The bonfires on campus were a challenge for the police, as well as the administration last year. Changes were made this year to allow for supervised bonfires. We went through this year with no major incidents and minimum need for police action. Last year was a learning opportunity for everyone. Another challenge in law enforcement today is using technology efficiently.
Technology plays a vital role.
It includes the time the caller initiated the call, which officer was assigned the call, how long it took the officer to get to the scene, what he or she did while there, and the final call disposition. We can do all this and have a permanent record that we can later access with a keystroke. It's a fantastic tool. In addition, we have completely replaced our system of tracking police reports and crime data. Our new system will allow us to more effectively identify crime trends, to provide our officers with ready access to case information, and to facilitate compliance with federal campus crime reporting regulations.