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Watchful students key to security

You may have noticed the influx of swipe-card entrances on campus.

Trust us, we have.

We have noticed these $5,000-a-door entrances. And what is even more concerning than the price is the fact that these are needed.

Desperately.

According to the TCU Police Web site, 33 thefts were reported from academic buildings and residence halls across campus from January to October this year. These items ranged from wallets to computers to projectors.

But you want to know what is needed even more than $5,000 doors? Our more than 8,000 students watching out for each other.

Everyone on this campus needs to take an active step to keep crime down at this university.

It’s easy. You don’t have to drive a golf cart and you don’t need to start a campus watch program. All you have to do is be aware of your surroundings.

If you notice something a little sketchy, report it. If you see a residence hall door propped open, shut it.

And don’t be the one propping open the residence hall doors — you wouldn’t want to be the one responsible for your neighbor’s missing television would you?

How would you feel if it was something of yours that was suddenly missing? You’d probably think twice about sticking that piece of carpet in the door as you make a quick run to your car.

After all, in a university this size, we need to watch out for each other.