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The event is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 and is convenient to both campuses at the corner where Alfred University’s Welcome Center and Alfred State’s main entrance sign are both located.
In an effort to build more trust, respect, and communication, Alfred law enforcement and safety officers want college students to meet with them and their families. While there are stories from across the nation regarding tension between officers and community members, local officers are taking a proactive approach to increase understanding.
On Oct. 25, a family barbecue is being coordinated by officers from Alfred University, the Village of Alfred, and State University Police at Alfred State, as a way to further bridge the relationship between law enforcement and the student community. The family-friendly event is designed for students to have the opportunity to meet officers in a relaxed environment where everyone can continue a dialogue about their shared interests of family and safer communities. The event is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 and is convenient to both campuses at the corner where Alfred University’s Welcome Center and Alfred State’s main entrance sign are both located.
This gathering is one in a series titled “Shared Spaces” which finds opportunities for police and students to communicate in productive settings. Various pizza lunches, cookie drop-offs, and coffee hours have already increased positive contact between students and officers.