2008 Woodie Awards
Letter to the Editor
Issue date: 9/14/07 Section: Opinion
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Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your staff for your diligence in keeping crime watch awareness on campus a priority and for mentioning it in your recent edition of "The Stute". Keeping an eye out for unwanted intruders is a task, not only for our police officers and security personnel, but for the entire Stevens community in general.
The Stevens Institute of Technology is an open campus for those visitors who care to experience all that this campus has to offer in the way of academic opportunities and living atmosphere. It is also not usual to encounter residents of the City of Hoboken walking the eastern edge of campus to take in the gorgeous view of New York City. Our neighbors in the City of Hoboken are welcome to walk the grounds of our campus provided that they obey the rules and respect the property and privacy of our residents. The large majority of visitors are respectful of our campus when visiting this Institution.
On occasion, our officers do encounter residents of the City walking dogs or skateboarding down the hills and walkways. Dog walkers who fail to leash their dog or pick up after their pet should be reported as should youths who are skateboarding on campus property so they can be properly advised that their inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. On those occasions, the individual would be issued a warning and any repeat offenses may result in further action.
It is important to point out that if your readers do come across a suspicious individual roaming the campus with no apparent legitimate purpose, I ask that they please contact the Stevens Police desk at 201-216-5105 so an officer can be dispatched to investigate the individual.
I would also like to take this opportunity to mention that we are currently looking into forming a Neighborhood Watch Program here on campus. The Neighborhood Watch Program falls under the Nationwide Citizens Corp Program, an organization that encourages volunteerism by ordinary citizens in assisting first responders at times of an emergency or a disaster. The Neighborhood Watch Program would include both employees and students and is designed to train interested parties in how to work hand and hand with our police department in order to better protect and secure our campus. Judging from the success of our first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class, I anticipate an overwhelming response to the Neighborhood Watch Program as well.
The students here at Stevens have shown in the past that they are committed to community service and volunteerism and being part of the Neighborhood Watch or CERT Program is another opportunity for them to become involved in their community.
Anyone interested in joining either program should complete a form located at the Gatehouse so they can be added to our mailing list and apprised of upcoming training.
Very truly yours,
Timothy J. Griffin
Chief of Police
I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your staff for your diligence in keeping crime watch awareness on campus a priority and for mentioning it in your recent edition of "The Stute". Keeping an eye out for unwanted intruders is a task, not only for our police officers and security personnel, but for the entire Stevens community in general.
The Stevens Institute of Technology is an open campus for those visitors who care to experience all that this campus has to offer in the way of academic opportunities and living atmosphere. It is also not usual to encounter residents of the City of Hoboken walking the eastern edge of campus to take in the gorgeous view of New York City. Our neighbors in the City of Hoboken are welcome to walk the grounds of our campus provided that they obey the rules and respect the property and privacy of our residents. The large majority of visitors are respectful of our campus when visiting this Institution.
On occasion, our officers do encounter residents of the City walking dogs or skateboarding down the hills and walkways. Dog walkers who fail to leash their dog or pick up after their pet should be reported as should youths who are skateboarding on campus property so they can be properly advised that their inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. On those occasions, the individual would be issued a warning and any repeat offenses may result in further action.
It is important to point out that if your readers do come across a suspicious individual roaming the campus with no apparent legitimate purpose, I ask that they please contact the Stevens Police desk at 201-216-5105 so an officer can be dispatched to investigate the individual.
I would also like to take this opportunity to mention that we are currently looking into forming a Neighborhood Watch Program here on campus. The Neighborhood Watch Program falls under the Nationwide Citizens Corp Program, an organization that encourages volunteerism by ordinary citizens in assisting first responders at times of an emergency or a disaster. The Neighborhood Watch Program would include both employees and students and is designed to train interested parties in how to work hand and hand with our police department in order to better protect and secure our campus. Judging from the success of our first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class, I anticipate an overwhelming response to the Neighborhood Watch Program as well.
The students here at Stevens have shown in the past that they are committed to community service and volunteerism and being part of the Neighborhood Watch or CERT Program is another opportunity for them to become involved in their community.
Anyone interested in joining either program should complete a form located at the Gatehouse so they can be added to our mailing list and apprised of upcoming training.
Very truly yours,
Timothy J. Griffin
Chief of Police