Vol. XXXV, No. 5
Delco security gets
an OK grade, but
some 1ssues remain
By CHRISSY GREENAN
Lion’s Eye staff writer
CMG196@psu.edu
Walking between the campus and the parking lots.
Leaving your schoolbag unattended. Leaving your L
automobile unlocked. What do they have in common?
Any one of these acts may render you a victim.
Have you ever wondered about the security on
campus? Ever find yourself walking extremely fast to
your car after your night class? If so, you are not
alone.
It is true that Penn State Delco is not a closed
campus — anyone may enter and exit at will because
the library, bookstore and the tennis courts are avail-
able for the use of the public.
Does that make the campus unsafe?
"Since the security department has a limited
amount of resources," said campus Security Officer
Penn State University, Delaware County
Dave Horevay, "we have to rely on the campus com-. f=
munity to notify the department when they see some-
thing questionable."
"I think the campus is safe,” said student Dave
Way. "I think more about being late to my class than
about my safety."
According to Penn State Delco's crime statistics
for the 2000-2002 academic years, larceny, traffic vio-
lations and vandalism have the greatest number of
reports. In order to not become a statistic in either of
these categories, Horevay suggests that students
should not leave schoolbags or purses unattended,
leave personal items viewable in their cars, or leave
their automobiles unlocked.
day," said student Ashley
Podracky, "but for my night
class, I wish I could park in the
teachers' spots, since they are
closer."
Horevay says
that the campus is
"exploring" some ideas to
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"I feel safe during the
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on a recent evening.
make the campus more secure. One example is hav-
ing call boxes installed around the campus.
"I submitted proposals twice to the Student
Allocation Committee concerning call boxes," said
Horevay.
Unfortunately, he said his proposals were also
rejected twice. Even in the era of cell phones, if
you're for some reason without one, there are no pay
phones inside any of the buildings.
"I think call boxes would be a great idea," says stu-
dent Matt Haldeman. "They could be really useful in
case of an emergency."
If you would like to find out more about security
and crime statistics for Delco, visit
www.psu.edu/dept/police/. And if you feel uneasy in
a situation, Horevay emphasizes "not to be afraid to
ask for an escort or contact the department at (610)
496-2522."
Photo by Anteia Consorto
A student makes his way to his car in the dim light of the parking lot near Vairo Library after a night of studying
You make the call
The Lion's Eye asked students if emergency callboxes around
campus would improve security. Here are some answers:
m| Sure, it would be rough if you had an emergency and there
were no phones around. — J.D. Unangst, freshman
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® No, the campus is too small for that. — Drew Renzi, freshman |
Bm They should be installed, but it is not really necessary since
everyone has cell phones. — Annette Taylor, junior
Mm Yes, they are needed. — Alisha McCray, junior
H It would be a nice security measure, especially at night. —Laura
Heeney, junior
| Not right now since there has not been any history of problems.
Besides, could use the money toward other expenses. — Tim
Michalski, junior
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