Parents Orientation: Public Safety

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety ____________________ Karen O’Callaghan, Director of Public Safety Bob McDonald, Associate Director of Public Safety Richard Pincus, Assistant Director of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety 

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Located in the Hofstra Information Center on the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue Open 24 /7 Information Number: (516) 463-6606 Emergency Number: (516) 463-6789

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Escort Service Campus Transportation Motorist Assistance Program Campus Patrols

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Preferred pathways

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Medical Emergencies  

CFR/CPR AEDs

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Lost & Found Emergency Telephones Safe Haven Residence Hall Security Victim Assistance Campus Alert Notification Network (CANN)

Shuttle Services On Campus Shuttle  Shopping and Entertainment Shuttles  Train/Bus Shuttles  Night Shuttle 

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of Operation 9:30 pm to 5 am GPS tracking For

shuttle information:

www.hofstra.edu/visitors/visitors_info_shuttle Or call (516) 463-7878 

Preferred Pathways N

& S Campuses

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Paths run North/South & East/West

Expanded

Walkways Enhanced Lighting Increased Patrols – Gem Cart Emergency Blue Light Phones Cameras

Map

Campus Alert Notification Network 

A comprehensive emergency notification structure Voice/Text Message  University Web Page  E-mail Alert  HOFCAST  Hofstra TV  Radio station (WRHU-88.7 FM)  Campus Alert Hotline (516) 463-1234  Public Address System Remind your student to update contact information if it changes 

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ID Policy

Residence Halls

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Resident Students must Swipe HUID

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Students from other residence halls must leave HUID and be signed in

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Commuter Students and guests Leave valid picture ID  Escorted by the host 

Ban Policy 

Residents are responsible for their guests

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To protect our community: 

Non-Hofstra affiliates who violate Hofstra University rules and regulations can be banned from campus

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Banned individuals would be subject to arrest if found on campus property

Campus Vehicle Regulations 

All vehicles must be registered and parking permits displayed

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Campus speed limit is 15 mph

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Violating regulations can result in a summons or towing of the car

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report 

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Security programs, procedures, and statistics for the past three years. Available online at: hofstra.edu/campussafetyreport Paper copy available at the Hofstra Information Center upon request Emergency FAQs: hofstra.edu/emergencyparents

ANY QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU! The Department of Public Safety