Trends in Arming Police on Higher Ed Campuses
The difference between the number of armed officers at public and private universities is likely due to varying legal authorities and restrictions and the ease with which each type of university can pursue this change. Another contributing factor is the type of personnel employed by public and private schools. According to the 2004-2005 BJS Survey, more than 50% of private universities employ nonsworn security personnel, and transitioning from a nonsworn security force to an armed sworn police force is a difficult process.
