LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – It's been nearly two months since the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting that left three university employees dead.
In response to the shooting, the university implemented the Rebel Restoration Program, which President Keith E. Whitfield announced in January. He said this will be the school's latest effort to enhance safety and security on campus while promoting good health and camaraderie.
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On Thursday, Whitfield updated the community on upcoming programs.
- Expanded private security business hours – University Police will continue to operate with an increased presence on the Maryland Parkway campus, and the hours for private security companies to patrol the campus have also been expanded. They will now be on campus from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, including weekends.
- Safety and Security Committee – UNLV's Safety and Security Committee met for the first time last week and plans to meet twice a month through the end of the semester. They will focus on safety and security recommendations for campus buildings and current policies.
- building door and lock – Emergency repairs were made to almost all of the 500 doors damaged by the gunfire. The locks are still being installed and are expected to be completed within the next two weeks. University officials also said they are working with vendors to make permanent repairs.
- fire alarm test – State fire code requires testing of fire alarm systems throughout the Maryland Parkway campus. University officials said fire testing during the spring semester primarily involved the use of flashing red strobe lights inside campus buildings, and most audible fire alarm testing has been postponed until the summer. However, it does not apply to construction and renovation projects such as Beam Hall, Tonopah North Residence Hall, and the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center. University officials said the campus community will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any upcoming testing.
For those still having difficulties, Whitfield said the university has a list of resources that can be found here.
