Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Sir Norman Bettison officially opened the Universitys refurbished Security Control Room.
Increased and upgraded CCTV monitoring capabilities are among key improvements to the existing service.
The project, aimed at making the University campus and other
facilities a safer place for students, staff and visitors, involved
installing 32 new CCTV cameras, upgrading 67 existing cameras and total
refurbishment of the control room.
Sir Norman said: "The University of Leeds has a massive campus;
it is like a small town in itself. With a daily population of some
35,000 people and 572 buildings, the upgraded CCTV will be a very
effective tool in reducing crime, whilst improving confidence. This
investment is testament to the University's commitment to make the
campus a safe environment and, if any crime does occur, it will be
invaluable to the police investigation."
Steven Exley, head of security, commented: "The purpose of
Security Services is to provide a safe environment to study and work.
Our staff now have the benefit of the latest technology to help them
protect our campus. The new CCTV system has already helped lead to the
arrest of cycle thieves and burglars."
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