Personnel

Public Safety officers constantly patrol the campus to assure a high level of good physical security.  As a regular part of their patrol duties, they look for any safety problems such as defective lighting, inoperative doors or locks, broken sidewalks, steps and handrails, and any other conditions that might detract from one's personal well-being.  All such conditions can either be reported, in writing, to the Physical Plant Department for correction, or by calling Police & Public Safety at (517)483-1800.

Police Officers

All of our police officers are required to meet or exceed the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). This training includes:

• Basic first-aid and AED operation
• Patrol techniques (defensive driving tactics)
• Interviewing skills, fingerprinting and police photography
• Civil disturbances and dealing with emotionally disturbed persons
• Firearms
• Criminal Law
• Crime scene and fraud investigations

Additionally, our officers receive various types of in-service training relating to the specific needs of the campus.

Intermediate and Auxiliary Officers

Our department also has civilian employees in part-time (Intermediate) and student staff (Auxiliary) positions.  Training for these employees include:

• Basic first-aid and AED operation
• Fire alarm training

Additionally, these employees receive various types of in-service training relating to the specific needs of the campus.