Officers in Brown’s Department of Public Safety have raised concerns about their own safety and the safety of the Brown community, alleging that employees in the DPS responded inappropriately to bomb and shooting threats by altering written reports and not adequately disclosing information to the Brown community regarding these threats.
Several employees said they felt DPS leadership brushed their concerns aside when issues were raised to upper management.
In a statement sent to The Herald on behalf of the department, DPS Chief Rodney Chatman wrote that the department assesses and improves its response protocols through post-hoc reviews. “If some individuals have not felt fully confident during certain events, the overall posture of the department has remained one of measured professionalism and preparedness,” he added…