General Services
Safety & Security
Demonstrations and Rallies
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01. Policy Statement ........................................................................................................................ 2
02. Reason for Policy ...................................................................................................................... 2
03. Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 2
04. Contacts..................................................................................................................................... 2
05. Additional Resources ................................................................................................................. 3
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01. Policy Statement
Pace University believes that members or groups within the Pace Community have the right to
express their views on a particular issue or cause. Since one of the missions of the University is
the search for truth, demonstrations and rallies have a legitimate place. Demonstrations and
rallies, however, should not interfere with the operation of the institution. The University has an
obligation to protect the safety and welfare of its students, faculty and staff, and to insure that its
academic mission is not compromised. Therefore, demonstrations and rallies must be nonviolent
and considerate of the rights of all members of the Pace Community. Demonstrations, rallies and
distribution of materials are permissible in properly designated areas.
02. Reason for Policy
The University’s Guiding Principles of Conduct clearly and unequivocally provides that
“membership in the University community is accompanied by the responsibility to maintain and
foster an environment characterized by freedom of expression, inquiry and exchange of ideas
and respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each individual.” In addition, the University has
established standards of behavior to ensure the safety of all members of the University
Community.
03. Procedures
1. Members of the Pace community (students, faculty and staff) must seek approval to use
University-designated property and /or facilities for staging a demonstration or rally.
2. Advance notice of a demonstration or rally must be submitted in writing to the Dean for
Students Office. A Demonstration/Rally Authorization Application Form is available through
the Dean for Students Office. Demonstration/Rally Authorization Application Forms will be
reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3. Once approval is granted for a demonstration/rally, individuals organizing the event are
responsible for insuring that it is conducted in a responsible manner.
4. In order to preserve an atmosphere in which a free exchange of ideas may flourish, it is
necessary that standards of behavior be maintained to ensure the safety of all members of
the Pace community and the unimpeded operation of the institution. Hence, the University
reserves the right to take steps to address inappropriate conduct.
5. The location of a demonstration/rally will be clearly defined by the Dean for Students.
Participants of a demonstration/rally may not block access to University facilities. The
University reserves the right to cordon off these specific sites.
6. The University reserves the right to notify the local police in advance of a demonstration/rally.
The police may be on call to prevent any infraction of local laws.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to comply with the above guidelines constitutes a breach of
agreement and may lead to the cancellation of any demonstration/rally.
04. Contacts
You can dial 777 from any Pace phone in the event of an emergency or press the security button
on your Pace phone.
Safety & Security
 New York Campus: (212) 346-1800
 Pleasantville Campus: (914)773-3400
 Briarcliff Campus: (914) 923-2700
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White Plains Campus: (914) 422-411
Dean for Students
 Westchester - (914) 773-3860
 New York - (212) 346-1306
 Law School - (914) 422-4146
05. Additional Resources
Please refer to the Student Handbook on University policies disciplinary and grievance
procedures.
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