{"id":7258,"date":"2018-01-04T12:04:31","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T12:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7258"},"modified":"2021-11-08T11:25:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T11:25:09","slug":"university-security-needs-taken-seriously","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/university-security-needs-taken-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"Why university security needs to be taken seriously"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Zaun, we often provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/perimeter-fencing\/\" data-wpil=\"url\">security fencing<\/a> to schools. This is because everybody knows that children need to be protected while they receive an education. In contrast, the importance of security in universities and other higher educational institutes is often overlooked simply because the students are young adults rather than children and do not seem vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that university students are older and much better equipped to cope with external threats than school pupils, we at Zaun believe that universities still need to protect them (and their staff) by investing in fencing and other security measures. In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll look at why <a title=\"Electric fencing \u2013 the ultimate solution to your security needs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/electric-fencing\/\">security fencing<\/a> and other basic security precautions are vital at universities.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Students are more easily exploited than other adult groups<\/h2>\n<p>Many university students are living away from their families for the first time. This makes them very tempting targets for criminals and abusers who may wish to exploit their lack of real-world experience. While universities obviously can\u2019t protect students when they aren\u2019t on campus, they can ensure that university <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/securing-your-building-site\/\" title=\"Safely securing your building site to protect children\">buildings are safe<\/a>, secure spaces that can\u2019t be accessed by unauthorised personnel. <a title=\"What should you look for in effective security fencing?\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/effective-security-fencing\/\">Security fencing can be very effective<\/a> at protecting university grounds from potential criminals. Some universities also use <a title=\"Keeping your access gates secure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/keeping-access-gates-secure\/\">security gates<\/a> or turnstiles, which staff and students can access using key cards. We recommend this additional precaution for universities located in urban areas with high crime rates.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Universities themselves may be targeted by terrorists<\/h2>\n<p>Universities aren\u2019t just centres of education: they are places where new ideas flourish and vibrant political and ideological discourse occurs. As a result, some extremist <a title=\"Mock embassy sees Zaun Group on diplomatic mission\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/embassy-fencing\/\">groups see<\/a> them as a challenge to their own doctrines and regard them as potential targets. As a result, universities (particularly well-known universities) need to take steps to protect themselves from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fan-zone-fencing\/\" title=\"Euro 2016 security stepped up following Brussels terrorist attack\">terrorist attacks<\/a>. Perimeter fencing and gates can help, as can a CCTV <a title=\"Does your security system need to be overhauled?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-system\/\">system that allows security<\/a> personnel to spot suspicious behaviour.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Researchers and lecturers may require protection<\/h2>\n<p>The best universities in the country aren\u2019t just educational facilities: they\u2019re gathering places for the greatest minds in a wide range of academic disciplines. Unfortunately, these individuals sometimes have valuable expertise or knowledge that can be targeted by organised criminal groups. While this is rare, it should also be taken seriously. Simple <a title=\"Protecting the public from hazardous machinery and chemicals with standard security measures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-measures\/\">security measures<\/a> can help ensure that a university\u2019s researchers, lecturers and professors are safe while they are on-site.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in charge of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/convention-security\/\" title=\"What convention organisers can learn about security from the Blackpool Magic Convention\">organising security<\/a> for a university, don\u2019t overlook any of the institute&#8217;s threats. Contact us today about creating a comprehensive and effective <a title=\"Making the most of your security solution\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/making-security-solution\/\">security solution<\/a> that works for your university.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for university <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-extreme-situations\/\" title=\"Security fencing for extreme situations\">security fencing<\/a>? Contact <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Zaun, we often provide security fencing to schools. This is because everybody knows that children need to be protected while they receive an education. 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