WHAT: Wayne State University Police Department 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Celebration of the Wayne State University Police Department’s (WSUPD) 50th year as a recognized law enforcement agency.
- Special guests and speakers representing various levels of law enforcement, government and community will be participating.
- The day will start with a program that will be followed by the swearing in of three new police officers.
- Tours of the building will be provided.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016
- Program, 11:30 a.m.
- Swearing-in ceremony, 12:20-12:30 p.m.
- Tours and refreshments, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Facility tours, 12:30-5 p.m.
WHERE: 6050 Cass, Detroit MI 48202
MORE INFO: The Wayne State University Police Department was formed in 1966 and provides a full range of professional police services to both the main and medical center campuses, as well as the surrounding Midtown neighborhood. Each officer has at least a bachelor's degree and many have advanced degrees. All WSUPD officers are fully licensed through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, sworn peace officers commissioned under state law, and each officer is commissioned as a Detroit police officer. WSUPD takes a community-oriented approach to law enforcement, knowing that partnerships and cooperation are needed to ensure protection of persons and property. More information about the police department is available at police.wayne.edu.
MEDIA: Media planning to attend the event or interested in participating in a WSUPD station tour should contact Tom Reynolds in advance at treynolds@wayne.edu or 313-577-8093.