The University of Houston is addressing safety concerns following recent incidents, including a student sexually assaulted at knifepoint in a campus parking garage. University of Houston officials are increasing patrols, and UH Police are urging vigilance, according to Click2Houston.
University of Houston students are raising concerns about safety following recent incidents, including a robbery and an attack at a MetroRail platform. UH student Aisha Freeman stated, "I worry about my safety all the time literally have pepper spray didn’t really feel the need to use it, but you never know now and that’s not OK," as reported by Click2Houston. UH Police arrested a suspect matching the description of the assailant in a sexual assault case. University President Renu Khator said the school is "taking decisive action" to enhance security, as stated by KHOU.
The University of Houston has increased patrols following recent incidents, placing four new officers in the welcome center garage. However, some students are calling for expanded security measures. UH freshman Haven Moore stated, "They put four new patrols in the welcome center garage where the incident happened, but I feel like security needs to be everywhere else. And I do get this is a public university, but we shouldn’t feel unsafe on our campus." In response, students have launched Cougar Escort, a service providing escorted walks to vehicles at night. The university has reiterated that security resources are available 24/7 as discussions on campus safety continue, as detailed by KHOU.
