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Karlene Curtin<\/strong> | Freelancer<\/span><\/p>\n When picking a school or place of employment, we hope that our \u201cdignity, diversity and civil liberties are honored and protected,\u201d as stated by Campus Public Safety. According to The National Council For Home and Security, Monmouth, Oregon ranks as the third safest city in Oregon. With Western\u2019s population just over 5,000 students, safety on campus is critical. <\/span><\/p>\n Campus Public Safety officers care about Western\u2019s students and faculty. <\/span><\/p>\n I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with the office manager, Kevin Thibeault, of CPS. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are the benefits of having student workers at CPS? Is it only for those who want to pursue criminal justice? <\/b><\/p>\n Student workers provide many benefits for Campus Public Safety. CPS student workers help with traffic and event control during big events such as commencement, New Student Move-in Day, and sporting events. CPS student workers also help keep campus safe by providing after hour support while working dispatch for the university. CPS encourages students from all different backgrounds and educational degrees to work within our department.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n How do CPS Officers honor the civil liberties of students and staff? <\/b><\/p>\n The following is our mission statement found on our website. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe mission of the Campus Public Safety Department of Western Oregon University is to engender a sense of safety and security by providing an environment in which students, faculty, staff and visitors can learn, work, and live. This is accomplished by a professionally trained corps of officers and staff that honor the individual dignity, diversity, and civil liberties of all people.\u201d<\/span> CPS provides various services to Student, Faculty, and Staff. Some of the services that we provide include:<\/span> <\/p>\n For more information about services provided, visit wou.edu\/safety<\/a>, or contact their main office at <\/span>503-838-8481.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/span>CPS also plays a role in WOU\u2019s ongoing efforts to shape an inclusive university environment. We recognize the various dimensions of diversity, including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, religion\/spirituality, size, abilities and disabilities, and gender expression\/identity.<\/span>
\n<\/span>CPS has an obligation to treat all members of our campus community with courtesy and respect.<\/span>
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\n<\/b>What services are provided to students and faculty? <\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Vehicle Jumpstarts; vehicle access when keys are locked in car; will air up your tire if it is low; Loaner Gas Can Program; lost and found; safety escorts; First Aid\/CPR\/AED trainings; ALICE Trainings; loaner fatal vision impairment goggles (alcohol and marijuana)<\/span><\/p>\n