MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF CAMPUS FACILITIES
The University community maintains a very strong commitment to campus safety and security. Exterior lighting is an important part of this commitment. Police Officers and other staff members report exterior lighting problems on campus on a regular basis to the Facility Operations repair crews. Members of the Police Department, Facility Operations, and other campus representatives conduct surveys of exterior lighting on an on-going basis. Members of the campus community are encouraged to report any exterior lighting deficiencies to the Police Department at 351-2245, or Facilities Operations at 351-2246. Police Officers report any defective locking mechanisms to the Facilities Operations Lock Shop as soon as they are discovered. This is to ensure that each exterior door and its locking mechanisms are working properly. Exterior doors on campus buildings are locked and secured each evening by computer access control or custodians from Facilities Operations. These employees also report door and security hardware operating deficiencies on a regular basis. Many areas on campus that house expensive equipment have alarms with motion detectors that report directly to the University Police. Several offices are equipped with alarm system to summon help in case of a crisis. The University is also converting to a high security lock/key system. These locks are extremely difficult to pick, and keys cannot be duplicated. Shrubbery, trees, and other vegetation on campus are trimmed on a regular basis both for aesthetics and safety. In snow or icy weather, sidewalks are a priority for cleaning and sanding. Supplemental sanding is done by the UNC Grounds Department as needed. Parking lots and campus areas are actively patrolled by police officers, student parking enforcement officers, and student security officers. In addition UNC maintenance and ground workers carry radios and can call the University Police directly with any problem or suspicious activity.