Can campus police search your dorm room at a private college without a warrant?

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Can campus police search your dorm room at a private college without a warrant?
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While I'm sure it varies from university to university and college to college, but can campus police (even if they aren't "real" police officers) search your dorm room without a warrant?

Do your fourth amendment rights apply in this situation?

lalalalalala

Yes they can. When you moved in you most likely signed a contract telling you that your room may be searched at any time. I know I did.

Blue

Depends on the University and not necessarily. You will have signed a contract when you moved in. Talk to your RA or the RD.

gomanyes

Yes, they can. They are employees of the campus, not agents of the govermnent. The 4th amendment only applies to the government.

Yogi

Yes! They can.

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