Civil Disturbance

Typical Problem: A gathering of a large group of individuals who become disruptive, may result
in property damage and/or injuries.

                    Typical Team Members:   Dean of Co-Curricular Life
                                                           Chief of Police
                                                            Vice President for Finance and Administration
                                                           Dean of the College
                                                            Executive Director - Marketing & Communications

College Actions: (Coordinated by Department of Safety)	Intervention by College Officials is required when the following elements are present at a gathering of a large group of people: Classes are disrupted. Time, place, and noise level is causing unreasonable disturbance. Evidence of potential violence or vandalism is present.
	When intervention is needed to resolve the incident, the Department of Safety and Co-Curricular Life Staff will respond to the scene. Group Leaders should be identified. College Officials should attempt to reason with these individuals and solicit their cooperation in bringing the matter under control.
	If efforts have failed, the President and the Vice President for Finance and Administration and the Dean of the College will be notified.
	Further police intervention may be required in cases of violence or destruction of property. Use of force should be avoided, or kept at a minimum.
	Media inquiries, if any, will be directed to the Office of College Relations.
	Documentation and reports will be submitted to the appropriate parties.
	Students, faculty, and/or staff in need of counseling services following the emergency will be referred to the Chaplain’s Office, the Health Center or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as appropriate.