Missing Persons Policy

Missing persons policy for students residing on campus

In compliance with the Higher Education Act and its reauthorizations in 2006 and 2007, Thomas More University has established the following policy regarding students residing in on-campus housing who are reported missing.

All students applying for on-campus housing will be given the opportunity to provide confidential contact information for a person to be notified in the event they are officially reported as missing to the Department of Public Safety.

Procedures for Missing On-Campus Residents:

If a student residing in on-campus housing is reported missing and has submitted a missing persons contact form, the following steps will be taken:

1. Notification
   The report will be forwarded to the Dean of Students.
2. Initial Contact Attempt
   The Office of Residence Life will attempt to contact the student using the information provided.
3. Room Inspection
   With the assistance of the Department of Public Safety, Residence Life staff will enter the student’s room to check for signs of recent occupancy and, if applicable, question the roommate.
4. After 24 Hours
   If the student has not been located within 24 hours of the initial report, the following notifications will occur:

• The student’s designated confidential contact will be notified.
• If the student is under 18 years of age, the parent or legal guardian listed on the housing application will be notified.
• If the student is over 18 years of age and did not provide a confidential contact, the local police will be notified.