Student Handbook 2007-2008
Entry Level, East End of Parking Garage
Campus Security
| Garret T. Moore | Director of Security, Safety and Risk Management, moore@denison.edu, (740) 587-6482 |
The University is committed to an aggressive and comprehensive response to infractions of the law, which includes the discovery, investigation, documentation and reporting of any unlawful activity committed on University property. The Denison University Office of Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management has primary responsibility for the reasonable safety and security of the Denison community. The Department has a staff of ten full-time professionally trained officers and three full-time operator/dispatchers with augmentation by part-time, non-student security monitors.
Dedication, education and training are stressed for all campus security personnel. Officers are trained in CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator, First Aid, self-defense, and effective communication, among other topics.
The Director of Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management is a commissioned peace officer in the State of Ohio and has full arrest power on campus. The Board of Trustees authorized the adoption of campus police agency status by Campus Security and Safety.
Uniformed officers are on duty 24 hours a day to respond to complaints, investigate thefts, and provide other security and safety related services. During evening and early morning hours, the non-student monitors conduct foot patrols in residential areas. They provide safeguards against possible fire and other forms of damage to property.
Campus Security officers investigate all misdemeanors reported on campus. Officers report and work with the Granville Police and the Licking County Sheriff's Departments on felonies. The Director of Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management will coordinate the investigation of felonies with the Chief of Granville Village police. The Director of Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management will make arrests as a last resort in resolving incidents on campus. If thefts or other security and safety incidents occur, they should be reported immediately to the Campus Security Office. Officers will investigate, process reports and notify the appropriate organizations and/or individuals as to their findings. The Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management Office is the liaison with outside law enforcement agencies.
Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management Services provides services for students including: Satellite Television, Channel 20 and vending. For questions on Satellite TV or Channel 20, or problems concerning vending contact Mary Lindsey at X6298 or lindsey@denison.edu.
Vehicle Safety: Any student driving University-owned vehicles or leased/rented vehicles must complete the defensive driving course conducted by a member of Campus Security and Safety.
Any faculty, student or staff member who would like to operate a golf cart must attend golf cart training and successfully take the written and driving test. If you would like to schedule training or have any questions, please contact John Principe, Environmental Health and Safety Officer at X5646 or principej@denison.edu.
The use of non-motorized recreational devices such as skateboards, rollerblades, sleds, etc., for purposes other than travel, can pose a significant safety hazard to students and visitors. Campus Security and Safety monitor the use of these devices on campus. Examples of uses that are prohibited include any use inside a building, on stairs, or along walls or railings. Any use deemed a safety hazard by Campus Security and Safety is prohibited.
Bicycles should be registered through Campus Security and Safety and personal property marked for identification. No motorized vehicle may be stored in or near a university building as it creates a potential fire safety hazard. Such vehicles will be impounded.
Safewalk/Safewatch Escort Program: Safewalk/Safewatch is coordinated by the Director of Campus Security, Safety and Risk Management. It is a student-staffed escort service organization that is on call 7 days a week from 8pm to 2am (winter hours are from 6pm to 2am) to walk students anywhere on the academic quad or to their residence halls. Safewalk will also provide motorized transportation to the resdence halls of students parking in remote parking lots.
Campus locations of emergency phones: Mitchell Center/Skin Hill, Ebaugh IM Fields, Ebaugh Parking Lot, Ebaugh Road Pond, Rugby Field (adjacent to Granville Middle School), Deeds Field, South Plaza, Swasey Chapel Walkway, Stairs behind Swasey Chapel, Sunset Parking Lot (2), Polly Anderson field station, steps leading from President's Drive to Sorority Circle, stairs below East Hall (towards Prospect), between Doane Dance and Burke Hall, stairs below Campus Commons, Brownstone parking lot, Baseball Field, Recycling Center and Homestead. In addition to the emergency phones, there are telephones located on the outside of each residence hall and some academic buildings. These may be used for on-campus calling or contacting the Denison Operator; follow directions posted on the phones.
For additional information, access the Campus Security and Safety web site at: http://www.denison.edu/sec-safe/.
Campus Safety
Room 103, Parking Garage
| John A. Principe, III | Environmental Health and Safety Officer, principej@denison.edu, (740) 587-5646 |
The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all faculty and students of the University and to maintain at all times an effective safety program. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the administration and coordination of the Denison University Environmental Health and Safety Program. The EHS Office is responsible for all safety training, coordinating safety efforts with all departments on campus, acting as the enforcement agent for all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations and guidelines, investigating campus accidents, injuries and incidents, and serving as the primary information resource for all Environmental Health and Safety issues. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is a Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) and has the necessary training and experience to manage the EHS program at Denison University.