Safe Campus Proposal

Introduction:
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico has faced many changes and challenges. With
its diversity, UNM is constantly evolving, expanding, and growing. The trouble is with growth
also comes challenges, setbacks, and overall troubles. UNM has a crucial decision to make about
how it will protect the ever growing population of students. As the crime rates in Albuquerque
and around the University continue to rise, the students of this great campus will be affected.
Safety is an absolute priority, therefore something must be done to ensure the safety of faculty,
staff, and students.
The purpose of this proposal is to advocate for a safer UNM campus, by implementing stronger
security measures with increases in video surveillance, crime awareness and security personnel.
As these preventive measures are implemented the campus can expect a decrease in crime, which
increases enrollment, and most importantly the happiness and safety of students.
In this proposal, we will first discuss the current crime rates at UNM and around the campus.
Second, we will offer a step by step solution on how increasing video surveillance, crime
awareness and security personnel/training will make in impact. Third, we will review our
qualifications to assist the University of New Mexico with its moves to a safer campus. And
finally, we will go over some of the costs and advantages of our project.

The Current Crime and Lack of Security at University of New Mexico

Before describing our plan, let us first highlight some of the factors that have created the current
security issues at the University of New Mexico. There are many reasons why UNM is finding
itself with large amounts of crime on campus.
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Crime already existent in Albuquerque

Increases in student population
Lack of awareness
Failed security protocols

The crime troubles faced at UNM is a symptom of the Universitys growth and success. UNM is
becoming infamous for the crime occurring on campus. There was recently been multiple claims
of sexual harassment, burglary, and assault. Now, the challenge faced by UNM is to protect those
students, to keep growing, and to change lives for the better.
Left unaddressed, however, this lack of security will further problems in the near future. Loose
security on university campuses tend to undermine student morale, leading to lower productivity
and enrollment. Another problem is that the campus will become increasingly more dangerous,
leading to wasted students funds, increased incidents of minor to fatal injuries, and increase in
damaged property at the campus. An unsafe campus also presents a bad image to future students,
especially since UNM prides itself on being one of the finest campuses in New Mexico.

Our Plan:
Managing the University of New Mexicos limited security requires a solution that allows the
University to be safe, but does not sacrifice too much of the budget. Therefore, we believe a
successful solution must meet the following objectives.

Foster a safe campus that will be appealing to current and future students.
Work in union with UNM Campus police
Increase video surveillance
Minimize costs to maintain UNM budget

To meet our objectives, Safe Campus proposes to collaborate with the UNM campus Police
to develop a secure campus, that allows students to feel protected while attending their
classes.
The primary advantage of a secure campus is that it provides peace of mind to faculty,
students, and parents.
Our plan will be implemented in four major phases. First, we will develop a collaboration
with the Campus police. Second, we will design and apply a campus surveillance network.
Third, we will implement stronger security protocols, with specific plans of action for each

individual. Finally, we will track the success of our program and continue to adjust our
program to fit the specific challenges of the campus.

Step One: Develop a Collaboration with UNM Police

Working in union with the campus police we will start by analyzing all the crime within the
campus. The results of this analysis will allow Safe Campus to implement systematic plans to
fit the specific demands of a university campus.
In this phase, we will develop our systems of security. Working closely with Chief Kevin
McCabe, we will address specific needs within the campus.
First, we will discuss with and analyze crime statistics for our campus
Second, we will work with Chief McCabe on our solutions.
Third, we will meet with all individual police officers to motivate and set expectations within the
campus police department.
Step Two: Design and Apply Campus Surveillance Network.
From the information gained from meeting with Chief McCabe we will assist in creating our
surveillance network.
We will create a personalized system for the campus. Placing cameras on all areas of high crime,
as pictured below.
After applying information provided we will install the required number of security cameras for
each area.
Step 3: Security Protocols
The UNM police department will assign one officer to monitor the surveillance footage. He will
be trained on optimal use of footage and key signs of crime.
This protocol will be to note any suspicious behavior, as he notices crime suspicious behavior he
reports. The police department will be able to send responders to the scene of the crime.
These first responders will monitor the situations and then act if the situations risk level rises.
The responders will then send out an immediate text to Lobo alerts explaining the situation.

Step 4: Tracking Success and making adjustments

Due to the nature of crimes we will constantly reevaluate our systems; looking for errors whether
human or technical.
As we note errors, we will then correct them, thus, creating a more fortified campus.
Finally we will always monitor ways to eliminate and make our systems more efficient saving
the campus money as well as ourselves.

Qualifications of Safe Campus

At Safe Campus we understand the significance a secure campus and the pivotal moment this
decision will play in the history of the University of New Mexico. We the students of this
University feel that we have a responsibility to our campus. Therefore, as we have noticed a
significant need for security improvement. We must share our thoughts and concerns.
Our team includes experts in the safety field. Our member, Chief McCabe, has been involved
with the Albuquerque Police Department for 24 years, where he acted as the Chief of police. His
law enforcement background has been focused in the area of criminal investigations and building
partnerships between the community and law enforcement. In is his own words I look forward
to continuing to work closely with all members of the University in continuing to make UNM a
safe and secure campus,*1 We recognize that our division and decisions are significant, and that
as we act together, we can change this campus!
Our Safe Campus team also consists of many highly qualified students and staff members of the
University of New Mexico that are all dedicated to improving the environment we interact in on
a daily basis. This campus is home to many as there are students living here and others that spend
nearly majority of their days here. This is why our most significant priority is maintaining and
improving the well-being and safety of students on our campus. We accomplish these goals by
raising awareness around the campus about the need for increased security, raising money so our
ideas can actually be implemented, and also by making proposals to other bodies and
organizations across the state about these important problems; as we are now.
Safe Campus is lead by its President: Trey Thygerson, Senior Security Specialist: Robert Blatt,
and team leader: Julianne Sanchez. Each member has taken classes at the university, which has

prepared them with knowledge of how to instruct and lead large groups. Each members major
benefits our organization whether it be business or criminal law. We believe every member has
something great to offer that they have learned along the way from their studies at our very own
university. Other members of our organization include specialists from around the state that have
previous experience in leading and executing new security installations and also volunteers from
around the UNM campus. Safe Campus meets weekly in efforts to discuss current complications
regarding campus crime and security, then introduces new ideas and solutions that, furthermore,
become proposals. Safe Campus thoroughly believes that its efforts and commitments to improve
campus security has long-lasting impacts on this university. We accept the responsibility of
creating awareness and suggesting solutions regarding campus security and we hope that each
achievement is recognized and makes an overall difference for our campus and its students.

The Plans Benefits and Project Costs:

In closing, let us summarize the advantages of our plan and discuss the costs. Our preliminary
research shows that UNM will experience future difficulties if security needs are not address.
The growing population of students, the lack of surveillance, active personal and awareness is a
recipe for disaster. At Safe Campus, we believe the best way to fulfill UNM security needs is to
increase video surveillance, security protocols, and campus awareness which will allow students
to feel comfortable while on campus.
Cost is the most significant advantage of our plan. As shown in figure 1 below, implementation
of our plan would cost an estimated $10,000. We believe this investment for UNMs
infrastructure will preserve the campuss budget, allowing you to continue to offer the best
opportunities for students.

As you can see, our greatest expense would be installing video surveillance. Although this is the
greatest expense, it quite possibly could produce the best results. According to ProtectUS
Security, the three most important benefits of video surveillance are that it acts as a deterrent to
crime, apprehends suspects when crime occurs, and also improves productivity of [students].*2
The awareness of security cameras on campus will likely act as a deterrence to future crime
violators, which is exactly what our campus needs. The other large expense will go towards
improvement of security training. If our campus were to initially train security officers with the
best technology and with highly qualified officials, this will surely increase response time, and
optimally increase overall trust in the security team. The other two portions of the money will be
used to maintain and track the success of the security initiations we are proposing to take place
and also to pay more security officers as we plan to increase the personnel as well as the number
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of active members on duty. We believe the benefits of our proposal greatly outweigh the costs

and we list these reasons below:

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"Campus Safety." UNM POLICE ::. Web. 31 Oct. 2015.

2 "3 Important Benefits of Video Surveillance." ProtectUS Securitys Blog Security Tips News. 12 Jan. 2012. Web. 31
Oct. 2015.

First, a updated surveillance system will allow your current operations to continue without
disruption. When the security network is ready to go on-line, the students will begin to notice a
difference as will the security team.
Second, student morale will benefit from feeling protected on our campus. With fewer incidents
of crime the campus will be able to expect an increase in enrollment, happier students, resulting
in overall better ratings in all categories.
When the security system is in place, UNM will be positioned for continued growth in academic
excellence, becoming one of the top Universities in not only New Mexico, but in the world
entirely.
Thank you in advance for giving Safe Campus the opportunity to work with you on this project.
We believe the University of New Mexico is on its way to meeting its full potential as a safe and
thriving campus, and with your help, it can be.
Our team leader Julianne Sanchez will contact you on November 14th to discuss this proposal
with you. If you have any suggestions for improving our plan or you would like further
information about our services, please call Robert Byatt, our Senior Security Specialist or Trey
Thygerson, our President at 1-800-123-123. Or you can reach our organization by email him at
safecampus@unm.edu. We look forward to hearing from you soon.