Student Anonymous Tip System Case Study
Kelsey L. Jones
Implementation of a Student Anonymous Tip System
Professional Writing in Criminal Justice
William Heath
January 26, 2013
Executive Summary The Baylor Department of Public Safety has rendered invaluable security for the Baylor University campus for countless years. Despite the campus’ location, the department’s efforts have succeeded for a convincingly safe environment for the student body as well as its employees. While the success of the Baylor Department of Public Safety goes appreciated, the increasing number of arrests concerning drug violations on campus must also be recognized. The Baylor University’s Judicial Affairs Crime Statistics report states there was 33 drug violations in the 2010-2011 school year. Drug violations were the second most prevalent form of misconduct. In addition, 45% of the disciplinary suspensions were alcohol or drug related last year. The continual growth of drug arrests and violations exhibits that the use and sale of drugs on campus is a serious problem. The department’s Zero Tolerance Team has examined a promising solution that may decrease the number of drug arrests. Ultimately, restoring an anonymous tip would be a possible solution to execute straightaway that will remain within the department’s budget.
Introduction
While looking for possible solutions in reducing drug …show more content…
Having reviewed a similar crime prevention initiative at Ohio State University, we found the cost of this system to be acceptable. Ohio State’s Bill Shkurti, senior vice president for business and finance, notes, “the program is worth its $38,000-a-year cost” (Bush, 2007). Considering that Ohio State has close to five times the enrollment of the Baylor University, the Zero Tolerance team found that the cost of this solution was well within the established limit (The Ohio State, 2007; Baylor University,
Implementation of a Student Anonymous Tip System
Professional Writing in Criminal Justice
William Heath
January 26, 2013
Executive Summary The Baylor Department of Public Safety has rendered invaluable security for the Baylor University campus for countless years. Despite the campus’ location, the department’s efforts have succeeded for a convincingly safe environment for the student body as well as its employees. While the success of the Baylor Department of Public Safety goes appreciated, the increasing number of arrests concerning drug violations on campus must also be recognized. The Baylor University’s Judicial Affairs Crime Statistics report states there was 33 drug violations in the 2010-2011 school year. Drug violations were the second most prevalent form of misconduct. In addition, 45% of the disciplinary suspensions were alcohol or drug related last year. The continual growth of drug arrests and violations exhibits that the use and sale of drugs on campus is a serious problem. The department’s Zero Tolerance Team has examined a promising solution that may decrease the number of drug arrests. Ultimately, restoring an anonymous tip would be a possible solution to execute straightaway that will remain within the department’s budget.
Introduction
While looking for possible solutions in reducing drug …show more content…
Having reviewed a similar crime prevention initiative at Ohio State University, we found the cost of this system to be acceptable. Ohio State’s Bill Shkurti, senior vice president for business and finance, notes, “the program is worth its $38,000-a-year cost” (Bush, 2007). Considering that Ohio State has close to five times the enrollment of the Baylor University, the Zero Tolerance team found that the cost of this solution was well within the established limit (The Ohio State, 2007; Baylor University,