Safety and Security Policies Printed Version

Campus Safety and Security (Policy 8.010)

Policy

It is the policy of the Board that the College campus should be safe and secure. To accomplish this policy, the President or designee shall establish procedures which include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. A description of the emergencies and conditions to which these procedures shall apply;
2. Action that should be taken by the President or other College staff under certain emergencies and conditions including the closure and evacuation of classes, offices, and buildings;
3. Action that should be taken by the President or designee to prohibit the presence on campus of persons who threaten the safety or security of students, College personnel, or College property; and,
4. The use of law enforcement authorities under certain conditions.

Traffic and Parking (Policy 8.020)

Policy:

1. It is the policy of the Board that parking shall be provided to faculty, staff, students and visitors in parking facilities designated for this purpose, and appropriate fees may be charged for the use of campus parking facilities.
2. Parking regulations shall be determined by the President, in compliance with Florida motor vehicle laws, and shall be promulgated to each campus community. Parking regulations shall be enforced uniformly on each campus and for each type of violation.
3. The President is authorized to establish procedures to implement and enforce this policy.

Campus and Workplace Violence (Policy 8.030)

Definitions

Acts of violence – Any behavior or action, whether intentional or reckless, that harms or threatens the safety of another individual on College property. This includes actions relating to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Threats of violence – Any behavior or action that could be interpreted by a reasonable person as intent to cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to another individual or property.

College Property – Includes all facilities, grounds, designated workplaces owned, operated, or leased by the College and non-campus locations used for college-sponsored events or activities.

Policy

1. Seminole State College strives to provide employees, students, and visitors with a safe environment in which to work, study and conduct business. The College does not tolerate violent behavior of any kind or threats of violence, either implied or direct, on College property or through electronic means.
2. The College strictly prohibits any act of violence, threat of violence, or behavior intended to cause (1) physical, emotional, or psychological harm to another person; (2) damage to College Property or the property of another individual; or (3) disruption of the education, work, or safety of another individual or group of individuals.
3. Any employee, student, or visitor who exhibits any of the behaviors described in this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as described in College procedures and/or criminal prosecution as appropriate.
4. Any weapons, including firearms, may not be possessed on College property except as provided by Florida law.
5. The President shall cause procedures to be developed to implement this policy.

Sexual Assault/Battery (Policy 8.040)

Policy

It is the policy of the Board that the criminal act or attempted act of sexual assault/battery and other forms of sexual misconduct shall not be condoned. The President or designee shall establish procedures that include, but are not limited to:

• the protocol for dealing with these acts;
• disciplinary procedures for students and employees;
• victims’ rights and services for victims;
• confidentiality and voluntary confidential reporting; and
• educational programs.

Protection of Vulnerable Persons (Policy 8.050)

Policy

1. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that the College shall provide a safe environment for all faculty, staff, students, volunteers, community members, and other guests at College locations, events, or functions. Child abuse, abandonment, or neglect committed on the property of the College or during an event or function sponsored by the College shall not be condoned or tolerated.
2. College administrators are required to report any known or suspected information from faculty, staff, or other institution employees regarding known or suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect committed on the property of the College or during an event or function sponsored by the College. Furthermore, College administrators are prohibited from knowingly or willfully preventing another person from making such a report.
3. The President shall establish procedures to implement this policy.