Community Resource Officers | Police | SIU

In accordance with the chancellor’s strategic initiatives outlined in “Pathways to Excellence: A Strategic Plan,” as well as the SIU Department of Public Safety’s proactive, community-oriented and community-involved policing philosophy, University Housing and DPS continue to collaborate and coordinate services to resolve community issues impacting the safety and security of University Housing student residents, guests and staff. This cooperative effort is intended to improve the overall quality of life across University Housing residence halls, programming spaces and dining facilities. Together, the Department of Public Safety and University Housing have dedicated two police officers to University Housing facilities. These officers, known as community resource officers (CROs), provide an open and ongoing channel of communication between the various University Housing communities and the Department of Public Safety.

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The 2016-2017 Community Resources Officers are Officer Michael Allen and Officer Adam Fager (above, left and right). They will work to create a positive and proactive police presence in the residence hall communities and surrounding areas. Officers Allen and Fager will have a direct impact on building positive perceptions about the presence of uniformed police officers in the community and will strive to build relationships between students and the police.