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Campus Security Services Involvement

Campus Security Services Officer

When an incident is reported, upon assessment, Campus Security Services will officially decide the best course of action to be taken in that situation, which can be the following:

Inconclusive Allegation and Case Dismissal

It is when no evidence is found or the complaint does not meet the threshold for disciplinary action. In such cases, Campus Security Services follows standard procedures and guidelines (established protocols and principles of fairness) to determine the appropriate course of action and/or refer students to alternative College support when addressing inconclusive allegations and dismissing cases.

 

Referral to Support


Minor Case

When a minor infraction or misconduct occurs, such as disrupting College activities, Campus Security Services can directly issue a Warning, a Temporary Dismissal – if not issued by a College Official for the same matter-, or a Violation Notice to a student. Minor Cases are not directed to the Student Code adjudication process and are handled directly by Campus Security Services or a College Official.

This structured approach ensures that minor misconduct cases are addressed promptly and fairly while promoting a respectful and constructive learning environment for all College community members.

Warning or Temporary Dismissal
Notice Prohibiting Entry / No Trespass Notice
Violation Notice

It can be issued by a Security Guard of Campus Security Services when:

  • The misconduct involves policy A130: Student Code of Conduct. This has the same weight of a Warning and/or Temporary Dismissal issued by a College Official and can be given instead of or in addition to initiating any other proceedings under the Student Code (such as a Major Case). No financial penalties are warranted at this point and it will not affect the student’s progression or appear on their College official transcripts. If the student does not agree with the issuance of the Violation Notice by a Security Guard, they can contact the Student Code of Conduct Office in writing at studentconduct@fanshawec.ca, within five (5) business days after receiving the copy of the Violation Notice by email from Campus Security Services. It is important to point out that a third Violation Notice issued will make to a Major Case.

Major Case

A case becomes Major when it has an alleged Major Misconduct, in which the student behaviour allegedly violates or breaches their express or implied obligations as set out in the Student Code (in nature threatening, aggressive, harassing, violent, harmful, or potentially harmful to property or individuals), or to address potential threats of disruption to College operations. It also includes recurring Minor Misconduct Cases (which involve minor misconduct previously addressed by Campus Security Services or College Officials).

Upon the initiation of a Major Case, an official and preliminary investigation is conducted by Campus Security Services, where they will define as parties of that case:

  • the Respondent (the student who potentially violated the Student Code)
  • the Complainant (the student and/or Fanshawe community member who allegedly had their right violated by the Respondent) and/or a Survivor (when the right of the person who submitted a complaint allegedly involves a gender-base and/or sexual violence)

Students under the preliminary investigation process can continue their academic studies unless subject to an Investigative Suspension Order, which can restrict some privileges. 

Let’s understand each step in detail below.

Official Case Interview
Risk Assessment
Investigative Suspension Order (“ISO”)
Police Involvement
Human Resources Involvement
Student Code of Conduct Office Involvement

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