Baker College's Allen Park campus to hold free safety awareness event June 30

Two Baker College student clubs will host a Safety Awareness Day, 3-7 p.m., Thursday, June 30, at the Baker College Allen Park campus, 4500 Enterprise Drive, in the Student Center and adjacent parking lot.

Representatives from approximately 12 federal, state and local public safety organizations will provide information for attendees to learn about trending crimes and ways to prevent crime and accidents. The public is invited to this free event.

The Baker College Law & Order Student Group, which supports the campus’ criminal justice and paralegal programs, is taking the lead in organizing the event with assistance from R.I.S.E., the student club supporting the campus’ human services programs. R.I.S.E. stands for Realizing Individual Strengths and Efforts.

“Personal and community safety are key elements in a free society, and this event is a great way to share knowledge and expertise with the public,” said June Rogers, Ph.D., Baker College of Allen Park criminal justice program director. “This was an excellent idea suggested by our Baker College students who want to provide community service in the areas of expertise for their planned professions.

“The event will also provide learning and networking opportunities for the students – both goals of the student clubs.”

The following federal agencies will be onsite to answer questions about safety awareness and talk about what they do, including:

· FBI.

· Drug Enforcement Administration.

· U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

· Border Patrol.

Also available will be representatives from the Allen Park Fire Department, Poison Control Center, Downriver SWAT and Baker College Campus Safety, among others. Directors of Baker College’s health sciences programs will provide health and safety information.

Information provided will be applicable for all ages, from children to seniors. It includes the following topics:

· Human trafficking awareness.

· How to keep children safe, and what to do if a child is missing, such as using the downloadable apps on the FBI’s website.

· Drug abuse prevention and trending dangerous drugs.

· How to safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications.

· Poison control prevention.

· Best practices if an active shooter is encountered in a public place such as a movie theater.

· Tips for staying safe on campus.

· Cyber crime awareness.

· Avoiding identity theft.

· Domestic violence awareness.

· Fire safety.

In addition, students in the Baker College therapeutic massage program will provide free massages.

Baker College advisors and program directors will also share information about careers in the fields of criminal justice, paralegal, human services and health sciences. Prospective students will also be able to speak with representatives from the different agencies and departments about potential careers and what day-to-day work is like in various professions.

For more information about the Baker College Safety Awareness Day at the Allen Park campus, contact Steven Peterson in the admissions office at steven.peterson@baker.edu, 313.425.3700 or 1.800.767.4120, or visit www.baker.edu.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College was one of the first in the state to offer students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.