force has determined that the conduct qualifies as a “hate crime” under NYS Penal Law 485.05.
Specified Offenses & Penalties
The following types of conduct qualify as a “specified offense.” Note: The college’s Department of Public Safety will continue to use the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s definition of “hate crime” for Clery Act reporting purposes.
| SPECIFIC OFFENSE | PENAL LAW SECTION | DEGREE | CLASS OF FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR* | IMPRISONMENT IN YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | §120.10 | 1 | B | 6 to 25 |
| §120.05 | 2 | C | 1 to 15 | |
| §120.00 | 3 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| Aggravated Assault Upon Person less than 11 years old | §120.12 | E | 1 to 7 | |
| Menacing | §120.13 | 1 | D | 1 to 7 |
| §120.14 | 2 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| §120.15 | 3 | A* | To 1 year | |
| Reckless Endangerment | §120.25 | 1 | C | 1 to 15 |
| §120.20 | 2 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| Manslaughter | §125.20 | 1 | B | 6 to 25 |
| §125.15 | 2 | C | 1 to 15 | |
| Murder | §125.25 | 2 | A-II | 3 to life |
| Stalking | §120.60 | 1 | C | 1 to 15 |
| §120.55 | 2 | D | 1 to 7 | |
| §120.50 | 3 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| §120.45 | 4 | A* | To 1 year | |
| Rape | §130.35 | 1 | A-II | 3 to life |
| Criminal Sexual Act | §130.50 | 1 | A-II | 3 to life |
| Sexual Abuse | §130.65 | 1 | C | 1 to 15 |
| Aggravated Sexual Abuse | §130.70 | 1 | A-II | 3 to life |
| §130.67 | 1 | B | 6 to 25 | |
| Unlawful Imprisonment | §135.10 | 1 | D | 1 to 7 |
| §135.05 | 2 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| Kidnapping | §135.25 | 1 | A-I | 20 to life |
| §135.20 | 2 | A-II | 3 to life | |
| Coercion | §135.65 | 1 | C | 1 to 15 |
| §135.60 | 2 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| Criminal Trespass | §140.17 | 1 | C | 1 to 15 |
| §140.15 | 2 | E | 1 to 4 | |
| §140.10 | 3 | A* | To 1 year | |
| Burglary | §140.30 | 1 | A-II | 3 to life |
| §140.25 | 2 | B | 6 to 25 | |
| §140.20 | 3 | C | 1 to 15 | |
| Criminal Mischief | §145.12 | 1 | A-II | 3 to life |
| §145.10 | 2 | C | 1 to 15 | |
| §145.05 | 3 | D | 1 to 7 |
Final Disposition of a Hate Crime
The determinations and final dispositions of incidents initially reported to the college as a “hate crime” will ultimately be made by the NYPD or the NYSPP Hate Crimes Task Force. The college’s Public Safety Crime Log will be updated accordingly.
Distribution of Hate Crime Statistics
The College will report and post on its website separate, clearly designated data on hate crime offenses occurring at or on the college grounds. This data will be based on the NYS Penal Law 485.05 hate crime definition. The college will also provide the address for the U.S Department of Education’s (US DOE) campus crime statistics and the link to the US DOE statistics for the college. In addition, the college will continue to provide a webpage with a link to the Annual Security Report. The Annual Security Report contains statistics regarding crimes that are compiled from campus incident reports, reports from designated Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) and reports/statistics from local NYPD precincts.
- US DOE Crime Statistics Webpage- Campus Safety and Security (ed.gov). Click “Get Data for One School” and then enter “CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College.” Click “Continue,” then click “Main Campus” and click “Continue” again to get to the statistics page.
- Guttman Community College Annual Security Report – See the Annual Security Report section above
- Guttman Community College Crime Statistics – Pages from Annual Security Report GCC ASRC
Prevention & Education
Incoming students will receive training on hate crime prevention measures through programs that promote discussion, encourage reporting and facilitate prevention of such incidents. Incoming students will also be informed of campus crime statistics and campus safety policies and procedures during the onboarding process. The college’s Advisory Committee on Campus Security will continue to review campus security policies and procedures for educating students, staff and faculty about reporting and preventing hate crimes.
Counseling & Support Services
Anyone who is a victim of a bias-related crime is encouraged to seek counseling from a trained mental health professional. Experienced counselors, trained to assist with the consequences of bias-related crime and/or bias-related crime trauma, are available through Guttman’s Counseling and Wellness Center (Rooms 509 A/B/C, counseling.wellness@guttman.cuny.edu). You may also contact the Office of AccessABILITY (room 506,
accessabilityservices@guttman.cuny.edu) if academic accommodations are needed. Faculty and staff can get free short-term counseling assistance through the CUNY Work/Life program (800-833-8707, www.myccaonline.com, Company Code: CUNY).
If you believe you are experiencing or have experienced discrimination or harassment, as defined in CUNY’s Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, please feel free to report this conduct through the University’s Discrimination and Retaliation Reporting Portal. If you have any concerns about your safety, please contact Campus Safety.
Additional Resources
- CUNY Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hub
- Guttman Compliance and Diversity
- Guttman Human Resources
- Guttman Campus Safety
- Guttman Student Affairs
- Guttman Counseling and Wellness Center
- Bronx District Attorney Office Hate Crimes Unit
- Kings County District Attorney Hate Crimes Bureau (Brooklyn)
- New York County District Attorney’s Office – Hate Crimes
- Queens District Attorney Hate Crimes Bureau
- Richmond County District Attorney Trials Bureau (Staten Island, also prosecutes hate crimes)
- NYS Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
- NYPD Hate Crimes – NYPD
- NYPD Midtown South Precinct
- NYPD Midtown South Precinct (includes campus area)
- New York State Anti-Hate Crime Resource Guide
- NYS Hate Crimes Task Force
- United States Department of Justice | Hate Crimes
Advisory Committee on Campus Security
2024 Campus Security Authority Advisors
Rufus Massiah, (Chair) Campus Security Director
Shirley Law, Facilities Planning Director
Robert Klein, Director of Information Tech
Elie Yoesoep, Director of Human Resources
Courtney Stevenson, Dean of Student Affairs
Ayechia Perez-Cruz, Director of Academic Operations
Kristina Baines, Guttman Community College PSC Chapter President
Samantha Ruiz-Correa, SGA President