Davis Tech follows established rules regarding access to spaces and records, outlined more fully below.
Public Areas:Generally, anyone is allowed to enter areas that are open to the public.
Restricted Areas: Access to non-public areas is more limited. This includes places where the college has restricted entrance by access cards, locked doors, or monitored entryways. It also includes areas that are open to certain individuals with authority to be there. Examples are offices, classrooms and labs.
Individuals without college-authorized access may only enter restricted areas with a search warrant or other appropriate legal authorization. In order to be enforceable, these generally have to be signed by a judge, and even if signed by a judge, most orders provide an opportunity for the college to review their scope, validity and object.
Follow our existing protocols by asking the person for their information and under what authorization they have to access the space. If they provide a search warrant or other legal authorization, let them know that you are not the person authorized to make decisions regarding entrance based on those documents. Tell the person to wait while you call Campus Security, who can be reached at 801-593-7911.
People who are not legitimately authorized to be in a restricted area may be asked to leave.
No, the federal government engages its officers specifically to enforce immigration matters. The Davis Tech Security team does not ask anyone about their immigration status and does not detain anyone solely on the basis of their immigration status.
The Davis Tech Security team must allow for the enforcement of criminal warrants from any law enforcement agency, including ICE, and may otherwise pursue any criminal activity not based on immigration status.
If you receive a request for personally identifiable records about an employee or student from anyone, ask them if they have authorization to have access to the records. If they share a warrant or other legal documentation, contact the following:
- Employee Information: Human Resources hr@davistech.edu
- Student Information: Registrar at student.records@davistech.edu
Do not share data with someone who does not have appropriate authorization.
Records with personally identifiable data are generally protected by several laws, including FERPA. Under FERPA, colleges are required to release student’s education records when presented with a lawfully issued subpoena, court order, or other similar legal documentation. Students may make a request to control access to certain records, including granting or restricting access, by visiting the Student Services office.