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Sept. 11, 2001
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Law enforcement agencies at Indiana University and the City of Bloomington are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of community residents, including IU students, faculty and staff.
Public safety officials reported that local residents have responded to Tuesday's crisis without incident thus far, and that people seem to be turning to appropriate ways of coping with their emotions about the day's events.
"It's remained very calm, which has been appreciated," James Kennedy, chief of the IU Police Department, said late Tuesday. Lt. Janelle Benedict of the Bloomington Police Department agreed with Kennedy's assessment and said that no incidents of incivility have been reported in the community.
Kennedy said his department has tripled its normal strength by increasing the number of officers patrolling the campus. Officers are working 12-hour shifts for the foreseeable future. Several IU vehicles normally assigned for non-police use have been reassigned for police use.
The Bloomington Police Department reported Tuesday that it has placed more officers out on patrols for the foreseeable future. In addition, extra dispatchers have been assigned to the Communications Center to be prepared for increased calls that could be received.
"Due to the presence of Indiana University, there is diverse representation from many countries around the world and it is imperative that the safety of all be preserved," Bloomington Police Chief Michael Hostetler said in a statement. "The Bloomington Police Department stands committed to ensure the safety of all individuals, their homes and places of worship."
(Susan Dillman, 812-855-0850, sdillman@indiana.edu)