Stetson University College of Law
	PSD INFORMATION FOR THE STETSON COMMUNITY

• Contacting Public Safety
• Vehicle Registration
• Parking Regulations
• Parking Fines
• Recreational Facilities Policies
• Keys

 

Contacting Public Safety

EMERGENCY & NON-EMERGENCY

Monday through Friday from 8:30AM - 5:00PM the Public Safety Office may be reached by dialing 7949  from any telephone which is part of the College telephone system, or by dialing the main campus number at 562-7800, Ext 7949 or "0".  You may also dial direct 24 hours a day at 343-1262. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 343-1262.  

You may also reach Public Safety by means of the emergency call boxes.

Emergency Call Boxes

There are eleven (11) emergency call boxes:

Ten (10) call boxes are located on the Stetson Campus:

• North Library Parking Lot
• Weight Room / Pool Facility
• South Library Parking Lots
• Main Parking Lot
• Main Lobby of Campus (Public Safety Dept)
• Sandspur Stadium
• Classroom "H" / Laundry Facility
• Classroom Building - 2nd Floor
• Student Center Resource Room
• Bookstore

One (1) call box is located at the Rosa Apartments Laundry Facility.

All units activate when the door is opened. Follow the instructions posted inside the yellow box. These call boxes operate over a radio system. Wait for the call to connect to the officer’s hand-held radio. When the officer finishes speaking, advise the officer of the reason for your call and the nature of assistance you require. Remember, ONLY ONE PERSON MAY SPEAK AT A TIME WHILE USING THIS SYSTEM.

 

Vehicle Registration

All Students at the College of Law must register their motor vehicles with the Public Safety Department within 5 days of the vehicle being brought onto campus.  This applies to all students living on campus and those who live elsewhere.   To be in compliance with the College Rules and Regulations, all motor vehicles operated by Stetson students must display a parking permit. Parking permits are free of charge.  Permits for multiple vehicles/motorcycles will be furnished at no cost.

All vehicles parking at the John D. Rosa Apartment Complex and Auxiliary Houses must display parking permits, this includes vehicles of spouses, roommates, etc. Any vehicles without a parking permit are subject to ticketing and/or towing.

To register your vehicle, you must fill out the registration completely, including information on the correct tag number of the vehicle you are registering.  Any changes to this information should be reported immediately to the Public Safety Department.

All visitors on campus must register their vehicles at the Public Safety Office located in the main lobby.

Students must have parking permits displayed on lower driver's side windshield at all times while parked on campus property, including auxiliary housing and Rosa Apartments.

 

Parking Regulations

1. All parking is at your own risk. The Stetson Public Safety Department (PSD) and Stetson University College of Law are not responsible for any damage or theft of property that might occur to or from a vehicle parked on Stetson's property.
   
   
2. A parking permit issued by the College of Law must be displayed at all times when on campus. For students, the parking permit must be permanently affixed to the lower driver's side windshield.
   
   
3. If you drive a friend's car, a rental car, or another unregistered vehicle to campus, a temporary permit for the vehicle must be obtained from the PSD Office and placed on the vehicle's mirror.
   
   
4. The PSD Office will issue parking permits to students without charge for a second vehicle or multiple vehicles. A damaged permit may be replaced at no cost. A permit is only for the use of the individual to whom it is issued.
   
   
5. The parking permit does not expire at the end of a semester; instead, it is valid for the duration of a student's enrollment at the College of Law unless revoked by the College. It is the student's responsibility to promptly notify the PSD of the loss or destruction of a permit, or of the sale or transfer of a vehicle which has been issued a permit.
   
   
6. Your vehicle can and will be ticketed or towed at your expense if you park on campus without a permit. Vehicles may also be towed where parking privileges have been suspended or revoked, where vehicles are parked in violation of this policy, or where blocking passage, access, exit, or movement of other vehicles.
   
   
7. Parking privileges are subject to suspension or revocation for excessive on-campus parking and/or driving violations, use of fraudulent permits, creating a nuisance or causing property damage while making repairs to vehicles on campus, causing other property damage, becoming abusive toward PSD personnel in enforcement of this policy, or inappropriate operation of a motor vehicle on campus that is a detriment or presents a safety concern to the campus community.

Students are NOT permitted to
park their vehicles in the following areas:

1. Faculty and staff lot located on the North side of the campus off 13th Avenue.
   
   
2. Designated "Staff" parking in the South Library Lot of the Legal Information Center.
   
   
3. Designated visitor spaces, or spaces designated for a particular purpose, such as Student Employee of the Semester.
   
   
4. Main Entrance to the campus (the Horseshoe) located off of 61st Street South; the only exceptions are students with disabled parking permits, who may park in designated spaces.
   
   
5. Fire Lanes (any main campus area, or properties).
   
   
6. Disabled Parking Spaces (unless you have a valid state-issued permit and/or issued plate).
   
   
7. Sidewalks, breezeways, paths, and patios.
   
   
8. In the area between Classroom H and the Carey & Florin Courtroom (staff cars and maintenance vehicle parking only).
   
   
9. On any side street if parking a vehicle in that space would block driveways, alleyways, or mailboxes, become an obstruction to the traffic lane, or if prohibited by law.
   
   
10. Parking at Stetson-owned properties, unless you are leasing the property, or have been granted permission as a guest of the individual leasing the property.
    
    
11. Parking in grass/sports area of the Main Lot, unless the PSD opens this area for 'over flow' parking.

SPEED LIMIT IN ALL PARKING AREAS IS 10 MPH

Parking Fines and Enforcement

1. Enforcement of this policy is the responsibility of the PSD, with involvement as necessary or required by the applicable law enforcement agency with jurisdiction.
   
   
2. Parking violations must be paid in full to the PSD Office within ten school days of the ticket being issued. If a student fails to pay in full, and in a timely manner, a hold will be placed on the student's account at the College of Law. A student whose account is on hold may not order transcripts from the Registrar's Office, gain access to final course grades, or receive a diploma or dean's certificate.
   
   
3. If you wish to contest the violation or wish to contest the suspension or revocation of campus parking privileges, please contact the Assistant Dean of Student Life in writing (email is permissible) and fully explain your position. The Assistant Dean, at her or his discretion, may meet with the contesting party to resolve the matter. The decision of the Assistant Dean is final.
   
   
4. Please do not attempt to contest a ticket with any Public Safety Officer or employee.
   
   
5. Fines not paid in the PSD Office by the first day of classes of the following semester will be doubled.

Fines are for the following offenses:

Parked in a Disabled space/area	$200.00
Parked in/blocking a Fire Lane	$  40.00
No Valid Parking Permit Visible/Displayed	$  20.00
Parked in No Parking space/area	$  20.00
Parked in Reserved or Designated space/area	$  20.00
Blocking Driveway or Access	$  20.00
Other - Moving Violation	$  20.00
Vehicle Towed                                            (Cost will be at owner's expense.)

Recreational Facilities Policies

All rules, regulations, policies and procedures, for the Stetson Recreational Facilities are posted at each facility location.  Thank you for your assistance in abiding by all posted rules and regulations. Recreational Facilities are open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight, 7 days a week with the exception during inclement weather.  Recreational facilities are reserved for Stetson enrolled students, faculty, and staff.  Any enrolled student, faculty or staff member may have (1) guest. Guest(s) must be accompanied by the enrolled student, faculty or staff member.   All persons using this facility must carry identification.  There is no life guard on duty, therefore, use of the pool as well as all other facilities and equipment is at your own risk.  Any persons using any facility must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult.

Other SERVICES provided by the Public Safety Department are as follows, but not limited to:  Vehicle Jump Starts; Vehicle Lock Outs; Escorts - Upon Request; Auxiliary Housing Inspections; Emergency Messages; Foot, Bicycle and Motor Patrols; Crime Prevention Information and Hand Out Materials.

 

Keys

Public Safety no longer handles the replacement of keys.  For information about keys, please contact the Housing & Real Estate Office at (727) 562-7886.

Public Safety is able to provide access for emergency lock-outs for the Dorms, Auxiliary Houses and Rosa Apartments.