BY SARA EISENHAUER
News Editor
As the new Saint Mary’s University Director of Campus Safety, Andrea Essar has found the transition from law enforcement to her new job less difficult than expected because of the knowledge and expertise her colleagues have provided.
“It’s one of those jobs with so many different aspects,” said Essar. Learning campus safety rules, policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that the university complies with federal law has been the biggest challenge in Essar’s transition from her position as deputy chief of the Winona Police Department.
Essar spent 17 years with the police department, seven as deputy chief, before coming to SMU.
Because of her work on the police force, Essar said she likes the job more when there are a lot of things going on.
“It’s kind of fun to have more people to interact with,” Essar said. Essar believes she is fitting in well with the SMU philosophy. She said she likes that “everyone is there to help, support and learn from each other.” Since assuming her position, there have been few changes in Campus Safety, but she would like to emphasize training for staff and students in the future. Essar also wants to find more ways for Campus Safety to be directly involved with students.
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