Civil liability of police officers is unequivocally one of the most anxiety-producing elements of contemporary law enforcement. The resulting adversarial relationships could impact campus relations and methods in the future. Legitimate disciplinary action of officers is hampered by a system that consists of a veritable gamut of hearings and bureaucracy impeding personnel actions and impinging upon officer morale. Police training has made exceptional advances in this past decade, particularly with the in-service requirements now being promulgated. The primary indicator for the future is that the service orientation and emphasis upon training will continue to increase, as well as the use of civilian and student police cadets and assistants, while the paramilitary structure of the service will continue overall. Generally, campus public safety agencies are in step with social problems, increasing in educational levels, and providing programs that campus clientele demand. 8 references.