Campus Watch

Protecting the Pack TogetherThe UNM Police Department’s Campus Watch program is a strategic safety initiative that brings the proven Neighborhood Watch model to our diverse urban campus. At its core, Campus Watch is built on the philosophy that a connected community is a safer community. By strengthening communication between students, staff, and law enforcement, we can proactively address safety concerns before they escalate How It WorksMain Campus is divided into 23 geographic zones, each grouped by common building usage and location.The program "piggybacks" on the existing Building Coordinator network, using these leaders to act as liaisons between occupants and UNMPD. This structure ensures that safety information flows both ways—keeping the community informed while ensuring their concerns are heard by university leadership. The Power of PreventionUnlike traditional reactive policing, Campus Watch focuses on prevention and awareness.It encourages "Looking out for one another" and reporting patterns—such as a door frequently left propped open or recurring suspicious activity—that might otherwise go unnoticed.By reporting these minor issues early, we empower UNMPD to adjust patrols and Facilities Management to improve security measures, creating a safer environment for every Lobo.

Administered by Rodney Bowe: Rodney Bowe is a seasoned higher education professional with more than 30 years of experience in campus engagement, student success, and equity-focused leadership. He currently serves as Campus Watch Coordinator for the University of New Mexico Police Department, where he advances campus safety through strategic communication, outreach, and community engagement. Rodney previously held multiple leadership roles at UNM, including Senior Student Success Specialist in the Division for Equity and Inclusion and inaugural Director of the Men of Color Initiative, which he led for over a decade as well as other portfolio appointments and assignments. His diverse background also spans statistical analysis, academic advising, student services programming, student recruitment, mediation, and facilitation. In addition to his higher education career, Rodney is an accomplished musician, consultant, and educator, served/serving on the boards of the Outpost Jazz Performance Space, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of New Mexico, the New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum, and the City of Albuquerque Public Safety Tax Board. He is the proud father of two sons, Justus and Solomon.

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