03.31.09 | Rep. Scott Receives International Law Enforcement Award

WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, March 26, 2009, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott received the Congressional Champion Award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).  According to IACLEA, the award was given to Rep. Scott "for his strong and steadfast leadership and support for campus public safety in Congress."  Rep. Scott introduced the Center to Advance Monitor and Preserve University Security (CAMPUS) Safety Act which will create a National Center for Campus Public Safety.  This bill was passed out of the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009.

IACLEA advances campus public safety for its more than 1,200 educational institution members and 2,200 individual members by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development services. IACLEA is led by a Board of Directors and managed by a professional staff with headquarters in West Hartford, CT.

"I am honored to receive the Congressional Champion Award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators," commented Rep. Scott. "Over the past few years, we have seen numerous tragedies occur at our colleges and universities, including the disastrous events that occurred at Virginia Tech and Northern IllinoisUniversity.  I am committed to ensuring that our schools have the best information available on how to keep our campuses safe and secure.  A National Center for Campus Public Safety could provide the best practices and models to inform schools on how to respond in the event of a campus emergency.  Our students deserve to learn in an environment without the fear of violence.  It is my pleasure to work with IACLEA as we strive to keep our campuses safe."

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