UC Berkeley parents group SafeBears hire private security guards to patrol campus due to safety concerns and diminishing university police force.
UC Berkeley parents group SafeBears raised $40K to hire private security guards, called "safety ambassadors," to patrol campus at night for a few weeks in March. The ambassadors have undergone criminal background checks and 32 hours of security training to receive California "Guard Cards." This initiative follows concerns over safety on campus, with the university's police force reportedly dwindling.
March 14, 2024
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