Columbia University is exploring the possibility of enhancing its public safety measures by potentially adding police officers with expanded authority to its security team. This decision comes in response to recent incidents on campus, including antisemitic demonstrations and a group of agitators barricading themselves inside a university building.
The university administration has acknowledged the need to improve training for its public safety department and reduce reliance on the NYPD. The move aims to better equip the security team to handle various incidents and maintain a safe environment for the university community.
