Mission Statement
"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."
The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is staffed
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to meet the needs of the University
community. The Department is located at 123 Structure drive on
the ground floor of the parking structure on the west side of
campus off of Oakwood street.
Eastern Michigan University Police Officers are vested with
full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to
the local police or sheriff's department in your home community.
Phone Numbers
| EMU Police Emergency (Fire, police or medical
emergencies) |
911
from a landline
734-487-1222 from a cell phone |
| Non Emergency Police |
(734) 487-1222 |
| Tip Line |
(734) 487-4847 0r (734) 487-4tip |
| Administration |
(734) 487-0892 |
| Administration Fax |
(734) 480-4847 |
| TDD |
(734) 487-1222 or 911 |
| SEEUS (Student Eyes and Ears for University
Safety) |
(734) 487-3387
48-SEEUS |
| University Parking |
(734) 487-3450 |
| Health and Safety |
(734) 487-0794 |
| Crime Prevention Office |
(734) 487-0987 |
| Crime
Stoppers of Michigan (www.1-800-speakup.org) |
1-800-speak-up |
| Area Police Offices
|
| Valley (Walton, Putnam, Phelps, Sellers) |
(734) 487-8096 |
| Towers (Hill, Hoyt, Pittman) |
(734) 487-0987 |
| Valley (Downing, Best, Buell, Wise) |
(734) 487-5867 |
| Hospitals/Ambulance/Crisis |
| Huron Valley Ambulance |
(734) 994-4111 |
| St. Joseph Mercy Hospital |
(734) 572-3000 |
| University of Michigan Hospital (Emergency) |
(734) 936-6666 |
| EMU Counseling Center |
(734) 487-1118 |
| Child Services |
(734)
973-4343 |
| Safe House Center (24
hr crisis line, voice & TDD) |
(734) 995-5444 |
[Daily Crime Log]
This log lists all the crimes reported to Eastern Michigan University
Department of Public Safety within the last 60 days
[Police Advisory]
Advisory’s and informational releases
[Annual Security Report]
Annual Security Report available in PDF form
Employment
It is difficult to tell when a job opening will occur here at
the EMU Police Department. However, you can check with Eastern
Michigan University's Human
Resources Department for current
openings .
What does a Campus Police Officer do?
University Police Officers perform a variety of tasks during
a typical tour of duty. They are assigned to patrol the campus
either by foot, patrol car, or mountain bike while also performing
these and other duties:
Respond to complaints and other calls
for service, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Take police reports, and follow up on them when appropriate.
Investigate violations of State statutes and University regulations.
Arrest those found in violation of State laws.
Issue citations for parking and traffic violations.
Campus policing is not much different than city policing. Eastern
Michigan University has approximately 25,000 people on campus
during the school year. That includes faculty, staff, students,
and visitors. The university has 13 Residence halls and four
apartment complexes.
Minimum Requirements:
Be certified or certifiable (pre-service graduate of police academy)
by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
to work as a police officer in the State of Michigan.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Possess a valid Michigan operator's license.
Possess the ability to perform the duties of a Police Officer
Possess good moral character.
Have no Felony convictions.
Have a good driving record.
Job Benefits:
Competitive wages.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Life insurance.
Dental care.
Paid vacation.
Sick leave.
Uniforms and equipment provided to you.
Retirement benefits.
Longevity pay.
A tuition waiver program that includes spouse and children.
Selection Process
Application:
Send a letter of application and a resume to the Human resources
department. See Human Resources to get an application.
Interview:
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by mail.
Interviews will be conducted by police department members as
well as representatives of EMU students, faculty, and staff.
Personal Questionnaire / Information Release Waiver.
A personal questionnaire and release of information waivers will
be sent to applicants selected for interviews. The forms must
be completed and brought with the applicant to the interview.
Background investigation
A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.
Selection
The Police Department recommends applicant (s) selected to EMU
Human Resources for approval.
Conditional Offer
After approval by human resources, a conditional offer of employment
is made to the applicant. Applicant must pass medical, drug,
and psychological screenings to be hired.
Probation
Once hired a new officer is on probation for one year. Newly
hired officers are also required to go through a sixteen week
Field Training Program.
Staff Profiles
Administration
Chief Greg O'Dell
Lieutenant Jeffrey Nesmith
Lieutenant Robert Heighes
Sergeants
Sgt. Mathias Buckson
Sgt. Todd Lancaster
Sgt. David Shefferly
Sgt. Diana L. Good
Officers
Ofc. Joe Braunschneider
Ofc. George Boyce
Ofc. Donna M. Carcone
Ofc. Cole DiCenzo
Ofc. Candace Dorsey
Ofc. Andrea L. Elliott
Ofc. Jason Foor
Ofc. Catherine Geyer
Ofc. Kenneth Hardesty
Ofc. Norman Harrington
Ofc. Patrick McGill
Ofc. Susan McLennan
Ofc. Charles Mosher
Ofc. Justin Scott
Ofc. Keith Shimanek
Ofc. Darin Taylor
Ofc. Shana K. Thompson
Ofc. Joe Torres
Dispatchers and Support Staff
Anita Amrhein
Cristine Harrison
Julie Heighes
Debra Koch
Renee Vanepps
Thomas Shackelford
Shayna White
Administration
Name: Greg
O'Dell
Title: Chief
Hire Date: 02/7/08
Degrees:
B.S. - Eastern Michigan University
School of Police Staff and Command - Eastern Michigan University
Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Toledo
FBI National Academy
Email: godell@emich.edu |
Name: Jeff
Nesmith
Title: Lieutenant
Hire Date: 11/5/80
Degrees:
B.B.A. - Eastern Michigan University
School of Police Staff and Command - Northwestern University Program
Program Affiliations:
Field Training Supervisor
Web Page Supervisor
Detective Supervisor
Professional Affiliations:
MACP - Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Email: Jeff.Nesmith@emich.edu |
Name: Robert
K. Heighes
Title: Lieutenant
Hire Date: 4/18/84
Degrees:
A.A.S., Michigan Technological University
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
School of Staff and Command, Eastern Michigan University Program
Program Affiliations:
Field Training Supervisor
Firearms Instructor
E-Mail: Robert.Heighes@emich.edu |
Sergeants
Name: Mathias Buckson
Title: Sergeant
Hire Date: 1/5/87
Degrees:
Eastern Michigan University School of Staff and Command
B.S. , Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliations:
PPCT Instructor/ Supervisor
Field Training Supervisor /Coordinator
Chemical agent Instructor
Email: Mathias.Buckson@emich.edu |
Name: Todd Lancaster
Title: Sergeant
Hire Date: 10/15/92
Degrees:
Associates - Schoolcraft College
B.S.-Eastern Michigan University
MLS-Police Management
School of Staff and Command, Eastern Michigan University Program
Program Affiliations:
Accreditation Manager
R.A.D. Instructor Trainer
Community Police Officer (APO) Supervisor
Field Training Supervisor
Email: Todd.Lancaster@emich.edu |
Name: David
Shefferly
Title: Sergeant
Hire Date: 04-19-98
Degrees:
B.S. - Eastern Michigan University
School of Police Staff & Command- Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliation:
RAD Instructor
Field Training Officer
Bike Patrol
PBT Instructor
Bike Patrol Supervisor
Email: David.Shefferly@emich.edu |
Name: Diana
Good
Title: Sergeant
Hire Date: 03-02-99
Degrees:
Associate, Washtenaw Community College
Program Affiliation:
RAD Instructor
Field Training Officer
SEEUS Coordinator
Email: Diana.Good@emich.edu |
Officers
Name:Joe Braunschneider
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 05/08
Email:jbraunsc@emich.edu |
Name: George Boyce
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 02/26/97
Degrees:
B.B.A. - Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliations:
RAD Instructor
Email: George.Boyce@emich.edu |
Name: Donna
M. Carcone
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 5/26/92
Degrees:
B.S., Central Michigan University
Masters Degree, Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliations:
Certified Bike Patrol
Field Training Officer
Web Master
Email: Donna.Carcone@emich.edu |
Name: Cole DiCenzo
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 8/21/07
Degrees: B.S. Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliations:
RAD instructor
Email: cdicenzo@emich.edu |
Name: Candace Dorsey
Title: Officer, Crime Prevention
Hire Date: 06/30/97
Degrees:
B.S., Eastern Michigan
University
MLS Degree, Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliations:
Bike Patrol
Crime Prevention
RAD instructor
Email: Candace.Dorsey@emich.edu |
Name: Andrea L. Elliott
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 07/17/00
Degrees:
B.A.- University of Michigan
Program Affiliations:
PPCT instructor
Bike Patrol
RAD Instructor
Evidence Tech
Email: Andrea.Elliott@emich.edu |
Name: Jason
Foor
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 12/18/06
Program Affiliations:
RAD instructor
Email: jfoor@emich.edu |
Name:Catherine A. Geyer
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 07/22/08
Degrees: B.S. in Criminal Justice-Eastern Michigan University
Email: cgeyer@emich.edu |
Name: Kenneth Hardesty
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 7/1/90
Degrees:
Associate Degree, Schoolcraft College
FBI National Academy
Program Affiliations:
Firearm Instructor
Email: Kenneth.Hardesty@emich.edu |
Name: Norman Harrington
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 08/14/01
Degrees:
A.S. Law Enforcement - Pensacola Jr. College
Program Affiliations:
CPR/AED Instructor
Email: Norman.Harrington@emich.edu |
Name: Patrick McGill
Title: Officer
Program Affiliation:
Area Police Officer
Hire Date: 09/22/99
Email: Patrick.McGill@emich.edu |
Name: Charles Mosher
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 8/18/85
Degrees:
B.S. - Eastern Michigan University
Associate - Washtenaw Community College
Paramedic Certification
Program Affiliations:
Field Training Officer
Field Sobriety Testing Instructor
PPCT Instructor
Email: Charles.Mosher@emich.edu |
Name: Susan McLennan
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 08/27/99
Degrees:
B.S.-Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliation:
Bicycle Patrol Officer
Area Police Officer
Field Training Officer
RAD Instructor
Email: Susan.McLennan@emich.edu |
Name: Justin Scott
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 08/14/96
Degrees:
Associate, Delta College
MLS: Information
Security and Assurance-Eastern Michigan University
B.S.-Eastern Michigan University
Program Affiliation:
Detective
in the investigation unit
Certified Computer Forensic Examier & Cybercrime Specialist
Bicycle Patrol Officer
Shotgun Instructor
Field Training Officer
Email: Justin.Scott@emich.edu |
Name: Keith Shimanek
RAD Instructor
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 1/19/01
Program Affiliation:
Bike Patrol
Field Training Officer
Greek Liaison Officer
Degrees:
EMT Certificate
B.A. Spring Arbor
Email: Keith.Shimanek@emich.edu |
Name: Darin
Taylor
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 01/28/07
Degrees:
A.B.A. - Oakland Community College - Business
B.B.A. - Eastern Michigan University - Accounting
Detroit Metropolitan Police Academy
Program Affiliation:
Bike Patrol
Field Training Officer
Email: dtaylo27@emich.edu |
Name: Shana
K Thompson
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 04/10/07
Degrees:
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Central Michigan University- Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Program Affiliation:
Bike Patrol
RAD Instructor
Evidence Technician
Email:sthomp32@emich.edu |
Name: Joe Torres
Title: Officer
Hire Date: 06/09/08
Email:jtorresi@emich.edu |
Dispatchers and Support Staff
Name:
Anita Amrhein
Title: Administrative Secretary
Hire Date:
E-Mail: anita.amrhein@emich.edu |
Name: Christine
Harrison
Title: Dispatcher
Hire Date:
E-Mail: Christine.Harrison2@emich.edu |
Name:
Julie Heighes
Title: Records/Dispatcher
Hire Date:
E-Mail: julie.dull@emich.edu |
Name: Debra Koch
Title: Dispatcher
Hire Date:
E-Mail: debra.koch@emich.edu |
Name:
Thomas Shackelford
Title: Dispatcher
Degrees: B.A. Eastern Michigan University - Psychology & German Language and
Literature
E-Mail:tshackelf2@emich.edu
|
Name:
Renee Vanepps
Title: Dispatcher
Hire Date:
E-Mail: rvanepps@emich.edu |
Name:
Shayna White
Title: Dispatcher
Hire Date:
E-Mail:swhite12@emich.edu |
Bicycle Patrol
Mission Statement: The mission of the bicycle patrol program
is to protect life, property and individual rights as well as
promote interaction within the university community through interpersonal
contact.
Eastern Michigan University Police Department implemented a
bicycle patrol program in 1995. The officers completed a 32 hour
mountain bike certification training program which includes riding
techniques, bicycle maintenance, and tactical procedures. The
program is supervised by Sgt. David Shefferly, and currently
the bicycle officers are Officer Keith
Shimanek,
Officer Justin Scott ,
Officer Andrea Elliott and Officer Susan McLennan . The hours
of operation are from 7:00
a.m. -
5:00am.
Initially the bicycle patrol program was implemented as another
community oriented policing tool, which has proven to be an asset.
However, we have discovered that the bicycle patrol officers'
response time to calls for service were generally lower than
their counter-parts in patrol vehicles.
Area Police Officer Program
The Area Police Officer Program was officially implemented in
the Fall of 1992. However, prior to the program implementation,
EMU Police Department was committed to the community oriented
policing philosophy and concept which was evident with several
officers 'assigning' themselves to 'areas' where they concentrated
on issues/concerns of that area.
The 2 area Police offices are located in Putnam Hall and Downing
Hall.
Currently there are 2 officers assigned to this Program; Officer
Pat McGill, Officer Andrea Elliott.
Area policing
is a new program, not an old program warmed over; it is much
more than just the idea of the old "beat cop".
The basic idea to this concept is to direct and personalize service
to the University community. Some of the duties and responsibilities
of this program are:
1.Organize the resources of the EMU Police Department and other
agencies within our community to reduce crime and solve problems.
2.Conduct and assist with crime prevention programs within the
area.
3.Maintain contact with staff groups operating within the area
and involve them in planning, designing, and evaluating area
crime prevention programs.
4.Receive complaints and request for service from area residents.
5.Attend area events and promote crime prevention awareness.
6.Investigate selected crimes.
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