2008 Woodie Awards
Clery Act reveals huge decrease in car thefts
Last year's data show improvements from previous two years
Jacqueline Tualla
Issue date: 1/30/07 Section: News
University Police released its comprehensive
crime report for 2005 and it had some welcoming data.
According to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure, motor vehicle theft dropped to 33 incidents, down from 253 in 2004 and 333 in 2003.
Only 13 car thefts were reported in campus
on 2005. The rest were off-campus crimes that University Police attended.
Along with car thefts, aggravated assault and hate crimes have all decreased in number
within the last three years as well. The data from the report starts in 2003. The
number of reported robberies dramatically
dropped in 2005 to six, while 2004 had 35.
Andrew Haro, University Union building
supervisor, said he generally feels safe on campus, even after staying until 1 a.m. for work.
"I feel crime has reduced in some areas
because students are being aware of their
surroundings. They walk with a group of
friends after staying long hours," Haro said.
Although he can speak on his own behalf when he says he generally feels safe on campus, he feels that there are not enough police on campus.
"While I was working one day, five cars were broken into in Parking Structure II in broad daylight," Haro said.
University Transportation and Parking Services, regulate free services such as the
Hornet Express and the Night Shuttle.
Director of Transportation and Parking Nancy Fox said that the parking enforcement is extremely beneficial because it serves as additional security on campus.
"Just having the presence of our parking
enforcement helps to increase security in the
parking lots," Fox said.
Fox said that the night shuttle program is
highly regarded by the campus community,
because people do not have to walk alone on
campus during the night.
"Whether it's a student calling for a ride
from the Library to the Residence Halls or a
faculty member calling for a ride from a
building to a parking lot, people make very
positive comments about the great service
provided by the Night Shuttle," Fox said.
The University Police Department also tries to educate the campus community regarding crime for safety reasons.
University Police Department sergeant Kelly Clark said that the campus police tries its best to send out information to students,
faculty and staff about crime and ways in
which to protect themselves.
"In the last semester, a bike patrol unit
was enforced. Crime alert bulletins are distributed.
We try to interact with the campus community as much as possible through enforcement and education," Clark said.
Crime alert bulletins can be found online
on the police website which has information
about threatening events or happenings on
campus.
The police report for 2005 requires colleges
and universities throughout the United States to reveal information regarding crime
both on and off campus. The act is stressed
heavily by the United States Department of
Education.
The full report can be found at
www.csus.edu/police.
Jacqueline Tualla can be reached at
news@statehornet.com
crime report for 2005 and it had some welcoming data.
According to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure, motor vehicle theft dropped to 33 incidents, down from 253 in 2004 and 333 in 2003.
Only 13 car thefts were reported in campus
on 2005. The rest were off-campus crimes that University Police attended.
Along with car thefts, aggravated assault and hate crimes have all decreased in number
within the last three years as well. The data from the report starts in 2003. The
number of reported robberies dramatically
dropped in 2005 to six, while 2004 had 35.
Andrew Haro, University Union building
supervisor, said he generally feels safe on campus, even after staying until 1 a.m. for work.
"I feel crime has reduced in some areas
because students are being aware of their
surroundings. They walk with a group of
friends after staying long hours," Haro said.
Although he can speak on his own behalf when he says he generally feels safe on campus, he feels that there are not enough police on campus.
"While I was working one day, five cars were broken into in Parking Structure II in broad daylight," Haro said.
University Transportation and Parking Services, regulate free services such as the
Hornet Express and the Night Shuttle.
Director of Transportation and Parking Nancy Fox said that the parking enforcement is extremely beneficial because it serves as additional security on campus.
"Just having the presence of our parking
enforcement helps to increase security in the
parking lots," Fox said.
Fox said that the night shuttle program is
highly regarded by the campus community,
because people do not have to walk alone on
campus during the night.
"Whether it's a student calling for a ride
from the Library to the Residence Halls or a
faculty member calling for a ride from a
building to a parking lot, people make very
positive comments about the great service
provided by the Night Shuttle," Fox said.
The University Police Department also tries to educate the campus community regarding crime for safety reasons.
University Police Department sergeant Kelly Clark said that the campus police tries its best to send out information to students,
faculty and staff about crime and ways in
which to protect themselves.
"In the last semester, a bike patrol unit
was enforced. Crime alert bulletins are distributed.
We try to interact with the campus community as much as possible through enforcement and education," Clark said.
Crime alert bulletins can be found online
on the police website which has information
about threatening events or happenings on
campus.
The police report for 2005 requires colleges
and universities throughout the United States to reveal information regarding crime
both on and off campus. The act is stressed
heavily by the United States Department of
Education.
The full report can be found at
www.csus.edu/police.
Jacqueline Tualla can be reached at
news@statehornet.com
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Rozanne Tualla
posted 1/31/07 @ 8:52 AM PST
Great article! You did a great job! Loved reading!
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