Page 4-The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 6, 1990 'U' moves to establish police force by Christine Kloostra Daily Staff Reporter The University took the first step in the gradual development of a campus police force two weeks ago by posting notices that it is hiring police officers. The posting was the second of a 12-step process that will bring six to 10 deputized police officers to the University within a month, said Sgt. Vern Baisden, University crime pre- vention supervisor. Originally, University officials estimated that only two or three offi- cers would be added this year, but Baisden said earlier estimates have since been broadened and plans are (now) being put in order." The Department of Safety and Security had received no additional budget for the hiring process as it began, but William Krumm, director of University business operations, said that funding would be made available as it was needed. "I have indicated to them (Safety and Security) on what level they can proceed," he said, adding that the money "will come from a variety of sources," that had not yet been de- termined. The job was listed in the Univer- sity Record, area newspapers, and at various job posting locations around the University, in an attempt to at- tract a large number of candidates, Baisden said. He said the University's Depart- ment of Safety and Security is "hoping there will be a large quan- tity," so they can be more selective in choosing qualified applicants. The University accepted applica- tions only from individuals who have already completed police academy training. Applications and resumes were reviewed, and qualified applicants were interviewed by a panel com- prised of administrators in the de- partment. These applicants will be required to go through drug and psy- chological testing. Following the testing, a com- plete background investigation of the remaining candidates will be made and their references will be checked. The list of candidates will be sub- mitted to the Office of Affirmative Action for approval, and the Univer- sity will make its job offers. Candidates who accept the offer will receive employee orientation -- special training that will "sensitize" them to the University's "unique atmosphere." When orientation is completed, the officers will be under a six month probationary period, during which time their performance will be observed by supervisors to determine if they are suitable for the job. Baisden said plans for future hir- ing will be made after the first phase is completed. Current plans call for a 24-member force. Plans for overseeing the force are still being determined. Administra- tively, security officers are currently under the immediate control of the Department of Public Safety, which reports to Krumm, then the Vice President and Chief Financial Offi- cer, Farris Womack. Administrative supervision will remain the same, but an overseeing committee will be established to deal with matters such as complaints from students and staff. Harrison said the committee will likely be made up of two students, two staff mem- bers, and two faculty members. However, the task force recom- mended the 11-year-old Campus Safety Committee serve as the advi- sory committee. The report recom- mends the committee "should con- tinue to function in an advisory ca- pacity on policy matters, on plans for the future, and as a place where faculty, staff and students can bring safety concerns." JOSE JUAi-IloiaIly While the University administration's plans for introducing its own police force are not fully developed, it is known some security officers will carry guns. Across the nation, small towns eye big universities' budgets by Michael Sullivan Daily Staff Reporter The homes of the best and worst football teams in the Big Ten -Ann Arbor, Michigan and Evanston, Illi- nois - have discovered they have something in common. Both cities face budget crises, and both have eyed hungrily the riches of their Big Ten universities. Both cases result from a common malady of town-gown relationships: universities don't pay property taxes. Consequently, small cities with 1 - - The U-M PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN PROGRAM large universities often feel overbur- dened. In Ann Arbor, the University's decision last month to create its own police force and parking violations bureau lifted a "longstanding prob- lem" to a new level, said Ann Arbor Council member Jerry Schleicher (R-Fourth Ward). The loss of the University's $496,710 annual contribution for police services and parking revenues of about $600,000 opened a $1.1 million hole in the city budget. At a meeting two weeks ago, the council passed a resolution forming an eleven-member Citizens Alternative Fee Committee "to investigate vari- ous fees and taxes that could be ap- plied to the University of Michigan facilities and services." Possible fees include taxes on dorm rents, athletic tickets, and tu- MASS MEETING Sept. 12, 6:0b pm Rackham Auditorium Application Deadline: Sept. 21 Lrn a du tv Carser PaningPInent Summer Internships for All Under- graduates AK qw 44 Arthur Andersen is pleased to announce the following 1990 graduates of the University of Michigan School of Business have recently become associated with our firm in our Audit and Tax practices. DETROIT CHICAGO NEW YORK Mark liernicke, 131A/ACQT Audit James Lesinsk IIHA/ACCT Audit Keny Richards, BBA/ACC' Audit Janice Sovak, BBA/ACCT Audit David Wisniewski, BBA/ACc'r Audit AWUQUERQUE Jay Gould, I3BA/ACCT Audit Sandra Benedick, BBA/ACCT Tax James Hill, IIl. 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