1. Preface
1.1 The mission of the University System can be fully realized only in an environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are reasonably safe and secure. The Board of Trustees believes that the relative safety and security of our campuses is one of USNH's most precious assets. In this policy the Board of Trustees empowers the Chancellor and Presidents with the responsibility and authority to maintain USNH properties reasonably free from threats to the safety of our community, including crimes, other forms of violence, and hazardous conditions, and to protect USNH properties from vandalism and other destructive acts. Under section 3.2, below, the Chancellor will present to the Board an annual report on crimes, conduct code violations, and serious injuries occurring on USNH property.
2. System and Institutional Policies
2.1 The Chancellor, in consultation with the Administrative Board, shall establish such System-wide policies as may be necessary to ensure that those present on our campuses and other properties are reasonably safe and that our properties are reasonably secure. The Chancellor also shall dedicate such resources and take such other steps as are necessary to ensure such System-wide policies are carried out.
2.2 In accordance with the Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article IV, Section 5, the Presidents shall establish, in addition, such institutional policies as may be necessary to ensure that their respective institutions are reasonably safe and secure. The Presidents also shall dedicate such resources and take such other steps as are necessary to ensure such System-wide and institutional polices are carried out.
2.2.1 Said institutional policies, at a minimum, shall address the following issues:
Student safety
Employee safety
Campus visitor safety
Security of property, facilities and equipment
Hazardous conditions in facilities and on property
2.2.2 The Presidents shall take the steps necessary to ensure a good working relationship with other law enforcement agencies, including the municipal police department and county attorney's office.
3. Reports
3.1 On or before October 1 of each year, the Presidents shall report to the Chancellor the crimes, conduct code violations, and serious injuries occurring in the previous calendar year at USNH facilities at their respective institutions.
3.2 On or before November 1 of each year, the Chancellor shall report to the Programs and Services Committee the information collected pursuant to the previous section.