Bill said the site will be a good location from which to respond to calls. Bill reported that the search for a new Director of Security is going well. Three candidates have been invited from other campuses, several from local law enforcement agencies have applied, and there are three internal candidates. The list will be narrowed in the near future. Jeff Carr will have the finalists meeting with various members of the Vanderbilt community.
Statistics indicate a reduction in rates of all crimes, except thefts and alcohol infractions.
Many of the thefts are taking place in the Medical Center, where the people traffic is high. Alcohol infractions are largely due to new, more stringent policies. In the past, the goal was to get intoxicated students home, or to the emergency room if appropriate. Dean of Students K.C. Potter was not always informed in the past, but the new rules mandate a report to him. Enforcement is going better than expected.