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Section 35
MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Weapons. All provisions for weapons shall be in accordance with Board of Control policy. All qualified officers of the Department of Public Safety shall carry a department approved weapon. To qualify to carry a firearm, all officers will meet both state and Michigan Technological University standards.

  2. Public Safety Requirements. All Public Safety Officers must be certified police officers of the State of Michigan or meet MCOLES standards.

  3. In-Service Training. The Public Safety Department will take part in training updates, the same as other local departments. Updates are paid for with State 302 funds.

  4. CPR Training.

    1. CPR/AED training classes are mandatory for all Public Safety Officers. At the Department's expense the Department will provide CPR/AED training classes for all officers, and the Department will keep all officers proficient in CPR/AED.

    2. CPR mouth protectors will be furnished to all officers at Department expense.

  5. Investigations. The intent of this guarantee is to protect and preserve the rights of members of the Association in matters involving them and the University. These matters shall include investigation of misconduct involving investigation leading to criminal charges or violation of department policy, and the keeping of personal records.

    Whenever a member is under investigation by this or any other investigative agency over which the University has authority, he/she shall have the following rights:

    1. To be notified of the name and the official capacity, if any, of all persons present during any interrogation of the employee;

    2. To be notified of the nature of the questioning before any questions are directed to him/her.

    3. To have present another member of his/her choosing.

    4. To have present another member or an attorney of his/her choosing, if the investigation or interrogation involves criminal charges, or if he/she is under arrest.

    5. To refuse to answer any questions if any of the above rights are denied him/her.

    6. To be notified if any conversation is being recorded by either party prior to the conversation.

    7. Prior to any employee being charged or disciplinary action taken about any citizen complaint, the complainant shall present the complaint in writing to the Manager of Public Safety. Said complaint shall be signed by the complainant.