Important Updates

A new policy — SPG 601.91 Clery Act Compliance — outlines the expectations of the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security and employees designated as CSAs in the university’s compliance with the Clery Act.  Adults working with minors have been identified as CSAs and must complete the mandatory training annually in addition to the required CoC training modules. Any questions related to Clery training requirements can be directed to CleryAct-Compliance@umich.edu.

Lost Child

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First 10 Minutes

  • Call child’s cell phone (if available)
  • If student does not answer cell phone and cannot be located, contact program administrator immediately
  • Program administrator enlists help of other program adults to begin search of typical areas children may go, speak to close friends within program, etc.
  • Program administrator calls University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) at 3-1131
  • Program administrator considers contacting parents (will depend on location and length
    of absence)

Next 10 Minutes

  • Director calls additional staff or faculty needed to aide in the search
  • Call child’s cell phone every 10 minutes
  • Continuously update parents with any new developments
  • All parties work together in keeping each other updated so that if the incident escalates, all necessary university officials have been notified
  • The Director of Conference Services will alert anyone who needs to be apprised of the incident
    – Risk Management Services
    – Communication officer
    – Associate Director of Housing
  • When the child has been located:
    • Assess the child’s needs and/or behavior, as every incident is different and could be very traumatic
    • Follow emergency procedures that are in place and utilize any university personnel that could help
    • Program administrator determines any discipline or reprimands
    • Complete an incident report
    • Explore lessons learned and implement changes as needed