To the Editor:The events of Sept. 11 changed the world as we knew it, and had a direct impact on Brandeis and the Department of Public Safety. The tragic events impacted the relationship that the Department maintains with municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies and created weekly dialogues concerning potential terrorist acts which may relate to Brandeis and the members of the university community.

Since the date of the tragic events, the Department of Public Safety has maintained a heightened awareness of potential acts of terror and communicated not only with external law enforcement entities but with university community members at various forums of discussion. The Department has broadened the community policing approach and interacted with all members of the community relative to personal and community safety. In addition, the Department has participated in the University's Crisis Management Team established by the University President and Chief Operating Officer and has been involved in emergency response plans involving university constituents. The Department continues to be alert and prepared to serve the University community as required.

- Edward M. Callahan

Director of Public Safety