Clark Atlanta University Panther. (Atlanta, Georgia) 1989-????, December 04, 1990, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPage 6 December 4, 1990 Clark Atlanta University Panther CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. PASCHAL'S MDTOR | HOTEL MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE MITCHELL CAMPUS BEfcKWrTH PARKING PARSONS' VISITOR. FACULTY & STAFF. VISITOR, FACULTY & ST AFT- PARKING STUDENT PARKING COLLEGE VISITOR STUDENT PARKING CAMPUS SPELMAN COLLEGE CAMPUS LEGEND 1. Merrill Hall 2. Quarles- Washington Hall 3. Biology Research Building 4. Site of new Research Center for Science and Technology 5. Dean Sage Hall 6. Atlanta University Center Placement Office 7. Trevor Arnett Halle 8. Harkness Hall 9. Wright Hall 10. Clement Hall 11. McPheeter-Dennis Hall 12. Haven- Warren Hall 13. Science Office Annex 14. Science Office Building 15. Center on Health and Aging 16. Brawley Hall 17. Pfeiffer Hall 18. Tanner-Turner Building 19. Thayer Hall 20. Merner Hall 21. Kresge Hall 22. Holmes Hall 23. Vivian Wilson Henderson Center 24. E. L. Simon Courts 25. Clark Atlanta University-Morris Brown College Book Store 26. Rober W. Woodruff Library 27. Criminal Justice Institute 28. Faculty Housing 29. President's Residence at Holly Hill 30. Bumstead Hall 31. Ware Hall 32. Office of Phylon Journal increased police protection with more visible patrol cars in the Atlanta Univerisity Center, especially around CAU. Chief Bell could not be reached for comment. The Atlanta Police Department mini-precinct located at Fair and Roach streets has extended its hours to midnight Sunday through Thursday and to 24 hours Friday and Saturday. Dr. Cole said that the city has sent trucks to replace lights on Fair Street and Brawley Drive to improve night visibility. Dr. Cole added that he is working on a proposal with the police department to extend the hours of the mini-precinct to 24 hours 7 days a week. More about this plan will be known in coming weeks, Dr. Cole • Security Posts Steps Taken To Improve Security By N1CHELL J. TA YLOR Contributing Writer Students arriving at the West End MARTA station now have two options: they can brave a nocturnal walk through the streets, or they can hop a shuttle bus and be whisked away safely to campus. The shuttle service is one of several recent measures taken by campus security, the administration, police and students to strengthen security at Clark Atlanta University since the shooting death of 19-year-old Duane Goodman. Sims Security has provided a wider security area near campus housing. Also, the administration is working with the city to improve lighting at CAU. Also, the Atlanta Police Department precinct in the Atlanta University Center has extended its patrol hours. Finally, students have formed a task force to address safety concerns. In response to students’ complaints, Sims Security opened a second entrance to E.L. Simons Courts Nov. 13, about 30 feet away from the shooting site on Vine Street. At least one security officer is stationed 24 hours a day in a booth posted at the gate. That same booth was reportedly unmanned when Goodman was shot. The officer assigned to the post was on patrol, according to James Sims, head of Sims Security. Formerly, the Courts’ residents could enter only through Fair Street, where at least one officer is also posted 24 hours a day. “The new entrance is designed to improve the traffic flow into the Courts,” said Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr., CAU president. He added that the second entrance will also provide a wider security area. According to security officers, residents must present proper school identification before being allowed entry. Visitors must sign a register and show any legal picture identification, such as a driver’s license, which is held by the officer until the visitor exits the complex. A major complaint among the Courts’ residents, however, involves visitors’ parking. All visitors must park outside the Courts on surrounding streets, including Vine Street. A Sims Security officer stated that any vehicle allowed inside the complex must have a current sticker showing it is registered through CAU. “It is necessary to monitor every car that enters the Courts for the residents’ safety. That’s why we enforce the registration stickers,” the officer said. Many residents, like one 19-year-old sophomore, disagree with this rule. “I think it is unsafe. We have enough room in the Courts to have visitors’ cars in the complex. Visitors should feel they’re in a safe environment, especially females, because this is a horrible neighborhood,” she said. Dr. Cole said he would leave the issue for the residents to decide. “We are asking residents for their input. Then we will all review and make a decision,” he said. So far, residents have not come forward with a formal proposal. Dr. Cole stated. Other steps toward stronger security were taken by the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Department and CAU officials. Dr. Cole stated that Atlanta Police Chief Eldrin Bell has committed to providing said. Jesse McClardy, transportation director and former football coach at CAU, heads a new shuttle service also designed to help students feel safe. To accommodate the Robert W. Woodruff Library’s closing hours, the service runs approximately every 15 minutes Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Printed copies of the shuttle service schedule will be available for students to pick up in McClardy’s office in Brawley Hall, according to Zackery Head, his student assistant. Final schedule times may differ slightly from the tentative schedule cited above. “Any student with an ID card can ride if they wish to. We’re not going to turn them down,” McClardy said. The shuttle travels around most of the AUC with three daily trips to the West End MARTA station. The drivers keep logs of their stops. “We will drop students to the West End station by request, but it’s not a regular route yet. We will probably start going there on the hour,” McClardy said. Students may transfer to the Morris Brown shuttle. So far, Spelman students have provided the most ridership. McClardy said he originated a proposal to have CAU’s shuttle feel AUC-area MARTA lines, but the plan needs funding. A student task force, which is still in its developing stage, was set up two days after the shooting. According to Jamyee Pleasant, president of the Student Government Association, the 13-member organization serves as a liaison between students and Dr. Cole regarding security issues. The task force includes two student representatives from each freshman dorm, seven from the Courts and two off-campus residents. Meetings are held bi-weekly and are open to all CAU students, Ms. Pleasant said. Any concern about campus safety may be addressed at the meeting, not just issues about Sims Security.