The Department increased patrol due to several assaults and groups engaged in fighting. The magnitude of this situation necessitated the addition of outside police resources to augment our police force. The result was a significant decrease in altercations.
The Department has sponsored three workshops on what to do in the case of an active shooter on campus. A total of six workshops are planned this semester.
The Department also began monitoring and operating the main security guard house this semester. The guard house has also been equipped with automated security arms, but they are not operational at this time.
The Department has been aggressively trying to hire additional police officers. This will be a two-prong approach to our manpower shortage. The plan is to hire qualified sworn officers, but at the same time attempts are being made to recruit officers that will need to be sent to the Police Academy.
Chief Berry participated in a peace rally on September 26, 2013, where he spoke to the students regarding working together for development of a safe campus.
The Department purchased and issued new digital radios that allow for interoperability with Frankfort Police and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department.
The Department is in the initial stages of writing and development of a policy manual.
The Department has initiated the purchase of a new system to enhance the records management system, which would aid in the management of the large volume of parking tickets.
The Department is currently performing an audit of the property and evidence room.
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