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Campus security under the microscope

trevor.kenney — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:59:03 +0000

Normally, they are the group watching over the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, 24 hours a day, in person and through more than 250 on-campus security cameras. However, beginning in mid-March, the campus security group is asking the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community to check in on them.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has commissioned external security consultants David Hyde and Associates to perform a campus security audit. The objective of the audit is to assess the current campus personal safety and security program and provide input to the future direction to be adopted by the Security Services department.

Security manager Bill Krysak, left and director John O’Keeffe, right, encourage everyone to take part in the campus security audit, Mar. 14-18.

"Our program is in place to ensure a safe and secure campus environment is maintained for all ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders," says John O'Keeffe, the U of L's security director. "It is absolutely essential that the experiences and views of the people who learn, live, teach and work at the campus are taken into consideration."

O'Keefe says that since the last major audit was completed, the campus has changed significantly.

"While progress has been made in implementing a number of security measures, my team and I are looking forward to receiving the input and results from the independent group commissioned to conduct the audit to help with future planning."

The audit takes the form of online surveys, several town hall-style meetings and feedback opportunities through a secure website.

"We really want this audit to give us a solid direction, and to include as much information as possible from the campus community," adds O'Keefe.

There are two ways that ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders can participate in the upcoming Campus Security Audit. The first is by completing a short survey located on the Security Services section of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ website (www.uleth.ca/security/).

The second way to participate is to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting hosted by the team of security specialists performing the audit.

"By participating in a Town Hall Meeting or in completing the survey, people can contribute to a more representative security audit and, most importantly, contribute to helping us provide a safe and secure campus," says O'Keefe.

The dates for the Town Hall Meeting representing each major stakeholder group are as follows:

AUPE: Monday, Mar. 14, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
Students: Tuesday, Mar. 15, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (Students' Union Ballroom)
APO: Wednesday, Mar. 16, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
ULFA: Friday, Mar. 18, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060)

Campus security under the microscope

trevor.kenney — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:53:30 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has commissioned external security consultants David Hyde and Associates to perform a campus security audit. The objective of the audit is to assess the current campus personal safety and security program and provide input to the future direction to be adopted by the Security Services department.

"Our program is in place to ensure a safe and secure campus environment is maintained for all ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders," says John O'Keeffe, the U of L's security director. "It is absolutely essential that the experiences and views of the people who learn, live, teach and work at the campus are taken into consideration."

O'Keefe says that since the last major audit was completed, the campus has changed significantly.

"While progress has been made in implementing a number of security measures, my team and I are looking forward to receiving the input and results from the independent group commissioned to conduct the audit to help with future planning."

The audit takes the form of online surveys, several town hall-style meetings and feedback opportunities through a secure website.

"We really want this audit to give us a solid direction, and to include as much information as possible from the campus community," adds O'Keefe.

There are two ways that ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders can participate in the upcoming Campus Security Audit. The first is by completing a short survey located on the Security Services section of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ website (www.uleth.ca/security/).

The second way to participate is to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting hosted by the team of security specialists performing the audit.

"By participating in a Town Hall Meeting or in completing the survey, people can contribute to a more representative security audit and, most importantly, contribute to helping us provide a safe and secure campus," says O'Keefe.

The dates for the Town Hall Meeting representing each major stakeholder group are as follows:

AUPE: Monday, Mar. 14, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
Students: Tuesday, Mar. 15, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (Students' Union Ballroom)
APO: Wednesday, Mar. 16, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
ULFA: Friday, Mar. 18, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060)

For a look at the March issue of the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Security Services beefs up its web presence

trevor.kenney — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:44:42 +0000

With the advent of a new semester, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Security Services is launching a new and improved website to better serve the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community.

The site, at www.uleth.ca/security, is designed with the user in mind, meaning it is much more interactive and informative than its previous version.

"Our previous website just did not provide the depth of information we need it to provide," says Director of Security and Parking Services, John O'Keeffe. "This is a much more interactive site that allows you to register for programs such as Safe Walk and Working Alone, while also giving you much more information about the services we offer."

The website is much easier to find than its predecessor and, for the first time, spells out just what people should do in the event of emergency situations that may arise on campus.

"We felt this was one of the most important aspects of the website," says O'Keeffe. "We've provided what amounts to a reference guide for a variety of emergencies, something that is easily accessible and allows people to turn to in a time of need. It's not always easy to think straight during times of crisis, and this is the first time people on campus have had something to refer to if an incident takes place."

The website also highlights two new partnerships entered into by Security Services, with Crime Stoppers and CarPool.ca, respectively. The Crime Stoppers initiative actually debuted in the spring and provides two-way communication concerning crimes and crime information that may affect the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and its community. It has proven to be very successful in enhancing the partnership the U of L has with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service and provides another layer of security on campus.

CarPool.ca is a green initiative that supports local carpooling, allowing students the opportunity to find carpool partners in their community.

"Many universities across the country have already partnered with CarPool.ca and it is a positive program on many fronts," says O'Keeffe. "It promotes the idea of less cars on the road, which helps the environment, and also lessens the stress and the costs for those who have to commute to campus."

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