Overview
Vassar College Campus Patrol is an entirely student run, non-discriminatory, and confidential organization dedicated to the safety and security of the Vassar College community. This manual sets forth the basic rules and regulations for Campus Patrol. The information presented here is subject to revision by Campus Patrol Staff. Though you are expected to follow the procedures set forth within, Senior Supervisors and all on-duty staff members hold higher authority than these rules and regulations. In the event that any revisions are made, patrollers will be notified by delivered, posted or e-mailed memos. All patrollers are responsible for the information contained in these memos as well as this manual.
Vassar College Campus Patrol is a student-operated complement to the school's professional security force, although it functions independently of the college administration. Campus Patrol works with Security to provide the Vassar Community with the safest environment possible. Campus Patrol has dealt with many incidents, including vandalism, physical and sexual assaults, trespassing, and burglaries, actively aiding in the resolution of these situations while maintaining confidentiality. Our primary function, however, is to prevent incidents rather than react to them.
The Evening Supervisor (Unit 5) is any member of the supervisory staff who on a given night runs all aspects of the nightly functioning of Patrol. The evening supervisor coordinates the activities of all of Campus Patrol and acts as a liaison between Patrol and Security. All of Patrol's radio transmissions are directed to Unit 5.
The Campus Patrol Office is located in the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC) -- directly across from the elevator in the main atrium. The phone number is 845-437-7232 (x7232 for on campus callers). Patrol can also be contacted via e-mail at patrol@vassar.edu, and during the administrators' office hours posted on the office door.