NCJ Number
105580
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 54 Issue: 6 Dated: (June 1987) Pages: 22-27
Date Published
1987
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Based on 564 questionnaires returned from a 1985 survey of the directors of campus law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada, this article reviews demographic information on U.S. campus law enforcement directors; campus crime data; and the recruitment, training, salaries and ranks for personnel.
Abstract
Directors of campus law enforcement agencies tend to be young, male, well-educated (75 percent had at least a baccalaureate degree), experienced (backgrounds in related fields), and well-paid (median pay of $25,100). The typical campus officer is also well-educated and receives considerable inservice training. Relations with local police departments are generally good. A 'hard line' approach to law enforcement is not indicated by the typical titles of agencies, their usual geographic jurisdictions, and types of specialized personnel assignments. The use of rank designations is minimized. Personnel numbers are far below the national ratio of numbers of officers per 1,000 population. Parking, crime prevention, and investigation are the primary personnel tasks. The campus crime rate is approximately half that of the Nation, with property offenses greatly outnumbering violent crimes. 3 tables.