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4. Security's Relationship with Rochester Police Department

Criteria Used for Summoning Police to the University

  1. When requested by any person regardless of University affiliation. Regardless of type of affiliation to the University, security officers shall attempt to obtain the nature of the problem from the individual and make notification to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
  2. To prevent or respond to a significant disruption of a University activity or threat to public safety. The appropriate law enforcement agency shall be contacted in the event that Security staffing levels do not allow for controlling a significant disruption or threat to public safety at the University.
  3. For personal injury motor vehicle accident or University property damage. The police shall be summoned in the event that a motor vehicle accident has occurred with personal injury or University property damaged.
  4. When a felony has occurred on University property or the University is the victim of a felony. Police shall be contacted in all cases where the University is a victim of a felony or a felony crime has been committed on University property.
  5. When the University is the victim of a crime with a loss in excess of $1,000. The police shall be notified when the University is a victim of a crime where the loss exceeds $1,000.
  6. To obtain or confirm identification of a suspect. The police shall be contacted in the event that a suspect is uncooperative in identifying him/herself on University property, or when verification of identification is deemed necessary.
  7. When a pattern or series of misdemeanors have occurred. The police shall be contacted in the event that a pattern or a series of misdemeanors has been reported/observed on University property.
  8. To pick up evidence of crime. The police shall be notified in the event that evidence, such as rape evidence kit, is needed by the victim to assist in placing charges.
  9. To surrender contraband, weapons or other items that legally cannot be held in custody by Security Services. Notification to the appropriate police agency shall be made in the event that contraband, weapons or other items have been obtained by Security Services.

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