More cameras at UBC campus after sex assaults - report

An interim report released by the University of B.C.recommends the installation of cameras at the Vancouver campus to
address safety concerns after six sexual assaults last year.

• Read more about the string of sexual assaults

The report says the university will hold public forums and seekcommunity input over the expansion of electronic surveillance at keypoints including transit hubs.

As part of the process, the university will develop a policyabout privacy considerations.Recommendations to improve safety for students, staff and facultyalso include the development of a mobile phone app and morelighting.

The community is invited to provide feedback on therecommendations until Feb. 25, via a form on the reportwebsite, entitledImproving Campus Safety.

Six sexual assaults took place on theUBCcampus between April andOctober 2013, but the lone male suspect described in each case hasnot been apprehended.

The suspect is described asa Caucasian male, with dark or olive skin, in his late20sto early30s. He is slim in build and is between 5-8and 6-2.

Anyone withinformation on the suspect or any of the attacks is asked to contact the RCMP'stiplineat 778-290-5291 or 1-877-543-4822.