Cornish Security

The safety and security of our students, faculty and staff are matters of great concern at Cornish College of the Arts. Our staff makes every possible attempt to keep the campus both safe and secure; the success of our security program, however, depends upon the awareness and cooperation of every member of the community. We hope you will read this reference information with care, and will use the information provided to help foster a safe enviroment for yourself and others at Cornish.

Policies & Security Procedures

Statement of Policy

Cornish Security provides safety and security protection for the faculty, students, buildings and parking areas. For non-life-threatening emergencies, Cornish Security officers can be reached by dialing 5038 from any campus phone. If you are calling from an off-campus or pay phone, Cornish Security officers can be reached at 726-5038.

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In Case of Life-Threatening Emergency call 911 (on campus phones, dial 9-911), then immediately contact Cornish Security.

Students and faculty are required to carry identification while on campus.

Cornish Security will enforce all local and state criminal laws on campus property by working in conjuction with local and state law enforcement agencies.

Statement of Philosophy

The Cornish Security officers protect and serve the students, staff and faculty in several ways:

By patrolling campus properties in distinctively marked uniforms in order to deter any would-be criminals from committing crimes on campus property.
By providing a constant patrol of campus properties to reduce the opportunity to commit crimes.
By informing students and employees about campus security procedures, and by giving a campus safety seminar to new students and staff at the beginning of each new semester.

Cornish Security request:

That students proceeding from building to building walk in groups and follow well lighted routes at nighttime.
That students not leave valuables unattended at any time.
That if you observe anyone acting in a suspicious manner, you contact the Cornish Security office.

Policy and Procedures for Reporting Crimes

Cornish College is located in an active urban community and is vulnerable to criminal activity that occurs in this area. This is a relatively open campus where students come and go at will along with friends, parents, prospective students, performance patrons, and the curious.

From time to time, a criminal element may enter our campus. During the period of time in which you attend Cornish it is possible that you will be a victim or witness a crime. In the past many crimes have been solved, property recovered and the criminals prosecuted as a direct result of information obtained from students. For this reason it is important to report all crimes and suspicious activities in a timely manner.

When Calling Campus Security:

Remember as much detail as you can and write down information if possible to assist your memory.

Dial 911 if it is a life-threatening emergency (from campus phones, dial 9-911).

Dial 5038 from any campus phone to reach Cornish Security.

Dial 726-5038 from any off-campus pay phone to reach Cornish Security.

Alcohol and Narcotics

The possession, use or sale of alcohol or any narcotic substance on campus is prohibited. Appearing on campus while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is also a violation of the student conduct code and Cornish's personnel policies. Failure to comply with this policy may result in expulsion for students, discipline or termination for faculty and staff, and additional prosecution under local, state and federal laws. (See Student Handbook for further information.)

Drug-Free Work Place Policy

Cornish College of the Arts is commited to establishing, maintaining and supporting a drug-free work place. Drug activity threatens and impairs employee health, safety, security, morale and job performance.

All employees are prohibited from illegally manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using controlled substance in any Cornish work place, including while on Cornish's premises, conducting Cornish business (including business travel), or during working hours. Cornish employees are further prohibited from reporting to work under the influence of controlled substances. Employees who are taking prescription drugs that may affect their performance should discuss their situation with their supervisor and obtain permission before beginning work.

Cornish employees must also notify Cornish if they are convicted of a criminal drug statute violation occurring in Cornish's work place. Notification must take place no later than five days after such conviction. Within thirty days of such notice from the employee, or from the time that Cornish recieves official notice of an employee's conviction, Cornish will take appropriate disciplinary action against the convicted employee.