Safety should always come first in a community filled with students and faculty members. Believe it or not, immoral citizens are scattered across the land searching for their next vulnerable victim. Thankfully, students, faculty members and police officers have teamed up to help put a stop to the crime.
The Campus Watch Program is a brilliant idea that allows everyday citizens to help make the campus safer. It is especially useful for those who want a future in law enforcement.
For those curious about the illegal activity here at El Camino, take a quick trip to the Campus Police Station and check out the crimes being committed. By law, they have to show you the crime report, so take advantage of this opportunity so that you may be able to identify these crimes.
The crimes that are committed on campus include car thefts, domestic violence, sexual assaults, robberies, etc.
Now, the campus watch does not entail that members must physically stop the crime. That has bad news written all over it, especially since innocent lives are on the line.
So is the Campus Watch Program really what the college needs?
Well, the program is still new. What is needed the most are the masses. With the help of knowledgeable students and faculty members, the program has the potential to be flawless.
Is the campus too big to have full coverage?
True, there are many parts of the campus that most students and faculty overlook or don’t even notice.
For example, the two-story parking garage is a prime location for crimes to be committed. The bottom level is dark and has areas that are normally unoccupied while the top story is wide and brightly lit by the sun. Both levels are gold for car thieves and those wanting to approach helpless victims.
The better solution would be to spread out the proximity of each member in the program. The school doesn’t need to spend any more money on things that are not necessary. The Campus Watch Program is the clear solution.
Nearly three weeks have passed since the beginning of the semester and the program is starting back up again.
According to the campus police crime report, there were numerous accounts of thefts and burglaries the first weeks of school. This is not to say that this was due to the lack of campus watch participants. Students and faculty members are just getting into the swing of things and the vulnerability level had most likely risen.
The main rule-of-thumb that everyone must follow is to be aware. Don’t blast your music while walking to your car. Don’t walk alone at night. Don’t leave your car unlocked. Be Safe.
The Campus Watch Program can do no harm whatsoever. It can only help. In fact, the more participation the program receives, the safer the campus will be. Meetings are held the first, second and third Tuesday of every month for those interested in joining.