It should be remembered that Colby has an obligation to uphold the laws of the larger community. While the activities covered by the laws of the larger community and those covered by Colby’s rules may overlap, it is important to note that the community’s laws and Colby’s rules operate independently and that they do not substitute for each other. Colby may pursue enforcement of its own rules whether or not legal proceedings are underway or in process and may use information from third-party sources, such as law enforcement agencies and the courts, to determine whether College rules have been broken. Conversely, the College makes no attempt to shield members of the Colby community from the law, nor does it intervene in legal proceedings against a member of the community. Membership in the Colby community does not exempt anyone from local, state, or federal laws, but rather imposes the additional obligation to abide by all of Colby’s regulations. The College may at its discretion involve the police in incidents involving one or more Colby students, particularly where involving the police is deemed necessary for overall campus safety.