When the clocks fall back an hour Sunday morning, students will be enjoying an extra hour of sleep while extra measures are being taken to ensure their safety during that additional hour of darkness.
“It’s getting darker earlier, and so there are concerns about safety, but there are campus resources that can help out with this,” said Charles Carter, senior communications analyst for UCLA Transportation.
Facilities Management is currently fixing broken lights throughout campus in anticipation of the extra hours of darkness, Carter said.
Facilities Management is encouraging students to call the Trouble Call Center to report any burnt out or broken light bulbs, as daily efforts to repair the lights will be in progress throughout the winter months. Any problems with the timing of the lights turning on should be reported as well. Students are advised to use the Community Service Officer escort service and report any behavior or circumstances that arouse suspicions or make them feel insecure.
However, police do not anticipate any additional crimes or issues as a result of the increased darkness, said Kristi Godines, UCPD crime analyst.
Godines added that police do not keep data on daylight saving-related crimes.
Jack Gibbons, associate director of residential life, said Housing Services will be sending an e-mail to all residents on the Hill to remind them of the time change.