The University of Manitoba has implemented increased security measures after a woman living in on-campus housing was attacked in her dorm room, reports City News. The Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a break, enter, and assault that occurred at the university residence at 4:45 AM on Friday; a man was later arrested and charged on several counts in relation to the incident. CBC reports that UManitoba’s response includes the introduction of 24-hour security to the lobby of each residence building, additional security personnel to residence lobby entrances, and routine checks of residence entrances and exits. However, some students shared with CBC that they still feel unsafe. “The after-response has been heavy and I think that’s good,” said UManitoba student Samantha Westlands. “But obviously, there was a failing on behalf of the security or the university … that this was able to happen in the first place.”
