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Appalachian State University Police Department supports the university's academic mission by working in partnership with the campus community to prevent crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life on campus. The department's philosophy is one of proactive community engagement, collaboration and customer service, holding the safety and health of Appalachian's community members as its top priorities. State-certified police officers, security officers and civilian employees comprise the department, and this team of professionals helps to create and maintain a sense of belonging for all members of the Appalachian Community - students, faculty, staff and visitors. Additionally, through its efforts, the department aims to be a leader in innovative public safety ideas and strategies.
Via proactive patrol, community engagement, customer service, and problem solving, police officers serve as resources and leaders for the university community. Police officers protect all members of the community and university property, enforce laws and university policies, provide services and aid to members of the community, and proactively engage students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a positive manner with an emphasis on customer service.
Duties & Responsibilities of our police officers include:
- Protect lives and property
- Initiate opportunities for positive engagement with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Apprehend and arrest offenders
- Traffic control and enforcement
- Conduct preliminary investigations
- Write reports and prepare criminal case paperwork
- Establish, preserve, and protect crime scenes
- Collect and preserve evidence
- Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects
- Utilize the principles of procedural justice
- Investigate vehicle crashes and prepare reports
- Conduct lawful searches of people and property
- Respond to calls for service related to medical issues
- Engage in self-initiated vehicle, foot, motorcycle, and bicycle patrol activities
- Establish effective working relationships and rapport with people from various racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Engage with others in a fair, respectful, and courteous manner, regardless of cultural differences.
- Engage effectively with persons in various emotional and mental states
- Accurately assess situations and determine an appropriate course of action
- Confront a variety of problems and situations and determine appropriate solutions
- Display the capacity for compassion and empathy
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Appalachian State University
Nov 06, 2024