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fore adds By TERRI NORMAN Staff Writer Amid the haste and confusion of purchasing books and supplies, students will probably notice the appearance of a new security system in Student Stores. Much like the systems already operating in campus libraries, it uses magnetic sensors to prevent the unauthorized removal of merchandise. The 3M system, still in the process of installation, consists of two components. The detector panels through which customers must pass to exit the store pick up transmissions from improperly checked out goods. A desensitizer removes the magnetic "tags" when items are paid for. The system has been in planning stages for about five years, said Rutledge Tufts, assistant manager of Student Stores. "Over the past several years there has been consid erable increase in shrinkage (missing merchandise), amounting to approx imately a 30 percent increase in the last three years." Shrinkage may be caused by both clerical errors and shoplifting. A number of people have been caught Smmmer By WENDY STRSNG FELLOW Staff Writer A UNC student was sexually assaulted in Hinton James Dormi tory early in the morning June 17. Police describe the assailant as a black male in his early twenties, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, 155 pounds, with black hair and short facial hair. Hazards inherent with college life are easy to forget during summertime when students are carefree. UNC police advise students of measures to prevent problems. In addition, students should keep their doors locked at all times not just at night, said Campus Police Sgt. Ned Comar. Alcohol leads to many security problems on campus, he said. "Either by the victim or the assailant, alcohol is usually associated with the source of trauma." "Female students should be headed for their rooms by midnight," Comar said. "After that time, there are fewer people out who could help." Screaming may save a potential assault victim from harm. "The best time is when the assailant makes his first move. Becoming an instant raving maniac will get you help. Make that scene where you're most comfortable (not where the assailant is most comfortable)," he said. Likewise, getting an accurate description of suspicious persons helps'. Besides race, sex and height, try to find a distinguishing charac- Bloodmobile needs drivers The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Red Cross needs volunteer drivers to take bloodmobile workers to and from the Chapter House and mobile visit sites. Volunteers are asked to work one day per month, although the hours are flexible. Call the Red Cross at 942 4862 for details. (7T) March of Dimes ilV KBSSIBWTH DtFECTS FOUNDATION BBB electronic secimritty shoplifting, and Tufts said, We want to reduce that method (of shrinkage) with the least impact on the shopper. This system has proven effective on other campuses, and it is not as intrusive on shoppers as methods like cameras or mirrors." Tufts stressed the importance of the new system in protecting the students' scholarships. Student Stores is owned by the state, but it is entirely self-supporting. Sixty percent of the yearly profits from the store are placed in the University's general scholarship fund. Student Stores' contributions to the fund exceeded $500,000 during the last school year. Tufts expected the system to save Student Stores enough to increase that figure by approxi mately $10,0000 to $20,000 per year. uIt is difficult to be more specific than that because we do not know how much of the loss is due to employee error," he said. The system was originally esti mated to cost $30,000, but it is turning out to cost less. It will have paid for itself in about one and a half years, he said. crime hits teristic such as a cap, or a distinct hairstyle something that would single him out of a crowd. The key to safety on this campus is reporting suspicious persons, Comar said. "It's like swearing in 22,000 security guards. A thief will shy away from a campus that has that kind of rapport with the police." Comar said the biggest problem was students misunderstanding of where to leave property unattended. "People seem to think that like at home you can leave your wallet or backpack lying around." iJMf dJADE rs b r. CHINESE AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Welcome Back Students ATTENTION SEAFOOD LOVERS . . . Please come for a special Friday and Saturday evening for a real Szechuan" and Peking style of seafood cooking, featuring fresh fillets of grouper, salmon, halibut and monfish with shrimp. Satisfaction of your meal is guaranteed. This could be your best meal ever.! We also deliver delicious Chinese food to your doorsteps. rr-ww r n 103 E. Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510 Major Credit Cards Accepted . j FREE Es3 Boll or Soap J J with Dinner I Coapoa Expire 7ltM ! J DAILY LUNCHEON SPECIAL $3.25 All ABC Permits Across from NCNB 942-0006 1 The system is in limited use now and is expected to be fully opera tional by August It is meeting no resistance by students so far because students realize that the system will benefit them by reducing loss of scholarship money and preventing price increases to cover shrinkage. "By and large the folks around here are honest," Tufts said. Student Stores employees are receiving training in the operation of the system. Their workload will be increased by necessity of special magnetic tagging of merchandise. But Tufts said, "The training empha sis is on what to do when the alarm goes off. The system is still new, and there may be errors made for the next few weeks. Right now, we are assuming that people are innocent. When the alarm sounds we look for a problem, not necessarily a thief." Student Stores plans on having the system running smoothly within a month. Students who are caught shoplift ing will be reported to the Honor Court. Non-students are turned over to campus police, who send them to the Chapel Hill Police Department. campin He said the thiefs mentality isn't that he's stealing something. Rather, a person justifies taking something by thinking he found it. Crimestoppers is another aid. Anyone having information pertain ing to crimes can call Orange County Crimestoppers at 1-800-851-7867. Rewards up to $ 1 ,200 are offered and confidentiality is guaranteed. "Students aren't prone to be crimestoppers," Comar said. "They are reluctant to squeal on someone, but the county has quite a bit of money to give for information." 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