Public safety ensures safety over holidays

Over breaks in the past, students have come back to campus finding some of their things missing. Public safety ensures the campus will be just like it was the day students leave. They will be on patrol 24 hours a day during Christmas break.

by Brian O'Connell assistant sports editor

Now that the Christmas holidays are fast approaching, students will be preparing to make their journey home to see their families and enjoy Christmas.

However, the safety of the campus is very important to the entire community.

Obviously, students will not be lugging home every last item they own that is in their dorm rooms.

Items such as their televisions, VCRs and microwaves will most likely remain on campus during the break.

Public Safety will take measures to ensure the campus is the same upon the return of the students in January.

"We will be increasing motor and foot patrols in the areas around the dorms to be sure everything is in good shape," said Rich McErlean, director of public safety.

"We will also be checking doors and windows in the buildings to be sure they are locked. We will remain extra alert for any suspicious people who decide to wander on campus," McErlean said.

Public Safety does not plan to leave cam- pus over the holidays.

"We will be here seven days a week, 24 hours a day," McErlean said. "We realize that students will be leaving behind valuable items and we want to be sure they are still here when they return to campus."