THE University of Guyana campus at Turkeyen has implemented quite a few security measures to identify, propose, and execute management in every area at the university.

This initiative, implemented for almost two weeks running, is the brainchild of the recently employed Safety and Security Manager, Ms Patricia Phillips, who seeks to work closely with the senior officers and the security service on campus to improve all measures undertaken by the security unit.

The security measures that are presently ongoing are: installation of additional lighting; deployment of more roving guards in parking areas; and, most importantly, stricter rules regarding the entry and exit of people on the campus. Moreover, because many students and staff members have failed to walk with their identification badges, security checks have been implemented as persons enter the campus. Hence students are requested to wear their ID badges while on campus.

According to UG Public Relations Officer, Ms. Paulette Paul, “In 2013, there were several reports of robberies on the campus, and the administration has responded to calls from students and staff to put measures in place to beef up security.” Additionally, Ms. Patricia Phillips, Security Officer, also noted that she has not received any reported incidents of robberies within the past few months, which is a plus thus far for the security team.
Ms. Paul mentioned that the university is “studying (to implement) more long-term policies” to beef up security on the Turkeyen campus. Efforts to improve these measures are still ongoing. Hopefully all attempts would be successful.

(Shivanie Sugrim)