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Apr 28, 2008 11:26 pm US/Central

How Effective Are Security Changes At 'U' Dorm?

Reporting
Esme Murphy
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ― A suspected rape at the University of Minnesota has school leaders making some changes to security on campus.
While police are still looking for the two men behind the attack inside Pioneer Hall, the school is focusing on access to the building in its new security measures.

 However, a visit by WCCO-TV to the dorm Monday evening brings into question how effective the new security effort is.

 On Monday, the U of M announced two of Pioneer Hall's entrances will remain open. Jerry Rinehart, the University's Vice Provost for Student Affairs said the entrances would be staffed by security 24-7.

 However, when WCCO-TV photographer Kris Berg and reporter Esme Murphy went to the dorm at about 6 p.m. Monday there was no security and they walked right into the building.

 After taking pictures near the information desk for several minutes, they were asked to leave.

 At the time Berg and Murphy walked in, it was mealtime, which students say is an easier time to get in to the building. However, to get into the residence part of the hall you need another key.

 Berg and Murphy got into the building by following a student, which is called tailgating, and its been a problem for years.

 A 2003 I-TEAM investigation got into University of Minnesota dorms six out of nine times they tried. One student said the real solution lies with students themselves.

 "I think it depends on how well the students follow the new rules because I think a lot of people will still prop up doors ," said student Katie Kasper.

 As for the this weekend's assault, a nyone with information about the case is asked to call University Police at 612-624-COPS or call an anonymous tip line at 612-626-TIPS.

 

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