Safety and security measures on university campuses are crucial for ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Students spend a considerable amount of time on campus, and it is the responsibility of the university to provide a safe and secure environment for them.
SRM University takes student safety and security very seriously and has implemented various initiatives to promote a safe and secure environment for students. Some of these initiatives are:
- Campus Security: The university has deployed security personnel across the campus to ensure the safety of students. The security staff is well-trained and equipped to handle any emergency situation.
- CCTV Surveillance: SRM University has installed CCTV cameras across the campus to monitor the movement of students and to identify any suspicious activity. This helps in preventing and solving crimes that may occur on campus. It also can deter criminal activities and prevent incidents of theft, vandalism, and assault. In addition, in case of an emergency such as a fire, natural disaster, or an active shooter situation, having safety and security measures in place can help prevent loss of life and property damage. Emergency response plans and protocols such as emergency alert systems and fire alarms are in place at SRM University campuses to ensure a timely and coordinated response.
- Transportation Safety: The university provides safe and secure transportation for students, including buses with GPS tracking systems and female attendants on board to ensure the safety of students during their commute.
- Anti-Ragging Measures: The university has a strict anti-ragging policy in place to prevent any kind of harassment or bullying on campus. There is a dedicated anti-ragging cell that looks into any complaints of ragging and takes strict action against the offenders.
- Health Services: The university has a well-equipped health center with qualified medical staff to provide medical assistance to students in case of any emergency. All spheres of health including mental health as some of the students may be prone to anxieties while being away from home or inability to handle stress etc are taken care of by the counselors available in the University. There are also many health support groups formed within the student community to help other fellow students and ensure their mental as well as physical well being.
- Awareness Programs: The university conducts awareness programs on safety and security for students, including sessions on cyber safety, self defense, fire safety training and other safety measures during emergencies. In addition to safety training programs, awareness programs to tackle drug or alcohol abuse are conducted regularly by SRM University to prevent students from indulging into these substances.
- Safety Committees: The university has safety committees in place to address safety concerns and to ensure that safety measures are implemented effectively.
- Collaborations with law enforcement bodies: To ensure the overall safety and security of its students as well as the staff, SRM University has collaborated with the local law enforcement bodies, security organizations, hospitals etc for quick resolution of any mishappening that may occur while in the campus.
SRM University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, and continues to review and update its safety policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.