in 1970, when the majority of the eu members were graduating, apo made the decision to open the organization to non-fraternity members. that same year, a student in hypoglycemic shock was found in the first floor of building 35 (kate gleason hall). the pinkerton security officers, due to a lack of first aid training, restrained multiple students, an ambulance volunteer, and u.s. army medics trying to help. the student was saved with some quick thinking and a sugar shaker until henrietta ambulance was called to the scene. following this incident, the restrained medics and ambulance volunteers decided to join the eu, where a significant change could be made on campus. the unit changed its credo to ""no member of the rit community should lose their life due to ignorance or lack of training and experience on the part of others."" a volunteer leader of the new unit was selected, and student housing withdrew their sponsorship, recognizing a change in the organization's objectives.