CAMPUS POLICE & PARKING

Campus Police

The University of Akron Wayne College employs two full-time police officers. The police officers are commissioned by the State of Ohio with full law enforcement authority including powers of arrest.

The police officers enforce all state laws and the rules and regulations governing The University of Akron. The police officers are also responsible for public safety services such as crime reports, traffic accidents, parking complaints, and other incidents requiring police assistance.

In addition to investigating criminal complaints, the police officers provide various free public services to students including escort service to the parking lots, battery jumps, and vehicle lockout assistance. If the service falls outside of the officer's jurisdiction, the officer will refer the student or employee to the appropriate agency. The police officers will also provide educational programs upon request to students and employees regarding personal safety and crime prevention.

In the absence of the campus police, students are asked to contact the Student Services Office who will contact the proper authorities for assistance. If the Student Services Office is closed, all campus telephones are equipped to connect with the 911 emergency number.

Parking

Parking at Wayne College is free; however, certain regulations must be observed. All students are required to register their car(s) through the Student Services & Support Office of the College. The resulting card file is used solely for the protection and benefit of the student for notification in the event of accidents, lights left on, potential towing situations, etc.

Handicap parking is located in the lot behind the Boyer Gymnasium and along the west end of the building.

Parking is prohibited on either side of the main driveway from the entrance to the end, and in the oval drive in front of the building. Also, no one is to park in such a way as to obstruct the designed traffic flow. If these regulations are violated, Wayne College reserves the right to ticket vehicles subject to fine and/or to have the car towed at the individual's expense.