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Campus Police records

 Collection
Identifier: 017.CP

Scope and Contents

The Campus Police records includes a variety of materials pertaining to the administration of the Campus Police and Department of Public Safety. Materials include flyers and pamphlets, safety policies and procedures, news clippings and releases, program and event records, Hazards Communication Programs, and annuals security reports. Materials in the collection date from 1968 to 2011.

The records have been divided into seven series: Clippings which is arranged chronologically, Communications includes press releases, flyers, pamphlets, and other materials distributed to faculty on students, as well as correspondence and mass e-mails (hardcopies), Contracts includes clippings regarding contract negotiations and copies of contract agreements that date from 1976-2006. Materials in this series are arranged chronologically. Department of Public Safety, a subset of the Campus Police, includes the administrative materials of the department, Events and Programs includes information relevant to specific activities of the Campus Police, both planned and unplanned, and Policies and Administration which includes the Campus Police materials relevant to its activities and administration, including reports, statistics, and procedures. Promotional Materials includes materials distributed to promote efforts and services provided by the Campus Police.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968 - 2011

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History

The mission of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety is to organize security and public activities which enhance the quality of campus life, and protect life, property, and individual rights. Eastern Michigan University Police Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to those of a local police or sheriff's department.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (1 record center carton, 1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Campus Police at Eastern Michigan University organize security and public activities which enhance the quality of campus life, and protects life, property, and individual rights. The Campus Police records includes a variety of materials pertaining to the administration of the Campus Police and its sub-group, Department of Public Safety. Materials include contract agreements, flyers and pamphlets, safety policies and procedures, news clippings and releases, program and event records, Hazards Communication Programs, annual security reports and promotional items. Materials in the collection dates from 1968-2011.

Title
Campus Police records
Status
Completed
Author
Courtney Dornburg, Natalie Morath, Alexis Braun Marks, CA
Date
2012 January 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673