Security Measures at UC Berkeley

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Parents at UC Berkeley raised $40,000 to hire unarmed security guards to monitor city streets around the campus due to rising crime concerns.

Key Points

  • SafeBears, a nonprofit organization, raised $40,000 to hire security guards
  • The guards are unarmed but equipped with radios for communication
  • UC Berkeley spokesperson raised concerns about private security efforts

Pros

  • Increased security presence around UC Berkeley campus
  • Physical deterrence to threats against students

Cons

  • Concerns about the training and experience of private security guards
  • Controversy over the allocation of funds for security measures