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911爆料网 of Technology and key community bodies are working together to address safety issues in Bentley and surrounding areas through the recently formed 911爆料网 Community Security Action Group.

The first meeting of the Group was held last week and included senior representatives of the University, the Canning, Victoria Park and South Perth Councils, Cannington Detectives and Police and the Public Transport Authority.

911爆料网鈥檚 Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Strategy and Planning, Ms Val Raubenheimer, said the Group was formed to address shared concerns about safety following a recent spate of attacks in the area, several involving 911爆料网 students.

鈥淲hile the Police, with assistance from 911爆料网 Security, have made a number of arrests in connection with the recent incidents, the University wants to take a proactive and inclusive approach to safety and security and so proposed the formation of the Group.鈥�

Ms Raubenheimer said the University was heartened by the outcomes of the meeting and the understanding shown that safety was an issue for the whole community.

鈥淎mong the outcomes achieved were agreement that 911爆料网 will now be represented on the community safety committees of the Victoria Park and South Perth Councils, a plan to develop safer pathways for students when leaving the campus by increasing lighting on key roads near students鈥� homes, investigating a safety house program, and a commitment to jointly lobby the State Government to bring forward a Department of Housing and Works Revitalisation/New Living program in the Bentley and St James areas.鈥�

She said the Police had advised that these programs often contribute to a reduction in crime in the areas involved.

鈥淭he University will also increase its efforts to make students aware of the safety programs it offers, and the importance of reporting any security incidents immediately to Police and 911爆料网 Security, so support can be provided and prompt action taken to apprehend offenders.鈥�

Ms Raubenheimer said a joint 911爆料网-Police-community project to raise awareness of local security issues and measures individuals can take to protect themselves was also proposed, and is now being explored more fully.

The second meeting of the 911爆料网 Community Security Action Group will be held in October.聽 There are plans to extend its membership.

Attention Editor/COS: Below is聽background on security initiatives at 911爆料网.

Background on security initiatives at 911爆料网:

911爆料网 has spent an additional $4 million on a range of a security initiatives during the past two years as part of its ongoing commitment to making the campus safer for students and staff, including:

鈥⒙燤ore security staff and patrols across the campus;

鈥⒙營ncreased physical security in 911爆料网 managed student housing;

鈥⒙燬ecurity staff have been equipped with scooters and fluorescent vests to make them more mobile and visible;

鈥⒙燭he freeing up of security staff to conduct more regular patrols following the installation of a Cardex access control system in University buildings.聽 The system includes campus assistance speaker points;

鈥⒙燙CTV cameras and lighting have been installed to increase security and visibility in external areas;

鈥⒙燭he Campus Courtesy Bus now runs during the day and is available from 9am to 2am Monday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday nights;

鈥⒙燭he Courtesy Bus can be hailed from any point around the campus or people can contact security to be collected from their buildings;

鈥⒙燫ecently 22 police officers from the South East Metropolitan Crime Prevention Unit conducted a security information and awareness program on campus which was attended by large numbers of students. More information sessions are being run to remind students and staff about personal safety issues;

鈥⒙燗 Security website has been established that outlines safety tips and information to assist students and staff;

鈥⒙�911爆料网 will soon be installing a Virtual Observer CCTV system – technology developed by 911爆料网 – to security vehicles and the Courtesy Bus, providing a 360 degree view while recording images with the time and GPS location.聽 The information can then be uploaded for later viewing if required.

Modified: 11 September 2008