The college announced updates to security and parking policies on campus through a “Campus Communique” email on April 11.

Security will be increasing oversight on Iona’s parking lots and intensifying the monitoring of vehicles that enter campus, according to the email. A booting program will also be implemented. The program will boot the cars of those who have parked in an “unauthorized parking space” or who have more than four outstanding tickets.

Director of Campus Safety Adrian Navarrete said that these updates are a part of his goals as a new director, and that recent incidents at New Rochelle High School were “never” a factor in this specific decision.

“Iona College had a booting process before I arrived, and we are just bringing it back,” Navarrete said in an email. “It is an effective tool to use to have better oversight of our vehicles parking on our campus.”

Navarrete said that the City of New Rochelle passed a new booting law a few years ago. When he came into the director position, Navarrete spoke with someone from the city in regards to this, and the college took time to review the booting program. A decision was made to bring back the booting program that was in compliance with local laws.

When asked about what students can expect from security in the next month, Navarrete said that most of the new measures will occur without drawing attention. He said that the most effective security plans are the ones that do not disclose public information so people are unable to find ways around them.

Senior Tyreke Israel said that because Iona is an open campus, he doesn’t see the importance of an increase of vehicle oversight on campus. He also said he has never felt uncomfortable on campus.

“I see the new methods as a way to bring in more revenue for the college at the expense of the student,” Israel said.

He added that he thinks the college should focus more on putting cameras in the parking garage.

Another residential student gave her thoughts on the increased security oversight.

“Honestly, I have always felt safe on campus,” junior Patricia Ferrante said.

Navarrete also mentioned in the email about the Active Shooter presentation that took place on April 18. He said that this event may be repeated and/or built upon in the future depending on the feedback received from students.