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Read: The Road to Competitive Salaries: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

The Road to Competitive Salaries: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

The results of the Third Annual Campus Safety Salary Survey are in, and the news is good for some, but not for others. This first half of our two-part series discusses how sworn officer pay appears to be on the rise, making it easier for the campus law enforcement community to attract quality sworn personnel. Starting pay for nonsworn officers, however, has decreased, and women and some minorities remain underrepresented.

Read: On Patrol: He's Earned His Bragging Rights

On Patrol: He's Earned His Bragging Rights

Nearly two decades ago, Spring ISD’s Chief Alan Bragg created the school district’s police department with support from the superintendent, school board and community. Proper planning, budgeting, site assessments and officer recruitment laid the groundwork for the agency’s success today.

Read: Ms. Stafford Goes to Washington

Ms. Stafford Goes to Washington

Congratulations to The George Washington University Chief of Police Dolores Stafford, winner of the first annual Campus Safety Director of the Year/Education award. CALEA accreditation, an increased department presence on campus, and a decrease in crime are just some of her accomplishments. Read on to see how she made it to the top.

Read: Here’s to You Mr. Robinson

Here’s to You Mr. Robinson

Alan Robinson, director of protection and security services for Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health beat out some stiff competition to capture the first annual Campus Safety Director of the Year/Healthcare award. Discover what made him a winner.

Read: Extreme Makeover: Hospital Edition

Extreme Makeover: Hospital Edition

Forsyth Medical Center’s Director of Public Safety Tony Potter describes the impressive overhaul his department has undergone to address the facility’s expansion plans and evolving security concerns.

Read: How Much Are Your Campus Officers Worth?

How Much Are Your Campus Officers Worth?

Campus Safety‘s second annual salary survey verifies what many have suspected all along: Starting salaries for campus police officers are often much less than their counterparts in traditional police departments. Despite these numbers, nine out of 10 decision-makers say they are satisfied with their careers.

Read: Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market

Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market

UCLA’s Chief of Police Karl Ross describes the steps he takes to overcome recruitment challenges and ensure the officers he selects are right for the job.

Read: Got Vacancies? Take the CS Salary Survey Today!

Got Vacancies? Take the CS Salary Survey Today!

Read: Achieving Diversity in the Workplace

Achieving Diversity in the Workplace

Read: To Serve and Not Be Served

To Serve and Not Be Served

North Carolina University affiliated WakeMed Health and Hospitals of Raleigh, N.C., succeeds in keeping its patients and staff safe and secure by staying true to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and blending electronic security systems with a focus on customer service.

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