Safety on campus

Campus Criminals

www.uj.ac.za

Students do not feel safe in and outside compuses around South Africa. Mostly in their residences. There are students who did not only come to get education but also came to steal other students laptop, cell phones and even taxt books.

These are some of the tips which students might find usefull.

Walk with a friend you know well, especially at night, Call for a campus escort through the University's Protection Services if you are walking alone at night,Cross the street if you see a suspicious person coming toward you, If you’re being followed, head for a public place and ask for help, Stay alert. Don’t listen to your iPod or talk on your cell phone when walking by yourself, Stick to well-lighted and well-traveled sidewalks, Don’t take shortcuts through parking lots, alleys, or wooded areas and walk facing traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles. 

Whats been done to increase safety in and outside campus at University of Cape Town.

www.capetown.conf.co.za

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken a major step towards addressing this issue with the launch of E9, an initiative which dramatically enhances on- and off-campus security efforts. E9 provides all students, staff and family members with access to a dedicated helpline, available at the touch of a button, 24hours a day.
By simply dialling the number 9 from their mobile phones, users will be able to transmit their precise location to campus security, as well as to a pre-selected friend or family member should they find themselves in an emergency situation. This marks a huge step forward for the university, which is now able to extend and refine its existing security infrastructure, and offer both staff and students increased peace of mind, irrespective of time or location.
The E9 service is managed using the campus’s existing incident management software, which provides a central  operations management platform from which to log and track all incidents. This integrates seamlessly with the E9 service in order to facilitate efficient, effective response and investigation
E9 is available to regular subscribers at a cost of R10 per month, but will bemade free to UCT’s almost 25,000 students and over 3,000 staff members when the second semester commences on 25 July. www.occupationalrisk.co.za

All universities should consider the E9 system. This will make every South Affrican child not to fear going to university and this will make parents feel free to send their children to study at higher institutions. Lets work together to protect our future leaders.