1. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to create a single policy dealing with the issues involved with security on the campus of VCSU. This policy will be in accordance with the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education policy section 916 Campus Security.

2. Scope

This policy will address responsibilities, procedures, and documentation of incidents involving campus security. The specific administrative divisions involved are: Facilities Services, Student Services, Auxiliary Services, Academic Affairs, and Business Affairs. Students should be aware of this policy and how it affects them. The policy is intended to satisfy the conditions of reasonable security, balancing the concern for our open academic environment with the need for campus safety and security. 

3. Responsibilities

A. Building Security: responsible for all things previously in this policy. Additionally, a nightly log will be kept of all activities/incidents. 

B. Safety Coordinator: supervise Building Security and oversee all security related activities. Report all security incidents to the appropriate campus official. Maintain a record of all security incidents. Investigate all incidents of theft, vandalism, etc. that are not handled by the police. Submit a yearly report of campus security incidents to the Vice President for Business Affairs on or about July 1. Respond to all emergencies as required. 

C. Vice President for Student Affairs: review reports and provide disciplinary action or counseling to students involved in campus incidents. Keep students informed of the campus security policy and how it affects them. Respond to emergencies/incidents involving students as required. 

D. Director of Facilities Services: review reports dealing with facilities damage and breakdowns, taking appropriate action. Respond to emergencies involving facilities as required.

E. Valley City Police Department: reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs all criminal activity occurring on the campus grounds, adjacent areas and at off-campus university sponsored events. Reports criminal activity involving college students in the community that may have an effect on the safety and well-being of the campus community.

5. TIMELY WARNINGS

In order to keep the campus informed about safety and security issues, VCSU will alert the entire community in a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of specific crimes. Timely warnings may be issued for threats to property as well as for threats to persons. Timely warnings will typically be issued by the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Office of Facilities Services. The VCSU campus-wide e-mail system has been declared as an official means of campus communications (Computer and Network Usage Policy 3.2.1) and will be used as the primary tool for dissemination of timely warnings. In addition, timely warnings may be delivered by the campus Emergency Notification System. 

Sponsored by: Vice President for Student Affairs 

Reviewed: Winter 1996

Reviewed: February 2005

Reviewed: Summer 2007

Revised: Summer 2015