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University reviews security after attack
Written by Staff Reporters | The West Australian
2008-08-25
 

Curtin University will step up security at its Bentley campus following a spate of attacks on students.

In the latest incident, a 35-year-old female international student, who only wanted to be known by her first name Vaisaali, suffered lacerations to her face, split lips, chipped teeth and bruising to both eyes after being bashed by a man early Saturday morning.

The man had been with two others at the university bus stop just before the disabled woman was attacked at 12.15am as she walked home after working at Curtin University.

Curtin University acting deputy vice chancellor Val Raubenheimer said that the spate of recent incidents was of great concern to the university.

Ms Raubenheimer stressed that security measures were being reviewed and increased at the campus.

Last week 22 police officers staged a security information and awareness program on the campus attended by a large number of students, she said.

Ms Raubenheimer said that the university had also developed a website outlining safety tips and information to help students and staff.

The university also plans to install a Virtual Observer CCTV system - developed by the university - on security vehicles and the courtesy bus.

The system will provide a 360 degree view while recording images with the time and GPS location.

Ms Raubenheimer said that despite all the new measures the university acknowledged additional actions were needed.

“Our security personnel are visiting students living on campus to remind them about safety and email messages have again been sent out to the entire Curtin community to be vigilant about their personal security," Ms Raubenheimer said.

"We have asked the police to spend more time on campus next week and we will run information sessions reminding students and staff about personal safety issues."

Ms Raubenheimer said that the violence was a community problem, not just an issue affecting the university.

"Because of that we will be urgently seek appointments with our local councils – Canning, Victoria Park and South Perth – to see what assistance they can provide by increasing their security patrols in the area."

Meanwhile, the public have responded 'strongly' to images shown in the media of the men linked to Saturday morning's attack.

A police spokesman said Crime Stoppers had had a huge response from the public and police were today wading through the information received.

The three men involved in the weekend's attack are described as dark skinned males. One wore a black and grey hooded jumper and blue jeans.

Police have security footage from the bus station and hope the footage will help identify the men.

Police believe the latest attack could be linked to five similar attacks over the past week at the university surrounds and streets.

Police are appealing for public help with police operations underway around the university this week.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 
 
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