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Life Safety
The Director of Campus Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe campus
environment. Campus Safety works with Residential Life and other offices
and programs to present a comprehensive program of personal and fire safety
seminars, notify the community of emergencies and investigating complaints,
including complaints about criminal behavior.
Campus Safety enforces college regulations including those regulating parking,
the operations of motor vehicles and alcohol. A full description of parking,
motor vehicle, and snow removal policies is available on the Campus
Safety Web site.
To report an emergency or request assistance, call ext. 5566. If you
are off campus, you can reach Campus Safety at 580-5566. 911 calls
will be answered by the Saratoga Springs police. Cell phone 911 calls
will be answered by the New York State Police.
Criminal Acts
Skidmore is committed to providing a safe environment for students and
staff. All acts of a criminal nature such as theft, vandalism, and criminal mischief
will be investigated and all persons apprehended will be subject to
prosecution. All such acts can and will be adjudicated through criminal courts,
civilly and through the College adjudication system.
Acts of a criminal nature, whether involving personal possessions or College
property, should be immediately reported to Campus Safety and the
Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residential Life. Accused persons
will be accorded all rights outlined under the basic procedures for student
judicial hearings.
Legal Rights if Arrested
No person has any legal right to commit any act in violation of any constitutionally
valid state or federal law, regardless of the wisdom or morality of that
law. Thus, any violation is subject to punishment regardless of motive or ethical
or religious beliefs.
A person has the right to:
- The assistance of an attorney at all stages of the criminal proceedings
against him/her
- Reasonable bail
- Refuse self-incrimination
- Be advised of the charges against oneself and to have a trial by
jury
- Oppose and attempt to change a law, as long as the opposition is not in the
form of violation of the law
Upon arrest, a police officer must inform students of their rights prior
to questioning as follows:
- You have the right to remain silent.
- Anything you say can and will be held against you.
- You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him/her present when
you are being questioned.
- If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to
represent you before questioning.
The law defines the specific acts, which when committed, may permit the
state to impose punishment on the person performing them. It defines the
procedures that the state must follow to determine if the violation was committed
and, if so what the punishment will be.
SKIDMORE COLLEGE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENTS
WHO ARE ARRESTED. WHEN A STUDENT HAS BEEN
ARRESTED AND/OR CONVICTED, THE COLLEGE RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THE STUDENT'S STATUS WITHIN THE
COLLEGE COMMUNITY. THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
RETAINS A LAWYER FROM WHOM STUDENTS MAY SEEK
LEGAL COUNSEL ON A ONE-CONSULTATION, NO-FEE BASIS.
CALL THE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES OFFICE TO OBTAIN THIS
INFORMATION.
Losses
The College does not accept responsibility for any thefts or losses in student
rooms, trunk rooms, storage areas, or anywhere in College buildings or on
campus at any time, either during an academic term or during recess. This
applies to damage from water, steam, soot, smoke, fire, or any other destructive
force. It is strongly advised that all students be certain that they are protected
by family homeowner's insurance.
Lost and Found is located at the Campus Safety office in the basement of
Jonsson Tower. Any student losing property on campus should immediately
report the loss to Campus Safety. Additionally, all found property should be
turned in to Campus Safety. All such property will be retained until claimed
or until the expiration of the legally required retention period.
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