Red River College Polytechnic is increasing campus security at its Exchange District Campus in downtown Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that, as of Monday, security guards have been checking IDs at three campus buildings and only allowing access to staff, students, or visitors who have “legitimate” reasons to enter. RRC Polytech has also added a second safe-ride vehicle to its fleet and will implement additional security measures in January. “Downtown does have some of its challenges, and what we’re trying to do is enhance what we have so people feel safe coming to campus,” said RRC Polytech Director of Safety, Health, and Security Jodi Pluchinski. CTV News reports that both Brandon University and the University of Manitoba have also recently upgraded their security protocols following recent safety incidents.
