February 5, 2003                                                                                 59LCR#5

                                                                                                            Support for Campus Safety

 

Sponsored by:                          Richard Murray                                    UCSU Tri-Executive                                                                Eugene Pearson                                    2nd Vice President

                                                Larissa Teipner                         Representative-at-Large

                                                                                                           

 

Authored by:                            Richard Murray                                    UCSU Tri-Executive   

                                               

 

A Resolution

Resolution History

The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Administration has a long and positive history of working with students in promoting campus safety. The Committee on Personal Safety has invested much time in investigating and surveying the campus for areas that need Emergency Blue Lights. The expansion of Blue Lights in the past has had a positive response from the student body. Blue Lights assist in providing an environment that promotes safety. This system acts as a deterrent for acts of violence and also provides a means for victims to immediately contact 911-dispatch. In addition to Blue Lights, the Committee on Personal Safety has worked to determine areas in need of increased lighting. Lighting is an essential component to maintaining a safe campus.

Resolution Summary

 

WHEREAS: The expansion of the Blue Light Emergency system and lighting has been a priority of the University of Colorado Student Union in the past,

 

WHEREAS: Blue Lights and pathway lighting promote an environment of safety on-campus,

 

 WHEREAS: The University of Colorado Administration has supported efforts to expand the Blue Light system and lighting in recent years,

 

WHEREAS: The strategic placing of Blue Lights in areas suggested by the Committee on Personal Safety will efficiently serve the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the University of Colorado,

 

WHEREAS: In the past year there has been an increased number of physical/sexual assaults and Blue Lights and lights could act as a deterrent for possible future acts of violence,

 

WHEREAS: It should be a continuing priority of UCSU and the University of Colorado Administration to promote a safe environment for the students.

 

 

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT:

 

SECTION 1:  More can be done to promote public safety on-campus at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

 

SECTION 2: The Blue Light Emergency system is a valuable asset that serves all of those residing, commuting, and in the area of each surrounding light.

 

SECTION 3: Urges the University of Colorado Administration to continue expansion of Blue Lights on campus at the locations suggested by the Committee on Personal Safety.

 

SECTION 4: Urges the Administration to continue their efforts to creating more lighting on-campus.

 

SECTION 5: This resolution will be sent to the Vice Chancellor for Administration, the Director of Facilities Management, and the Chair of the Committee on Personal Safety.

 

SECTION 6:  ENACTMENT. This resolution takes effect upon passage by the Legislative Council and upon obtaining the signatures of the Council President and the Tri-Executives.

2-5-04                                                                          Tabled

2-12-04                                                                        Passed                                                acclamation

2-19-04                                                                        Passed                                                acclamation

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

Appendix to Support for Campus Safety Resolution

 

Committee on Personal Safety Campus Walk 2003

(South Section Campus)

 

 

Light Poles Out

 

-2/241

-3/400

-3/128

-2/171

 

Areas of Concern (lighting)

 

Power House

-Back stairwell

 

Duane

-Crab tree field

 

Music

-East stairwell LB

-Southeast corner LB

-South entrance LB

 

Wardenburg

-Front entrance

 

Presidents Office

-All around

 

Regent Administration

-Southwest corner

-Southeast corner

 

Broadway Bike Path

-Underpass

 

Parking Lot

-319

 

Kittredge Complex

-West underpass

-Tennis courts

-West dock stairwell LB

 

Buckingham

-Southwest corner LB

 

Arnett

-Eastside

-Northeast corner LB

 

Buffalo Statue

-Indentation in ground and field area

 

Fiske

-South entrance

-Eastside by trees

 

Hallett Hall

-Southside near the memorial

 

Reed Hall

-Entrance facing quad

 

Farrand Snack Shop

-Entrance LB

 

Farrand Field

-Middle of field very dark

 

Baker

-Northside facing Duane LB

 

Norlin Library

-Sundial LB (beneath benches)

-Northwest corner

-Norlin Quad

 

Ramley

-Between Ramley and Norlin

 

Areas of Concern (other)

 

Presidents Office

-All around (overgrown shrubbery)

 

Regent

-Front entrance (overgrown shrubbery)

 

 

Kittredge

-Eastside tennis courts (shrubbery blocking visibility)

 

Smith

-Eastside (shrubbery blocking visibility)

 

Hallet

-Courtyard (shrubbery blocking visibility)

 

Arnett

-Eastside (shrubbery and ice)

 

Fiske Planetarium

- area behind the building