Residential Life Handbook

19 designation, and the institution's responsibility for notification in the case of a missing student. 2. DEFINITION: A missing student is defined as a person currently enrolled at DCB, whose whereabouts have been unaccounted for by DCB staff or law enforcement for more than 24 hours. 3. CONTACT INFORMATION: Students residing in DCB owned and operated facilities have the option to designate an individual to be contacted in the event the student is determined by DCB staff or appropriate law enforcement agency to be missing. This contact may be the same or different than the emergency contact information provided in the student's Campus Connection account. 4. REPORTING: A report should be filed with DCB Student Services at the time a student is presumed to be missing. A report may be filed by a DCB employee, friend, roommate, or family member. An investigation will be conducted in an attempt to determine the whereabouts and well- being of the student. 5. INITIATE PROCEDURES: When DCB Student Services have been notified and the student becomes the subject of a missing person’s report, DCB will initiate the Missing Persons Procedures and Notification in accordance with the student's designation. 6. NOTIFICATION: The student's designated contact person will be notified. 7. MINORS: If the student is under the age of 18, and is not an emancipated adult, DCB is required to notify a custodial parent or guardian, in addition to any contact person specifically designated by the student. Contact will be made no more than 24 hours after the student is determined by DCB student services or other appropriate law enforcement agency to be missing. 8. FAILURE TO DESIGNATE CONTACT: in the event a student residing in a college owned and operated facility, is determined by DCB staff or other law enforcement to be missing, and has not previously identified a missing persons contact, DCB will notify the individual identified in the student's Campus Connection account as the emergency contact. Security • Don’t take your safety for granted. • Be alert and aware of your surroundings. • Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave. • Report IMMEDIATELY any suspicious persons or activities and make note of physical details regarding the persons or vehicles involved. WHEN IN DOUBT, REPORT IT! • STAY SOBER. • It is always good policy to walk or study on campus or anywhere else with a group or with someone you know. • Carry your purse close to your body and keep a firm grip on it. Carry a wallet in an inside coat or side pants pocket, not in a rear pants pocket. • When walking, plan the safest route to your destination, choose well-lit areas, and avoid vacant lots, alleys, or other deserted areas. • Lock your vehicle. • Always check the rear seat of your vehicle for intruders before entering. • Report to the Director of Student Life, Head Resident or Resident Assistant areas of campus that might be dimly lit or obscured by shrubbery or other sight-blockers. Also report lights that are not working. • Do not prop open doors. If you see a door that should be closed and locked that is propped open, tell your Resident Assistant or Head Resident. If you can’t find them, or if the occurrence is after visiting hours, close the door yourself. • Lock your residence hall room door when the room isn’t occupied and when you are sleeping. • Never loan your residence hall keys to anyone, and report lost keys. • Do not put your name or address on your keys. • Have your car or residence key in hand as you approach your vehicle or room/house. It can be used as a weapon in the event of an attack. • Draw blinds or curtains after dark and/or when dressing. • When jogging, vary your route and schedule. • Never hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers. Don’t accept rides from strangers. • If you suspect someone is following you on foot, don’t panic. Go to the nearest well lit, populated area. If a car pulls up near you, cross the street or turn in the opposite direction. • Do not leave in plain view valuable items like computers, stereo equipment, clothing, or credit cards. Do not flaunt expensive items or valuables like jewelry. • The college does not assume responsibility for lost or stolen items; therefore, purchase insurance for the valuables you have in your room and the