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WSU Police: Face to Face Forums
Fall 2009
The WSU Police Advisory Board presents WSU Police: Face to Face Forums giving WSU police officers and the WSU community an opportunity to meet. The three forums we have planned feature a different aspect of WSU policing and student life. Safety issues will also be addressed and each forum will include an open Q & A session for students, faculty, staff and community members to talk to the officers. These events are open to the public.
September 8, 2009: CUB Lounge 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Non-Lethal: Action and Response
Examining the use of force continuum. The purpose of this forum is to examine, both for officers and citizens, the complex subject of use of force by law officers and the non lethal options available: pepper spray, tasers and bean bags.
October 13, 2009: CUB Lounge 4:00 - 6:00pm
Crime Scene: Victims Rights and Myth Busting CSI
If you have ever been a victim of crime or even accused of a crime you have rights. This forum will look into these rights and discuss the true aspects of processing a crime scene. It's not Hollywood.
November 10, 2009: CUB Lounge 4:00-6:00pm
Drug Dog: The Nose Knows
Come see a drug dog in action! Officers will explain the use of a drug dog and take a look at the effects of drugs and alcohol, MIP's and party safety.
The application for board membership is now online. (click here)
For more information email: kim_barrett@wsu.edu or call 509-335-4386
Our Mission:
1. To achieve a greater understanding of the duties and role of the WSU Police Department in the WSU community in order to serve as a bridge of understanding between the WSU Police Department and the WSU community.
2. To increase the visibility of the committee members among their colleagues in order to effectively represent the desires and needs of those individuals to the WSU Police Department.
3. To serve as a community force to enhance public safety.
Serving the WSU community since 1996, the Police Advisory Board's main goal is to serve as a connection between the WSU campus community and the WSU Police. The board is comprised of students, faculty and staff from all areas and departments on campus. We seek to share WSU's community input on matters pertaining to police service and campus safety issues. The board also functions as a sounding board for the Chief of Police on various issues or concerns involving the department and the WSU community addressing specific incidents and on broader matters of policy and procedure. We also make recommendations to the WSU Police on the promotion of public awareness.
In an effort to expand community alliances, the board meets once a year with the Pullman Police Advisory Board to discuss overlapping concerns and contribute any information regarding the WSU campus community.
The WSU Police Advisory Board meets the first Tuesday of every month during the academic year.
If you would like to submit a public safety issue or concern to the board please contact Kim Barrett at 509-335-4386 or kim_barrett@wsu.edu
