2009-2010 KCUMB College Catalog - Kansas City University of ...

Security and Safety on Campus
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is located in a metropolitan area.
While KCUMB has instituted certain security measures for student safety, students are
encouraged to keep vehicles locked, personal items out of sight, and remain alert and
cautious when on campus. To request a security escort to your car or to reach an officer,
call security at Ext. 2399 or (816) 283-2399. If you have difficulty reaching security, call
the telecommunications specialist at “0” or (816) 283-2000. A security officer can also be
paged by calling (816) 881-9118.
The KCUMB campus security operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security
officers routinely patrol the campus to detect and deter crime. They are readily available
to help in emergencies and to render assistance in motorist assists and escorts. The
department also enforces parking regulations and serves as the repository for lost and
found items.
Defibrillator devices are strategically placed on campus and include a mobile device
carried by a security officer. The Basic Sciences Department is charged with maintenance
and care for the defibrillators, and also provides specialized training for the Security
Department and associates interested in qualifying as first responders.
Emergency Blue Light Phones are available in all student parking lots. These two-way
call boxes allow individuals to speak directly to an on-duty security officer in the event of
an emergency.
Fire exits and fire extinguishers are located in all buildings. If evacuation of a building
becomes necessary, please use the stairways. Elevators should not be used under any
circumstances. Tampering with fire alarms or fire prevention equipment is forbidden
and may result in dismissal.
Emergency Disaster Plan
All emergencies on the KCUMB campus should be reported immediately by dialing
911 and dialing 816-283-2399 for Security. Upon notification of an emergency, the
security officer on duty will respond to the scene to confirm that emergency or disaster
conditions exist. A follow-up call will be made to emergency responders via 911 to assure
the response and give directions needed. Security will contact a member of the
Emergency Management Group and, if practical, secure the scene to prevent further
injuries or damage. The security officer will, as soon as practical, contact the Director of
Security or the next highest-ranking Security official.
Smoking
Effective Jan. 1, 2008, KCUMB is a smoke-free campus.
Solicitation, Vending and Petitions
Solicitations on campus are prohibited. University-endorsed organizations must
complete a fund-raising event approval form in the Office of Student Affairs before
selling anything on or off campus. If organizations are holding an approved fund-raising
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