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UGA Strengthens Campus Security

The University of Georgia is boosting its security efforts. UGA is implementing a series of highly visible initiatives to strengthen campus security. They include news signs and perimeter fencing, lighting upgrades, emergency call stations and automatic license plate readers.

New and returning students will also see more uniformed personnel, including a new unit of Campus Safety Ambassadors who will serve as student escorts during evening hours. UGA’s $7.3 million investment in new security measures adds to the more than $16 million spent during the past eight years.

“There is no higher priority at the University of Georgia than the safety and security of our campus community,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “We continually evaluate our safety programs in close collaboration with our partners. Our ongoing investments are strengthening virtually all aspects of campus security.”

Funding for the new security initiatives, in addition to previously approved campus safety measures, has been provided from state resources as well as private contributions from the UGA Parents Leadership Council, the UGA Foundation, the President’s Venture Fund, the UGA Athletic Association and other internal and external partners.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!