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Guidance for Interactions with Federal and Immigration Enforcement Agents on Campus<\/h1>\n

\n This page provides guidance for faculty, staff, students, and campus community members regarding how to respond when federal law enforcement or immigration enforcement officers are present on campus or request assistance, information, or access.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Key point:<\/strong> If federal or immigration officers request your assistance, information, or access to a non-public area, remain professional, notify WCSU Police<\/strong><\/a> immediately at (203) 837-9300<\/strong>, and follow their guidance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Recent events across the country have raised questions within academic communities about what students, staff, and faculty should do if federal agents or immigration enforcement officers are present on campus. This guidance is intended to provide clear, practical information and to address frequent questions.\n <\/p>\n

\n This document supplements prior guidance. In all interactions, community members should act in a professional, calm, and straightforward manner.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Important:<\/strong> There may be lawful reasons, unrelated to immigration or enforcement activity, for outside law enforcement agencies to be on campus, including recruiting activity, public events, or guest appearances.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Required Steps if Officers Request Assistance or Access<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Law enforcement or immigration officers should generally identify themselves and provide identification. You may request identification. If that request is refused, do not escalate the interaction. Proceed immediately with the steps below.\n <\/p>\n\n

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  1. \n Inform the officers or agents<\/strong> that you are required to notify the WCSU Police Department and ask them to wait while you make that contact.\n <\/li>\n
  2. \n Call WCSU Police at (203) 837-9300<\/strong> and provide your name, your exact location, including building and office number if applicable, and state that federal or immigration officers are present. Follow WCSU Police guidance.\n <\/li>\n
  3. \n Contact your supervisor<\/strong>, by phone or text, and let them know what has occurred and what steps you have taken. If your supervisor is unavailable, contact the next level of leadership in your unit.\n <\/li>\n
  4. \n Do not interfere with or obstruct officers<\/strong> in carrying out their duties. If concerns arise, continue to follow the guidance of WCSU Police.\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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    Public and Non-Public Campus Areas<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n WCSU campuses consist predominantly of public spaces and should not be treated differently from other public settings unless officers are requesting information or seeking access to areas that are not generally open to the public.\n <\/p>\n\n

    Examples of non-public areas include:<\/p>\n