Search and Seizure Policy
Related Policies and Resources:
Disciplinary Policy
Drug and Alcohol Free Campus
Expecations and Consequences for Community Standards
Weapons
Last Updated: 5/25/2011
Responsible University Officer: Jim Benjamin -Associate Dean for Residence Life
Policy Contact: Jim Benjamin: j-Benjamin@bethel.edu
Search and Seizure Policy
While the university will make reasonable effort to respect the privacy of a student’s room, Bethel University maintains the right to enter a student’s residence hall room in response to an emergency or concern for a student’s safety. If Student Life and/or Safety and Security staff have reason to believe that a student possesses illegal substances, alcohol, weapons, or evidence of illegal or dangerous behavior, they may choose to search the student’s residence hall room and property. In the event that it is necessary for local law enforcement personnel to search a student's room, an authorized university official will be present.