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Wesleyan’s Public Safety collected over $2,000 worth of donations and a full cruiser of toys at the sixth annual week-long Holiday Toy Drive. The toys and proceeds were delivered to eight families in need, including 29 children, on Dec. 17. Public Safety collaborated with the Middletown Fire Department and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) to sponsor the drive. “The Wesleyan Community has been so generous during our Stuff-a-Cruiser event, we are humbled by the outpouring of support we have received from the students and staff on campus,” a representative from Public Safety said. “Without the students, support from the department, and…

For the fifth year, Wesleyan Public Safety partnered with the Middletown Fire Department and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) to sponsor the Holiday Toy Drive December 5 – 9. The "Stuff a Cruiser" toy collection was held in the Huss Courtyard between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day. As with any successful venture, location and timing were key. By setting up during the height of daily traffic to the Usdan University Center and the Daniel Family Commons and making sure a QR code was available for online donations, over $1,000 was raised in addition to the toys that were…

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Wesleyan Public Safety and Greek Life hosted a Stuff a Cruiser event Dec. 3–7 at Usdan's Huss Courtyard and Dec. 8 at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore. The University partnered with the Middletown Fire Department by collecting donations to benefit local children in need during the holidays and throughout the year. Several members of Psi Upsilon also helped staff the event and Bon Appétit Management Co. provided free coffee vouchers for anyone who made a donation. “The Wesleyan community has been so generous during our Stuff a Cruiser event,” said Sgt. Kathy Burdick. “We've collected many toys and cash donations, and…

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Students enjoyed a late-night snack/early breakfast Sept. 24 at “Pancakes with Public Safety.” At midnight, Wesleyan’s Public Safety Officers ventured to Bennet Hall where they prepared a meal and spoke to students about safety issues on campus. “Students often see us as enforcement, so we want to have conversations with students so they see us in a different light,” said Public Safety Supervisor Lt. Fred West, who created the series of Residence Officer Programs in 2013. Past programs include “Pistachio Ice Cream with P-Safe” and “Pasta with P-Safe," whereas "Potatoes with P-Safe" may be next in line. (more…)

In this News @ Wesleyan story, we speak with Scott Rohde, who marks his one-year anniversary as Wesleyan's Director of Public Safety on Oct. 1. Rohde reflects back on his first year at Wesleyan, changes he has overseen, and what's to come. Q: What has struck you most about the Wesleyan community during your first year here? A: I was stuck by the significant focus on students, and student success. Not only the faculty, but administrators and staff, want every student to succeed here at Wes but also in the global community. The liberal arts tradition is vibrant here and offers a “true college experience.”…

The meeting ran much later into the evening than usual, and you are walking back to your car alone. The parking lot is both dark and deserted. Suddenly a figure steps out of the shadows not five feet in front of you. What do you do? Thanks to a special training course on campus, a dozen members of the Wesleyan community have a new set of skills to use in both assessing and responding to threatening situations like the one described above. Rape Aggression Defense—or RAD—training, was recently offered to the university's female staff members, coordinated by Krystal-Gayle O’Neill, a residential life area coordinator. Lieutenant Jay Mantie was the lead…

Scott Rohde became Wesleyan's new Public Safety director the first week of October. The long-term police chief at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse says he's looking forward to new partnerships between the campus community and Public Safety, and pursuing other initiatives as head of the university's 30-plus member safety team. Q: Welcome to Wesleyan, Scott. What attracted you to Wesleyan? A: I was attracted to Wesleyan by its reputation as well as its strong commitment to a solid liberal arts education. During the interview process and my visit here I felt very welcome and comfortable both on campus and in the community.…

Scott Rohde will become Wesleyan's new director of Public Safety on Oct. 1. Since 1998, Rohde has served as director of Police Services at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where he managed safety and security operations for a campus population of 10,000 students, faculty and staff. Prior to working in higher education, he worked for 10 years in municipal policing in a small town in Wisconsin. Rohde holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and a BS from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he majored in criminal justice and minored in sociology. "After an extensive search, I’m confident…

The Office of Public Safety announces two promotions and a new hire. Tony Bostick, formerly a captain, was promoted to associate director of Public Safety on Oct. 1. Bostick has 21 years of service at Wesleyan. He's worked as an officer, supervisor, investigator and as a patrol captain for the past five years. In his new role, Bostick will continue to direct the patrol division and will also oversee investigations, assist with budget management, and maintain relationship with outside agencies. "I like the campus environment - the students, the administrators," Bostic says. "I enjoy working to keep everyone comfortable and secure,…

For efforts with the May 6, 2009 shooting near Wesleyan's campus, the Wesleyan University Public Safety Department was honored with the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association President's Award for Outstanding Performance on June 14. C. G. "Neil" McLaughlin Jr., chief of police at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. nominated David Meyer, director of Public Safety at Wesleyan and the Wesleyan officers for this honor. His recommendation read: "On May 6th at 1 p.m. a man in disguise, wig, beard, mustache and glasses entered the campus bookstore about a block and a half from the Public Safety Office…

Wesleyan Public Safety, Middletown Fire Stuff a Cruiser, Raise Money for Those in Need

Public Safety Holds Annual Toy Drive

Student-Athletes, Greek Life Help Public Safety with 2nd Annual Toy Drive

Public Safety, Greek Life Stuff a Cruiser to Benefit Local Children in Need

Flag at Half Staff Honors Lives Lost at Pearl Harbor

“Pancakes with P-Safe” Promotes Dialog Between Officers, Students

PSafe Director Rohde Strives to Keep Wesleyan Community Safe, Engaged

Public Safety Holds Rape Aggression Defense Training for Staff

New Public Safety Director Looks Forward to Campus Partnerships

Rohde Hired as Wesleyan’s New Director of Public Safety

Public Safety’s Bostick, Harrington Promoted

Wesleyan Public Safety Honored by Northeast Security Association