Community Policing
Community Policing is a
philosophy in which the police are seen as members of the
community, with the officers becoming an integral part of where
they live and work. Police Departments that
subscribe to this philosophy tend to do much more community work
than traditional police departments. This often includes more
police officers who "Walk the Beat" as opposed to driving around
in police cars. The basic idea is to create bonds of trust and
reliance between police and the community they serve.
DPS
believes that this philosophy is well suited to how campus law
enforcement should be conducted. While traditional law
enforcement is necessary and has it's place on a college campus,
the concept of community policing helps to create a campus
environment that promotes safe and healthy learning in addition
to promoting acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions. Community
Policing at WCU began in 1991 with the creation of
the Mounted Police Bicycle Patrol, the first patrol of it's kind
in Pennsylvania and a means of reaching out to the University
community in a more proactive way. Community Policing has now grown to include proactive
programming partnerships with the greater West Chester
community, on campus collaborations with other offices to
raise awareness and prevention practices in addition to the
other Community Policing solutions of
the past.
Community Policing
Programs
Alternative Alcohol Free
Events - These programs unite campus and community sponsors
to provide opportunities for students to participate in fun
"alcohol free" events.
Alcohol Free Event locations include;
The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, Downingtown Bowling Palace,
Wilmington Blue Hen Baseball, Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse,
Indoor Paint Ball, Philadelphia Phillies Baseball, Philadelphia
Kicks Indoor Soccer, Philadelphia Soul Arena Football, just to
name a few...
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Alcohol and Drug Awareness
and Prevention -
SECTION UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
Student Events - Before
any student based event can be successful, the students who are
involved need to understand the rights and responsibilities
associated with hosting an event. Community Policing plays a
role in this process and meets with the various student groups
to review security measures provided by Public Safety.
Poster Campaign -
DPS
has contracted with Clement Communications to develop a
poster campaign to raise awareness and address safety issues on
campus. The posters are located in our residential and academic
areas and are changed monthly to keep the message current.
Crime Prevention Education
Community Policing also
involves Crime Prevention Education and Orientation. Use the
link below to view information on these programs.
Crime Prevention Education
Spring Break Safety Tips
Anyone considering taking a
trip for Spring Break should consider checking out these tips
Spring Break
Tips
Upcoming Community
Policing Events
DUI Driver Simulation -
Community Policing in cooperation with COAD is presenting the
Drunk Driving Cart, an experience that teaches drivers how the
consumption of alcohol may impair their ability to drive safely.
Budweiser Inc. will be assisting with our Alcohol Free Education
program and Miss WCU, Andrea Helfrich will be assisting with the
Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking sessions.
Pool Party - Goshen
Hall residents will be involved in an alcohol awareness program
and will be concluding their session with a pool party in
Hollinger Field House.
Miniature Golf and Driving
Range - University Hall and Killinger Hall have teamed up to
plan a trip to play golf and learn about alcohol abuse.
For more information about Community
Policing Programs;
Lt. Ray Stevenson
rstevenson@wcupa.edu
610-436-3478
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