SMSU has also received a grant for new digital cameras for shuttle stops and in the park and ride. The system new camera system will be tied into the web and will be monitored 24 hours a day. Mr. Groves mentioned the involvement of the current camera system in the arrest of individuals allegedly involved in a recent bank robbery. According to the department of education SMSU is one of the safest campuses. Mr. Groves stressed that individuals need to report crimes when they occur and as the campus land area grew we may see the crime rate increase.
Plans are underway to expand parking and increase shuttle service.
When parking expands there is often a temporary reduction in parking spaces due to the construction. The issue of service vehicle parking is on the parking advisory committee agenda. Tickets for vehicles in violation of parking regulations are assigned to the individual actually driving the vehicle. Vendors who visit campus on a regular basis may contact Myril Stewart in Parking Administration regarding their parking needs. The bank has been approved but never funded by the University.