Walters State Campus Police Department Wins Top Award

The Walters State Campus Police Department received the top college/university police award during the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s 19th annual Law Enforcement Challenge. From left are Chief Travis Surber, THSO Director Buddy Lewis; and Sergeant Corey Stapleton, at the awards presentation ceremony.

The Walters State Campus Police Department received the top college/university police force award during the 19th annual Law Enforcement Challenge, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

Award recipients are chosen based on several factors, including efforts to promote driving safety on campus.

"Our four campuses are among the safest in the state due to the efforts of our Campus Police officers,” Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State, said. “I see the hard work of our officers every day, and I am very pleased to see their efforts recognized by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office."

The award is based on regular reports; policies for speed detection and other enforcement areas; and the department’s traffic education and awareness efforts, Sergeant Corey Stapleton of the Walters State Campus Police, said.

Campus Police officers are certified through the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Commission. They have full arrest and investigative powers on Walters State campuses.
     
The THSO is a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security advocating for traffic safety.