In the event that a demonstration blocks access to university facilities or interferes with the operations of the university:

• Demonstrators will be asked to terminate the disruptive activity by the Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designate.

• The Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designate will go to the area and ask the demonstrators to leave or to discontinue the disruptive activities.

• If the demonstrators persist in the disruptive activity, they will be apprised that failure to discontinue the specified action within a determined length of time may result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion and possible intervention by civil authorities.

• Efforts should be made to secure positive identification of demonstrators in violation to facilitate later testimony, including photographs if deemed advisable.

• After consultation with the President, the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Chief of Police, the need for an injunction and intervention from civil authorities will be determined.

VIOLENT, DISRUPTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

In the event that a violent demonstration in which injury to persons or property occurs or appears eminent:

During Regular Business Hours

• In coordination with the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Chief of Police will contact the Indianapolis Police Department.

• If advisable, the Vice President of Student Affairs will alert the Director of Marketing Communications who will then call a photographer to report to an advantageous location for photographing the demonstrators.

• The President in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Chief of Police, will determine the possible need for an injunction.

• The Butler University Police Department will communicate with the Indianapolis Police Department as needed.

After Business Hours

• Immediately notify the Butler University Police Department of any disturbance.

• The Butler University Police Department will investigate the disruption and notify the Chief of Police and the Vice President of Student Affairs.

The Vice President will:

• Report the circumstances to the President
• Notify key administrators

University Relations will:

• Arrange for a photographer
• Handle any media issues.

The Chief of Police will,

• Set up an incident command center
• Engage the EOC
• If necessary, contact the Indianapolis Police Department.