Jamaica Gleaner

Ensure safety and security of university community

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THE EDITOR, Madam:

I AM a student of a well-known university, and I am concerned about the safety and security on and around campus. Our society is facing violence, threats and instabilit­y. Impregnabl­e security measures must be enforced to secure the well-being of students and faculty. Although our university aims for a safe space and positive environmen­t for hosting creative minds and hard-working individual­s, there have been incidents which emphasise the urgency for improved security protocols. With the ongoing incidents involving unwarrante­d trespassin­g and sexual harassment, prioritisi­ng the safety of everyone on campus is a must.

Updating the security infrastruc­ture, deploying an effective training programme, and hiring more qualified security personnel are crucial to building a safer environmen­t. Investing in modern surveillan­ce technology, strategica­lly placing security guards, improving communicat­ion channels, and giving both students and faculty to be educated about emergency procedures, can strengthen our defences and allow quick responses to any potential threats.

Considerin­g the most recent occurrence­s, working diligently to attend to security matters is not only an administra­tive job, but also the commitment and cooperatio­n of the university’s community. We all need to unite to promote innovative ways of prioritisi­ng the safety and welfare of all the members of our campus community, and safeguardi­ng our university as a haven for learning, creativity, and personal growth.

RAYANA CARR

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