Civil Discourse Series Presents ‘Community Policing and College-Aged Constituents’

As part of the University’s ongoing civil discourse series, officers from the Department of Public Safety and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will discuss their views on current policing, their efforts in the community and how they are personally connecting with college-aged individuals.

Duquesne faculty, staff and students are invited to attend Diversity and Inclusion Conversation: Community Policing and College-Aged Constituents on Monday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the Towers Multipurpose Room. The event is sponsored by the Office of the President in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

“I’m thrilled that this timely conversation will take place with collaboration between our own campus police force and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police,” said President Ken Gormley, who initiated the series. “Our entire campus community will benefit from this open discussion that will address challenges and opportunities that exist for law enforcement officials while working in the unique setting of a college campus like Duquesne’s.”

Jeff Mallory, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Duquesne Public Safety Chief Tom Hart will co-moderate the event, which will include the following guests:

• Chief Scott Schubert, City of Pittsburgh Police
• Commander Eric Holmes, City of Pittsburgh Police
• Sergeant Dan Baker, Duquesne University Public Safety
• Captain Mike Kopas, Duquesne University Public Safety.

“I’m confident that everyone in attendance will leave the program more knowledgeable and enriched by this respectful dialogue,” added Gormley.

Note cards will be provided to allow audience members to submit questions to the panel.

Free pizza and refreshments will be served. RSVP is required to malloryj@duq.edu.