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Keeping the peace at the big games

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“Officer safety is my number one concern,” says Dave Prout, staff sergeant for the U of S Campus Safety Department. “With only a handful of special constables monitoring several thousand fans, situations like this can be very challenging.”
Prout is referring to Campus Safety’s role in policing Griffiths Stadium during Husky football home games. “We bring in extra staff just for these events so we can be present at the stadium and still maintain a full complement of on campus peace officers to take care of the day-to-day duties on campus.”

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Speeding

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Speeding has been a factor in about 25% of deaths from vehicle crashes.
The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time the driver has to react to a situation, more time and distance are required to stop and the vehicle is harder to control. In an emergency situation, those few extra seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
Speed of impact is critical for pedestrians, the most vulnerable road users.

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MVA on Campus

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Campus Safety attended a Motor Vehicle Accident on Campus Drive near the Art’s Building. No injuries were sustained, but alcohol was determined to be a factor. The driver was suspended from driving for 30 days and was issued two Summary Offense Tickets.
If you ever suspect an individual of driving a vehicle while impaired, or if you witness a motor vehicle accident, please call us at 966-5555!