CAMPUS SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A. How to Get Help: 1. Report emergencies by calling 518.494.1444. 2. Report non-emergency crime or suspicious behavior by calling 518.494.6200 or email security@wol.org or by speaking with a security officer.
3. For non-emergency injuries and illnesses, contact Telemedicine (see “Health Center” XIV). 4. For non-emergency maintenance concerns, enter a work order or contact your supervisor.
5. To report child abuse, sexual abuse or violations of the Child Protection Policy call 518.494.6300, email safety@wol.org , or speak with a security officer, counselor, Unit Leader, Resident Assistant, Resident Director or Dean. B. Safety Tips 1. When walking or jogging, do so in pairs or groups, and stay in well-lit areas. 2. Stay alert to your surroundings. Don’t be distracted by headphones, mobile phones, or conversations. 3. Always keep your dorm room locked when occupants are away or sleeping. 4. Never leave large amounts of cash in your dorm room. 5. Keep the exterior doors to your dorm secured at all times; never prop them open. 6. Never leave personal belongings or valuables unattended (i.e., classroom, dining hall, cafe). 7. Park your bicycle in a bike rack and use a bike lock. 8. Get training in first aid and CPR. 9. Immediately report any theft, crime, or suspicious activity to Security. 10. If you see something, say something. Word of Life has almost no crime. Everyone on campus must work together to keep this record. If you see a crime committed, observe suspicious activity, or have information about an incident, please contact Campus Security. C. Security Officers Word of Life is a proprietary security guard agency registered with New York State. The security personnel include the unarmed security guards, armed security guards, and emergency response team members. Security personnel are not law enforcement officers, but derive authority from Word of Life. Arrest powers are limited to the citizen’s arrest regulations. Emergency response team members are full-time staff who have other roles within the organization but are armed and trained to respond to violent encounters. Security personnel communicate with local authorities including the NY State Police and the Warren County Sherriff’s Department. The Security Department is responsible for the following:
1. Patrolling properties to deter and detect criminal or suspicious activity 2. Providing first aid 3. Enforcing vehicle and parking rules 4. Locking buildings 5. Controlling access to properties or buildings (varies seasonally)
6. Writing reports for incidents 7. Responding to emergencies 8. Assisting visitors 9. Liaison with law enforcement and emergency responders
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