Rule 3362-4-59 | Department of public safety employment status and other employment actions.
(A) Purpose
(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish a department of public safety, thereby creating measures and expectations for a safe and secure campus environment embracing the concept of community policing, to increase awareness of safety and security issues, assure the enforcement of university rules and laws for the preservation of good order, and prevent the disruption of the educational and business functions of the university.
(2) A secure and safe environment is a shared responsibility between the department of public safety and all stakeholders within the community. The university provides programs, systems, and processes that promote the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors while balancing the need to maintain a quality, convenient, and affordable higher education environment.
(B) Establishment of the department of public safety (DPS)
The board of trustees, by resolution F29-08 and in compliance with section 3345.21 of the Revised Code, established a department of public safety.
(1) In accordance with section 3345.21 of the Revised Code, the Shawnee state university board of trustees extends its authority to the president for the purpose of directing the adoption, implementation, approval, and ongoing review and revision of policies and procedures required to administer the operation of DPS.
(2) Employees in the department of public safety may include, but not be limited to, security sergeants, security officers, police officers and police sergeants. These groups of employees may be referred to collectively in this rule as "officers" or "public safety officers".
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