Associated Students Sponsors Campus Safety Walk
Jessica Barrera
Posted on: 10/23/08 Section: News
The AS is currently making plans to promote campus safety and awareness through the annual "Campus Safety Walk" sometime in the first week of November.
Members of AS, and a few cadets will, be walking through the entire campus for one night to check which areas require more surveillance and patrol. The walk is also open to any interested students.
"[We will] be walking near parking structures, old lots, and the area between the C building and cafeteria," said Lauren Crisci, vice president of student services.
Other areas may include ones that were not previously accessed but now have more foot traffic, such as the alley behind the T building.
The AS will be conducting surveys asking students which areas seem unsafe. Female students are particularly alert on these areas because they could possible be more aware of dark and poorly lit areas throughout the campus.
"A lot more women are calling cadets to escort them," said Crisci.
"[We] may address the issues of lighting, access, and cameras," said Scott Thayer, assistant dean of student affairs.
"It would be good to invest in new cameras," said Crisci, "a few cadets have come up to me to talk about the camera situation."
Both Thayer and Rebecca Cobb, student affairs adviser, hope that this walk will remind students about important safety tips.
"There are things we forget when we get a sense of comfort," said Thayer, "such as remembering to have your keys out when you're walking to your car."
"We want to remind students to be prepared and be aware and how to contact escort police as well," said Cobb.
The PCC Police Department has a 24/7 monitoring service. Cadets leave at 10 p.m., but there is always at least one officer who stays through the night.
This annual walk began seven years ago when the AS started getting feedback from students about the lack of lighting in some areas.
Addressing students' concerns was better incorporated in "A Week Without Violence." From there it evolved on its own.
Members of AS, and a few cadets will, be walking through the entire campus for one night to check which areas require more surveillance and patrol. The walk is also open to any interested students.
"[We will] be walking near parking structures, old lots, and the area between the C building and cafeteria," said Lauren Crisci, vice president of student services.
Other areas may include ones that were not previously accessed but now have more foot traffic, such as the alley behind the T building.
The AS will be conducting surveys asking students which areas seem unsafe. Female students are particularly alert on these areas because they could possible be more aware of dark and poorly lit areas throughout the campus.
"A lot more women are calling cadets to escort them," said Crisci.
"[We] may address the issues of lighting, access, and cameras," said Scott Thayer, assistant dean of student affairs.
"It would be good to invest in new cameras," said Crisci, "a few cadets have come up to me to talk about the camera situation."
Both Thayer and Rebecca Cobb, student affairs adviser, hope that this walk will remind students about important safety tips.
"There are things we forget when we get a sense of comfort," said Thayer, "such as remembering to have your keys out when you're walking to your car."
"We want to remind students to be prepared and be aware and how to contact escort police as well," said Cobb.
The PCC Police Department has a 24/7 monitoring service. Cadets leave at 10 p.m., but there is always at least one officer who stays through the night.
This annual walk began seven years ago when the AS started getting feedback from students about the lack of lighting in some areas.
Addressing students' concerns was better incorporated in "A Week Without Violence." From there it evolved on its own.
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