Over winter break, Scripps College updated on-campus door readers to enable swipe access, prompting student discussion about convenience and security. Under the former system, students accessed residence halls by scanning their student ID card and entering a personalized four-digit PIN. Isabelle Carlsen SC ’29 said that while she generally feels safe living on campus, the removal of PIN access has made her feel vulnerable.
Tag: Campus Safety
The Claremont Colleges Services hosts public forums as Campus Safety director search continues
The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) held a series of public presentations in early November for its Director of Campus Safety opening.
Consortium officials address reports of scooter theft and tampering
There have been 14 reports of electric scooter thefts filed across the Claremont Colleges in just over two months.
Canvas crash and power outage struck 5Cs on the same day
The Claremont Colleges a Canvas outage by day, and a power outage by night on Monday, Oct. 20
Campus Safety, EmPOWER Center respond to reports of harassment on Scripps campus
Scripps College students have reported being repeatedly approached by two non-5C-affiliated males who have lingered around Malott, making them feel uneasy.
Pomona responds to false bomb threat before Shen Yun performance
The non-profit dance company Shen Yun came to Pomona College on March 30 and was met with a false bomb threat.
Swatting call prompts lockdown across the 5Cs
A false shooter report at Claremont McKenna College triggered a large police response and lockdown before being deemed a swatting incident.
Campus Safety warns of potential shooter at CMC
Campus Safety notified the 5C community of a potential shooter on CMC campus.
OPINION: Pomona’s fire response left students unprotected. Here’s what needs to change.
It’s fire season in Southern California as most Claremont Colleges students know. With a fire to the north, east and south, Claremont sits on the side of a triangle of fires. The air quality on campus was unhealthy for many days, but what did the Colleges do to protect their students’ health? Not enough, argues Scott Gowdy PO ’28.
Three cars stolen on Pomona campus; latest in string of Grand Theft Autos
Three car thefts occurred between Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, on Pomona College’s campus. According to Campus Safety, they and the Claremont Police Department have identified a subject and are currently investigating. The vehicles in question remain missing. On Monday evening, two unidentified individuals stole a 2005 gold