**Incompetence in Safety: Brown University’s Troubling Leadership Choice Post-Shooting**
In a shocking display of mismanagement following a deadly shooting, Brown University has appointed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) official to lead a critical initiative aimed at enhancing campus security.
This initiative comes in response to the tragic events of December 13, which claimed the lives of two students, including College Republicans vice president Ella Cook, and left nine others injured.
Rather than entrusting this vital role to someone with proven security expertise, President Christina Paxson has chosen Matthew Guterl, a professor whose background consists largely of Africana Studies and American Studies, to oversee the “Brown Ever True” recovery effort.
Guterl's qualifications are rooted in race relations and human rights, not the physical security that the campus desperately needs following this incident.
The new program, announced on January 5, aims to contribute to a sense of physical security on campus through expanded mental health services and student feedback on security infrastructure.
Yet it is difficult to see how relying on someone disconnected from security measures will provide the urgent and practical solutions the university needs at this critical time.
The appointment has raised eyebrows, not least because of a current federal probe into the university's emergency response protocols, including potential violations of the Clery Act due to delays in notifying students about the shooting.
While Brown claims to strengthen its safety protocols, this move appears to prioritize bureaucratic diversity initiatives over actual security expertise.
Furthermore, with interim public safety leader Hugh Clements announcing measures like increased security cameras and panic buttons, one can’t help but question the adequacy of the university's overall response.
Brown’s administration must recognize that the protection of students is paramount and cannot be entrusted to those more focused on DEI than on ensuring their safety amidst real threats.
As America grapples with rising concerns about campus safety in the wake of violent incidents, Brown University’s leadership choices reflect a broader trend of negligence that could have dire consequences.
Students and parents alike deserve better than this reactive and misguided approach to security, especially in a time when serious threats are looming.
As we reflect on this situation, it is clear that universities like Brown must prioritize safety over political correctness if they hope to protect their students and cultivate an environment where learning can thrive.
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