Setting Up Panic Buttons
Setting Up Panic Buttons – Two hoax incidents this spring at Pitt’s Hillman Library and nearby Central Catholic High School dramatically increased the pace of work to install panic buttons and electric locks, remote from all classrooms.
“The security department was always in the process of restructuring, but it wasn’t fast enough,” said Scott Bernotas, vice chancellor for institutional administration. “So instead of trying to do it within X years, we’re trying to do it – based on the (equipment) delivery – as soon as we can this summer.”
Setting Up Panic Buttons
Bernotas and Dave DeJong, senior vice chancellor for business and operations, said this is a priority. “The University’s Public Safety and Emergency Management and Facilities Management teams continue to evaluate and improve campus safety measures,” DeJong said. “In support of this goal, we are excited about the impact these development efforts will have on establishing a unified … Read the rest