(A) Policy statements.
(1) Section 3345.04 of the Revised Code authorizes the Cleveland state university board of trustees to designate one or more employees as state law university officers who shall take an oath of office, wear the badge of office, serve as peace officers for the university, and give bond to the state for the proper and faithful discharge of their duties in the amount that the board of trustees requires.
(2) Section 3345.21 of the Revised Code places a duty on the Cleveland state university board of trustees to regulate the use of the grounds, buildings, equipment, and facilities of the university and the conduct of the students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the campus so that law and order are maintained and the university may pursue its educational objectives and programs in an orderly manner.
(B) General scope.
In order to provide for the safety of persons and property on Cleveland state university's campus, it is hereby recognized and required that all law enforcement efforts or measures undertaken on Cleveland state university's campus and in every university-owned or operated facility shall be under the authority and direction of the chief of the Cleveland state university police department (hereinafter referred to as the "chief of university police.")
(C) Procedures.
The chief of university police shall be responsible for adopting procedures to administer this policy.
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