TH E UN I V E R S I T Y OF TE CHNO LOGY, J AMA I C A – ST UD E NT HANDBOOK 2022–2023 138 To ensure the safety and security needs of students and the community, the University operates a Safety and Security Department, (SSD) that is dedicated to provide security oversight and administration and is charged to deliver on these commitments. Students are to familiarize themselves with the safety and security measures and resources as outlined below, so that maintenance of appropriate interactions, responses and safe use of our campuses can always be obtained. The Offices of the SSD is located on the Main Administration Building of the Main Campus. It is opened 24 hours every day of the year and senior security supervisory personnel can always be contacted at this location. From our Western Campuses, as well, there is also a Senior Security Representative operating from our location on Dome Street, Montego Bay. This Security Agent also maintains liaison with the Administrators/ Coordinators of our Satellite Campuses within the regions, through whom the relevant services can be obtained as required. (The locations served are; Barnett Clinic, UTech Academy-Ocho Rios, Browns Town Community College, Knox Community College, Montego Bay Community College etc.) All security personnel are trained security professionals , whom if not currently serving members of the security forces, may possess special police powers or having direct liaison relationship with the local police authority. Major Services Provided to Students by The Safety & Security Department: • Production of Student Identification Cards. • Monitoring and overseeing performance and functions of the University Guard Force • Monitoring and Reviewing of all Events and Activities on the Campuses. • Manages Lost and Found Desk • Investigation of Reported and Observed Security Incidents • Guidance and Advice on Safety and Security Issues • Permit or Deny Access to University Campuses or Facilities. • Enforcement of applicable Rules and Regulations relating safety and security of the University • Responding to Emergencies • Protection of personnel and property from harm, injury or theft while on the Campuses • Promotion and Maintenance of good security order on the University Campuses • Calling out of enhanced security measures • Support to all Units and Stakeholders in preserving the University Core Values ,and defend practices of upholding the safe, healthy, respectful and harmonious coexistence of the shared environments of the University. S ECUR I T Y
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