JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) announced enhancements will be made to improve campus safety.
According to the university, the changes will affect the Energy Management Plan (EMP) and Campus Safety Project (CSP) with the goals to modernize facilities, conserve energy, improve lighting and enhance safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors across campus.
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Led by the Division of Campus Operations, the project contains six major components consisting of emergency towers, outdoor lighting, cameras, access control (locks), safety equipment and campus enclosures.
Lighting upgrades will be made to the following locations:
- Student Center Theatre
- College of Business Lecture Room 134
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology Auditorium (Room 100)
- College of Liberal Arts Lecture Room 266
- New Extended I.T. Office Suite at One University Place
- Jacob L. Reddix exterior building fixture
- Alexander Residence Hall exterior building fixture
- Campbell North and South exterior building fixture
- Transitional Hall exterior building fixture
- FCM/Transportation exterior building fixture
- Heritage Dining Hall exterior building fixture
JSU also implemented 31 emergency towers across campus equipped with visual and audio systems that connect directly to the Department of Public Safety. Officials said since the 2021–2022 academic year, the percentage of online blue light cameras has risen from 33% to 77%, enhancing response capability and evidence collection when needed…