Security and Safety

Campus Security Act

This information pertains to the Campus Security Act. Franklin University makes this information available to all students, employees, and applicants for enrollment or employment, as required by the United States Department of Education.

Franklin University's Campus Crime and Security Survey can be found on the U.S. Department of Education's Postsecondary Education Web site at http://ope.ed.gov/security/InstList.aspx

1. The University places a high priority on safety. In an effort to make the campus safe, students and employees should periodically inspect their surroundings, become familiar with all safety and health procedures, identify and report unsafe conditions in writing to the Director of Safety and Security Services, and report accidents immediately to the Director of Safety and Security Services and/or the Vice President for Human Resources.
       Security officers regularly patrol buildings, lots, and grounds to ensure a safe environment. Observations regarding security and safety are reported by the officers to the Director of Safety and Security Services for resolution.
      

   Campus Security Phone Numbers The Main Campus security officer number is 947.6902. Security officers are on duty when the campus is open for classes or routine business   A security officer will be on duty at each suburban location Monday - Thursday from 7:15 - 10:15 p.m.  If there is no security officer on duty, the call will go to the location's front desk.   The Delaware location number is 947.6907. The Dublin location number is 947.6905. The Westerville location number is 947.6906. The new number to reach Rob Geis, Director of Safety and Security Services, is 947.6901.   As always, if you are in a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1 FIRST before calling campus security.     To further prepare the University in the event of an emergency, Emergency Management Guides are now available in all classrooms at the Main Campus, downtown, Delaware, Dublin and Westerville locations.

   
   
    
2. Franklin University's Main Campus Security Force is comprised of off-duty City of Columbus police officers. Officers maintain all of the authorities granted them by the City of Columbus Police Department while on campus. Other Franklin locations employ off-duty police officers from their respective communities. They maintain all law enforcement powers granted by state law and their respective police agencies while on duty at the suburban locations.
   
   
3. The University will communicate safety tips and information via Connections, the biweekly student newsletter, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout the campus. Communications to faculty and staff are made via Update, the internal newsletter.
   
   
4. Periodically the University will offer safety and security programs to all students and employees in conjunction with external agencies. Schedules are communicated to students via Connections, the biweekly student newsletter, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout the campus. Communications to faculty and staff will be made via Update, the internal newsletter.
   
   

5. The use, manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or possession of alcohol is prohibited on University property. The lawful use of alcohol at University-sponsored, off-campus events is prohibited unless specifically approved in writing by the University President.
   
   
6. The unlawful use, manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or possession of any controlled substance (drug) is absolutely prohibited on any University property or at any University-sponsored event.
   
   
7. Drug-and-alcohol-abuse education programs are not offered on campus, but are available throughout the central Ohio community. For information on programs, employees and students may contact FIRSTLINK, a local referral agency, at 614.221.6766.
   
   
8. Convicted sex offenders residing in Franklin County are required to register with the Franklin County Sheriff's office for a designated period of time. You can obtain more information by accessing the Franklin County Sheriff's Web site at http://www.sheriff.franklin.oh.us.