General Security Measures

1. Ensure protection of sensitive information through computer passwords, timed computer screen-locks and as far as possible maintain a clear desk policy. If it is not in use lock it away
2. Ensure all office doors are secured when the office/room os not in use
3. Ensure windows remain locked when the office in not in use
4. Never leave valuables, purses or wallets on desks. Keep them on you
5. Keep secure cabinets locked when not in use and keys on you
6. Lock away personal letterhead and business card

Personal Safety

1. Individual staff should not engage/debate with protestors and if offices are occupied should immediately collect coats and bags and leave their office and contact their line manager
2. If anyone is threatened during occupancy the Police must be called straight away
3. If anyone is detained by protestors against their will the Police must be called straight away
4. Security staff should not engage/debate with protestors
5. In the event of a major occupation, the affected areas should be vacated and only the designated university representative and police should enter

Security Service/Occupancy considerations

1. Peaceful protests such as non-intimidating picketing and leafleting should be allowed and will not lead to disciplinary action. However, breaches of the Student Code of Conduct or of Staff Disciplinary Procedures are likely to lead to disciplinary action for both staff and students. In particular, disciplinary action is likely to be taken in the case of:

• Postering that could damage facilities
• Interruption of teaching or other academic activities
• Bullying, intimidation or hate-mongering
• Mischievous activation of fire call points

2. if damage/vandalism is caused as a result of occupancy the Police must be informed and restitution will be pursued
3. Breaches of Health and Safety during the course of an occupation should not be tolerated and may be grounds for removal of protestors