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A quick check of their website gives you a red flag, they are called "Public Safety". Take it from me, that's a bad omen. Public Safety in college terms equates to Public Servant. I mean check out their website they have an officer opening a box with some flunky from Residents Life, or what ever their called. Here at Dean those ass-hats are called Res Life. I guess if your a sadist who likes pain (like me for working at Dean) you should look into a job there. :lol:
FWIW, the title "Department of Public Safety" doesn't always mean a sub-par operation. It's simply a name for a department that encompasses several divisions, such as a administration, operations, police, security staff, student security, lockshop, etc. They're not all members of the "Police Department" per-se, but fall under the umbrella of the Department of Public Safety. Here at WNEC, our Police Officers operate as only a part of the D.P.S. And, we'll be armed as of July 1, so there's really nothing in a title.
As far as Smith is concerned, well... the pay is very good for a college in this area. Several of our officers went there prior to our pay adjustment and they are content. They are union... the same one as their B&G department. Personally, I couldn't work there, even though it's much closer for me than WNEC. It is "very" service oriented.
As far as Smith is concerned, well... the pay is very good for a college in this area. Several of our officers went there prior to our pay adjustment and they are content. They are union... the same one as their B&G department. Personally, I couldn't work there, even though it's much closer for me than WNEC. It is "very" service oriented.
No, they are not armed... Only 4 department in Western MA are armed... UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Westfield State, and WNEC (July 1). Smith cleared house when they got their new chief, which they share with Mt. Holyoke College. Just like any other place, some good folks and some that aren't. But very service oriented nonetheless.
Thanks for the congrats!
Thanks for the congrats!
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·Well it looks like Dean is on its way back down again. Our Spray-On pant boy is back, and we're upping the weight average for the department. The Pats may want to recruit our defensive line. And how about unmasking this Mall_Ninja.
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Wow we are fat, I haven't seen my wang in years. :lol: I'll be happy as long as I don't get as fat as Sgt. Mullet. Also I can't be unmasked because I am a ninja and ninjas must stay hidden.LeapsFrog";p="64404 said:
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·Does a Mall Ninja wear a leather or nylon black belt, Masters Mall Ninja?
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A workplace is what you make of it. Some people can live with the circumstances, others cannot. I agree, Smith did not clear house with the new chief, but, as with most departments, they are not without internal turmoil. I would tell you to go there and see for yourself if you are curious.
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·Re: Smith College/Fisher College
If anyone is interested in working at a bigtime Boston campus, it is about that time of years that Boston's Fisher College PD starts it's recruitment drive for the "best and brightest" in law enforcement.
It's the best kept secret in Law Enforcement, the pay after 5 years of service actually beats the:baby21: starting wage at Allied Barton Security.
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If anyone is interested in working at a bigtime Boston campus, it is about that time of years that Boston's Fisher College PD starts it's recruitment drive for the "best and brightest" in law enforcement.
It's the best kept secret in Law Enforcement, the pay after 5 years of service actually beats the:baby21: starting wage at Allied Barton Security.
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Okay, okay... now you've got me laughing! :-D I do not know who or what is to blame for the bad morale, lack of structure, or the reason why sane people leave, but I guess it is serious. No, it definitely IS serious. My hopes are that the department will get better and that things will change. I pray for the poor officers that take a daily regimen of prozac just to deal with the stress.
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One aspect about Smith I was told from a former officer is that you have to walk on egg shells around the students. Being a prestigious all girls school obviously means you are going to be dealing with two types of students: Rich primadonnas or militant feminists. I remember hearing a story about a officer getting involved with a student, and the father of the girl had him fired and blacklisted. Could be a rumor, but I would leave that campus be.
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