New university security measures could include luggage restrictions but metal detectors unlikely

Czech universities will be stepping up their security measures using EU money, Education Minister Mikuláš Bek said after meeting with the Czech Rectors' Conference on Wednesday. These could include new rules on bringing luggage into university buildings and staff and students receiving security training.

Mr. Bek said that the measures would be adapted to each particular building. However, he said that he doubted that metal detector frames would be a widespread solution, although he could not rule it out in some cases. A new working group will discuss what precise steps are to be taken and will meet for the first time next Wednesday.