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The Smith College Department of Public Safety
provides protection and services to all members of the college community, including
its visitors and guests, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department's officers
are trained law enforcement professionals. They have full police powers on college
property (as granted under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22C, Section 63) and
are sworn Hampshire County deputy sheriffs. Each officer is trained to the standards
set by the Massachusetts State Police.
The Department of Public Safety is located at Tilly
Hall and is staffed 24 hours a day with professional dispatchers. The main purpose
of the Department of Public Safety is to protect life and property. Officers patrol
the campus around –the clock on foot, on specially equipped mountain bikes,
or in cruisers. The Department of Public Safety will also provide information to
any members of the community on emergency services, crime prevention and reporting,
sexual assault, and victim assistance.
Emergency Services: Dial x800 from on campus. From your cell phone or off campus dial (413) 585-2490.
The Department of Public Safety emergency phone lines
are staffed 24 hours a day, and officers will respond to any on-campus emergency
request by any member of the college community, visitor, or guest. In addition, any
situation that might require Northampton fire or ambulance services should be reported
immediately to the public safety emergency number.
Non-Emergency Services: Dial Extension 2490
Department of Public Safety officers will attempt to
respond to non-emergency requests provided that they are not engaged in matters of
a higher priority.
Public Safety Emergency Phones
The Department of Public Safety provides 24-hour emergency
telephones for the Smith College community. Emergency telephones are strategically
placed in 78 locations on campus, including near the residential houses and parking
lots as well as Lamont Bridge, Smith College Equestrian Center, Athletic Facilities
parking lots, and all levels of the Parking Garage. Each emergency phone is a metal
box with a luminescent blue light on top, and is clearly visible day and night. Please
note that these phones ensure an immediate response in the event of a dangerous situation
but are NOT to be used in non-emergency situations.
Loss of or Damage to Personal Property
The college is not liable for loss of or damage to personal
property occurring on college premises. Some coverage may be afforded through your
individual homeowners/renters insurance. The college is not liable for the theft
of personal property left in an automobile parked in a college parking lot, nor for
the loss of or damage to a vehicle, the theft of money, or valuables left in a desk,
office, or work area, nor for the loss of clothing left on a coat rack or in a locker.
Smith College Faculty/Staff Parking Rules & Regulations
Staff and faculty eligible for a Smith College parking
decal may register a vehicle at the Department of Public Safety, Tilly Hall 30
Henshaw Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm. For parking related questions call 413-585-2495.
For complete rules and regulations, please visit http://www.smith.edu/pubsafety/parking.php
For more information on the Department of Public Safety,
please go to their web site: http://www.smith.edu/pubsafety/
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Table
of Contents
Mission
Statement
Chapter
I
General Policies
Chapter
II
Employment at Smith
Chapter
III Salary/Compensation
Chapter
IV Benefit Administration
Chapter
V
Benefited Leaves
Chapter
VI
General Information
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