“We have experts in HUPD, Physical Resources, Allied Security and others in the College that we rely on for professional prevention and response,” wrote Associate Dean of the College Judith H. Kidd, who chairs CSC, in an e-mail. “What we want is for the Committee to facilitate an even more responsive two-way communication channel with and for students.”

KEY PLAYERS

Associate Dean Judith H. Kidd

-Chair of the Safety Committee

-Time on Committee: Three Semesters

-“My biggest concern is to improve the flow of information between undergraduates and the committee. We want undergradates to know that they have five student representatives on the committee who are there to represent their concerns.”

Chief Francis “Bud” Riley

-Director of Police and Security and Chief of Police

-Time on Committee: Three Semesters

-“We want to inccrease awareness of crime on campus without generating unnecessary fear. On the flip side, we don’t want people to become too complacent either. It’s a tightrope we have to walk. The more information we can provide to the community, the more effective we can be.”