A comprehensive security enhancement plan for Greek universities is currently underway, which includes the installation of surveillance cameras and controlled access systems in university buildings, as announced by Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Nikos Papaioannou. According to his statement, the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), a scientific and research organization supervised by the Ministry of Citizen Protection, has nearly completed mapping the situation regarding incidents of violence and criminal behavior at the country’s largest Higher Education Institutions.
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Cameras coming to public areas and controlled building access
Based on the data collected, implementation of the university security plan is moving forward, which includes installing cameras in public areas and implementing controlled access to university buildings.
“We are committed as the law requires, because this government does what it says, that there will be cameras everywhere in public spaces, and controlled entry to all university buildings,” stated Mr. Papaioannou on the sidelines of the Aristotle Innovation Forum.
According to him, in the first phase, cameras will be installed in lecture halls and buildings where incidents of tension or criminal behavior have been most frequently recorded.
Additionally, their installation in laboratory spaces is being considered, mainly where expensive technological equipment or valuable scientific instruments are located.
Regarding the implementation timeline, the deputy minister noted that the process is proceeding normally, but depends on the required public contract procedures and tenders needed for equipment procurement and installation, within the framework of transparency rules.
