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Sending your kids off to college is an exciting and nerve wracking time for any
parent, and the last thing a parent wants to do is worry about the safety of his
or her child. The Department of Public Safety at American University understands
these concerns and prides itself on maintaining a safe and secure environment. That's
why American University invested in an integrated solution from Tyco Fire & Security
comprised of a Software House C•CURE® 800 access control system and an
American Dynamics Intellex® digital video management system.
American University in Washington D.C. has been lauded for academic excellence,
earning Princeton Review's 2005 recommendation as one of "America's Best Value Colleges",
a 2006 Fiske Guide to Colleges "Best Buy", and #85 ranking in U.S. News & World
Report's 2006 list of the country's top universities. Its more than 5,800 undergraduate
students, 3,500 graduate students, and 1,600 law school students are grounded in
a distinct campus culture of academic curiosity, ethical awareness, and engagement
in Washington and abroad.
As a functioning law enforcement body, the University's Department of Public Safety
acts as first responders for any suspicious activity or emergency situation on campus.
They take their mission of protecting life very seriously, developing community
alliances to increase safety awareness and reduce crime. The Department is a major
player in the student orientation process. Department staff sergeants conduct briefings
with parents of incoming freshmen to reassure them about monitoring activities and
discuss practices for preventing criminal activities.
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