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• Response procedures and communication systems are tested on campus several times each year. Students and staff are also provided instruction and training in emergency procedures including evacuation drills several times each year. Tests may be announced or unannounced and are documented. Emergency response and evacuation procedures are posted in all buildings.

• When a sexual assault is reported to one of the College’s designated officials, or other wise comes to the attention of Campus Safety, the College initiates an investigation and informs victims of their options for having the investigation handled by Skidmore’s judi- cial system, the criminal justice system of the State of New York, or both. The College and/or the victims may file formal charges through Skidmore’s judicial system (when the alleged assailant is a Skidmore student), and either party may also file criminal charges with local, county or state police. When appropriate, Skidmore issues a campus safety alert and uses other means of communication to inform all members of the Skidmore community. Skidmore’s resources (e.g., medical, legal, and counseling options) are avail- able whether or not the alleged assailant is a member of the Skidmore community.

Security and Access to Campus Facilities

All Skidmore buildings are equipped with exterior locks, and many buildings have elec-tronic anti-intrusion devices. All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. All student rooms in residence halls are equipped with locks. Campus Safety patrols the campus 24 hours a day, checking all campus buildings, and placing special emphasis on residence halls during the late-night and early-morning hours. Safety personnel conduct daily fire and safety checks on all floors of all residence halls during the late-night and early morning hours.

As part of the safety and security sessions held for all students each year, students are re-minded that it is not permissible under any circumstances to prop open the doors of cam-pus buildings. Campus safety officers and residential hall staff are instructed to report and close any doors found propped open. The hours that administrative and classroom build-ings are open vary depending on the patterns of usage for the specific buildings and the needs of students and employees. During the academic year, Scribner Library is open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (extended hours are offered at the library during exam time). Campus Safety offers an escort service for any member of the campus community who requests this service.

The College also has a maintenance staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This crew has radio contact with Campus Safety and is available immediately to carry out build-ing maintenance or repairs related to security and safety. In addition, all maintenance jobs with security and/or safety ramifications are given a special priority designation.