Tenesha Thomas, Gleaner/Power 106 Reporter
Placard-bearing students of Mico Teachers' College, Marescaux Road, Kingston, demonstrated outside the institution yesterday, demanding better security. The students say they fear for their lives as men often invade the campus, robbing students in the process. - JUNIOR DOWIE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
IMPROVED SECURITY measures are to be implemented at the Mico Teachers' College on Marescaux Road in Kingston.
This follows the invasion of the campus last Friday by about 12 masked gunmen who reportedly gained entry to the institution through a broken wall behind one of the halls. The gunmen then proceeded to rob several students of money and other valuables.
The decision to tighten security follows a meeting yesterday between the school's administration and student council representatives.
Yesterday morning, scores of students demonstrated outside the gates of the institution to protest against the lack of adequate security at the institution.
PERMANENT SECURITY OFFICERS
Student Council President Dwayne Howell said the school administration has agreed to implement several security measures, including the placement of permanent security officers at the two male halls in addition to regular police patrols on the campus.
"We will be checking with them to see that everything is working out and everything is in place," said Mr. Howell.
He said for several months students have been requesting additional security on the campus, but their plight was disregarded by the school authorities.
According to Mr. Howell, although a similar incident occurred in January, when men invaded the campus and robbed students, nothing was done to improve security at the institution.
