Notifi cation of Missing Students If a member of the university community has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, he or she should immediately notify the Kutztown University Police Department (KUPD) at (610) 683-4001, regardless of the amount of time the person has been missing. Additionally, any reports of a missing student communicated to a Campus Security Authority are immediately referred to KUPD. All reports received from a concerned Party regarding students who are thought to be missing will result in an immediate investigation by KUPD and a determination of whether the student is missing per KU’s Missing Student Notifi cation Policy. Should KUPD determine that the student is missing and has been missing for more than 24 hours, KU will notify the student’s Missing Student Emergency Contact no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing. If the student is under 18 years of age and not emancipated, KU must and will notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, in addition to notifying the student’s Missing Student Emergency Contact. The local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction will also be notified no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing unless the local law enforcement agency was the entity that determined that the student is missing. The full text of the Kutztown University Missing Student Notification Policy can be found at app.kutztown.edu/ policyregister/Policy/STU-034. Missing Student Emergency Contact Information Housing and Residence Life provides annual notice to all resident students regarding the Missing Student Notification Policy. All students who reside in housing owned or controlled by KU must complete an electronic Missing Student Emergency Contact Information Card during the move-in process at the beginning of the fall semester or at any time a student moves onto campus for the first time during a given academic year. This electronic card allows a student to designate an individual (other than their primary emergency contact) to be contacted by the University if the student is determined to be missing. The designation remains in effect for the academic year until changed or revoked by the student. Students may change their designation at any time by visiting Residence Life located in 106 Old Main. The form provided for designation states the circumstances in which the designated emergency contact information will be used and notifi es the student that the University is required by law to contact 22 the student’s custodial parent or guardian if the student is under 18 at the time he or she is determined to be missing. Students are advised that their contact information will be registered confidentially, accessible only to authorized university officials and will not be disclosed to any third party except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation. Residence Life stores the Missing Student Emergency Contact Information Cards in a secure electronic location until a residential student is determined to be missing by the Kutztown University Police Department (KUPD) and is instructed to contact the missing student emergency contact. At the end of the academic year, the information is electronically stored for record retention purposes. Alcohol, Drugs and Firearms Alcohol Policy Pennsylvania law and Kutztown University’s alcohol policies govern the possession, use, distribution and sale of alcohol on campus or at University-sponsored programs. The enforcement of alcohol laws on campus is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety. KU alcohol policies are enforced by Public Safety and the Dean of Students/Student Conduct. No persons regardless of age are permitted to possess, transport, sell or consume alcoholic beverages on campus, at any University-sponsored event or in any University-owned, University-leased, or Student Government Association (SGA) owned or SGA-leased vehicle being used to transport students to officially approved activities or events. Only under specific conditions and at certain activities is the consumption of alcohol permitted and only with the approval of the University President or his designee. (For the full Alcohol Policy, please visit https://app.kutztown.edu/ policyregister/Policy/STU-001 as published in the University Policy Register). Tailgating for sporting events in designated locations does not require special permission. However, all Commonwealth laws and University policies regarding the serving of alcohol must be followed. Under Pennsylvania law, it is unlawful to furnish alcohol to a person under the age of 21. It is also unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to purchase, possess or consume alcohol. Individuals who violate alcohol laws may have charges filed against them with the Magisterial District Judge in Berks County and/or face University disciplinary action. Drug Policy Under Pennsylvania and federal law, it is unlawful to sell, furnish or use of any controlled substance (drugs) and violates the University’s drug policy. (For
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