Security Officer Ashley Tate joined the 91大神, Baltimore Police Department (UMBPD) two years ago. 鈥淛ust being visual makes students and staff feel safer,鈥� she says. 鈥淲e serve as a deterrent for crime.鈥�
Tate joined the department to try a new career field. Tate says one challenge is staying vigilant while working, but she makes sure to turn her radio volume up and keep her valuables secured inside. She says it helps that her supervisors have always supported her.
鈥淲e all struggle sometimes,鈥� Tate says. 鈥淗aving supervisors and others support me, talk to me, and help me to get the help I needed, it was extremely memorable.鈥�
In the future, Tate hopes to go back to school and study geriatric nursing. She loves to learn new things, especially about hair, makeup, and skin care. One thing she wants the UMB community to know about her: 鈥淚鈥檓 the best aunt and big sister!鈥�