Francis Marion University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus community and our guests. The university operates a Department of Public Safety to provide around-the-clock police protection for the campus community. A series of policies and procedures have been developed to ensure every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect all persons on campus. The university annually publishes the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Report. This report is available to everyone. If you wish to review the report on the web click on the "Security and Crime Awareness Report" on the Public Safety web page at http://alpha1.fmarion.edu/fmudps/. This report contains topics such as Access to Campus Facilities; Alcohol & Drug Laws and Policy; crime Reporting, Statistics & Prevention; Crime Victim's Rights, Sexual Harassment Policy, Sexual Assault Procedures; and Weapons Possession Prohibitions. Anyone who would prefer a paper copy of the report may contact Public Safety at (843) 661-1109.
Campus police officers are certified state constables with full arrest authority for violations of federal or state laws and enforce all university regulations and policies. Officers are responsible for all law and traffic enforcement, security and emergency response at FMU. Officers are also responsible for all crime reports, investigation of crimes and traffic accidents, fire and medical emergencies, and evacuations in cases of severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Outdoor emergency telephones are strategically located throughout the campus.
· WEAPONS — The possession and/or use of firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns) on campus is prohibited under state law. Violations can result in the arrest and incarceration of the violator. The weapons will be confiscated and may be destroyed. Other weapons (BB guns, airguns, hatchets, knives with blades longer than 2 inches, bows/arrows, explosives, fireworks, dangerous chemical mixtures or propelled missiles) are prohibited on campus and can result in removal from campus housing and/or suspension from the University. All prohibited items will be confiscated and may be destroyed.
· PARKING AND TRAFFIC — All students, faculty and staff members who operate a motor vehicle on campus are subject to the motor vehicle laws of the State of South Carolina. It is a privilege and not a right for a person to operate a motor vehicle on campus. The University reserves the right to withdraw motor vehicle privileges from any person at any time for violations of traffic and parking regulations. FMU shall assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated or parked on campus. Accidents, thefts or damages to motor vehicles should be reported to Public Safety as soon as possible. Campus regulations are published in a traffic handbook, available to everyone.
· VEHICLE REGISTRATION — Registration is required for every vehicle driven or parked on campus by a member of the campus community. Students may obtain permanent registration decals from the Cashier's Office in Stokes Administration Building. The parking decal must be permanently affixed and displayed on the left rear bumper or left rear exterior glass of the vehicle or in the most prominent place visible from the rear on mopeds, motorcycles or motor scooters. Temporary parking permits, good for up to 10 days, are available for substitute vehicles under certain circumstances. The person seeking a temporary parking permit must have a vehicle permanently registered on campus for the current academic year.
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