Bystander Awareness Policy
Administrative Details
- Policy Number
- AP-157
- Effective Date
- 04/2026
- Last Reviewed
- 04/2026
- Last Revised
- 07/2023
- Next Scheduled Review
- 04/2029
- Responsible University Division
- Public Safety
- Responsible Executive
- Jean Peden Christodoulou, Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff to the President
- Responsible University Office
- Public Safety
- Policy Owner
- Geraldine Hart, Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement
- Contact Information
- PublicSafety@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6606, 516-463-6789 (emergency line)
- Category/Tag
- Emergencies and Safety, Reporting a Concern or Misconduct
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for safely responding to and reporting crimes in progress by emphasizing timely notification of Public Safety and minimizing personal risk.
Scope
This policy applies to all members of the Hofstra University community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors, across all campus locations.
Policy
Bystander Awareness
If you discover a crime in progress:
Immediately call the Department of Public Safety at x36789 or 911 Do not attempt to act on your own or follow the individual Do your best to note the following characteristics of the individual: Their height, weight, gender, race, age, clothing, weapon (if any) and their direction and method of travel.
If a vehicle is involved, please note the license plate number, make, model, color, and any visual characteristics of the vehicle. Do not attempt to follow the vehicle.
Related Policies and References
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