Duke Escort Service begins

The long-heralded Duke Escort Service will begin operating safewalks services on the evening of Monday, April 4. For the remainder of the semester we will be conducting a pilot program on Monday and Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Services will be offered for West, East and Central Campuses. In order to access DES, dial 684-WALK and we will dispatch two escorts to walk with you to and from any location on campus. In addition to decreasing burglary and sexual assault, our mission is to make the Duke community feel safer. DES is open to anyone affiliated with Duke, whether they are students, employees or faculty.

Pending funding increases, Duke Escort Service intends to expand operation to seven nights per week some time next year. If you are interested in participating as a Volunteer, Dispatcher or on the Executive Board please contact Melissa Richer at mgr5@duke.edu. You can find out more about us on the web at www.duke.edu/web/des. Finally, we would like to thank all of our volunteers as well as the members of the administration and student body who have helped to make Duke Escort Service a reality.

Deirdre Hess

President

Melissa Richer

Vice President