The University of Georgia this week announced $7.3 million in upgrades in security in the wake of the beating death of nursing student Laken Riley, including a 20% boost in campus police funding.
The University of Georgia is pumping $7.3 million into new campus security upgrades in the wake of the vicious beating death of nursing student Laken Riley.
The influx of cash will pay for additional security cameras, a call-box system, better lighting on the grounds, motor vehicle license plate readers, and a 20% boost in the campus police budget, according to UGA Today, the Georgia school’s news outlet.
“The protection of our students, faculty and staff at the University of Georgia is always top of mind for me and our senior administration, and we are continually evaluating our safety programs,” university president Jere Morehead said in a statement.
“This morning, I met with campus law enforcement officials to learn their recommendations for further enhancements,” he said. “Every one of their recommendations was approved.”
The school said the new measures add to the $16 million spent on campus safety in the past eight years.
