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The Wright State Department of Public Safety is an exemplary organization dedicated to the health and safety of the community.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wright State University\u2019s Department of Public Safety<\/a> received the 2023 Outstanding Unit Award.<\/p>\n

This past year, the Department of Public Safety has had over 12,000 positive community connections and hosted over 80 training opportunities for over 1,000 people on various topics such as scams, sexual assault awareness, alcohol and drug awareness, and Run, Hide, Fight training.<\/p>\n

The department\u2019s staff have been involved in a variety of notable events over the past year including regularly attending talks hosted by the Wright State University Black Student Union; hosting a Know Your Rights panel discussion; participating in Raidersgiving and orientations and open house events for new and future students; and organizing the annual No-Shave November fundraiser to support the Raider Food Pantry.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Department of Public Safety has participated in several events with the Child Development Center such as Trunk or Treat, a mitten drive, an Easter egg hunt, Touch a Cruiser and Read Across America.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Department of Public Safety works together to embody their mission of protecting anyone who attends, visits or works at Wright State University,\u201d said Gary Neal Jr., executive board member of the Black Student Union. \u201cThis protection isn\u2019t just a reactive approach when something goes wrong. It is a proactive, ongoing service to maintain peace across campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Safety continues to change the lives of students through student employment and internships.<\/p>\n

The department\u2019s exemplary service to the community during several major incidents over the past year \u2014 including responding to the death of an employee, a kitchen fire in an apartment building, two power outages in the residential communities and a fire in a residence hall \u2014 is a testament to its staff\u2019s exceptional professionalism.<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Safety also received a 2023 Campus Safety Grant, which will enhance the physical security of Wright State\u2019s campuses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wright State University Department of Public Safety is an exemplary organization and is dedicated to the health and safety of the community \u2014 not only today but for many years to come,\u201d said Benjamin Lootens, parking and transportation support services specialist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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