University, city urge fan safety
March 26, 2014
UK issued a press release Tuesday advising basketball fans to safely celebrate potential NCAA Tournament wins.
Both legal and academic punishments will be enforced for fans who are caught engaging in dangerous or criminal behavior, the release said.
UK police will be using nearly 400 cameras, which are included in the security system installed last year, to “benefit investigations in the event of any criminal behavior on campus,” according to the release.
Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and UK President Eli Capilouto have created an initiative to coordinate enforcement measures and help ensure safety.
The plan includes moving the Lexington Division of Fire command post closer to campus and calling in additional firefighters, according to the release.
In addition, the City Division of Code Enforcement has distributed about 200 door hangers in neighborhoods near campus detailing information on “trash and combustibles,” according to the release.
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