10 Things Campus Security Won't Tell You in the US |TODAY|

Submitted by dan. on 2007-09-12 01:54.
Crime Prevention | Public Education | Victim Support

Experts agree that colleges have improved campus safety over the past 20 years. Shuttle vans, escorts, call boxes and electronic ID for dorm access were once standard only at a few schools. And where unarmed night watchmen used to stroll the grounds, today many campuses employ armed security guards with police-academy training. In the post-9/11 era and in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, vigilance is at an all-time high, and most students say they feel safe. However, many security experts believe schools still have a way to go.

1. "Safety is never first — at least when it comes to the budget."

2. "There's tons of crime here, not that you'll ever know about it."

3. "Sure, our records are public — sort of."

4. "Off campus means off our radar."

5. "We're not really equipped for a crisis..."

6. "...let alone a terrorist attack."

7. "We're not always the most sensitive people."

8. "I'm trained to protect the students — but not their identities."

9. "Your kid may be back next year, but we won't."

10. "Not all students are treated equally."

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