Most campus demonstrations such as marches, meetings, picketing and rallies will be peaceful and non-obstructive.  If a campus demonstration creates one of the following conditions, Campus Safety should be notified and the response plan will be activated. 

• Interference with the normal operations of the College
• Prevention of access to offices, buildings or other College facilities including the use of   facilities which have been reserved using the College's normal room or space scheduling system
• Threat of physical harm to persons or damage to College facilities

Depending on the nature of the demonstration, the appropriate procedures listed below should be followed: 

Peaceful, Non-Obstructive Demonstrations

Generally, demonstrations of this kind should not be interrupted.  Demonstrations should not be obstructed or provoked and efforts should be made to conduct College business as normally as possible.  If demonstrators are not interrupting the regular facility closing time, Campus Safety will monitor the situation during non-business hours.

Non-Violent, Disruptive Demonstrations

In the event that a demonstration blocks access to College facilities or interferes with the operation of the College, Campus Safety will monitor the situation and activate the emergency response plan.  The facilitators will implement the plan and call upon the appropriate departmental heads whose assistance may be needed to address/resolve the situation. 

Violent, Disruptive Demonstrations

In the event that a violent demonstration in which injury to persons or property occurs or appears imminent, Campud Safety will be contacted immediately.  Campus Safety will contact necessary assistance (e.g. police) and activate the emergency response plan.