tl19711001-007 "page 8 Towerlight, Towson State College October 1, 1971 Security force strengthened by three students by Shirley May Little ""This campus is on the edge of one of the highest crime-rated sections of Baltimore-the Greenmount area,"" reminds Mr. Gene E. Dawson, Director of the Security Department of Towson State College. ""The purpose of this department is to give the student the service and protection he deserves."" Since his coming to the Security of the TSC campus in between security and students. They will each have different shifts, and their duties will include such activities as keeping informed of events on campus, and meeting and talking with students, faculty, and staff members. In the course of their duties, action will be taken on legitimate complaints these officers are confronted with, and students are urged to come to them and to the Security �11111�1111111111111111111""- 1967, there have been drastic Department changes and a real improvement in the effectiveness of security procedures. To be sure, the problems, actions, and results of this vital staff division are more readily visible than others on campus. As one of the most recent innovations focused on im-proving the efficiency and image of the Security Department, three young men were hired this summer as ""Investigators"". All in their twenties, Rick Yoffee, Don (Pancho) Scarborough, and Bob Baeurerle will be, in ef-fect, public relations officers to help bridge the often cited gap office whenever they wish to give suggestions, complaints, or information. Bob Baeurerle is originally from Sparrows Point, Maryland and presently lives in Randallstown. A graduate of Essex Community College with 2-1/ 2 years of law enforcement study, he is a student at Towson this semester. Bob, as well as Pancho, were disen-chanted with individual stays on the Baltimore Police Department before joining the security force here. ""Young people with ideas have no say and can't criticize,"" explains Bob con-cerning the present Police force system of Baltimore. Off campus parking creates problems by Sheila Terry Off campus parking has long been an aggravation to Towson State College students, as well as to the residents in the area. Both have legitimate com-plaints that only the State can change with funds for new parking spaces. Many of the residents frequently air their grievances to the police, who promptly dispense ""justice"" in the form of $28 tickets. The most frequently encountered problem is the students using a homeowner's only allotted space. Some streets have solid parking on both sides, causing a normally two-way street to become one way. A driver encountering an emergency situation, such as a child suddenly darting out in the path of a car, has few alter-natives in such restricted space. Most residents feel that it is the responsibility of the College to provide more parking spaces on campus. It must be realized, though that it is the State that creates funds for new construction and not the College administration. Local residents feel that students should use the existing lots to the fullest, and not park on side streets just because it may be closer. Those who park off campus to avoid the $15 parking lot sticker should also avoid the $28 ticket for improperly parked vehicles. The con-densed area already has too much traffic, And many students have previously ignored any warnings and smaller fines. The magistrate has been forced to raise the fine because complaints were getting out of hand. ""Also, there is a great deal of ""political interference"", he adds. Pancho, who is from Aberdeen, Maryland residing now in Harford County, also expressed his dislike of his past employment as a Policeman, and particularly the 'rigidity forced on him. On the Seciiity force at TSC he sincerely hopes his individuality will not be lost. ""How to treat people is important on this job,"" he says. Pancho has an A.A. degree from Harford Community College and is in his senior year at the University of Baltimore, planning on graduating with a B.S. degree in Law Enforcement. ""Mr. Dawson has been kind enough to let us get our education and work around that to get our hours in on the job. Empathy is a key word now in this department."" With a B.S. degree in Law Enforcement from the University of New Haven, Connecticut,Rick Yoffee is the only out-of-state member of this new team. His family has been in Maryland for a number of years and he came here after leaving the New Haven Police Department. When questioned on their personal attitudes and aspirations on this new security approach, Bob was the first to speak. ""We want the students to know we are part of the security. All jobs are above board. If there is a complaint or problem, come and tell us., if students com-plain only to one another, , it doesn't help the situation any."" ""We don't want to be prejudiced by others"", reflects Pancho. The three young men will wear special blazers with an insignia on the pocket. There will be radio communications between them and the Security Office. They will be armed only when necessary, such as ac-companing staff members to the bank for deposits. Bob made the point quite clear during the interview of their dislike for the use and display of guns. Police background is not campus. Bob had this to ""There are no really disturbances here; howe more interest should be sh by the students. Awaren concern. and peaceful actioll needed when problems arise."" On the topic of stud apathy. he added ponderoUS ""The situation could improV little. Itis too easy to compl and not do anything."" ' Our actions will s seak Don Scarborough, Oct by stri att( ree, Gov Yea $13,1 the Or and beg, in I clue tow; gr a by j ;04tikli* A 1,', student member of security force. T.24th hot important for this position. Having worked on other campuses like Wayne State University and Albany College, it was found that a B.S. degree was needed by Bob and Pancho in order to qualify for the positions of much respon-sibility. The ability to com-municate is more important at TSC than the education, although they were hired with this in mind. Their youth, ideas. and ambition to ac-complish the task of better rapport with the Towson Stpte College members were the assets desired for these public relations officers. In answer to the question of whether there are any problems acknowledged concerning security on the validly than any words we Ina, say here-, Rick points oe ""All we ask is not to 11` prejudiced by others."" Mr. Gene Dawson, Directof had this to add about his Ile' style of officers: ""I think th the soft approach is mtg.,' better in being able to establi, the desired relationship WI the student."" The ""soft 10�11 rather than ""hard style uniforms and arms v.'1 hopefully be more success11,1 The department is most .11 .terested in the preventato aspect of law enforcement., As his final philosophy whl guides the Security opinion a basic administration on t TSC campus, Mr. DawS states. ""Our service is protect and help students."" Parking scene may improve with time by Kathy Wichita Last year. a total of 2,356 cars were registered for on campus parking with the TSC Security Department. With available parking spaces for these cars amounting to some 1,460 spaces, a little swift math shows that the College allocated 890 more spaces than they had. This year, an estimated 3.000 cars are registered on campus, yet the number of parking places has remained the same. Gene Dawson, Director of Security said that ""between 10:30 and 11:00. the parking lot is filled."" Dawson pointed out that some balance is achieved since cars come and go at different times."" Complaints have been established by the SGA, faculty and residents. Resident students and local. citizens maintain that commuters park their cars in front of thei homes. thus blocking driveways. This critical situation arises from an increase of students, Jack of funds and a Baltimore County ordinance, pertaining to abandoned vehicles, which was recently passed. Even though the parking situation looks hopeless, action was taken last week. On September 23. a Board meeting took place in which a proposal was set forth to obtain the American Legion parking lot and field. If approved this will provide 150-200 parking spaces for students. Negotiations are still underway. Mr. Dawson cited the Student Centre as another possibility of alleviating the problem. Upon release of the centre from the contractor's control. the college will be able to use the money for a parking lot which has already been designed and located. This lot will be built similar to a high rise parking lot and depending on weather. should be finished by spring of 1972. Mr. Dawson also mentioned that money obtained from parking stickers issued each year. ""goes to repairing lots, I )(11 ( 'on 41.e )(in Con (ox the Part sop] c�v e and Si ( on Stat nay of 1\ an Scif Con of una T, key (�or .1r. replacing signs and add il' con parking lots."" Yet another 0 of eliminating the proble4 Dawson suggested, is fr students to form car pa �' M eei ls, and Oct, Octi xt( ben stuc It the al Up: are noel obt; which would prove to economical for students campus. In view of these rapid i provements and shill) solutions, Mr. Dawson stat �It *looks bright. With t completion of the ministrative building, we vi be getting some parking spa With the completion of the ne high rise dormitory, we will, obtaining a new parking ' and with the completion of t Fine Arts class, we will obt$ another parking lot. Within t rot next year and a half. it le ;11g 1 good. With the new lot we 11�C :fier to obtain from the Stude Centre. it definitely 100 good."" SGA President Steve Murphy is currently interviewing studelli candidates for membership to all committees of the Acaded( Council, with the exception of the Academic Standards CO"" mittee. One year appointments to the Admissions, Curriculno' Bookstore and other important committees are made President Fisher, who considers students upon Murphy's advice Those who wish an interview appointment may contact Murph, in the SGA office. i.nst inst mu reg A stri to reei Si "
