Campus Security adds bike patrols

caroline.zentner — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:09:00 +0000

Security Services at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has added pedal power to its transportation options, thanks to a donation of four used bicycles from the Lethbridge Regional Police Service (LRPS).

Lethbridge police Const. Braylon Hyggen, right, poses with U of L Security Services representative Dale Fyfe at the start of bike patrols on campus.

The bikes, which had been destined for the auction block, allowed the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge to start up a bike patrol program at a much-reduced cost. The bikes have been in use since the beginning of the semester and provide Security representatives with a faster and more environmentally friendly method of getting around campus. Whether for parking enforcement or for safety patrols, the bikes and their riders have been getting a workout.

“The bikes give us more opportunities to interact with students and other people who use campus,” says Bob Muskovich, manager of Security Services. “It’s much easier to take in what’s going on around you on a bicycle.”

Security representatives who want to make use of the bikes receive training from an officer assigned to the LRPS Bike Patrol Unit. Those who have signed up to use the bikes are excited about the program and the new travel option they provide, he adds.

Muskovich says the bikes have also led to additional savings because Security vehicles aren’t being used as frequently.

Risk and Safety Services joins Security Services

trevor.kenney — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:20:05 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the amalgamation of Risk and Safety Services and Security Services, effective immediately.

"Combining these two units will streamline operations, maximize efficiencies and enhance safety, risk management and security services for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ," says ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Vice-President (Finance and Administration) Nancy Walker. "The merger will facilitate a unified response to emergency incidents, as well as a more efficient and accurate events reporting system, among other synergies."

Risk and Safety Services and Security Services already collaborate on daily operational tasks, as well as numerous institutional projects, and by integrating the two departments, it is anticipated that there will be improvements in time management, organization of resources, and tactical management of safety and risk management programs aligned to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's strategic plan.

John O'Keeffe, director of Security Services, will now be leading the newly combined department. Anne Baxter continues as the director of Risk and Safety Services.

This integration was one of the recommendations made in a recent externally contracted campus safety and security audit.

The transition to consolidate the departments will not affect current services provided by either unit.

Look for further communications regarding this announcement in coming months as the implications of this amalgamation are explored.

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