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Residents at Orange Coast College’s on-campus housing, The Harbour, are expressing dissatisfaction with a new security policy requiring all entries through the main lobby after 7 p.m. While security officials argue the policy enhances safety amid rising incidents, students find it inconvenient and prefer simpler access. Criticism centers on the preference for addressing structural issues over imposing stricter access rules, highlighting the tension between security and convenience on college campuses.
Orange Coast College residents living in on-campus housing at The Harbour are expressing significant dissatisfaction following the enforcement of a new security policy implemented after 7 p.m. The policy requires all residents to enter through the main lobby and present identification to access the complex, a measure outlined by senior campus security officer Joseph Garcia.
Garcia has voiced support for this new protocol, which he argues is necessary to enhance security measures at The Harbour. This initiative comes in light of a noted rise in incidents within the area, prompting a call for stricter security measures.
However, the response from residents has largely been negative, with many citing the inconvenience caused by the requirement to walk long distances to the main entryway, especially those who live closer to additional, previously accessible entrances. Residents such as Nikhil Naidu and Alina Anastasia have highlighted their frustrations over the extra effort needed to comply with the new policy.
Some students have raised concerns that it would be more effective to repair broken doors instead of enforcing what they see as a cumbersome access system. Alina Anastasia specifically pointed out that structural issues should be prioritized over imposing strict access regulations.
The shift towards a more stringent security protocol coincided with a recent change in management at The Harbour, which is now under the supervision of Capstone, a property management company. Many residents speculate that this new management team is prioritizing measures aimed at reducing crime in the surrounding area.
Despite the rationale for the changes put forth by security officials, criticism among residents has been pronounced. Some, like Sawyer McCormick, a long-term resident, have characterized the security policy as unnecessary, arguing that it introduces more hassle than security. The sentiment suggests a preference for the previous system, which permitted residents easier access to their homes.
This situation reflects a growing tension between security measures and resident convenience at educational institutions. As security issues continue to be a topic of concern across college campuses nationwide, the balancing act between ensuring safety and maintaining accessibility remains a challenging task. The Harbour’s new policy has illuminated these conflicts, prompting further discussions regarding the effectiveness and implementation of such security measures.
Overall, the feedback from residents indicates a desire for reconsideration of the access policy, seeking a solution that adequately addresses safety without infringing on the ease and convenience of daily life at The Harbour.
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Additional Resources
- Coast Report: Security Policy at The Harbour
- Wikipedia: University Housing
- LA Times: OCC and U.S. Coast Guard Partnership
- Google Search: College Campus Security
- Coast Report: Management Changes at The Harbour
- Google Scholar: Campus Security Measures
- LA Times: Costa Mesa Man Arrested
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Campus
- Coast Report: Resident Feedback on Security
- Google News: College Campus Security Policies
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