Reporting a Concern (test)
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Reporting a Concern
Use this page to choose the right reporting option for a safety concern at Orange Technical College. If there is an immediate threat to safety, call 911 first.
What Should I Report?
- Threats or violence
- Suspicious activity
- Harassment or intimidation
- Hazing
- Sexual misconduct / sex-based harassment
- Alcohol or drug-related concern
- Weapons or dangerous behavior
- Concerning behavior involving a student, visitor, or staff member
If you are unsure whether something should be reported, it is better to ask for help than to ignore a concern. For non-emergency guidance, contact your campus safety contact or the appropriate support office.
Contacts & SupportHazing PreventionInterpersonal Violence Support
Non-Emergency Contacts by Campus
| Campus | Police Department / Sheriff's Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Eatonville Campus | Eatonville Police Department | 407-703-1757 |
| West Campus | Ocoee Police Department | 407-905-3160 |
| Apopka, Avalon, East, and South Campuses | Orange County Sheriff's Office | 407-836-4357 |
| Main Campus | Orlando Police Department | 321-235-5300 |
What Happens After I Report?
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Follow-up depends on the type of concern, the information provided, and the office or agency responsible for reviewing the report. If you provide contact information, someone may follow up to ask questions, provide support, or explain next steps.
If a report is submitted anonymously, OTC may not be able to follow up directly unless enough information is provided to review the concern.
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Reports are routed based on the type of concern. Depending on the situation, information may be shared with staff responsible for safety, student support, Title IX, student conduct, campus administration, OCPS District Police, local law enforcement, or compliance review.
Information is shared with the appropriate offices so the concern can be reviewed, documented, and addressed.
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You may submit an anonymous tip through FortifyFL. Anonymous reporting can be helpful when you want to share a concern without providing your name.
However, anonymous reports may limit OTC’s ability to follow up, verify details, provide direct support, or explain the outcome. If a report includes identifiable information or describes an immediate safety risk, the information may still need to be reviewed by the appropriate safety or support offices.
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Concerns involving sex-based harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may involve Title IX or related support and response processes.
You can contact a Title IX representative for reporting guidance, support options, and next steps. You can also visit Interpersonal Violence Support & Education for information about support, rights and options, and related prevention education.
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Hazing concerns should be reported so they can be reviewed and addressed. Hazing may involve student conduct, safety, support, and Clery-related review depending on the situation.
Visit Hazing Prevention for hazing definitions, prevention resources, reporting guidance, and hazing-related transparency information.
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You can still ask for help even if you are not sure whether the situation requires discipline, police, or a formal report. Campus contacts can help route your concern to the appropriate office or support resource.
If you are unsure where to start, visit Contacts & Support or Safety Resources.
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Some reports may be reviewed for Clery Act reporting requirements. This may include review for annual crime statistics, Daily Crime Log information, timely warnings, emergency notifications, or other required safety disclosures.
Public Clery Act crime statistics do not include personally identifying information.
Privacy and anonymous reporting
Reports are handled by the appropriate office based on the nature of the concern. Some information may need to be shared with staff who are responsible for safety, support, compliance, law enforcement, or response.
Anonymous reporting options may limit OTC’s ability to follow up directly. If there is an immediate safety concern, OTC may still need to review and respond to the information provided.
Public Clery Act crime statistics do not include personally identifying information.