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Emergencies: The safety and security of students and their guests are top priorities of the University. As such, staff authorized by the University (such as the staff of Facilities, Public SafetyCampus Security, Campus Life and Student Affairs) may enter a student’s room without permission in response to : attempted or suspected suicide ; fire ; significant physical injury ; medical emergency ; situations in which there is a potential or actual threat to security, health, or welfare; or when suspected policy violations are made known to the Department of Public Safety Campus Security or Office of Campus Life and Student Affairs.
Plain View Violation/Searches: Items, including materials, substances or possessions, that may be prohibited, illegal, or stolen, and are observed by staff during the normal execution of their duties may be confiscated and/or used in a University conduct and/or legal proceeding. A student(s) may voluntarily open a closed area or personal belonging for a plain view inspection during the course of a search, or authorization may be requested from the Dean of Students or designee to authorize a search. Searches can be conducted in the absence of the resident(s) in accordance with the procedures outlined above. In certain situations, Public Safety Campus Security may be called upon to assist with confiscation procedures and may act on any violation in plain view, or present via odor. Public Safety has Residence Life representatives and/or Campus Security have the authority to conduct a search in instances where a plain view or odor violation has occurred.
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When searches are authorized by the University, the Dean of Students will notify a representative of the student government association, that a search is in progress. Entry shall be preceded by verbal identification of the searchers and the purpose of the search. A copy of the authorization for the search shall be furnished to the student. Public Safety has Residence Life representatives and/or Campus Security have the authority to complete a search in instances where a plain view or odor violation has occurred.
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