PSO Madeline Sloan
Good Morning-
I hope all of you had a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. It is hard to believe how quickly this summer is passing by. Here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety:
- Most College of Charleston employees work in positions that require interaction with all types of people. Although a majority of these interactions are positive, there may be occasions where you are faced to deal with a disgruntled parent, student, or visitor. Public Safety is offering training on how to respond in these situations. This training will include: communication tactics; locating and properly using panic buttons; information to gather when reporting these incidents; and any specific concerns you may have. Please contact me if your department is interested in this training.
- Last month, several of our officers attended Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations Training. This course was taught by Pamela Jacobs, an attorney and advocate for sexual assault and domestic violence victims. The training was provided by P.A.R. (People Against Rape) for several local law enforcement agencies.
- The Department of Public Safety has voluntarily committed to the process of Law Enforcement Accreditation with CALEA (The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.) and, as such, has been in the self-assessment phase of the reaccreditation process since our initial award in 2011. The department was first awarded accreditation by CALEA on November 19, 2011, and Joint Accreditation by IACLEA (International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators) on June 12, 2012. CALEA is a credentialing authority that aims to improve Public Safety services by: maintaining a body of professional standards covering a wide range of contemporary public safety initiatives; establishing and administering an accreditation process; and recognizing professional excellence. The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development services. IACLEA is the leading voice for the campus public safety community. During the reaccreditation process, representatives from CALEA will be visiting campus to assess files, participate in ride-alongs in the patrol vehicles, interview officers, and much more. This process is to ensure that the department is complying with the spirit and intent of each CALEA standard. If you would like more information on the history of Public Safety’s joint accreditation, the benefits, or any general information on CALEA or IACLEA, please contact Sergeant Bob Beaudry (beaudryrj@cofc.edu) or X3-7840, or visit the Public Safety webpage.
- As a reminder, Campus Safety Awareness Month is in September. We have several events planned throughout the month. If your campus group or organization would like to team up with Public Safety on hosting a presentation or event, we would be more than happy to collaborate on this initiative. Please contact Sergeant Jake Muse (MuseJ@cofc.edu) with questions or suggestions.
- Be social with us! If you have not already, please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for departmental news, upcoming events, and other important information.
Crime Prevention Tip: When vacationing this summer, take precautions to make your house look like you are still home. Have a trusted neighbor collect mail, newspapers, and move garbage and recycling bins at appropriate times. You may also consider having lights or radios placed on timers.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
At CrimePrevention@COFC.EDU or sloanm1@cofc.edu
Take care and be safe,
PSO Madeline M. Sloan
Department of Public Safety
Division of Student Affairs
89 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29424
843.953.5609