Bishop presents $313K in congressional funding for campus public safety Columbus State received $313,000 in federal funds to enhance campus safety through new police cruisers, technology and security cameras, improving emergency response and overall community safety. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:14:09 -0800 An image showing (from left) Columbus State University Police Chief Debra Kennedy, Columbus State President Stuart Rayfield and U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop holding an oversized ceremonial check for $313,000 from the U.S. Department of Treasury. The check, which is made out to Columbus State University, is designated for police cruisers and campus safety equipment. The three are standing in front of a blue backdrop featuring the Columbus State University logo.