08/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/06/2024 01:06
Southeast Missouri State University has completed an assessment of its safety policies and procedures and will implement new protocols this academic year.
SEMO President Dr. Carlos Vargas announced in the spring that the University would conduct building assessments, which are now complete. SEMO's Department of Public Safety (DPS), Facilities Management, and Information Technology teams worked with building coordinators to evaluate facilities and strengthen safety measures.
"As a result of this assessment, we will be taking action on several measures to enhance security in University facilities and at events," said Vargas. "Among those will be additional security cameras, weapons detection systems, expansion of the Clear Bag Policy, and other augmented safety measures with the SEMO Department of Public Safety."
New Safety Protocols
"SEMO will also increase the presence of our DPS police officers at events taking place on campus," said Vargas. "The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus remains a top priority, and we are hopeful these new security protocols can strengthen campus safety."