Annual Report 2012 Ferris State University Department of P ublic ...

Student Government Liaison
Leadership Mecosta Advisory Board
The department continues its support for the local community by
participating in Leadership Mecosta sponsored by the Mecosta
County Area Chamber of Commerce. Director Bledsoe, Capt.
Cook and D/Sgt. Jacobs previously participated in the program
and have served on that program’s executive board with Jacobs
currently serving in that capacity.
Student Government is an important link between our
department and the student population on campus. We regularly
work with Student Government President Byron Williams.
Captain Cook has taken it upon himself to attend their meetings
monthly to address any issues that are on the minds of the
students as they pertain to the police department.
MACLEA Bomb Threat Workshop
Ferris State University hosted the fall MACLEA meeting. (Michigan
Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators) The
emphasis of this meeting was on bomb threat response as it pertains to
all campuses.
On September 14th, 2012, D/Sgt. Jacobs presented to MACLEA, the
response, investigation and conclusion of a bomb threat that occurred
earlier in the year on Ferris's campus. This presentation detailed
resources and technology used to assist with the investigation which
ultimately solved this crime. The best practices with these
investigations where shared as well as lessons learned.
Mecosta/Osceola Career Center Public Safety Advisory Board
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 schools 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.
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