1. Which areas of our campus—or around our campus—require the most attention from a security standpoint?
“I would say the Partridge/Madison, Partridge/Morris, and Partridge/O’leary areas require the most attention because those are the areas that have a lot of foot traffic with students that live in dorms not directly on campus (Morris Hall & Brubacher Hall)”
2. What time of day do you work on campus?
“I work the evening shift 4-12”
3. How long have you been a part of the security department?
“I’ve worked for Saint Rose for 3 years”
4. What is the most interesting experience you have had while on duty here at Saint Rose?
“I ‘can’t think of just one interesting experience I’ve had while on duty at Saint Rose”
5. What background experience brought you to the security department?
“I used to work as a loss prevention officer for a retail company. At that job we worked hand and hand with customers and employees(most of which were college students)”
6. What types of things do you do when you are working here?
“I patrol campus, check buildings to make sure they are locked, provide escorts for students who don’t want to walk alone, grant access into buildings, respond to emergency calls, dispatching”
7. What types of things do you do when you are not working here (hobbies)?
“When I’m not working I like to go shopping, I like to bake, dancing and reading’
8. What useful safety tip do you have for students?
“My useful safety tips for students”:
-never walk alone
-be aware of your surroundings don’t let material objects distract you from paying attention (Example:cellphone/ipod, etc)
-Stay on streets that are well lit and frequently used
-Have security’s number 518-454-5187
9. Is there anything—in specific—you’d like students to know about the Security Department?
“The students should know that their security department is is here for the safety and service of the students of Saint Rose. They should know that they can approach any security guard on campus and that guard will help them as much as possible”
10. Do you have any suggestions for improving the Security Department or its services?
“I don’t have any suggestions on improvements for the security department. I feel that our department is a strong group of individuals that put their best foots forward in protecting the students/staff of the College of Saint Rose”.
