Carnegie Mellon University

Riotous and Disorderly Behavior

POLICY TITLE: Carnegie Mellon University Policy on Riotous and Disorderly Behavior
DATE OF ISSUANCE: The most recently revised version of this Policy was approved by the President's Council on May 3, 1999.  This Policy appears in the Student Handbook.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Office of the Vice President for Operations. Questions about Policy content should be directed to University Police, 412-268-6232.
ABSTRACT: Security officers have been instructed to arrest members of the campus community and guests who provoke riotous and disorderly behavior.

Statement

Security officers have been instructed to arrest members of the campus community and guests who provoke riotous and disorderly behavior or fail to comply with reasonable requests to disperse or return to their residences when riotous or disorderly behavior is taking place. If necessary, the Pittsburgh Police will be called to assist.

The university will not usually provide assistance to individuals arrested under these circumstances.