Media invited to WSU West Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Resource Center
The space is for local law enforcement officers, students in the criminal justice and / or forensic science programs and faculty to use. It provides a safe space for officers to come in and complete reports / cases, along with a place to interact with students, faculty and community members in a more relaxed environment. This is in line with WSU West's commitment to student safety and educational opportunities for all learners from high school student guests to returning adult students.
This space offers a safe alternative to officers to complete their work, including reports / cases, verses sitting in their patrol vehicles and / or the nearest substation that is several miles away. This allows the officers / deputies to still be close to their beat and get their work done.
It allows students to have more engagement with law enforcement officers and keeps the resources within the area to service our citizens better. This partnership represents an extension of the relationship fostered in the development of the new law enforcement training center on WSU's main campus.
- WSU West is a 24,000-square-foot building that houses programming from many of the WSU academic colleges.
- WSU West features student computers, quiet study spaces, textbook pickup, library book delivery and returns, plus assistance with registration and admission to the university.
- Students attending classes at WSU West have the opportunity to earn degrees in general education, psychology and criminal justice.
- Resources at WSU West are available to all Wichita State University students, regardless of what campus they take their coursework.
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Contact: Joe Kleinsasser, director of News and Media Relations, 316-978-3013, cell 316-204-8226 or joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu.