Policy D6
Policy Name: Investigation of Violent Felony Offenses and Reports of Missing Students
Responsibility for Maintenance: Campus Safety and Security
I. Policy Statement
The College shall promptly investigate any Violent Felony Offense occurring at or on its grounds and any report of any Missing Student. Such investigation shall be coordinated with local law enforcement agencies including, as necessary, the New York State Police Criminal Investigations Division and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department. The College shall maintain written agreements with appropriate local law enforcement agencies providing for the prompt investigation of such crimes and reports.
II. Reason for Policy
This policy is intended to enable the College to comply with applicable provisions of the New York State Education Law.
III. Applicability of the Policy
All members of the campus community should be familiar with this policy.
IV. Related Documents
- New York State Education Law Section 6434
- New York State Penal Law Section 70.02
V. Contacts
Subject
|
Office Name
|
Title or Position
|
Telephone Number
|
Email/URL
|
Questions regarding investigation of Violent Felony Offenses and Reports of Missing Students
|
Campus Safety and Security
|
|
(315) 498-2478
|
campussafetydepartment@sunyocc.edu
|
VI. Definitions
Term
|
Definition
|
Missing Student
|
Any student of the College who resides in a facility owned or operated by the College and who is reported to the College as missing from his or her residence.
|
Violent Felony Offense
|
A Class B violent felony offense, Class C violent felony offense , Class D violent felony offense or Class E violent felony offense, as defined in New York State Penal Law § 70.02.
|
VII. Procedures
The College is required to file an annual report on its compliance with Education Law § 6434 with the New York State Commissioner of Education.
Approved by OCC Board of Trustees April 3, 2006