🚔Police action on private property is based on the permission of the property owner.
🚨Police can intervene in crimes or situations with imminent danger.
🏰Columbia University is treated as private property, similar to a private home.
🚫NYPD is not present on Columbia University campus by default and requires university permission.
💼Columbia University has decided not to have NYPD presence on campus, except in exceptional cases.
Can the police enter Columbia University campus whenever they want?
—No, the police require permission from the university to be on campus, as it is considered private property.
What situations allow the police to intervene on campus?
—The police can intervene in cases of crimes in progress or when individuals are in danger.
Is NYPD present on Columbia University campus?
—In general, NYPD is not present on Columbia University campus. However, there have been exceptional cases where they were asked to be present to address specific situations.
Can students report assaults or incidents to the police?
—Yes, if students have been assaulted or experienced any incidents, they are encouraged to call 911 and report it to the police.
Has there been any physical harm to students during the protests at Columbia University?
—There have been no reports of any physical harm against students during the protests at Columbia University.
00:00Columbia University is private property, and police action is different compared to public streets.
14:51NYPD is not present on Columbia University campus by default and requires university permission.
17:12There have been exceptional cases where NYPD was asked to address specific situations on campus.
18:17Columbia University's intimidating tactics have scared some students from joining protests in the past.
21:24It is important to protect First Amendment rights while taking action against criminal conduct.
