They are worried about the wrong thing. Instead of trying to protect people they are out here putting boots on cars. Seeing their share of thefts, robberies and assaults, many students say safety is a major concern. Freshman SanQuenetia Chambliss said she doesn't go out by herself at night. There should be more cops on campus.
Campus police agree.
Like the Montgomery Police Department, ASU's force is having trouble filling positions. With 18 officers currently on staff, six officer positions have been open for the past two years, said Sgt. They are leaving for better pay. Steele said the shortage is keeping ASU's campus from being all that it could be. However, the department would have to hire three additional community police officers to make that dream a reality.