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Policy 301
Policy 509.15
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


== Scope ==
== Scope ==


== Definitions  ==
== Definitions  ==
=== Definition phrase or word ===
: Definition summary


== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==
== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==


To Report A Crime - Any suspicious or criminal activity or other police emergencies should be reported to the University Police Department by dialing "8000" or by stopping in at the office. Reports of crimes made to other campus officials, such as Residence Life staff, professors and counselors should also be referred to the University Police. Crimes reported to the University Police will be investigated and the perpetrator(s) will either be prosecuted, referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for discipline under the Student Code of Conduct, or both. Reports of felony violations and certain misdemeanor violations which occur on campus are reported monthly to the Division of Criminal Information of the State Bureau of Investigations.
=== Necessary Bidding and Approval ===
 
4.1.1 The purchase of equipment is encouraged, in lieu of leasing or rental when feasible. Departmental requests to lease equipment are submitted to the Purchasing Office on a procurement request. The request should be accompanied by a memorandum explaining the need for leasing rather than purchasing, a copy of the leasing agreement, and any other communication available concerning the request. The Purchasing office will forward the procurement request and other material to the State Purchase and Contract Division for review.
University Police Authority and Jurisdiction - Appalachian State University police officers are state certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division. The officers have complete police authority to apprehend and arrest anyone who violates North Carolina State law while on campus. When an Appalachian student commits minor offenses involving University rules or regulations, the officers may refer them to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs by issuing them a University citation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and other local law enforcement agencies may assist with investigations upon request. By mutual aid agreements with the Boone Police Department and the Watauga County Sheriff's Department, the officers may enforce violations of North Carolina law off campus when requested.
 
Community Policing Philosophy - Public safety is a joint responsibility of both the Police and the community they serve. The Community Policing Philosophy emphasizes Crime Prevention and solving crime through partnerships, education and awareness programs, pro-active police patrols and quality officer training and education. The department's goal is to decrease crime and increase the quality of life on campus. To help achieve this goal, students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in the problem solving process.


Crime Prevention - Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce the risk. The University Police Department advocates a proactive approach to Crime Prevention. Various education and information programs provided for faculty, staff and students by the University community to be responsible for their own security as well as others. Our Crime Prevention Specialist is the liaison between the Police Department and the University community. Education and awareness programs are designed to make students more aware of crimes that happen both on and off campus and to educate them on crime prevention techniques.
=== Lease/Purchase Agreements ===
Lease agreements are for a definite period of time, usually one to three years, and cannot be canceled during the life of the lease. However, a lease may be entered into with the option to purchase the equipment during the life of the leased or at the end of the lease period. If it is determined that the leased equipment will be needed on a continuing basis, it is usually more economical to exercise the option to purchase, provided funds are available to make the purchase.


Security of and Access to Campus Facilities - Academic buildings generally are closed at predetermined times each evening. Opening and closing times are scheduled by the deans of the colleges through the Office of Business Affairs. University police officers and security guards routinely check each building between 5:00pm and 5:00am. Campus residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and residents gain access with their student identification card. Resident hall rooms are secured by door locks. A student monitor is on duty in each hall from midnight to 5:00am. Safety and security checks are made periodically by student monitors who contact the University Police as needed. Additionally, residence assistants are available on all residence hall floors and a resident director lives in each resident hall on campus. If an ID card does not work, it should be reported to Appalachian State Food Services during their operating hours. After hours, contact the University Police Department. Report all lost or stolen cards immediately.
=== Rental Agreements ===
Rental requests should be submitted to the Purchasing Department on a procurement request with an explanation justifying the need for the rental, a copy of the rental agreement, and any other communication concerning the request. The Purchasing Office will forward this material to the State Purchase and Contract Division for review and action.


Criminal Activity Off-Campus - Normally, the University does not regulate the off-campus conduct of students. The University relies on local law enforcement agencies to handle off-campus crimes. However, the University reserves the right to address allegations of off-campus crimes through the Code of Student Conduct when appropriate.
=== Reasons for Renting ===
It may be desirable to rent equipment for a short duration for a specific requirement. Rental agreements are similar to lease agreements, except that rental agreements are normally for an indefinite period and can be terminated by the rentee after giving notice, usually thirty days in advance. The initial cost of some equipment, such as computers, is so great that when this type of equipment is required, it may be more economical to rent on a continuing but indefinite basis. Also, new, updated versions of this type of equipment are constantly placed on the market, making it unwise to invest large sums in equipment which may soon be obsolete.


== Additional References ==
== Additional References ==
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== Authority ==
== Authority ==

Revision as of 16:18, 6 January 2012

Policy 509.15

Introduction

Scope

Definitions

Policy and Procedure Statements

Necessary Bidding and Approval

4.1.1 The purchase of equipment is encouraged, in lieu of leasing or rental when feasible. Departmental requests to lease equipment are submitted to the Purchasing Office on a procurement request. The request should be accompanied by a memorandum explaining the need for leasing rather than purchasing, a copy of the leasing agreement, and any other communication available concerning the request. The Purchasing office will forward the procurement request and other material to the State Purchase and Contract Division for review.

Lease/Purchase Agreements

Lease agreements are for a definite period of time, usually one to three years, and cannot be canceled during the life of the lease. However, a lease may be entered into with the option to purchase the equipment during the life of the leased or at the end of the lease period. If it is determined that the leased equipment will be needed on a continuing basis, it is usually more economical to exercise the option to purchase, provided funds are available to make the purchase.

Rental Agreements

Rental requests should be submitted to the Purchasing Department on a procurement request with an explanation justifying the need for the rental, a copy of the rental agreement, and any other communication concerning the request. The Purchasing Office will forward this material to the State Purchase and Contract Division for review and action.

Reasons for Renting

It may be desirable to rent equipment for a short duration for a specific requirement. Rental agreements are similar to lease agreements, except that rental agreements are normally for an indefinite period and can be terminated by the rentee after giving notice, usually thirty days in advance. The initial cost of some equipment, such as computers, is so great that when this type of equipment is required, it may be more economical to rent on a continuing but indefinite basis. Also, new, updated versions of this type of equipment are constantly placed on the market, making it unwise to invest large sums in equipment which may soon be obsolete.

Additional References

Authority

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