Purpose | To provide guidance to persons when considering contacting police and/or university security services regarding any matter affecting themselves, the university, its students, staff or others.
The university retains an experienced and capable team of security professionals to help ensure that important security services including; security incident reporting, response and resolution, investigation, assistance and general advice is available in support of the university’s operation and environment at each campus.
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Scope | This policy applies to all staff, students and controlled entities of Monash University at the university’s Australian campuses and off-campus facilities |
Policy Statement | Where an incident may involve a breach of local, state or federal law, or where it is in the interests of a victim and/or the university to do so, police should be contacted for assistance. |
Supporting procedures | Contacting Police Procedure
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Responsibility for implementation | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division |
Status | New |
Key Stakeholders | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division
University Security Manager
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Approval body | Name: Strategy and Resources Committee
Meeting: 5
Date: 05-June-2008
Agenda item: 8.2
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Endorsement body | Name: Facilities and Services Managers Committee
Meeting: 13
Date: 15-November-2006
Agenda item: 5.1
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Definitions | Campus Security Office: The main security office at or responsible for a university campus or other location Campus Security Personnel: Person appointed to the role by the university Incident: Any act, omission or circumstance which appears to constitute an offence against the law. It includes reports of assault, theft, and damage etc. University Security Service: The university appointed staff, including contractors, responsible for the delivery of security related services to the organization. |
Related legislation | None |
Related policies | Security Incident Reporting Policy |
Related documents | None |
Date Effective | 05-June-2008 |
Review Date | 15-November-2009 |
Owner | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division |
Author | University Security Manager |
Contact Person | Iliana Findikakis
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