The mission of the AUI Security Department is to foster feelings of safety and personal comfort in which to learn, live, work, and grow. The AUI Security Department serves the community by protecting individuals’ lives and properties, preventing crimes, enforcing the policies and regulations, and by maintaining order in the university. Recognizing that the Department’s mission is best attained through training and community outreach, employees are collectively committed to establishing collaborative partnerships with individuals, groups, and departments for the purpose of identifying and resolving safety and security concerns and serving the AUI community in a professional and respectful manner.
Driving Regulations :
To ensure both order, safety, and security as well as the preservation of a pleasant and peaceful campus environment; It is obligatory for all drivers – students, teachers, staff, and visitors – to strictly abide by the (non-exhaustive) rules for campus access and driving mentioned below:
· Pedestrians have absolute priority on the inner roads of the campus,
· No horns on campus.
· Maximum Speed: 20 Km / hour.
· Drifting and/ or random rounds on campus is prohibited.
· No overtaking.
· Respect of posted instructions (stop, one-way, roundabout signs…).
· Reckless driving is prohibited.
· Driving while intoxicated is forbidden.
· Vehicles that may be polluting, noisy, or present danger to residents are not allowed on campus.
· No driving to the academic area or through the residential area of campus is allowed.
· Only AUI vehicles and those authorized in writing have access to the residential and academic areas. These vehicles remain, however, subject to the driving policies on campus. In exceptional cases, the security supervisor has the power to authorize temporary access to the residential or academic areas.
· Parking is allowed in the parking lots only.
· Parking a motorcycle or a bicycle at a place other than a designated motorcycles and bicycles parking bays is not permitted. Any motor vehicle left abandoned on a university site will be removed and the individual responsible must pay the removal cost.
· No parking is allowed on the grass, handicap zones, and reserved parking areas (faculty parking lot), roadways, roundabouts, non designated parking areas, near gasoline tank, improperly parked, in loading and unloading areas, blocking entrance to building or parking lots.
· Drivers must stop to be acknowledged and identified before continuing for check at the main gate or when directing the traffic flow.
· If the vehicle owner refuses to submit to a search, the University may request the intervention of the appropriate authority to investigate. Therefore, if the searches result in the discovery of illegal substances, the matter will fall under the judicial dimension according to the laws and procedures in force.
Motor Vehicle Violations :
· Vehicle owners must always have their vehicles under control regardless of their speed to avoid collision or endangering others’ well-being and shall assume the full responsibility in case of accident or violation.
· First time violators will be fined 200 DH.
· Second time violators shall be fined 500 DH.
· Parking in the sports complex area will be 500DH.
· Third time violators shall be denied access to campus with vehicle.
· Any violation will be communicated to the owner of the vehicle.
· Repeated violations of the present regulations may lead to disciplinary action.
· Members of the community are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
Safety Rules for the Prevention of Assault :
· For your safety and security, random rounds, walks or gathering in the university forest are forbidden.
· Assault prevention recommendations are not a guarantee to prevent incidents; however, when observed consistently, they will lower your risk of becoming a victim.
Personal Safety When Walking
· Avoid isolated areas such as the forest,
· Walk in groups at night. A person walking alone increases the chance of being assaulted. Attackers usually assault people who are alone and who cannot rely on a companion for aid,
· Select clothing that will not impede you from walking fast or from running. In case you feel threatened, and you must escape from an attacker, uncomfortable shoes or pants can make running exceedingly difficult.
· Use the Van Shuttle. The Shuttle can take you to and from campus. It has a set schedule all day. Make sure you get a copy of the schedule and buy tickets from the Campus Store. You may also use petit taxi service.
· When jogging, select a path that is secured, well-lit and frequented by people. If you choose to run off-campus, we recommend staying close to the university in areas where you would be able to seek aid in case of trouble.
What to do if you feel you are being followed:
· Look at the person you suspect is following you and take note of any distinguishing physical characteristics in case you must give an accurate description of the suspected person to the police or security.
· If someone is following you in a car, abruptly turn around and walk the other way. It will take a bit longer for the driver to turn around. Also try to memorize the suspect’s license plate number, car color, make, and so on.
· Use your mobile to call the police at 19 or if close to campus, call campus security at 05 35 86 22 22. If you do not have credit on your cell phone or own one, go into a public place to seek help.
For more crime prevention and safety tips, please consult the Safety and Security web page at: http://www.aui.ma/en/security/safety-security/ prevention/crime-prevention.html
Visitors’ Procedure & Access Control IDs & Badges:
With the aim of ensuring the safety and security of Al Akhawayn University assets, community, its guests and visitors, the access control and badges policy has been adopted to guarantee access to the authorized visitors only. AUI community members are kindly reminded to abide by the visitors’ policy and therefore visitors’ requests containing necessary information (name, CIN, nationality, duration, date of the visit, point of contact, and purpose the visit), are to be sent to Mr. Adel Kamane, ADASD, for approval 48 hours (about 2 days) before the visit.
While recognizing that all visitors to the campus must be received with respect, and made to feel welcome, Security department is entrusted with the task of ensuring that all visitors are identified, and directed to the appropriate venue they wish to visit:
Policies and procedures :
· Students, staff, and faculty members must always carry their identity cards (ID). Security has the right to ask any person located on the campus and other AUI annexes to present their IDs. Security staff may refuse access or ask them to leave the premises of the University.
· All non-associates to AUI must be issued a badge by the Security Staff at the main gate or appropriate administrative staff. Badges shall be properly designated as “Parents,” “Visitors,” “Suppliers,” “and Interns” or, “Event Participants.”
· All visitors will be issued a numbered badge based on the five categories which must be returned to the issuing party (main gate) when checking out.
· Badges must be visible when worn on campus and other AUI locations (Annexes, Downtown and Conference Center…).
· All visitors must submit their Identification documents (ID, passport, Driver’s license, or other professional card) at the Main Gate. Exceptions to this rule are VIPs, ministers, and ambassadors with advance notice from the President’s Office.
· Any attempt to enter the University in a clandestine way will be treated as a potential security threat and referred to the Police Department.
· Students on campus must notify the VPSA and Security Director of visitors to receive (identity, CIN, passport, etc.).
· The ID / badge remains the property of the University; nobody should lend his or her card to someone else.
· The loss of a badge must be reported to the Department concerned and the Security Department.
· All visitors failing to abide by the access control policy are considered as unauthorized and will be asked to leave the University premises, assisted by a security agent, until the visitor complies properly with the procedure.
· The University reserves the right to impose additional security measures for the need of Service.
Contact us:
Emergency number (Central Security): Ext: (05-35-86)- 2222
Sexual harassment emergency reporting: Ext: (053586) – 2323
Main Gate: Ext: (053586) – 2165
DT: Ext: (053586)- 3315
Location on campus: Building 9, Ground floor
Security & safety Director : Ext: 2163
Administrative Assistant: Ext: 2071
Controller Assistant: Ext: (053586) 4050