Rule Administrator: NMSU Police Chief

16.01 – Authority of the University Police Department

PART 1: PURPOSE The University Police Department (University Police) is established to provide for the law enforcement and security needs of the NMSU System.   PART 2: AUTHORITY The University Police are authorized to act as is lawful and necessary to protect lives and property.  This includes the evacuation of buildings and facilities, closing of…
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16.05 – Safety and Security at Private Events

PART 1: PURPOSE Consistent with the University Police Department’s mission (ARP 16.01), this rule provides the criteria and procedural guidance for the evaluation, approval and staffing of Private Events held on the NMSU – Las Cruces campus.   PART 2: DEFINITIONS Event: “Event” means any planned or encouraged gathering or activity for a specific purpose. …
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16.06 – Regulation of Firearms on NMSU Premises

PART 1: PURPOSE To clarify New Mexico state law requirements relating to the carrying of Firearms on university premises, and to authorize supplemental university policy requirements, for the protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare.   PART 2: DEFINITIONS The following definitions will apply for purposes of application and enforcement of this policy: “Peace…
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16.07 – Protocols in the Event of Missing Student

PART 1: PURPOSE To maximize the use of all available university resources and information, in order to facilitate and expedite the search for a Residential Student reported or suspected to be missing; to provide rules and  procedures, in compliance with the federal Clery Act, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.  …
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16.12 – Clery Act Compliance

PART 1: PURPOSE This rule provides guidance for the NMSU Campuses relating to the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) of 1990, as amended (20 U.S.C. §1092 (f) and 34 C.F.R. 668.46). This rule also authorizes the creation of the Clery Act Compliance Advisory…
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16.78 – Mandatory Reporting for Suspected Child Abuse, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking

PART 1: SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE All NMSU employees and volunteers must comply with state and federal laws requiring any individual who reasonably suspects child abuse to immediately notify the NMSU Police Department, or, if the incident giving rise to the report occurs outside of the NMSU Las Cruces or DACC campuses, to a local law…
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18.81 – Tailgating Activities

PART 1: PURPOSE AND DEFINITION OF TAILGATE STATION This rule identifies the officials authorized to review and approve tailgating activities, including the issuance of supplemental tailgating regulations. This rule is promulgated for the safety and welfare of the university community and the public during tailgating activities, which are designed to promote Aggie spirit and community…
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