Annual Report 2016 “Peace begins with a smile”

Mother Teresa

Ferris State University

Department of Public Safety

Table of Contents

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 2 Statement of Purpose 3 Organizational Chart 4 Message from the Director 5-6 Department Personnel 7-11 Police Personnel Emergency Management Specialist Police Cadets Clerical Personnel Student Staff Officer Training 12-15 RAD Training 16 What’s New at Public Safety 17-19 Dejujuan Nelson Joins Department June Swanson Retires Julie Courtney Promoted to Office Supervisor Dylan Tantalo Hired as Dispatch Specialist Michigan Police Shoot Matt Decker Promoted to Sergeant Verbal Defense & Influence Training Sergeant Development Training 2016 Highlights 20-23 Shop with a Cop Clery Pedestrian Safety Continuing Efforts Criminal Justice Advisory Board Mecosta/Osceola Career Center Public Safety Advisory Board Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Emergency Operations and Preparedness 24-28 Emergency Management Specialist BRT/TAT Emergency Outdoor Broadcast System VOIP Phones/Classroom Emergency Phones Novell In-Class Messaging Bluelight Phones Rave and Alertus City of Big Rapids Fire Department Active Shooter and Flash Point Training Programs StormReady® University Active Shooter Video Police Operations 29-30 Community Policing Community Policing Coordinator DPS Collaboration with Athletics Parking Management 31 Vehicle Registration 32 Criminal and Non-Criminal Activity 33-34 Closing Photos 35

About Our Cover:

There is a famous saying of Mother Teresa, “Peace begins with a smile. Smile five times a day at someone you really don’t want to smile at: do it for peace.” Our cover shows the infectious, contagious and powerful image of a smile. A smile is not a superficial gesture. It comes from the heart and touches the heart of the recipient leaving no room for animosity or hatred. This is how the journey toward peace begins.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS

"As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement."

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Statement of Purpose

Our purpose is to serve and protect the students,

faculty, staff and visitors of Ferris State University. To further the academic pursuits of FSU in two ways: actually keeping people and property safe and in helping to create an environment where people feel completely safe.

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Message from the Director – 2016

Director Bruce W. Borkovich The year 2016 proved to be a difficult year for law enforcement across the nation, as the media and special interest groups in urban areas helped to develop and promote a narrative of hatred and discontent between the police and the communities that they serve. Fortunately, on the Ferris State campus, and in the Mecosta County area, we benefit from a certain degree of insulation from the politics of this narrative, and we enjoy the support and the close relationships we have with the campus and surrounding community. On the cover of the 2016 annual report, a photo of several members of our department, including our two student police cadets, and football fans enjoying tailgating before a FSU football game helps to describe one of our philosophies, “Peace begins with a smile”, which was a quote from Mother Teresa. The honor and privilege to serve and protect this campus community often results in many shared smiles. Sadly, 2016 also was a tragic year for a Ferris State University graduate, and Wayne State University Police Officer, Sgt. Colin Rose. Sgt. Rose was killed in a senseless shooting while he was responding to a complaint near the Wayne State campus. Sgt. Rose was an example of the dedicated young men and women who continue to enter the field of law enforcement, undaunted by the current political and social pressures that police officers face. Every year, the FSU police academy is well represented with these young people who may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to enter public service in what can seem like an unappreciated and stressful career. God bless and protect each of them as they graduate and enter the police profession. We have a few personnel changes in the office. Julie Courtney, formerly the DPS records clerk, was promoted as the new office manager upon the retirement of June Swanson. For the first time in many years, we now have a full time dispatch specialist and student employee supervisor. As the result of the redistribution of duties in the office staff, we were able to create a new dispatch specialist position, which was earned by Dylan Tantalo, a FSU graduate and former DPS student employee. Due to the retirement of a police officer, we were also able to hire a new police officer, Dejujuan Nelson, who is also a former FSU student and police cadet. Also, we were able to promote a new Sgt., Matt Decker, due to a vacancy created by a former employee.

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One of our police officers completed training as an instructor in verbal de-escalation, and he has presented the first of a four part training series to the entire police staff. DPS also produced an active shooter recognition and response video, which is available to the entire campus community, and will be presented to every incoming freshman student beginning in the fall of 2017. Also, an online guest parking system will be in place by the time classes begin in the fall. We look forward to partnering with the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department, and the Michigan State Police as we continue to make Ferris State University a safe place to live, learn, and work.

Ferris State University graduate, and Wayne State University Police Officer, Sgt. Collin Rose. Sgt. Rose died on November 23, 2016, after he was shot by an unknown suspect the day before.

Honor Guard members, Officer Michael Chamberlain and Officer William Saunders travel the State honoring our fallen heroes.

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Department Personnel

Command Staff Director Assistant Director Bruce W. Borkovich James M. Cook

Detective Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Timothy Jacobs Diana Hepler Matthew Decker

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Patrol Officers

Officer Officer Officer Thomas Adams Michael Chamberlain Nicholas Greenway

Officer Officer Officer Aaron Humphreys Randall Los Andrew McKee

Officer Officer Dejujuan Nelson William Saunders

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Emergency Management Specialist

Police Cadets

Since 2006, the Department of Public Safety has employed 18 student cadets. Since leaving the department, many have moved on to employment with The Ferris State University Department of Public Safety, Ann Arbor PD, Kalamazoo DPS, The Department of Corrections, Farmington PD, Spectrum Health Security, The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department and Ervin Texas PD to name a few.

2006 Anthony Dickson 2009 Justin Kandt 2012 Dejujuan Nelson 2006 Derrick Turner 2010 Megan Johnson 2013 Sam Bradley 2007 Amanda Barrand 2010 Justin Kandt 2013 Dejujuan Nelson 2007 Anthony Dickson 2010 Gordon Lawcock 2014 Thomas Gladney 2007 Derrick Turner 2011 Sam Bradley 2015 Thomas Gladney 2008 Ryan Kirkpatrick 2011 Mitchell Campbell 2016 Kevin Defrain 2008 Patrick Williams 2011 Dejujuan Nelson 2016 Mitch Morano 2008 Eileen Mapes 2012 Sam Bradley 2016 Kaitlyn LaClear 2008 Aaron Jackson 2012 Mitchell Campbell 2016 Daniel Ruland

Police Cadets are instrumental in assisting our patrol officers and civilian staff in providing a safe and secure environment for our community to live and work. They also support the patrol officers as directed and assist with supervision of our student worker groups. This is an incredible learning opportunity for them as they prepare their career lives.

The Ferris State University Department of Public Safety is responsible for emergency management for the University. Officer Bill Saunders has been appointed to the position of emergency management specialist and has taken on the task of coordinating those activities along with being a road patrol officer. Officer Saunders has been busy implementing our new emergency response plan which was fashioned along FEMA guidelines and conducting training activities for faculty and staff across campus. Bill is currently working toward obtaining his Professional Emergency Management certification.

Officer Bill Saunders

Left -Cadet Kaitlyn LaClear Right – Cadet Daniel Ruland

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Clerical Staff

The clerical staff is responsible for the key functions of communication and service to the University community in areas of general information dissemination and coordination of parking services, including permit issuance and violations processing. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors make contact with the Department each month. The clerical staff’s main goal is to provide efficient and friendly service. Our parking management policies and procedures are regularly evaluated and updated to help us ensure that result, with regular input by this team of professionals. O Office Supervisor Dispatch Specialist Julie Courtney Dylan Tantalo Parking Clerk Parking Clerk Carla Hatfield Kim Pyles

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Our Student Employees

The Department employs approximately 34 students throughout the year. Our student staff is vital to the success of the Department. Students are employed as police cadets, dispatchers, office clerical, parking enforcement, foot patrol, special events and traffic control. Most are students studying some aspect of criminal justice at FSU.

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Officer Training

The Department of Public Safety provides continuous training throughout the year to ensure officers have the most current information and resources available to them. The Department annually receives training funds from the Michigan Justice Training Fund and seeks out free training opportunities provided for a multitude of topics. Officer Course Date Hours Location

THOMAS ADAMS: 1. Raid Entry Training 04/18/2016 8 Grand Rapids 2. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Defensive Tactics 06/15/2016 6 Big Rapids 5. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids

6. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 7. Opiate Overdose Response 07/27/2016 4 Montcalm Co. 8. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 48 BRUCE BORKOVICH: 1. MACP Conference 02/05/2016 16 Grand Rapids 2. Conducted Electronic Weapons 02/18/2016 7 East Lansing 3. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/16/2016 3 Big Rapids 4. MACLEA Conference 05/18/2016 16 St.Saint Marie 5. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 6. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 7. MACP Conference 06/22/2016 20 Harbor Springs 8. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 9. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids 10. When “IT” Hits the Fan 08/23/2016 8 Grand Rapids Total Training Hours – 2016 102 MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN: 1. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/16/2016 3 Big Rapids 2. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 3. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 4. HAZMAT Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 5. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 6. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 7. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 8. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Canton Total Training Hours – 2016 43

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Officer Course Date Hours Location JAMES COOK: 1. Conducted Electronic Weapons 02/18/2016 7 East Lansing 2. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 5. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids Total Training Hours – 2016 39 MATTHEW DECKER: 1. ARIDE 01/13/2016 16 Mt. Pleasant 2. Insurance Verification 03/02/2016 3 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 6. Defensive Tactics 06/15/2016 6 Big Rapids 7. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 9. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids 10. The Tactical Leader 12/14/2016 8 Grand Rapids Total Training Hours – 2016 67 NICHOLAS GREENWAY:

1. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/25/2016 3 Big Rapids 2. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids

3. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 5. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids

6. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 7. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 39 DIANA HEPLER:

1. Human Trafficking Seminar 02/25/2016 3 Big Rapids 2. Supervisor Dev. Training 03/09/2016 4 Big Rapids 3. Insurance Verification 03/23/2016 3 Big Rapids 4. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/25/2016 3 Big Rapids 5. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 6. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids

7. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 9. Defensive Tactics 06/15/2016 6 Big Rapids 10. The Tactical Leader 12/14/2016 8 Big Rapids Total Training Hours – 2016 49

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Officer Course Date Hours Location AARON HUMPHREYS:

1. High in Plain Sight 02/24/2016 6 Big Rapids 2. Insurance Verification 03/23/2016 3 Big Rapids 3. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/16/2016 3 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids

6. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 7. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 9. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 10. Simunitions 08/23/2016 8 Big Rapids 11. Verbal Defense Training 10/14/2016 32 Dearborn

Total Training Hours – 2016 84 TIMOTHY JACOBS: 1. Supervisor Dev. Training 03/09/2016 4 Big Rapids 2. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/16/2016 3 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 6. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids

7. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 9. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids 10. RAD Instructor Training 10/28/2016 24 Grand Rapids 11. The Tactical Leader 12/14/2016 8 Grand Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 79

RANDALL LOS: 1. Insurance Verification 03/02/2016 3 Big Rapids 2. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/25/2016 3 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/13/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/14/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. Defensive Tactics 06/15/2016 6 Big Rapids 6. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 7. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/15/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 9. Simunitions 08/23/2016 8 Big Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 46

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Officer Course Date Hours Location

ANDREW MCKEE:

1. Insurance Verification 03/02/2016 3 Big Rapids 2. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/25/2016 3 Big Rapids 3. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids

6. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 7. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 8. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 9. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 46

DEJUJUAN NELSON: 1. FTO Training 05/09/2016 480 Big Rapids

2. Firearms Qualification 05/09/2016 8 Big Rapids 3. Emergency Entry Breaching 05/16/2016 3 Big Rapids 4. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids 5. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids 6. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 7. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids

8. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 9. DataMaster 08/15/2016 4 Mt. Pleasant 10. Simunitions 08/23/2016 8 Big Rapids Total Training Hours – 2016 531

WILLIAM SAUNDERS:

1. Firearms Qualification 06/06/2016 10 Big Rapids 2. Firearms Qualification 06/07/2016 10 Big Rapids 3. Bloodborne Pathogens 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 4. Defensive Tactics 06/08/2016 6 Big Rapids 5. HAZMAT, Refresher 06/08/2016 1 Big Rapids 6. Mental Illness Training 06/29/2016 4 Big Rapids 7. Simunitions 08/16/2016 8 Big Rapids

Total Training Hours – 2016 40

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RAD Training

The Rape Aggression Defense System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many Colleges and Universities and has been a popular program offered by Ferris State University Campus Police since 1999.

In 2016, RAD classes were held at the Ferris main campus and at Kendall College of Art & Design.

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The RAD System is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. The session ends with participants engaging in various realistic scenario training where they react upon being attacked.

Detective/Sergeant Tim Jacobs and Officer Nick Greenway are the Department’s certified RAD Instructors.

Over two hundred women have been trained here at Ferris since RAD's implementation. Ferris Campus Police is proud to offer this service free of charge to FSU students, faculty, staff and members of the community.

Could You Defend Yourself If Attacked?

Where: West Commons DPS BuildingWhen: Saturday, March 22nd

Sunday, March 23rd1 pm – 6 pm (Must Attend Both Sessions)

In this seminar, you will learn how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations, how NOT to

become a victim, and how to fight off an assailant if you have to. Open to Women only, Age 13 +, students, faculty/staff, community

members and family welcome. Limited enrollment so reserve your place now!!

Contact FSU Police at 231-591-5000 to sign upAdvise if you need special accommodations

RAD is now on Facebook

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12 Hour Shifts

What’s New at Public Safety

Dejujuan Nelson Joins Department

Office Supervisor June Swanson Retires

On May 9th, 2016, Dejujuan Nelson began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety. While a student at FSU, Dejujuan worked for Public Safety as a Service Officer and Police Cadet.

In June of 2016, June Swanson retired from her position as Office Supervisor for Public Safety. During her time at DPS, June was responsible for many changes, including the implementation of the on-line parking permit systems. June is planning to travel and visit her grandchildren as much as possible. We wish her well in this new chapter of her life.

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Julie Courtney Promoted to Office Supervisor

Dylan Tantalo Hired as Dispatch Specialist

Michigan Police Shoot

Officer Chamberlain & Capt. Cook

In August, Captain James Cook and Officer Michael Chamberlain competed in the annual Michigan Police Pistol Match held in Jackson, MI. The FSU pistol team competed in two divisions; one against all of the other colleges and universities in the State and the other against other police departments with a similar department size; a sworn strength of between 8 and 20 officers. Cook and Chamberlain placed first in the College and University division for the eighth straight year and third in the State for similar department size.

In July of 2016, Julie Courtney was promoted to Office Supervisor for Public Safety. Prior to her promotion, Julie served as the departments Records Specialist for the past 14 years.

In October of 2016, Dylan Tantalo was hired as a full time Dispatch Specialist with DPS. Dylan graduated from Ferris with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 2016, and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Dylan has been a student employee with Public Safety since 2013, and was the Student Government President prior to his current position.

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Matt Decker Promoted to Sergeant

Verbal Defense & Influence Training

Sergeant Development Training

In December of 2016, Matt Decker was promoted to the position of Patrol Sergeant. Matt was hired as a Patrol Officer with FSU Public Safety in 2013. Prior to his employment with DPS, Matt worked as a Patrol Officer for the Village of Barryton and the Reed City Police Department. While at Reed City PD, Matt served as the school liaison officer for the Reed City Area Public Schools. Matt is a 2008 graduate of the West Shore Community College police academy.

Retired police Chief, Martin Trombley, presented two training sessions to all FSU DPS Sgt.’s and Sgt.’s from our surrounding partner agencies on leadership and supervision. Mr. Trombley will provide two more of the Sgt. Development Series sessions in 2017.

The Department sent officer Humphreys to week long instructor’s school on the topic of verbal de-escalation. Officer Humphreys has presented the first part of a four part training plan to all DPS officers.

Prevent Conflict Reduce Emotional/Physical Violence Improve Cooperation and Collaboration Lower Customer Complaints Avoid Litigation

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2016 Highlights

Shop with a Cop

Clery

It is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety, in concert with other departments on campus, to ensure that our University is in compliance with the ever changing regulations of the Department of Education, Clery Act. The goal of the Clery Act is to provide students and their families with accurate, complete and timely information about safety on campus so that they can make informed decisions.

For the past several years, Ferris State University and other area law enforcement agencies have participated in the Walmart “Shop with a Cop” program. This program provides disadvantaged children the opportunity to shop for family members during the holiday season with a police officer. Director Borkovich, Sergeant Hepler, Officer Saunders and Officer Nelson were among those who participated.

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GPedestrian Safety Continuing Efforts

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

Mecosta/Osceola Career Center Public Safety Advisory Board

As part of the ongoing effort to make pedestrians safe on campus, the Department of Public Safety is assisting our Physical Plant with lighting surveys once each semester. Our foot patrol student employees, who typically work evenings and nights patrolling campus, are assisting by systematically accounting for the function of every light on campus. All campus lighting is assigned a number that identifies not only the location but the type of light and bulb. This survey is then supplied to our Physical Plant, who replaces bulbs or lights as needed. Also, every fall, President Eisler, Vice President Scoby, Director Borkovich, Associate Vice President Hughes, Vice President Jeanine Ward Roof and representatives from Student Government do a night lighting and safety survey on foot. A pedestrian crossing area south of the University Center was recognized as a hazard due to standard parking spaces which caused parked vehicles to block the view of oncoming traffic. These spaces were changed to parallel parking which improved visibility.

Director Borkovich and Captain Cook remain active on the Ferris State University Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Through this board, the criminal justice department keeps abreast of current trends affecting officers and departments throughout the state. New ideas for teaching or topics of concern are brought forward in this forum for future program consideration.

One of the ways FSU DSP is able to assist the greater Big Rapids community is in the teaching of boys and girls in our schools. The Mecosta Osceola Career Center (MOCC) in the Intermediate School District has a public safety program that helps to encourage and give initial training to interested young people. Ferris officers attend regular meetings to help the school plan curricula and advise on techniques to inform and prepare the students. We have also given them surplus equipment and arranged ride along opportunities. Some students have gone on to enter these career fields and attend Ferris State. Director Borkovich represents the department on the advisory board.

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Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

‘IN VALOR THERE IS HOPE’

In May of 2016, members of the Ferris State University Police were joined by police officers from across the region to honor and remember those officers killed in the line of duty. Ceremony attendees included: faculty/staff, students, family and members of the Big Rapids community and beyond. The week of May 15 is nationally recognized as “Police Week,” to pay tribute to the 17,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed in the performance of their duty. The ceremony at Ferris is fast becoming a favorite among police departments and the officers. The ceremony traditionally includes bagpipers, a 21 gun salute, Taps, the placing of the wreath, flag ceremony and an Irish Blessing sung by Big Rapids Middle School students. This year a Mecosta/Osceola Career Center student presented her essay on fallen officers. The public was invited to meet with the officers following the ceremony. Guest presenters included: President David Eisler, Director Bruce Borkovich, Sheriff Todd Purcell, Director Andrea Nerbonne, Mecosta County Prosecutor Brian Thiede, F/Lt. Larry Schloegal, Pastor Dan Clise, Career Center High School presenter Jennifer McNeal and the Big Rapids Middle School choir.

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Emergency Operations and Preparedness

Emergency management is a top priority for the Department of Public Safety. Officer Saunders has been working as an Emergency Management Specialist since 2010. This year, DPS collaborated with various departments and created a table top exercise that dealt with an intoxicated driver causing a traffic accident with numerous casualties. This training was used to strengthen the bond between FSU and Spectrum Health Hospital. He is also responsible for teaching the Active Shooter/Flashpoint class given during new employee orientation. In 2016, DPS was involved in the inter-agency planning and execution of a live scenario emergency preparedness exercise on the FSU campus. Currently, Officer Saunders is working on completing training to become a Professional Emergency Manager.

BRT/TAT

The police department continues its support and guidance with the Behavior Review Team (BRT) and the Threat Assessment Team (TAT). In an effort to head off a problem with any one individual, a group of employees meet on a weekly basis to discuss student behaviors observed or reported to University officials. These employees represent the Office of Student Conduct, Housing, Police, Student Affairs and General Counsel. They review the reported behaviors of concern and discuss response strategies in an effort to curb improper conduct before it causes greater harm to an individual student or the University as a whole. DPS also teaches the Flashpoint program to students and new employees. Flashpoint helps to dispel myths regarding acts of violence, helps students and new employees understand behaviors of concern, while teaching how to react to those behaviors when they are observed. The class lets the participants know that the University has a program in place to combat campus violence. An essential part of that program are the students, staff and faculty members here at Ferris State.

Officer William Saunders

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Novell In-Class Messaging

The outdoor broadcast system was completed and tested in 2009. The system includes seven, 40-foot metal poles mounted with speakers placed throughout the Ferris Big Rapids campus to provide maximum coverage. The system gives University officials the ability to broadcast emergency messages across campus. The emergency outdoor broadcast system is tested on a regular basis in conjunction with siren testing with the City of Big Rapids. This testing is conducted on the 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm.

In the early months of 2009, a chat client called “Groupwise Messenger” was installed in all Smart classroom teaching stations on the Big Rapids FSU campus. The program is being used as an emergency broadcast notification method. When an emergency message is sent using this program, a pop-up box appears on the computer screen with emergency information. An audible alert accompanies the message. To ensure that the system is working properly and to familiarize users, two tests of this system are conducted per semester.

The first phase of a three phase project to install voice-over internet protocol phones into classrooms was completed. In conjunction with the IT department, 176 phones were installed in 2009. They are used to quickly send critical information such as time-sensitive safety issues or notifications of campus closings due to weather or other disruptions. An audible alert will sound and text messages will display on the phone.

Additional bluelight phones were installed to provide further access to emergency services across the campus. Thirty-nine phones are currently operational. The fortieth and final bluelight phone has been installed with the completion of the new Optometry Building.

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Rave and Alertus

The Rave Mobile Alert and Alertus Unified Facility Notification translate to FSU Emergency Text Alerts and Computer Desktop Notification for Faculty, Staff and Students. In an emergency situation, messages need to be delivered quickly and efficiently to warn the University community about hazardous situations. These new tools greatly improve the notification by streamlining the process and allowing responders to concentrate on the emergency not the notification. The combined efforts of Campus Police, Telecommunications, Information Technology and the Safety, Health, Environmental & Risk Management departments made possible the implementation of the University Wide Emergency Text Alert and Computer Desktop Notification systems. These systems are integrated and move our capability of a “one button” emergency messaging platform even closer to reality than our previous systems. While we are not quite there, these systems reduce the time required to deploy messages to the University community thus allowing more time for emergency actions to take place. Dispatchers and key Emergency Response Team members can quickly deploy a message in the event of an emergency or campus closure. Critical information from the National Weather Service about hazardous weather or civil emergency, such as tornados and severe thunderstorms, are automatically relayed by text message to campus community members who have signed up for Emergency Text alerts. A simple signup process through MyFSU is all it takes to register to receive text alerts. Additionally, all Faculty, Staff and Students can be quickly emailed to relay this critical information. University computers can also display emergency messages to warn of hazards impacting FSU facilities. This capability was made possible through a grant from Alertus Unified Facility Notifications. This grant provided the University with the resources to implement the tool University-wide. Locations outside of the Big Rapids campus are also taking advantage of these technologies for emergency notifications. Work is continuing to further refine the notification process to better target messages to those who are impacted.

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City of Big Rapids Fire

The City of Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Fire Division provides fire services to the Ferris State University Big Rapids campus. During 2016, BRDPS responded to the following Ferris calls:

Incident Type # of Calls % of calls

Fire 3 3.19% Rescue & EMS 71 75.5% Hazardous Conditions (No fire) 5 5.31% Service Call 1 1.06% Good Intent Call 6 6.38% False Alarm & False Call 8 8.51% Grand Total: 94

The Big Rapids Fire Division consists of 9 full time firefighters that work 24 hour shifts. They are split into 3 shifts of 3 firefighters each and rotate working one 24 hour shift every three days. The full time staff completes on duty vehicle and equipment readiness checks daily, performs pre incident surveys, and completes on duty training. Each shift is overseen by a Captain and has individual shift responsibilities such as vehicle maintenance, emergency medical service operations, training and building/ equipment maintenance. The full time staff is complemented by the 17 member paid on call firefighter staff. When a large scale incident occurs the paid on call firefighters respond to increase the fire division’s resource level. In 2016, the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety continued its pre incident planning activities aimed at identifying and reducing risks before the need for emergency response. Training throughout the year was increased to include high risk tactics used in fires specific to protecting Ferris State University. Rapid search and rescue of rooms similar to residence halls and high rise firefighting topics were covered both in lecture and drill. This is planned to continue for the next year. Walk through’s of the campus buildings are being conducted on a monthly basis to familiarize firefighters with the building layouts and important hazard locations. The reason for these walk through's is to reduce time in response to emergencies. The Fire Division looks forward to working with the University over the next year to ensure the safety of all.

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Active Shooter Preparedness, Prevention and Response and Flash Point Training Programs

An active shooter on campus is something that no one wants to experience, but the threat

does exist and the consequences of not being prepared are devastating. The Department of Public Safety continues to educate the Ferris community with the Active Shooter Preparedness, Prevention and Response and Flashpoint programs. These programs are taught to all incoming staff and faculty during their new employee orientation, to all housing staff during the yearly training for hall directors, resident advisors and desk staff, and to all groups or classes that request it. Since their inception in 2008, approximately 4,000 individuals have been trained with these programs on Ferris’ campus.

Flashpoint is a program designed to teach faculty, staff and students methods of identifying and preventing acts of violence on campus. It is presented by DPS personnel and uses both a professional video specifically designed for the University environment. Our officers’ knowledge of lessons learned from incidents that have occurred on campuses across the nation help participants understand how to identify behaviors of concern and dispel the myths that often accompany acts of violence. The training also includes discussion on overcoming the roadblocks that often discourage the reporting of behaviors and threats, and who may be contacted in case of such an incident. Flashpoint is a prequel for the Active Shooter Program.

Studies of active shooter incidents have shown that a person’s behavior and actions have a tremendous impact on their chances of survival. The Active Shooter Program put on by Public Safety teaches appropriate responses and survival techniques. Attendees learn the University’s extensive communications systems, how they may be used and how the area police departments will respond to the report of an active shooter. Ferris Public Safety reaches beyond the University community by partnering with the Big Rapids City Police Department and the Mecosta County Sheriff in putting on active shooter training and live demonstrations for the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Mecosta Public Safety Day program.

StormReady University Active Shooter Video

In November 2012, the National Weather Service renewed FSU’s designation A StormReady University for our continued commitment to weather preparedness and safety. The renewal effort was achieved through a partnership between the Ferris Police Department, the Manager of Employee Safety and Training – Mike McKay and Social Science Department Head, Dr. Tom Behler.

In 2016, FSU DPS produced a video for Active Shooter preparedness and response that is available on the DPS website. The video will also be presented to every new incoming freshman during FSUS class by fall of 2017.

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Police Operations

The uniformed officers of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety (DPS) are full time police officers licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. These officers have county-wide arrest authority and routinely assist area law enforcement officers with investigations and emergency response. Ferris State University has had a professional police force since 1958 when the department officers took their first oath of office. Community policing is a central concept in how the department personnel interact with the campus community. Officers are assigned to resident halls and campus apartments to further enhance the officers’ interaction with students. Officers routinely present programs to the campus community that are designed to enhance safety and security across campus. Student employees assist the department in several areas by staffing our service dispatch center, working special events, performing foot patrol of the campus during the evening, providing escorts across campus, enforcing parking regulations and assisting with clerical duties. Our goal is to serve and protect the students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University and to further the academic pursuits of FSU in two ways: Keeping people and property safe and in helping to create an environment where people feel completely safe. Police operations is one of the three areas of responsibility of the department; parking resource management and emergency management make up the other two. The department has a close working relationship with other area law enforcement agencies to include Big Rapids DPS, Mecosta County Sheriff Department, Michigan State Police and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.

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Community Policing

Ferris State Public Safety realizes and believes in the philosophy of Community Policing. Community Policing is a process in which a police department partners with individuals, areas, groups and organizations to develop strategies to prohibit, deter or respond to crime in the communities where they live and work. Ferris State Public Safety continues with the Adopt-a-hall program, in which a specific officer is assigned to an individual hall. This effort has served well with building positive relationships with the students we serve as well as faculty and staff. These officers continue to develop and present educational programming to our students, employees and other community organizations.

Community Policing Coordinator

DPS Collaboration with Athletics

Officer Nick Greenway was appointed Community Policing Coordinator in the summer of 2009. Officer Greenway has four years prior police service before joining the department in 2007.

Officer Nick Greenway

The Department of Public Safety makes a presentation to every athletic team each year and has a close relationship with FSU coaches and athletes. Topics include: sexual assault prevention, drug and alcohol abuse and other conduct issues.

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Parking Management

Student Appeals Committee

To better serve the students at Ferris, the Police Department established a student led volunteer group to hear and decide what the outcome should be for any parking ticket appeal filed. Parking Clerk Carla Hatfield serves as the advisor to the group.

On-line Vehicle Registration and Citation Payments

Vehicle registration and citation payments can be made through MyFSU and our web site. The customer information for the Ferris State University employees and students is now pulled into our parking system directly from Banner. This allows our system to make the determination if the employee is full or part-time and if the student lives in an on campus apartment, residence hall or commutes to the University and assigns the parking permit accordingly. The citation payments can also be paid on-line through MyFSU for the employees, students and anyone else wishing to make a payment through our website. This has eliminated the need for individuals to come into our office or to mail in their payment.

Parking Resource Management Program Another impressive statistic is being realized in our program to significantly improve parking at Ferris. An intensive focus of several years is now netting us a reduction in numbers of tickets needing to be issued at almost 60%! Compliance and resource availability is taking the place of widespread ticketing. Ticketing is a necessity to protect what people have paid to use but it can be a catalyst to a difficult relationship with much of the public unless problems are treated proactively. The ongoing effort continues for fairness and justice in the ways that appeals are handled. We have recruited Ferris students interested in serving on an appeals board to hear and act on parking violation appeals. A DPS staff member or other Ferris employee works with the students hearing appeals to answer any of the students’ questions about points of law or proper procedure. The students’ decisions are final on the individual appeals and their suggestions for signage or procedural changes are offered and most often incorporated.

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Vehicle Registration

Parking is always an important issue on campus because of the large number of vehicles and various types of vehicle operators. Students, faculty, staff, visitors, vendors and service personnel need to have their parking needs coordinated in a fair and consistent manner. In 2015/2016, 6,397 annual parking permits were issued to students. In addition, 1,709 temporary and part time parking permits were issued to students.

Three-Year Vehicle Registration Snapshot

Fiscal Year-July to June

13/14 14/15 15/16 Commuters 3629 3779 3900

Residence Hall 2002 1791 1843 Campus Apartments 639 679 654

Faculty/Staff* 1739 341 * 1823 Part Time Students 160 249 155

Motorcycle 73 38 65 *Renewed in total every other year. **Motorcycles - Student/Faculty Staff

Three-Year Parking Violations Issued/Revenue

Fiscal Year-July to June 13/14 14/15 15/16 Parking Violations 14,130 13,377 13,971 Revenue 268,903 230,166 256,000

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Criminal and Non-Criminal Activity The University experienced a less than 0.9 % decrease in the total number of criminal complaints investigated in 2016; 481 complaints versus 483 in 2015. There was a 49% increase in the total number of non-criminal complaints investigated; 1489 versus 994 in 2015. This increase was not attributed to an increase in non-criminal complaints; the increase was the result of more accurately documenting the activity of each police officer as they respond to calls for assistance or patrol originated activity.

Two Year Comparison- Criminal

TYPE 1/1 - 12/31/2016 1/1 - 12/31/2015 DIF CRIMINAL Criminal Sexual Assault 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Other

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Non-aggravated Assault 14 18 -4 Aggravated Assault 3 0 3 Intimidation/Stalking 7 10 -3 Burglary 12 5 7 Larceny 32 49 -17 Embezzlement 2 0 2 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 0 1 Fraud/Forgery 18 15 3 Stolen Property 0 0 0 Damage to Property 26 23 3 Violation of Control Substance 124 125 -1 Narcotic Equipment 74 70 4 Obscenity 0 0 0 Liquor Violation 44 46 -2 Obstructing Justice/Obstructing Police 17 26 -9 Weapons Offense 2 4 -2 Disorderly Conduct/Public Peace 36 20 16 Hit & Run Vehicle Accident 31 26 5 OWI 23 30 -7 Trespass 8 9 -1 Miscellaneous Criminal Offense 3 2 1

TOTAL CRIMINAL 481 483 2

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Two Year Comparison – Non-Criminal

NON CRIMINAL 1/1 - 12/31/2016 1/1 - 12/31/2015 DIF Accident, Fire 0 1 -1 Hazardous Condition 0 2 -2 Accident, All Other 8 3 5 Fire Alarm – False 9 38 -29 Civil Matters/Family Trouble 14 22 -8 Suspicious Situations 103 112 -9 Lost & Found Property 79 103 -24 False Intrusion Alarm 18 30 -12 Property Inspection 21 70 -49 Assist 195 287 -92 Parking Violations – Civil 13 5 8 Traffic Violations Civil/Misdemeanor 50 60 -10 Traffic Accidents 20 12 8 Private Property Non Traffic 36 43 -7 Accidental Fire 2 1 1 Juvenile Offense (Except Runaway) 1 0 1 Mental Health 13 19 -6 General Information 119 154 -35 FSU Admin Violation 33 19 14 Loud Noise 11 13 -2 Missing Persons 0 0 0 Motorist Assist 2 0 2 Non-Criminal 742 0 742

TOTAL NON CRIMINAL 1489 994 545 YEAR END TOTAL CRIM & NON 1970 1477

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We close this year’s Annual Report the way we started it…….Smiling.