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Wu Tsung-hsien Proposes 4 Campus Safety Measures for Yilan, Plans to Introduce Traffic Controllers and AI Fences

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KMT Yilan County Magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien proposed four "campus safety" policies, including introducing professional traffic controllers and AI electronic fences.
  • The policies aim to enhance student safety by addressing traffic hazards and improving campus security measures.
  • Wu plans to allocate county government budget for these initiatives, prioritizing high-risk intersections and schools.

Wu Tsung-hsien, a candidate for KMT Yilan County Magistrate, has unveiled a four-point policy plan titled "Four Campus Cores, Parents Rest Assured" aimed at bolstering school safety. As a father of two, Wu expressed deep concern over the perilous conditions faced by students navigating traffic, particularly after serving as a campus traffic volunteer.

Campus surrounding safety cannot rely solely on volunteers or teachers struggling. Facing the trend of declining birth rates, childcare policies should be considered national infrastructure.

— Wu Tsung-hsienExplaining the necessity of his proposed campus safety measures.

His proposals include the introduction of professional traffic controllers at school zones, with an initial focus on 20 high-risk intersections. This phase is estimated to cost approximately 1.6 million NT dollars, to be funded by police and transportation budgets, ensuring no impact on educational funding. Wu also advocates for stricter regulations on heavy vehicle traffic around schools during peak hours.

Professional traffic controllers to be stationed at campuses.

— Wu Tsung-hsienOutlining the first core policy proposal.

Furthermore, Wu plans to establish dedicated campus security personnel, starting with 30 high-risk schools and gradually expanding to all 115 institutions from elementary to high school. This initiative, estimated at 42.15 million NT dollars, would involve hiring professionals with teaching or military instructor backgrounds for daily patrols. The final component involves implementing an "AI electronic fence" system, designed to enhance security by accurately identifying potential risks in areas like campus walls, rooftops, and swimming pools, and linking with security personnel for early warnings.

Enhance surrounding traffic safety.

— Wu Tsung-hsienDescribing the second policy point.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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