Preservation of Evidence Preserving evidence is essential for supporting potential criminal investigations, campus disciplinary proceedings, and ensuring access to medical care and support services. Evidence can be time-sensitive and may be lost if not properly safeguarded. For Physical or Sexual Violence: Individuals should avoid bathing, showering, changing clothes, eating, drinking, smoking, brushing teeth, or cleaning the area where the incident occurred before seeking medical attention. Digital and Electronic Evidence: Harmed persons and witnesses should save and not delete text messages, emails, voicemails, call logs, social media posts, screenshots, photographs, or location data related to the incident. Physical Evidence: Clothing, bedding, or objects from the scene should be placed in a paper (not plastic) bag or cardboard box to prevent damage or contamination. Property Crimes (theft, vandalism, burglary, etc.): Do not disturb the area where the incident occurred. Secure any damaged items, locks, or equipment, and document the scene with photographs and video if possible. Witness Accounts: Write down details of what occurred, including times, dates, descriptions, and names of people involved or present. Even small details may later prove helpful. Create a recording on a phone of these details to keep them fresh in memory. For questions about the collection of physical evidence following a sexual assault, please contact Stevens Campus Police or: Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Christ Hospital 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 201.795.8375 Hoboken University Medical Center 308 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 201.418.1000 Jersey City Medical Center 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 201.915.2000 Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Office of Victim Witness Advocacy 555 Duncan Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 201.795.6508 Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office FNE (Forensic Nurse Examiner) 201.795.6400 ext. 6884 3 — 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
