Temporary Visitor Restriction Policy

Policy Statement

The University may restrict access to the campus by any visitor (i.e. a person who is neither a student nor an employee of this University) who commits any serious offense on University grounds, or when University Police deem it necessary in the immediate interest of public safety. Such offenses include violations of the SUNY Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order Policy. This restriction may be implemented prior to a Presidential imposition of a “persona non grata” status for the alleged offender.

Purpose/Scope

Ability to impose temporary restrictions to guest/visitors that impose a threat to public safety

Applicability

This policy applies to guests or visitors that are neither a student nor employee.

Definitions

There are no definitions for this policy at this time.

Policy Procedures

University Police officers can give verbal warnings to guest/visitors, in the interest of public safety, until a temporary letter can be completed and issued.

The VP of Student Affairs is authorized by the President to issue letters of temporary restriction to alleged offenders, thereby restricting access to campus, or from parts thereof, for a period of up to seven (7) calendar days.

The letter is served upon an alleged offender by a University Police member, or certified mail. It identifies the alleged conduct that compelled the imposition of the restriction and specifies that the recipient is subject to arrest should the restriction be violated. The letter details the time limitations for which it applies. This procedure may be implemented in the immediate interest of public safety or when arrests are made for the following offenses:

• • felonies
  • sex crimes
  • assaults where there is documented physical injury
  • weapon offenses

A copy of the letter may be hand delivered or sent by certified mail. This form is kept on file in the University Police Department. Should an emergency require the restricted individual return to campus for a short interval, the individual must obtain permission from the Vice President of Student Affairs office or Chief of University Police prior to entering onto campus property. If deemed necessary, the individual will be escorted by a University Police Officer during their visit.

Links to Related Procedures and Information

SUNY Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order Policy

Contact Information

Executive Assistant to the VP for Student Affairs

Vice President for Student Affairs

(585) 395-2137

History (in descending order)

Approval

This policy was approved by President’s Cabinet on 2024-08-21