How Should NCU’s Campus Security Approach Students?
Blog #10
This is the final blog in this series and in this blog, I will highlight and give suggestions to how NCU’s campus security can approach students without infringing on their rights as being both students and a citizen. It was indeed a pleasure imparting my knowledge with you all and getting all this love and support/ positive feedback.
Importance of Campus Security
It is important for every educational institution to have various measures and campus security in place so ensure the safety and security of all students. Campus security has the ability to relieve the concerns of parents so that they will be comfortable with leaving their child at the institutions. Having campus security helps to prevent violence, manage student diversity, lighten the burden of first responders in the event of a fatal accident, and address the issues faced by students.
Approaching Students Without Infringing on Their Rights
All students of the Northern Caribbean University are entitled to the rights of a citizen and the rights of students as outlined in the Constitution, the student handbook and code of conduct, once they meet the necessary requirements. Campus security is expected to:
Be Respectful and Courteous in their Approach. Students are not to be treated as less important when compared to other members of staff. Hence, they must be treated in a respectful manner when they are being approached. If security personnel approach students respectfully without treating them as inferior, the students will be able to build a better bond with these officials and therefore a safer campus for all.
Be Bold but not Forceful. Campus security is expected to be bold and fearless when carrying out the task of safety and security; however, they should not be forceful and intimidating when asking students questions or giving them information.
Be Calm. All interactions must be free of tension, in which students can be comfortable with reporting any safety or security concern. This will lead to an environment where both parties cooperate to create a safer overall space.
Campus security should approach students in ways that will strengthen each student’s relationship with/appreciation for them. This will positively affect the institution by creating a safer space in which students, teachers and all staff members can learn, depart knowledge and interact with each other.
Educate Yourself, and Know Your Rights! Thank you for reading and actively participating in this blogging series. xo - Zorian Clarke
Reference
Twin City Security. (2017). Five Reasons Why It is Important to Have Campus Security. https://www.twincitysecurityal.com/news/37-five-reasons-why-it-is-important-to-have-campus-security












