Security team tackle intruder
Published: 4 July 2014
Two of the University's security officers have been commended for their quick thinking and bravery after tackling an intruder during a night-time incident adjacent to the University's Gilmorehill campus.
Two of the University's security officers have been commended for their quick thinking and bravery after tackling an intruder during a night-time incident adjacent to the University's Gilmorehill campus.
The incident, now the subject of a police inquiry, happened at night while patrol officers Ross Castles and Helen Maxwell were walking their beat. Ross made radio contact with the University's security control room who contacted the police. Ross and Helen stayed at their location and kept track of the intruder.
When police arrived the two University staffers assisted and eventually, after a chase, the suspect was tackled and arrested. Gordon Mackenzie, Head of Security and Central Services, said: "It was a resourceful and brave piece of work which - if they had not responded - could have had very serious consequences."
Ross, who has worked for the University for more than six years, said: "It did involved a bit of a chase, once the police arrived on the scene. I suppose it was just the heat of the moment!"
Helen told the eNews: "You really don't think about it...you just jump in and act. It's the adrenaline. I really enjoy the job and that was very exciting."
The latest police figures for the last six months show reductions in crime in the West End. They indicate a 22% reduction in crimes in which students are the victims. Housebreaking, theft and assault cases were all down. There is still cause for concern about the level of bike thefts in the area.
First published: 4 July 2014
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