November 10, 1994: Vol26n10: Crime prevention high on agenda

By STEVE COX
Reporter Staff
Public Safety at UB is a lot more than just cops on a beat, according
to Acting Public Safety Director John Grela.
	Keeping the public aware of potential crime problems, as well
as crime prevention training and victim counseling are all part of the
Public Safety agenda at UB. Public Safety sponsors seminars on topics
such as rape prevention, premise security and alcohol and drug
awareness, according to Grela. Also, two of the department's officers
are instructors of self-defense classes available on campus.
	Grela urges people on campus to practice personal safety
habits whenever possible, to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of
crime. "Walk with someone, or in groups whenever possible," he said,
"and avoid dimly lit areas." Grela urges people to report to Public
Safety any areas on campus that are poorly lit. "We work closely with
facilities and maintenance people to take care of problem areas."
	The Personal Safety Committee, which includes representatives
from Public Safety and from Student Affairs groups including Student
Housing, the Student Health Center and the Anti-Rape Task Force,
publishes a comprehensive safety awareness brochure with tips on
everything from fire safety to sexual assault prevention.
	The safety awareness brochure and information about
campus-based seminars on safety issues may be obtained by calling
Public Safety at 2222 from either campus.