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As a security professional I can't stress the importance of keeping doors and windows locked in fraternity and sorority houses at all times.
The time is long gone when a fraternity can keep its front door unlocked 24/7. We had someone walk right in our house and steal a brand new TV from our basement in broad daylight several years back. This theft pails in comparison to what happened (or could have happened) to this poor girl.
Sororities make a mighty temping target for the disturbed, perverted and potentially violent among us. I have worked with sororities at our local university in order to mitigate potential security issues and enhance general safety. Keep all doors and windows (even 2nd & 3rd floor) ones locked 24/7. Alot of sororities in my area have installed access control systems to prevent unauthorized entry into their homes. Its costly, but it prevents the copying of keys and keeps a computerized log of all entry/exit activity. Intrusion alarm systems are also a good idea but can sometimes be difficult to implement in a house full of people who come and go at all times.
Sorority women, please keep all doors and windows locked 24/7 and have a good security lighting system around the perimeter of your house. Its also a good idea to check with your national on overall security and safety policies that you can implement at your chapter house. Stay safe.
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