CJ-42S 2011 Survey of Campus Law Enforcement Agencies

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CJ-42S

2011 Survey of Campus Law Enforcement Agencies
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics
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urgently need your cooperation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

INSTITUTION INFORMATION
1. For which college/university campus(es) are you reporting?

If we have follow-up questions, we might need to contact you. Your name and contact information will
be kept strictly confidential. In addition, if you provide your e-mail address, we can e-mail you a notification
when the survey results are available for download from the BJS web site (www.bjs.gov).
2. Please provide your contact information below:
a. Name:

b. Position/ Title:

c. Telephone number:

d. Fax number:

e. E-mail address:

Please return survey to:

MAIL: Alisha Creel
ICF International
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax VA 22031

FAX: 1-855-254-5882

For help with this survey:

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: 1-866-255-1282

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6. As of September 30, 2011, how many FULL-TIME
SWORN agency personnel were in each racial/ethnic
category?

AGENCY INFORMATION
3. Who employs the officers who provide the routine
law enforcement services such as patrol or
responding to calls for service on campus?
Please select ALL that apply.
Campus police/security agency
Municipal/county police agency
Sheriff’s office/department
State law enforcement agency (non-campus)
Private security firm
Other – please specify:
None of these

Mark here if not applicable -- no full-time
SWORN officers. Go to Question 8.

# of Sworn
Officers
(Full-time)

a. White, non-Hispanic
b. Black or African American - non-Hispanic
c. Hispanic or Latino, any race
d. American Indian or Alaska Native

4. Who supplies the officers who provide the security
for special events on campus? Please select ALL
that apply.
Campus police/security agency
Municipal/county police agency
Sheriff’s office/department
State law enforcement agency (non-campus)
Private security firm
Other – please specify:
None of these

e. Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
f. Two or more races
g. No information available
7. As of September 30, 2011, how many FULL-TIME
SWORN agency personnel were in each gender
category?
Mark here if not applicable -- no full-time SWORN officers.
Go to Question 8.

NOTE: If your college/university does NOT have a
campus police/security agency, please stop here and
return this questionnaire in the envelope provided. If
your college/university does have a campus police/
security agency, please continue with Question 5.

# of Sworn Officers
(Full-time)

a. Female
b. Male

PERSONNEL INFORMATION
5. How many PAID employees were employed in your
campus police/security agency as of September 30,
2011? A full-time employee is defined as working 35
or more hours per week. A part-time employee is one
who works less than 35 hours per week, excluding
those who work just for special events.
#
Full Time

#
Part Time

a. Sworn police officers (full
arrest powers)
b. Nonsworn security officers
(limited or no arrest authority)
c. Civilian personnel (nonstudent)
d. Student employees (nonofficers)

NOTE: The total number of full-time SWORN officers
for both question 6 and question 7 MUST equal the total
number of full-time SWORN officers given in question
5 above.

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11. Does your agency perform the following specialized
functions on a regular basis? Please select ONE
response per row.

PERSONNEL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
8. As of September 30, 2011, how many FULL-TIME
sworn police and nonsworn security officers in your
agency had REGULARLY ASSIGNED DUTIES that
included responding to citizen calls/requests for
service? For each type of officer, how many were
uniformed and how many were non-uniformed officers?
If your agency had none, please enter ‘0’.
#
Uniformed

Not responsible for this
Perform this on occasion
Perform this regularly

Specialized Functions
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

#
NonNot
uniformed applicable

a. Full-time responding
sworn police officers
b. Full-time responding
nonsworn security
officers

Bomb/Explosive disposal or detection . .
Search and rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tactical operations (SWAT) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task force participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underwater recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12. Does your agency perform the following vehiclerelated functions on a regular basis? Please select
ONE response per row.
Not responsible for this
Perform this on occasion
Perform this regularly

9. Does your agency perform the following security
functions on a regular basis? Please select ONE
response per row.

Security Function

Vehicle-related Functions

Not responsible for this
Perform this on occasion
Perform this regularly

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

a. Access control (including electronic
access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Building lockup/unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Central alarm monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Key control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Monitoring surveillance cameras . . . . . . .
f. Executive protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic accident investigation . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic direction and control . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic law enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation system management . . .
Vehicle registration for on-campus use .

13. Does your agency perform the following public safety
functions on a regular basis? Please select ONE
response per row.

10. Does your agency provide on-site security for the
following on a regular basis? Please select ONE
response per row.

Not responsible for this
Perform this on occasion
Perform this regularly

Not responsible for this
Perform this on occasion
Perform this regularly

Public Safety Functions
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

Provide Onsite Security for:
a. Arena events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Auditorium events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Library or cultural facilities
(e.g. museums) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Daycare facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Educational (K-12) facilities . . . . . . . . . . .
f. Medical facilities (e.g. hospital, clinic) . . .
g. Nuclear/Radioactive materials . . . . . . . . .
h. Hazardous biological/chemical materials .
i. Stadium events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j. Other (specify below): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Animal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dispatching calls for service . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency fire services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency medical services . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental health/safety . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire prevention education . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency management . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14. Does your agency operate the following types of
facilities? Please select ONE response per row.
Type of Facility

Yes No

a. Temporary lock-up facility (overnight) . . . . .
b. Temporary holding cell (not for overnight) . .

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PERSONNEL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS (cont'd)
15. How often does your agency have the following
uniformed officers on duty?
Please select ONE response per row.

17. What level of routine patrol coverage with uniformed
nonsworn security officers does your agency provide
for the following periods? Please select ONE response
per row.

Duty Coverage

Mark here if not applicable -- no NONSWORN
officers. Go to Question 18.

Not applicable
Not used at any time
Some of the time

Routine Patrol Coverage - Nonsworn

At all times

No routine patrols
Less than 24-hour patrol coverage
24-hour patrol coverage

a. Uniformed sworn police . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Uniformed nonsworn security . . . . . . .
Period
16. What level of routine patrol coverage with uniformed
sworn police officers does your agency provide for
the following periods? Please select ONE response
per row.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Weekdays during academic terms . . . . .
Weekends during academic terms . . . . .
Breaks between academic terms . . . . . .
Summer term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mark here if not applicable -- no SWORN officers.
Go to Question 17.
Routine Patrol Coverage - Sworn
No routine patrols
Less than 24-hour patrol coverage
24-hour patrol coverage

Period
a.
b.
c.
d.

Weekdays during academic terms . . . . .
Weekends during academic terms . . . . .
Breaks between academic terms . . . . . .
Summer term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADMINISTRATION

18. As of September 30, 2011, what was the minimum and maximum annual base salary for the following full-time
positions?
Minimum
Annual
Salary

Full-time Position
a. Chief/Director
b. Shift Supervisor
c. Entry-level sworn police officer
d. Entry-level nonsworn security officer
e. Sworn police officer with 5 years experience
f. Nonsworn security officer with 5 years experience
g. Dispatch operator (as an annual salary if hourly rate)

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Maximum
Annual
Salary

Not
Applicable No Such
Position

TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

24. What is the PREFERRED minimum educational level
and REQUIRED minimum educational level used in
vacancy announcements for entry-level nonsworn
officers? Please select ONE response per row.

19. Does your agency participate in an emergency
telephone system with any of the following features?
Please select ONE response per row.

Mark here if not applicable -- no NONSWORN
officers. Go to Question 25.

Yes No

a. Enhanced 9-1-1 system (providing both
caller location and identification when
available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Basic 9-1-1 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. On-campus 3 or 4 digit emergency
number (other than 9-1-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. "Phone patch" call forwarding when
dispatch is not available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Reverse 9-1-1 call back available . . . . . . . . .
f. Recorded calls are available for
immediate playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other (specify below): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

None stated
Other
4-year college degree
2-year college degree
Some college, no degree
High school diploma or GED

Nonsworn Police Officers
a. Preferred educational
attainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Required educational
attainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20. Does your agency have an emergency telephone
system with the following capabilities for incoming
calls from wireless/cellular phones? Please select
ONE response per row.

25. Does your agency use the following methods to screen
new applicants for sworn police officer positions in
your agency? Please select ONE response per row.
Mark here if not applicable -- no SWORN officers.
Go to Question 27.

Yes No

Capability

Yes No

a. Displays phone number of wireless caller. .
b. Displays general location of wireless caller. .
c. Displays exact location of wireless caller. . . . .
Yes

21. Does your agency use 800 MHz radios?

a. Assessment of analytical problem-solving
ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Assessment of mediation/conflict
management skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Second-language ability test . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Background investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Criminal record check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. Reference check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Drug test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. Physical agility test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i. Personal interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j. Role-play assessment center. . . . . . . . . . . . .
k. Assessment of understanding of cultural
diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l. Psychological evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
m. Written aptitude test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
n. Volunteer/Community service check . . . . . .
o. Driving record check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
p. Credit history check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
q. Medical exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
r. Polygraph exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
s. Voice stress analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No

22. Is the campus public safety radio system interoperable
with the local police, fire, and other first responders?
Yes, fully

Yes, partially

Not at all

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
23. What is the PREFERRED minimum educational level
and REQUIRED minimum educational level used in
vacancy announcements for entry-level sworn
officers? Please select ONE response per row.
Mark here if not applicable -- no SWORN officers.
Go to Question 24.
None stated
Other
4-year college degree
2-year college degree
Some college, no degree
High school diploma or GED

Sworn Police Officers
a. Preferred educational
attainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Required educational
attainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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28. Excluding in-service training, how many hours of
academy and field training are required for newly
hired nonsworn security officers for entry into service?
If no training of that type is required, or a type of
officer is not employed by your agency, enter ‘0’.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (cont'd)
26. Excluding in-service training, how many hours of
academy and field training are required for sworn
police officer recruits for entry into service? If no
training of that type is required, or a type of officer is
not employed by your agency, enter ‘0’.

Mark here if not applicable -- no NONSWORN
officers. Go to Question 29.

Mark here if not applicable -- no SWORN officers.
Go to Question 27.

For SWORN police recruits

Total #
hours

# Academy
and/or
Classroom
hours

For newly hired
NON-SWORN security

Total #
hours

# Academy
and/or
Classroom
hours

# Field
hours

a. State-mandated
training hours required
b. Additional agency hours
required

# Field
hours

a. State-mandated
training hours required
b. Additional agency hours
required

EQUIPMENT

27. Does your agency use the following methods to screen
new applicants for nonsworn security officer positions
in your agency? Please select ONE response per row.

29. Which of the following types of weapons/actions are
authorized for use by your agency’s sworn and
nonsworn officers? Please select ALL that apply for
each column.

Mark here if not applicable -- no NONSWORN
officers. Go to Question 29.

Type of weapon/action

Yes No

a. Assessment of analytical problem-solving
ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Assessment of mediation/conflict
management skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Second-language ability test . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Background investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Criminal record check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. Reference check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Drug test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. Physical agility test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i. Personal interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j. Role-play assessment center. . . . . . . . . . . . .
k. Assessment of understanding of cultural
diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l. Psychological evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
m. Written aptitude test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
n. Volunteer/Community service check . . . . . .
o. Driving record check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
p. Credit history check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
q. Medical exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
r. Polygraph exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
s. Voice stress analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.

Sworn
police
officers

Sidearm, semiautomatic . . . . . . .
Sidearm, revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traditional baton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PR-24 baton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Collapsible baton . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical/pepper spray . . . . . . . .
Conducted energy device
(e.g. Taser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bean bag rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rubber bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash/bang grenade . . . . . . . . . . .
Other type not listed . . . . . . . . . .
None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does not apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nonsworn
security
officers

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30. Do any of the officers in your agency use the following
types of electronic devices while on patrol? Please
select ONE response per row.
Type of computer or terminal

Yes No

a. Vehicle-mounted computer/terminal . . . . . .
b. Portable computer/terminal (not vehiclemounted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Other electronic device (PDA, smart
phones, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PROBLEM MANAGEMENT

JURISDICTION AND JOINT EFFORTS

31. During the 2010-2011 academic year, did your agency
meet regularly with the following to discuss crime-related
problems? Please select ONE response per row.

33. Do sworn police officers in your agency have
jurisdiction (e.g., make arrests, issue tickets) for any
of the following? Please select ONE response per row.

Type of group
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.

Mark here if not applicable -- no SWORN officers.
Go to Question 34.

Yes No

Advocacy groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Campus administrators/officials . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic violence groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faculty/Staff organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fraternity/Sorority groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Government Association . . . . . . . . .
Local public officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neighborhood associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other law enforcement agencies . . . . . . . . .
Religious groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student housing groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Area of Jurisdiction

a. Campus property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Properties adjacent to campus . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Properties outside the area surrounding
the campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Off-campus jurisdiction defined and carried
out through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) or Mutual Aid
Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. State-wide jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34. Do nonsworn security officers in your agency have
jurisdiction (e.g., make arrests, issue tickets) for any
of the following? Please select ONE response per row.

32. Did your agency engage in any of the following
preparedness activities during the 2010-2011
academic year? Please select ONE response
per row.

Mark here if not applicable -- no NONSWORN
officers. Go to Question 35.
Area of Jurisdiction

Preparedness Activity

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

a. Campus property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Properties adjacent to campus . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Properties outside the area surrounding
the campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Off-campus jurisdiction defined and carried
out through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) or Mutual Aid
Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. State-wide jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. Campus anti-fear campaigns regarding
campus violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Dissemination of information to increase
citizen preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Formal intelligence-sharing agreements
with other law enforcement agencies . . . . .
d. Participated in meetings with campus
administrators/staff regarding emergency
preparedness plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Designed or revised a preparedness plan
for a school shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. Designed or revised a preparedness plan
for an emergency evacuation of campus . .

35. Does your agency currently have a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) or Mutual Aid Agreement with
the following types of agencies? Please select ONE
response per row.
Yes No

a. State law enforcement agency (noncampus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Local police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Sheriff's office/department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other campus law enforcement agency . . .
e. Other campus agency (non-law
enforcement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. State or local courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other agency not listed above . . . . . . . . . . . .

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JURISDICTION AND JOINT EFFORTS (cont'd)
36. What was your agency’s accreditation status with CALEA* and IACLEA** as of September 30, 2011?
Please select ONE response per column.
Status with CALEA

Accreditation Status
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Accredited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commission review phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-site assessment phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-assessment phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
None of the above/does not apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status with IACLEA

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* Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
** International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)

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Short Form (CJ-42S)

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