Advisory Committee on Campus security
April 29, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Debby Ceppaglia, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
AGENDA
Welcome/Minutes from March 30, 2010 meeting - Ron Christopher
Crime Prevention Programs and initiatives - Lisa Reda’s report
“Take Back the Night”
National Sexual assault Awareness Month - Jeanine Suk
Training Initiatives - Ron Christopher/Jeanine Suk
SGA Blog Site - Committee members
Suggestions and ideas for 2009 – 2010 - Committee members
Advanced Clery Act Training/ HEA 101 - Ron Christopher
Schedule meetings/assignments - Ron Christopher
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Minutes for March 30th, 2010
Advisory Committee on Campus security
April 29, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Debby Ceppaglia, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
MINUTES MARCH 30, 2010 MEETING
Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault and Campus Crime Prevention
March 30th 2010 Meeting Minutes
· Reviewed minutes from March 3rd 2010 meeting and distributed new agenda.
· Discussed the “Take Back the Night” event details scheduled for April 12th.
· Reviewed the prep meeting we had with Canisius regarding their assistance with “Take Back the Night.”
· Counseling Center and Public Safety to purchase flashlights for giveaways.
· Discussed the April 16th “Dress Down” day for the Crisis Services Advocate Program.
· Attendance for the Vagina Monologues – CMED event 200+ students in attendance.
· AD HOC committee members.
· SGA Blog site
· Welcome Weekend details and programs.
· Attendance at floor meetings for public safety officers to introduce themselves.
· Public Safety Crime Prevention Team – open to everyone.
· Town Hall meeting.
· Stall Street journal.
· How do we get more people involved?
April 29, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Debby Ceppaglia, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
MINUTES MARCH 30, 2010 MEETING
Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault and Campus Crime Prevention
March 30th 2010 Meeting Minutes
· Reviewed minutes from March 3rd 2010 meeting and distributed new agenda.
· Discussed the “Take Back the Night” event details scheduled for April 12th.
· Reviewed the prep meeting we had with Canisius regarding their assistance with “Take Back the Night.”
· Counseling Center and Public Safety to purchase flashlights for giveaways.
· Discussed the April 16th “Dress Down” day for the Crisis Services Advocate Program.
· Attendance for the Vagina Monologues – CMED event 200+ students in attendance.
· AD HOC committee members.
· SGA Blog site
· Welcome Weekend details and programs.
· Attendance at floor meetings for public safety officers to introduce themselves.
· Public Safety Crime Prevention Team – open to everyone.
· Town Hall meeting.
· Stall Street journal.
· How do we get more people involved?
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Agenda for March 30, 2010
Advisory Committee on Campus Security
March 30, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
AGENDA
Welcome/Minutes from March 3, 2010 meeting Ron Christopher
Crime Prevention Programs and Initiatives Lisa Reda
"Take Back the Night"
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Jeanine Suk
SGA Blog Site Committee Members
Suggestions and Ideas for 2009-2010 Committee Members
Schedule meetings/assignments Ron Christopher
March 30, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
AGENDA
Welcome/Minutes from March 3, 2010 meeting Ron Christopher
Crime Prevention Programs and Initiatives Lisa Reda
"Take Back the Night"
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Jeanine Suk
SGA Blog Site Committee Members
Suggestions and Ideas for 2009-2010 Committee Members
Schedule meetings/assignments Ron Christopher
Minutes for February 16, 2010
Advisory Committee on Campus security
March 24, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Debbie Ceppaglia, Faculty Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
MINUTES, February 16, 2010 MEETING
· Everyone was introduced and Debbie Ceppaglia, faculty member has replaced Eileen St. John who is no longer with Medaille College.
· Committee Reports from 2008 – 2009 were distributed to everyone.
· We reviewed the original charge for the committee in the letter from Dr. Jurasek dated November 5, 2009
· The New York State Education Law Article 129-A was reviewed and discussed by committee members
· Lisa Reda and Jeanine Suk discussed the upcoming “National Sexual Assault Awareness Month for April 2010. Activities will begin on April 12, 2010 with a “Take Back the Night Program”. Details are in the process of being finalized. Lisa and Jeanine will report on the events and activities as they are firmed up. It was suggested that we partner with Canisius College for the scheduled activities. Deputy Chief Dominic Barone, Canisius College Public Safety, will be contacted by Lisa to discuss details.
· Lisa will also be meeting with Megan Flaherty from SAB to discuss final plans for the “Take Back the Night” events. She will report on her progress at the next meeting.
· There was some discussion regarding the best methods to communicate information from the committee to the student population. Catlin, Jessica and Jamie, our SGA Student representatives, suggested we use the SGA Blog Site as a Communications tool. We will contact Joe Flateau from the Medaille WEB Site for assistance with this.
· There was discussion on increasing communication and involvement by the faculty at the crime prevention and crime awareness activities. Student committee members volunteered to attend the full time faculty meeting on April 9, 2010 in the lecture hall. Debbie Ceppaglia will assist with getting them on the agenda
· A future activity that was discussed was getting Campus Safety Prevention back onto the agenda for the “Welcome Weekend” schedule for the fall semester in September 2010. We will be working with Student Affairs on this project.
· Next meeting scheduled for March 30, 2010, 3:00pm, Public Safety Conference Room
March 24, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Debbie Ceppaglia, Faculty Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
MINUTES, February 16, 2010 MEETING
· Everyone was introduced and Debbie Ceppaglia, faculty member has replaced Eileen St. John who is no longer with Medaille College.
· Committee Reports from 2008 – 2009 were distributed to everyone.
· We reviewed the original charge for the committee in the letter from Dr. Jurasek dated November 5, 2009
· The New York State Education Law Article 129-A was reviewed and discussed by committee members
· Lisa Reda and Jeanine Suk discussed the upcoming “National Sexual Assault Awareness Month for April 2010. Activities will begin on April 12, 2010 with a “Take Back the Night Program”. Details are in the process of being finalized. Lisa and Jeanine will report on the events and activities as they are firmed up. It was suggested that we partner with Canisius College for the scheduled activities. Deputy Chief Dominic Barone, Canisius College Public Safety, will be contacted by Lisa to discuss details.
· Lisa will also be meeting with Megan Flaherty from SAB to discuss final plans for the “Take Back the Night” events. She will report on her progress at the next meeting.
· There was some discussion regarding the best methods to communicate information from the committee to the student population. Catlin, Jessica and Jamie, our SGA Student representatives, suggested we use the SGA Blog Site as a Communications tool. We will contact Joe Flateau from the Medaille WEB Site for assistance with this.
· There was discussion on increasing communication and involvement by the faculty at the crime prevention and crime awareness activities. Student committee members volunteered to attend the full time faculty meeting on April 9, 2010 in the lecture hall. Debbie Ceppaglia will assist with getting them on the agenda
· A future activity that was discussed was getting Campus Safety Prevention back onto the agenda for the “Welcome Weekend” schedule for the fall semester in September 2010. We will be working with Student Affairs on this project.
· Next meeting scheduled for March 30, 2010, 3:00pm, Public Safety Conference Room
Section 6437
§ 6437. Prohibition on the marketing of credit cards. Each college shall prohibit the advertising, marketing, or merchandising of credit cards on college campuses to students, except pursuant to an official college credit card marketing policy. An official college credit card marketing policy may include:
1. registration of on-campus credit card marketers;
2. limiting credit card marketers to specific dates and specific areas of the campus as designated by the college;
3. prohibiting credit card marketers from offering gifts to a student in exchange for completing a credit card application; and
4. informing students about good credit management practices through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and film presentations.
1. registration of on-campus credit card marketers;
2. limiting credit card marketers to specific dates and specific areas of the campus as designated by the college;
3. prohibiting credit card marketers from offering gifts to a student in exchange for completing a credit card application; and
4. informing students about good credit management practices through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and film presentations.
Section 6436
§ 6436. Bias related crime prevention information. Each college shall inform incoming students about bias related crime prevention measures through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and film presentations, in order to disseminate information about bias related crime, promote discussion, encourage reporting of incidents of bias related crime, and facilitate prevention of such incidents. Such information shall include, but not be limited to:
1. the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations on bias related crime, including the provisions and coverage of the hate crimes act of 2000 codified in article four hundred eighty-five of the penal law;
2. the penalties for commission of bias related crimes;
3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with bias related crime;
4. the availability of counseling and other support services for the victims of bias related crime;
5. the nature of and common circumstances relating to bias related crime on college campuses; and
6. the methods the college employs to advise and to update students about security procedures.
1. the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations on bias related crime, including the provisions and coverage of the hate crimes act of 2000 codified in article four hundred eighty-five of the penal law;
2. the penalties for commission of bias related crimes;
3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with bias related crime;
4. the availability of counseling and other support services for the victims of bias related crime;
5. the nature of and common circumstances relating to bias related crime on college campuses; and
6. the methods the college employs to advise and to update students about security procedures.
Section 6435
§ 6435. Appointment of private college security officers.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the trustees
or other governing board of each independent non-profit college which
maintains a campus or other property for educational purposes outside
the limits of any city having a population of one million or more and is
chartered by the regents or incorporated by special act of the
legislature may request that security guards employed by such college be
appointed as private college campus security officers by the sheriff of
the county in which the college is located pursuant to section six
hundred sixty-two of the county law or by the chief law enforcement
officer of a city where the college is located, pursuant to section two
hundred nine-aa of the general municipal law, as added by chapter six
hundred eleven of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five. Security
guards appointed as such campus security officers may exercise within
their geographic area of authority as defined hereinafter any or all of
the following powers:
a. to make a warrantless arrest of a person (i) for any offense when
he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed
such offense in his or her presence and (ii) for a crime when he or she
has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed such
crime, whether in his or her presence or otherwise, and follow such
person in continuous close pursuit into public places beyond the
geographic area of authority to make such warrantless arrest; provided,
however, that such campus security officers shall comply with the
post-arrest procedures set forth in section 140.40 of the criminal
procedure law and shall not interfere with an ongoing criminal
investigation conducted by any police officer;
b. to use physical force, other than deadly physical force, upon
another person when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes
such to be necessary to effect an arrest pursuant to paragraph a of this
subdivision or to prevent the escape from custody of such person and use
deadly physical force for such purpose when he or she reasonably
believes such to be necessary to defend himself or herself or a third
person from what he or she reasonably believes to be the use or imminent
use of deadly physical force;
c. to carry and utilize a police baton and noxious materials designed
and intended for prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order;
provided, however, that no such campus security officer shall carry or
use such police baton or noxious materials before receiving training in
the use thereof. Training in the use of a baton shall include, but not
be limited to, the defensive use of the baton and instruction in the
legal use of physical force pursuant to article thirty-five of the penal
law; and
d. to temporarily possess stolen property, weapons, appliances and
substances described in article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law
and article thirty-three of the public health law whenever appropriate
for the prevention of crime, preservation of evidence and enforcement of
law and order, and as soon thereafter as practicable deliver such stolen
property, weapons, appliances and substances to a police officer.
2. For purposes of this section, "geographical area of authority"
means any real property owned by or under the control of the college by
which the security guard is employed and located within the geographic
boundaries of the county wherein the appointment was made.
3. To become eligible for appointment as a private college campus
security officer a security guard must first successfully complete a
course of instruction in public and private law enforcement approved by
the municipal police training council, the security guard advisory
council, or the department of state or other comparable course offered
or recognized by a department or agency of the state of New York as
providing appropriate training for the exercise of the powers enumerated
in this section. Such training shall also comply with all requirements
of article seven-A of the general business law and any regulations
promulgated thereunder.
4. To be eligible for appointment as a private college campus security
officer, an applicant shall be of good character, cooperate in a
background check as may be required by the county sheriff or chief law
enforcement officer, be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of
appointment, be a citizen of the United States, and be in compliance
with the requirements of, and duly registered in accordance with, the
provisions of article seven-A of the general business law and any
regulations promulgated thereunder.
5. The duration of the appointment shall be coexistent with the period
of employment except as otherwise provided in this section, section six
hundred sixty-two of the county law or section two hundred nine-aa of
the general municipal law, as added by chapter six hundred eleven of the
laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five.
6. Any independent non-profit college which requests appointment of
any of its security guards as a private college campus security officer
as provided for in subdivision one of this section shall indemnify and
hold harmless, the appointing sheriff, the county in which such sheriff
serves, the appointing chief law enforcement officer and the city in
which such chief law enforcement officer serves from liability and
damages including cost of defense to the extent proximately caused by
the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of the college's security
guards while acting pursuant to their scope of employment by the
college.
7. A college shall immediately notify the appointing sheriff or chief
law enforcement officer whenever a security guard appointed by the
college as a private college campus security officer is arrested,
suspended from employment, transferred, terminated or disabled so as to
be incapable of performing campus security officer duties. Upon receipt
of such notice, the sheriff or chief law enforcement officer shall
immediately revoke such appointment.
8. Private college campus security officers appointed in accordance
with this section shall not be subject to assignment under section two
hundred nine-f of the general municipal law or any mutual aid provisions
of law.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the trustees
or other governing board of each independent non-profit college which
maintains a campus or other property for educational purposes outside
the limits of any city having a population of one million or more and is
chartered by the regents or incorporated by special act of the
legislature may request that security guards employed by such college be
appointed as private college campus security officers by the sheriff of
the county in which the college is located pursuant to section six
hundred sixty-two of the county law or by the chief law enforcement
officer of a city where the college is located, pursuant to section two
hundred nine-aa of the general municipal law, as added by chapter six
hundred eleven of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five. Security
guards appointed as such campus security officers may exercise within
their geographic area of authority as defined hereinafter any or all of
the following powers:
a. to make a warrantless arrest of a person (i) for any offense when
he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed
such offense in his or her presence and (ii) for a crime when he or she
has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed such
crime, whether in his or her presence or otherwise, and follow such
person in continuous close pursuit into public places beyond the
geographic area of authority to make such warrantless arrest; provided,
however, that such campus security officers shall comply with the
post-arrest procedures set forth in section 140.40 of the criminal
procedure law and shall not interfere with an ongoing criminal
investigation conducted by any police officer;
b. to use physical force, other than deadly physical force, upon
another person when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes
such to be necessary to effect an arrest pursuant to paragraph a of this
subdivision or to prevent the escape from custody of such person and use
deadly physical force for such purpose when he or she reasonably
believes such to be necessary to defend himself or herself or a third
person from what he or she reasonably believes to be the use or imminent
use of deadly physical force;
c. to carry and utilize a police baton and noxious materials designed
and intended for prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order;
provided, however, that no such campus security officer shall carry or
use such police baton or noxious materials before receiving training in
the use thereof. Training in the use of a baton shall include, but not
be limited to, the defensive use of the baton and instruction in the
legal use of physical force pursuant to article thirty-five of the penal
law; and
d. to temporarily possess stolen property, weapons, appliances and
substances described in article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law
and article thirty-three of the public health law whenever appropriate
for the prevention of crime, preservation of evidence and enforcement of
law and order, and as soon thereafter as practicable deliver such stolen
property, weapons, appliances and substances to a police officer.
2. For purposes of this section, "geographical area of authority"
means any real property owned by or under the control of the college by
which the security guard is employed and located within the geographic
boundaries of the county wherein the appointment was made.
3. To become eligible for appointment as a private college campus
security officer a security guard must first successfully complete a
course of instruction in public and private law enforcement approved by
the municipal police training council, the security guard advisory
council, or the department of state or other comparable course offered
or recognized by a department or agency of the state of New York as
providing appropriate training for the exercise of the powers enumerated
in this section. Such training shall also comply with all requirements
of article seven-A of the general business law and any regulations
promulgated thereunder.
4. To be eligible for appointment as a private college campus security
officer, an applicant shall be of good character, cooperate in a
background check as may be required by the county sheriff or chief law
enforcement officer, be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of
appointment, be a citizen of the United States, and be in compliance
with the requirements of, and duly registered in accordance with, the
provisions of article seven-A of the general business law and any
regulations promulgated thereunder.
5. The duration of the appointment shall be coexistent with the period
of employment except as otherwise provided in this section, section six
hundred sixty-two of the county law or section two hundred nine-aa of
the general municipal law, as added by chapter six hundred eleven of the
laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five.
6. Any independent non-profit college which requests appointment of
any of its security guards as a private college campus security officer
as provided for in subdivision one of this section shall indemnify and
hold harmless, the appointing sheriff, the county in which such sheriff
serves, the appointing chief law enforcement officer and the city in
which such chief law enforcement officer serves from liability and
damages including cost of defense to the extent proximately caused by
the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of the college's security
guards while acting pursuant to their scope of employment by the
college.
7. A college shall immediately notify the appointing sheriff or chief
law enforcement officer whenever a security guard appointed by the
college as a private college campus security officer is arrested,
suspended from employment, transferred, terminated or disabled so as to
be incapable of performing campus security officer duties. Upon receipt
of such notice, the sheriff or chief law enforcement officer shall
immediately revoke such appointment.
8. Private college campus security officers appointed in accordance
with this section shall not be subject to assignment under section two
hundred nine-f of the general municipal law or any mutual aid provisions
of law.
Section 6434
§ 6434. Investigation of violent felony offenses.
1. Each college shall adopt and implement a plan providing for the investigation of any violent felony offense occurring at or on the grounds of each such institution, and providing for the investigation of a report of any missing student. Such plans shall provide for the coordination of the investigation of such crimes and reports with local law enforcement agencies. Such plans shall include, but not be limited to, written agreements with appropriate local law enforcement agencies providing for the prompt investigation of such crimes and reports.
2. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
a. "Local law enforcement agencies" means any agency or agencies employing peace officers or police officers for the enforcement of the laws of the state, and which has or have jurisdiction under provisions of the criminal procedure law over offenses occurring at or on the grounds of any institution subject to the provisions of this section.
b. "Missing student" means any student of an institution subject to the provisions of this section, who resides in a facility owned or operated by such institution and who is reported to such institution as missing from his or her residence.
c. "Violent felony offense" means a violent felony offense as defined in subdivision one of section 70.02 of the penal law.
1. Each college shall adopt and implement a plan providing for the investigation of any violent felony offense occurring at or on the grounds of each such institution, and providing for the investigation of a report of any missing student. Such plans shall provide for the coordination of the investigation of such crimes and reports with local law enforcement agencies. Such plans shall include, but not be limited to, written agreements with appropriate local law enforcement agencies providing for the prompt investigation of such crimes and reports.
2. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
a. "Local law enforcement agencies" means any agency or agencies employing peace officers or police officers for the enforcement of the laws of the state, and which has or have jurisdiction under provisions of the criminal procedure law over offenses occurring at or on the grounds of any institution subject to the provisions of this section.
b. "Missing student" means any student of an institution subject to the provisions of this section, who resides in a facility owned or operated by such institution and who is reported to such institution as missing from his or her residence.
c. "Violent felony offense" means a violent felony offense as defined in subdivision one of section 70.02 of the penal law.
Section 6433
§ 6433. Campus crime reporting and statistics. Each college that receives state aid shall indicate in their campus catalog, student handbook and viewbook how to access the campus crime statistics that are filed annually with the United States Department of Education as required under Title 20 of the U.S. Code Section 1092(f). Every campus catalog, student handbook and viewbook shall state that "The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education." The information in the campus catalog, student handbook and viewbook shall include the United States Department of Education's web site address for campus crime statistics and a campus phone number for a designated college campus contact who is authorized to provide such statistics for that college. Whenever an individual requests such campus crime statistics, the college shall provide a hard copy mailed to the individual within ten days of the request and that information will include all of the statistics that the campus is required to ascertain under Title 20 of the U.S. Code Section 1092(f). The president or chief administrative officer of each college shall, working with the advisory committee on campus safety, take steps to inform students and prospective students of the existence of the campus crime statistics on an annual basis and other campus safety policies and procedures of the school.
Section 6432
§ 6432. Sexual assault prevention information. Each college shall
inform incoming students about sexual assault prevention measures
through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion
groups, and film presentations, in order to disseminate information
about sexual assault, promote discussion, encourage reporting of
incidents of sexual assault, and facilitate prevention of such
incidents. Such information shall include, but not be limited to:
1. the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations on sex offenses;
2. the penalties for commission of sex offenses;
3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with sex
offenses;
4. the availability of counseling and other support services for the
victims of sex offenses;
5. the nature of and common circumstances relating to sex offenses on
college campuses; and
6. the methods the college employs to advise and to update students
about security procedures.
inform incoming students about sexual assault prevention measures
through programs which may include workshops, seminars, discussion
groups, and film presentations, in order to disseminate information
about sexual assault, promote discussion, encourage reporting of
incidents of sexual assault, and facilitate prevention of such
incidents. Such information shall include, but not be limited to:
1. the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations on sex offenses;
2. the penalties for commission of sex offenses;
3. the procedures in effect at the college for dealing with sex
offenses;
4. the availability of counseling and other support services for the
victims of sex offenses;
5. the nature of and common circumstances relating to sex offenses on
college campuses; and
6. the methods the college employs to advise and to update students
about security procedures.
Section 6431
§ 6431. Advisory committee on campus security.
1. The president or chief administrative officer of each college, except those independent colleges ineligible to receive state aid under section sixty-four hundred one of this title, shall appoint an advisory committee on campus security.
2. Such committee shall consist of a minimum of six members, at least half of whom shall be female; one-third of the committee shall be appointed from a list of students that contains at least twice the number to be appointed which is provided by the largest student governance organization on such campus, one-third thereof shall be appointed from a list of faculty members that contains twice the number to be appointed which is provided by the largest faculty organization on such campus, and one-third of whom shall be selected by the president or chief administrative officer.
3. The committee shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review current policies and procedures for: a. educating the campus community, including security personnel and those persons who advise or supervise students, about sexual assault pursuant to section sixty-four hundred thirty-two of this article; b. educating the campus community about personal safety and crime prevention; c. reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations; d. referring complaints to appropriate authorities; e. counseling victims; and f. responding to inquiries from concerned persons.
4. The committee shall report, in writing, to the college president or chief administrative officer on its findings and recommendations at least once each academic year, and such report shall be available upon request.
5. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, amend, modify or affect existing standards for civil liability.
1. The president or chief administrative officer of each college, except those independent colleges ineligible to receive state aid under section sixty-four hundred one of this title, shall appoint an advisory committee on campus security.
2. Such committee shall consist of a minimum of six members, at least half of whom shall be female; one-third of the committee shall be appointed from a list of students that contains at least twice the number to be appointed which is provided by the largest student governance organization on such campus, one-third thereof shall be appointed from a list of faculty members that contains twice the number to be appointed which is provided by the largest faculty organization on such campus, and one-third of whom shall be selected by the president or chief administrative officer.
3. The committee shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review current policies and procedures for: a. educating the campus community, including security personnel and those persons who advise or supervise students, about sexual assault pursuant to section sixty-four hundred thirty-two of this article; b. educating the campus community about personal safety and crime prevention; c. reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations; d. referring complaints to appropriate authorities; e. counseling victims; and f. responding to inquiries from concerned persons.
4. The committee shall report, in writing, to the college president or chief administrative officer on its findings and recommendations at least once each academic year, and such report shall be available upon request.
5. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, amend, modify or affect existing standards for civil liability.
Section 6430
§ 6430. General provisions.
1. The trustees or other governing board of every college chartered by the regents or incorporated by special act of the legislature and which maintains a campus, unless otherwise provided, shall adopt written rules for implementing all policies required pursuant to this article and for the maintenance of public order on college campuses and other college property used for educational purposes and provide a program for the enforcement thereof. Such rules shall prohibit, among other things, any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization. Such rules shall govern the conduct of students, faculty and other staff as well as visitors and other licensees and invitees on such campuses and property. The penalties for violations of such rules shall be clearly set forth therein and shall include provisions for the ejection of a violator from such campus and property, in the case of a student or faculty violator his or her suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action, and in the case of an organization which authorizes such conduct, recision of permission for that organization to operate on campus property. Such penalties shall be in addition to any penalty pursuant to the penal law or any other law to which a violator or organization may be subject.
2. A copy of such rules shall be given to all students enrolled in said college and shall be deemed to be part of the by-laws of all organizations operating on said campus which shall review annually such by-laws with individuals affiliated with such organizations.
3. Each college shall annually file with the department on or before the first day of July a certificate of compliance with the provisions of this article.
4. If a college fails to file a certificate of compliance pursuant to subdivision three of this section within sixty days of the time required, such college shall not be eligible to receive any state aid or assistance until such certificate of compliance is duly filed.
5. Each college shall file a copy of all written rules adopted as required in this article with the department on or before the first day of July, two thousand four, and once every ten years thereafter.
6. Nothing contained in this article shall: a. be construed to limit or restrict the freedom of speech and peaceful assembly; or b. prevent or limit a college from setting forth additional standards of conduct for students.
1. The trustees or other governing board of every college chartered by the regents or incorporated by special act of the legislature and which maintains a campus, unless otherwise provided, shall adopt written rules for implementing all policies required pursuant to this article and for the maintenance of public order on college campuses and other college property used for educational purposes and provide a program for the enforcement thereof. Such rules shall prohibit, among other things, any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization. Such rules shall govern the conduct of students, faculty and other staff as well as visitors and other licensees and invitees on such campuses and property. The penalties for violations of such rules shall be clearly set forth therein and shall include provisions for the ejection of a violator from such campus and property, in the case of a student or faculty violator his or her suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action, and in the case of an organization which authorizes such conduct, recision of permission for that organization to operate on campus property. Such penalties shall be in addition to any penalty pursuant to the penal law or any other law to which a violator or organization may be subject.
2. A copy of such rules shall be given to all students enrolled in said college and shall be deemed to be part of the by-laws of all organizations operating on said campus which shall review annually such by-laws with individuals affiliated with such organizations.
3. Each college shall annually file with the department on or before the first day of July a certificate of compliance with the provisions of this article.
4. If a college fails to file a certificate of compliance pursuant to subdivision three of this section within sixty days of the time required, such college shall not be eligible to receive any state aid or assistance until such certificate of compliance is duly filed.
5. Each college shall file a copy of all written rules adopted as required in this article with the department on or before the first day of July, two thousand four, and once every ten years thereafter.
6. Nothing contained in this article shall: a. be construed to limit or restrict the freedom of speech and peaceful assembly; or b. prevent or limit a college from setting forth additional standards of conduct for students.
Article 129-A
EDN - Education Article 129-A - REGULATION BY COLLEGES OF CONDUCT ON CAMPUSES AND OTHER COLLEGE PROPERTY USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ARTICLE 129-A
REGULATION BY COLLEGES OF CONDUCT ON CAMPUSES AND OTHER
COLLEGE PROPERTY USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Section 6430. General provisions.
6431. Advisory committee on campus security.
6432. Sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking prevention
information.
6433. Campus crime reporting and statistics.
6434. Investigation of violent felony offenses.
6435. Appointment of private college security officers.
6436. Bias related crime prevention information.
6437. Prohibition on the marketing of credit cards.
6430 - General provisions. 6431 - Advisory committee on campus security. 6432 - Sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking prevention information. 6433 - Campus crime reporting and statistics. 6434 - Investigation of violent felony offenses. 6435 - Appointment of private college security officers. 6436 - Bias related crime prevention information. 6437 - Prohibition on the marketing of credit cards.
ARTICLE 129-A
REGULATION BY COLLEGES OF CONDUCT ON CAMPUSES AND OTHER
COLLEGE PROPERTY USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Section 6430. General provisions.
6431. Advisory committee on campus security.
6432. Sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking prevention
information.
6433. Campus crime reporting and statistics.
6434. Investigation of violent felony offenses.
6435. Appointment of private college security officers.
6436. Bias related crime prevention information.
6437. Prohibition on the marketing of credit cards.
6430 - General provisions. 6431 - Advisory committee on campus security. 6432 - Sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking prevention information. 6433 - Campus crime reporting and statistics. 6434 - Investigation of violent felony offenses. 6435 - Appointment of private college security officers. 6436 - Bias related crime prevention information. 6437 - Prohibition on the marketing of credit cards.
Agenda for February 16, 2010
Advisory Committee on Campus security
February 16, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
AGENDA
Welcome/Introductions Ron Christopher
Committee’s report from 2008 – 2009 Jeannine Suk
Committee’s charge from Medaille President Ron Christopher
Dr. Richard Jurasek
Review of NYS Education Law Article 129 – A Ron Christopher
Crime Prevention Programs and initiatives Lisa Reda
Suggestions and ideas for 2009 – 2010 Committee members
Schedule meetings/assignments Ron Christopher
February 16, 2010
TO: Committee members:
Ron Christopher, Public Safety - Chairperson
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
AGENDA
Welcome/Introductions Ron Christopher
Committee’s report from 2008 – 2009 Jeannine Suk
Committee’s charge from Medaille President Ron Christopher
Dr. Richard Jurasek
Review of NYS Education Law Article 129 – A Ron Christopher
Crime Prevention Programs and initiatives Lisa Reda
Suggestions and ideas for 2009 – 2010 Committee members
Schedule meetings/assignments Ron Christopher
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Dr. Jurasek's Memo to Committee Members
MEDAILLE COLLEGE
MEMO
TO: Ron Christopher, Public Safety,
Chairperson for Committee
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
FROM: Richard Jurasek, Ph.D.
President
DATE: November 5, 2009
RE: Advisory Committee on Campus Security
I appreciate your willingness to serve on the above committee which will address compliance with Article 129-A of the Education Law. The committee shall be chaired by Ronald Christopher, Director of Public Safety, and a meeting will be held in the near future.
The committee shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review current policies and procedures for all of Article 129-A including:
a. educating the campus community, including security personnel and those persons who advise or supervise students, about sexual assault pursuant to section sixty-four hundred thirty-two of this article;
b. educating the campus community about personal safety and crime prevention;
c. reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations;
d. referring complaints to appropriate authorities;
e. counseling victims; and
f. responding to inquiries from concerned persons.
The committee shall report, in writing, to the college president on its findings and recommendations at least once each academic year at the end of the Spring Semester, and such report shall be available upon request.
Information regarding Article 129-A will be forthcoming from Ronald Christopher prior to the first meeting of the committee. Thanks again for your willingness to serve.
MEMO
TO: Ron Christopher, Public Safety,
Chairperson for Committee
Jeannine Suk, Counseling Services
Lisa Reda, Public Safety
Vincent Isaia, Faculty
Eileen St. John, Faculty
Frank Szczublewski, Faculty
Jamie Wisner, Student
Jessica Newcombe, Student
Caitlin Reese, Student
FROM: Richard Jurasek, Ph.D.
President
DATE: November 5, 2009
RE: Advisory Committee on Campus Security
I appreciate your willingness to serve on the above committee which will address compliance with Article 129-A of the Education Law. The committee shall be chaired by Ronald Christopher, Director of Public Safety, and a meeting will be held in the near future.
The committee shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review current policies and procedures for all of Article 129-A including:
a. educating the campus community, including security personnel and those persons who advise or supervise students, about sexual assault pursuant to section sixty-four hundred thirty-two of this article;
b. educating the campus community about personal safety and crime prevention;
c. reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations;
d. referring complaints to appropriate authorities;
e. counseling victims; and
f. responding to inquiries from concerned persons.
The committee shall report, in writing, to the college president on its findings and recommendations at least once each academic year at the end of the Spring Semester, and such report shall be available upon request.
Information regarding Article 129-A will be forthcoming from Ronald Christopher prior to the first meeting of the committee. Thanks again for your willingness to serve.
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