Cameras in the SSQ?

2014-04-12T11:04:59-04:00

Who has cameras in the SSQs? At the entrances, hallways and stairwells? I would think with the sexual assaults and other acts in the SSQ, this would be the go to mitigation factor for at least new SSQ buildings. As a leader I can only make checks at random times, I can't protect my Soldiers every hour of everyday. So I was wondering if there was a push to make the barracks more secure with cameras or not.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2014 11:14 AM

2014-04-12T11:14:35-04:00

SFC Goentzel,

We had cameras inside and outside of our barracks at Fort Gordon. They covered all hallways, entrances, and most of the outside areas around and in between buildings. They weren't intrusive at all since they only covered areas where everyone should be fully dressed.

I think it's an excellent preventive measure that should be installed in most SSQ buildings.

Response by SFC Timothy Riser made Apr 12 at 2014 1:28 PM

2014-04-12T13:28:05-04:00

We have the cameras in our barracks and schoolhouse. In addition to that we have doors that auto lock be hide the soldier, but they are only on the female side of the barracks and our female soldier state that they are being singled out since the males don't have those doors. I have corrected them many times and counseled one who called them rape doors.

I endorse the cameras but the alarms on their windows and the "SHARP DOORS" are to much and making the female soldier feel like prisoners.