18.07 / Jurisdictional Authority of University Police Department

Effective: January 01, 2009

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this statement is to set forth the jurisdictional authority of the Wichita State University Police Department.

  2. Preamble

    The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires that certain universities have policies on the authority of campus security personnel.

  3. Policy

    1. University police officers have the power and authority of law enforcement officers as defined and set forth in K.S.A. 22-2401a (4) and in K.S.A. 76-726, as amended.

    2. The University Police Department cooperates with local, state and federal law enforcement authorities as necessary and required, but currently maintains no operation memorandums of agreement for the investigation of crimes.

  4. Implementation

    This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the University.

    The Vice President for Finance and Administration shall have primary responsibility for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University Policy.