12-2-1 Building Security
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Area Commission
- Information Technology
- Plans and Analysis
- Marketing
- Financial Affairs
- Facilities Management
- Human Resources and Employee Relations
- Development
- Procurement and Inventory Control
- Auxiliary Enterprises and Printing Services
- Public Safety
12-1-0 Public Safety Policy
12-1-1 Emergency Response, Evacuations, and Drills
12-1-2 Emergencies, Campus
12-1-3 Parking, Special Functions
12-1-4 Traffic Control, Parking, and Reserved Parking
12-1-5 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act
12-1-6 Weapons on Campus
12-1-7 Children on Campus
12-1-8 Sexual Assault Procedure
12-1-9 Animals on Campus
12-1-10 Skateboarding, Skating, Bicycling and Parkour
12-2-0 Security of Institutional Buildings & Equipment Policy
12-2-1 Building Security
12-2-2 Laboratory, Clinic, Classroom, and Office Security
12-3-1 Identification of Faculty/Staff Personnel
12-4-0 Emergency Alert System (EAS) Registration for TTC Employees Policy
12-4-1 Emergency Alert System (EAS) Registration for TTC Employees
12-5-0 Youth Protection Policy
12-5-1 Youth Protection
- Division of Education
- Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
- Intentionally Left Blank for Future Use
- Admissions and Registrar
- Student Services
NUMBER: 12-2-1 APPROVED DATE: 01-17-1995
BASED ON POLICY NUMBER AND TITLE: 12-2-0 SECURITY OF INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Purpose: To define TTC's process for securing its buildings and facilities.
Trident Technical College’s Department of Public Safety (TTCDPS) is responsible for opening and securing the Thornley, Berkeley, Palmer, Dorchester, and Mount Pleasant campuses during scheduled hours of operation or as required.
After normal working hours, or at the conclusion of classes, Public Safety officers lock all academic and administrative buildings in order to maintain physical security. Secured and vacant campuses and buildings are also electronically monitoring by a central alarm company. Upon notification of an activated intrusion alarm, Public Safety officers and/or officers from other law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction, will respond as appropriate.
Normal Operating Hours As Defined by the President
Buildings and facilities on the Thornley, Berkeley, Palmer, Dorchester, and Mount Pleasant campuses are opened daily by Public Safety officers according to the TTC Calendar or as necessary for scheduled events. During normal operating hours, all campus are staffed by Public Safety officers.
Holiday Operating Hours
When the college is officially closed for holidays, buildings and facilities on campuses are not opened. Public Safety officers are not staffed at any campus except for special activities previously approved by a member of Cabinet, or as necessary during an emergency.
When the college is closed to the public during optional holidays, faculty and staff at the Thornley Campus may work in accordance to the "Normal Operating Hours" procedures. Campus Deans at the Berkeley, Palmer, Dorchester, and Mount Pleasant campuses should determine if faculty or staff will be working at those campuses and coordinate Public Safety coverage with the Director or Deputy Director of Public Safety.
After Hours
Public Safety officers are assigned to the Thornley Campus 24 hours a day. Public Safety officers are assigned to the Berkeley, Palmer, Dorchester, and Mount Pleasant campuses during normal operating hours. Faculty, staff, and students are not permitted on the Palmer, Berkeley, Dorchester, or Mount Pleasant campuses if Public Safety is not on duty at those campuses. Employees planning to work at any campus outside of normal operating hours, overnight, or during holiday closures, must obtain prior approval from their respective Vice President, and approval must be sent to Public Safety in writing.
College policies prohibit unapproved solicitation or loitering on campus. Disruptions of the educational environment, and trespass on College facilities or grounds are prohibited. Violators may be escorted from campus, issued notice of trespass, or subject to arrest as warranted.
College Closed During Emergencies
When the college (or a campus) is closed due to an emergency, students and visitors will not be allowed access. Non-emergency employees shall not come to the college (or the affected campus) unless specifically directed or allowed to do so by their supervisor. Local government agencies or contractors, which have the necessary trained personnel and emergency equipment needed to assist in emergency response, will be allowed access.
Key Control Procedures
Key Issuance/Daily: When necessary, authorized employees may sign out keys, on a temporary basis, from the Public Safety office at each campus. Temporary keys must be returned to Public Safety before leaving campus and by the end of the day.
Key Issuance/Long Term: Keys may be issued to full- and part-time employees for the duration of employment at the college. Key Applications must be submitted to Public Safety through Etrieve. Keys are to be picked up from the Public Safety office at the campus where they are to be used. Keys will not be sent through the intercampus mail.
Employees cannot transfer or loan keys (issued on a long term or daily basis) to another person. Employees must report missing, lost or damaged keys to Public Safety immediately.
Employees who transfer to other areas of the college, or terminate employment, must return all keys to Public Safety and complete a Key Return Receipt (Form T3-27).
Doors and Locks
Installation, modification, or removal of doors, padlocks, locks, and related hardware must receive prior written approval from the Director of Facilities Management and the Director of Public Safety. Unauthorized or personal locks (with the exception of employee or student lockers) placed on college property and equipment will be removed.
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