Sinclair Police and Public Safety has introduced Sinclair Safety-First: Monthly Safety Discussions. Through these discussions, the Sinclair Police and Public Safety Department aim to pass on awareness and answer questions regarding safety.
These discussions are for Sinclair employees and faculty only.
“A lot of people will see a police officer walking on campus, and we’re more than just that,” Wayne Dumolt, the Training Education Coordinator for the Sinclair Police Department, said. “It’s our way of helping to address those issues.”
Each session provides information on various concerns on campus and regarding the general public. From Active Threat Responses to Self Defense, Sinclair Safety First works to keep faculty informed on campus security.
These talks have been assisting Sinclair staff for three years.
“Some people have told me: ‘What about dealing with a not aggressive but a maybe verbally difficult person? Do you have any tips for that?’” Dumolt said, in regard to concerns that are being raised on campus.
The various questions asked by faculty were what inspired these discussions. Though it’s ideal that no faculty have to encounter any risks to their safety, it is essential to be prepared.
On Oct. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. Sinclair Safety First will be hosting their next session, “Interacting with Difficult People”, in Innovation Lab 4-341.
“We have more than just these next few,” Dumolt said. “We have more active shooter responses, and those are coming first of the year.”
Wayne offers active threat response discussions now, but the Safety-First meetings involving that topic will begin in February or March of 2027.
“The active threat response is by far the forefront of a lot of people’s concerns.” Dumolt said.
Out of all topics, Active Threat Responses take up the majority of the department’s requests. Active Threats can involve an active shooter, a threat of a vehicle ramming attack, or a physically violent individual.
Though these conversations are being held at the Sinclair campus, they work to improve the daily lives of all attendees.
“They could be shopping, they could be home with their family, they could be at a traffic light, and all of those skills follow them and make them more aware in their life. Not just here on campus,” Dumolt said.
Sinclair Safety First: Monthly Safety Discussions have helped faculty and staff feel more secure on campus. Though safety isn’t always openly discussed, they have sparked more open conversations regarding different safety topics.
“I have got nothing but positive feedback,” Dumolt said.
“Self Defense Strategies” will be held in Innovation Lab 4-341 on Nov. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. On Dec. 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. “Holiday Safety Tips” will be held in the same location.
These sessions are geared towards faculty or staff. If any faculty are interested in combining topics during discussions or have any brand-new concerns they want to discuss, they can reach out to Wayne Dumolt.
Since these discussions are for staff only, a student group interested in a meeting or presentation can also reach out to Wayne Dumolt.
Students and faculty can also contact the campus police at (937) -512-2700 at any time.
Josofine Addison, reporter
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