Editing University of Minnesota (section)

===Campus safety===
The Step Up campaign is a program that helps students prevent excessive drinking, as well as sexual assault and other crimes, by teaching them how to intervene and prevent in a positive way.<ref name="Step Up">{{cite web |url=http://stepup.umn.edu/ |title=Step Up |publisher=University of Minnesota |access-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212857/http://stepup.umn.edu/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> This is done, in part, by explaining the [[bystander effect]]. The U of M also has a SAFE-U emergency notification text messaging system that sends out a notification to all faculty, staff, and students in case of emergency.<ref name="TXT - U">{{cite web |url=http://www1.umn.edu/prepared/txtu/ |title=TXT- U |publisher=University of Minnesota |access-date=October 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213316/http://www1.umn.edu/prepared/txtu/ |archive-date=October 4, 2013}}</ref> The commitment to a safe inclusive campus is also articulated through the comprehensive University of Minnesota Safety Plan, aligned with MPact 2025's Commitment 5, Action Item 5.4, emphasizing the need to assess and improve campus safety continually.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Safety Approach |url=https://safe-campus.umn.edu/safety-approach |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Safe Campus |language=en}}</ref> The establishment of the Strategic Safety Advisory Committee and public safety forums fosters community engagement and dialogue on safety concerns and improvements. Additionally, the university has made strides in off-campus safety through nightly patrols in Dinkytown and the introduction of blue light kiosks and mobile light trailers to enhance visibility and security. Other resources help students get home safely. Calling 624-WALK secures an escort for walks to adjacent campuses and neighborhoods, and Gopher Chauffeur, a van service, offers rides near and on campus. Both are free and open to all students, staff, and faculty.<ref name="Creating a safe U">{{cite web |url=http://www1.umn.edu/prepared/ |title=Safety and Security |publisher=University of Minnesota |access-date=September 30, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212857/http://www1.umn.edu/prepared/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/12/13/70274 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103094323/http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/12/13/70274 |title=Hitch a ride with MSA |newspaper=[[Minnesota Daily]] |archive-date=January 3, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mndaily.com/2008/04/17/boyntonto-run-msa-express-0 |title=Boynton to run MSA Express |newspaper=[[Minnesota Daily]] |access-date=July 23, 2014 |archive-date=July 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727174158/http://www.mndaily.com/2008/04/17/boyntonto-run-msa-express-0 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wcco.com/search/Link.ashx?R=http%3a%2f%2fwcco.com%2ftopstories%2fMSA.Express.University.2.365282.html |title=Shuttle Service Provides 'U' Students Security |publisher=Wcco.com |access-date=July 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://discover.umn.edu/news/campus-community/gopher-chauffeur-service-helps-keep-students-safe |title=Taking them home: The U's Gopher Chauffeur service helps keep students safe at night. |date=November 20, 2013 |website=umn.edu |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729013501/http://discover.umn.edu/news/campus-community/gopher-chauffeur-service-helps-keep-students-safe |archive-date=July 29, 2014}}</ref>

In addition, the campus has nearly 200 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and 200 yellow phones for emergency-only calls. The University Police Station has 20 Code Blue phones around campus that immediately connect people to their office. There are also over 2,000 security cameras being monitored 24 hours a day.<ref name="Creating a safe U" /> The university also maintains a vigilant stance on cybersecurity, conducting annual external assessments and updating strategies for risk mitigation. Emergency preparedness is also a key focus, with updated Emergency Operations Plans and disaster recovery protocols ensuring readiness for a variety of potential threats.<ref name=":4" />

====Sexual assaults====
Minnesota Gophers football player [[Dominic Jones]] was convicted of sexual assault in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/local/west/26011539.html |title=Ex-Gopher Dominic Jones: 'My name now is Inmate' |author-first1=Rochelle |author-last1=Olson |date=July 29, 2008 |publisher=The Star Tribune |work=www.startribune.com |access-date=September 14, 2020 |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129031947/http://www.startribune.com/local/west/26011539.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2009, an appeals court upheld Jones' conviction, but reduced his four-year prison sentence to one year.<ref name=sentence>{{cite news |url=https://www.twincities.com/2009/07/08/ex-gopher-dominic-jones-sex-crime-conviction-upheld-by-appeals-court/#:~:text=Dominic%20Jones%2C%20once%20a%20defensive,in%20guidelines%20for%20the%20felony. |title=her Dominic Jones' sex crime conviction upheld by appeals court |first=Maricella |last=Miranda |publisher=Pioneer Press |date=July 8, 2009 |access-date=September 14, 2020}}</ref> More than 1,000 sexual assaults on campus were reported between 2010 and 2015.<ref name=Tribune>{{cite web |title=After Authorities Did Not Charge her Rapist U Student Fought Back |url=http://www.startribune.com/after-authorities-did-not-charge-her-rapist-u-student-fought-back/398051931/ |work=Minneapolis Star Tribune |date=October 23, 2016 |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024221226/http://www.startribune.com/after-authorities-did-not-charge-her-rapist-u-student-fought-back/398051931/ |url-status=live}}</ref> No prosecutions for rape occurred, according to Katie Eichele of the Aurora Center,<ref name=Tribune/> until the conviction of [[2014 University of Minnesota rape case|Daniel Drill-Mellum]] in 2016, for the rapes of two fellow students.<ref name=2016conviction>{{cite web |title=Former University of Minnesota Frat Brother Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Rape |url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a63590/university-of-minnesota-daniel-drill-mellum-rape-sentenced-prison/ |work=Cosmopolitan |access-date=October 23, 2016 |date=September 2016 |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024225955/http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a63590/university-of-minnesota-daniel-drill-mellum-rape-sentenced-prison/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Drill-Mellum received a six-year prison sentence.<ref name=2016conviction />

It has been alleged that few sexual assaults on campus are reported to University police.<ref name=Fox9>{{cite web |title=1 in 10 rape cases on University of Minnesota campus lead to arrest |url=http://www.fox9.com/news/investigators/12385885-story |work=Fox 9 News |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024223125/http://www.fox9.com/news/investigators/12385885-story |url-status=dead}}</ref> Six resulted in arrest from 2010 to 2015; one was determined to be unfounded.<ref name=Fox9/> In a study by campus police, in the years between 2005 and 2015, sexual assaults at the university remained the same or increased<ref>{{cite web |title=10 Year Part I Crime Statistics |url=https://police.umn.edu/10yearcrime |work=University of Minnesota Public Safety |access-date=October 23, 2016 |date=August 7, 2015 |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025045101/https://police.umn.edu/10yearcrime |url-status=dead}}</ref> despite six sexual assault resources and many anti-crime programs on campus.<ref>{{cite magazine |title='Universities and Fraternities Must Tell the Whole Truth' About Sexual Violence |url=https://time.com/100084/campus-sexual-assault-fraternities/ |magazine=Time |access-date=October 26, 2016 |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025055436/http://time.com/100084/campus-sexual-assault-fraternities/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Working Together to Address Campus Sexual Violence |url=https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/2015%20Conference%20on%20Crime%20and%20Victimization/Presentations/Sexual%20Violence%20on%20College%20Campuses.pdf |work=University of Minnesota |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210042625/https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/2015%20Conference%20on%20Crime%20and%20Victimization/Presentations/Sexual%20Violence%20on%20College%20Campuses.pdf |archive-date=February 10, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Here's What's Missing From the Stats on Campus Rape |url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/10/campus-crime-statistics-undercount-sexual-assaults |work=MotherJones |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025111100/http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/10/campus-crime-statistics-undercount-sexual-assaults |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=How the University of Minnesota handles sexual assault |url=http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/04/01/bcst-sexual-assault-university-of-minnesota |work=Minnesota Public Radio |date=April 2015 |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025063511/http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/04/01/bcst-sexual-assault-university-of-minnesota |url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2020, the University of Minnesota agreed to pay $500,000 to a woman who in the fall of 2016, accused several Gophers football players of sexually assaulting her.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.startribune.com/university-of-minnesota-paid-500-000-to-woman-who-accused-gophers-football-players-of-rape/572257372/#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Minnesota%20paid,sexual%20assault%20in%20fall%202016.&text=But%20a%20source%20confirmed%20the,the%20St.%20Paul%20Pioneer%20Press. |author-first1=Ryan|author-last1=Faircloth|author-first2=Rochelle|author-last2=Olson|title=University of Minnesota paid $500,000 to woman who accused Gophers football players of rape |website=[[Star Tribune]] |date=August 29, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020 |archive-date=August 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829085034/https://www.startribune.com/university-of-minnesota-paid-500-000-to-woman-who-accused-gophers-football-players-of-rape/572257372/#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Minnesota%20paid,sexual%20assault%20in%20fall%202016.&text=But%20a%20source%20confirmed%20the,the%20St.%20Paul%20Pioneer%20Press. |url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2017, a University of Minnesota panel cleared four of the 10 Gopher football players the woman accused and agreed with investigators' recommendation that four other players be expelled and the other two players should be suspended for a year.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/reports-panel-clears-4-gopher-football-players-expels-4-others |title=Reports: Panel clears 4 Gopher football players, expels 4 others |first=William |last=Wilcoxen |website=Bring Me The News |date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017035923/https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/reports-panel-clears-4-gopher-football-players-expels-4-others |url-status=live}}</ref>