Tag: Crime

Opinions & Editorials

Letter to the Editor: solidarity does not look like a fence

By: Rachel Snodgrass *Editor’s note: The fence being constructed around the basketball courts costs approximately $170,000 and is funded by a private donor. Since the courts opened in fall of 2010, there have been 60 crimes reported near the courts, 47 of which were crimes of opportunity. As of now, community members will have to take a photo ID card to O’Connor Sports Center before getting an access card that will allow them to use the courts. When they are done playing, they must go back to O’Connor to return the card and get their ID back. Community members will … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: solidarity does not look like a fence

Campus News

Recent crime prompts safety communication efforts

By: Meredith Francis In light of recent, more serious crime reports on and around Xavier’s campus, the Student Government Association (SGA) Executives and Xavier Police are encouraging students to get informed about the campus safety protocol. SGA Executives are currently planning an initiative to promote safety communication techniques. Within one week, there were separate reports of a major theft from Fenwick Place and an armed robbery at Idlewild and Dana Avenues. According to SGA President Drew Dziedzic, the safety communication initiative is part of an ongoing process to properly inform students of the different “incident levels” and the corresponding ways … Continue reading Recent crime prompts safety communication efforts

Campus News

University publishes 2012 Jeanne Clery campus crime statistics

By: Meredith Francis Xavier recent;y released the statistical report of certain crimes committed on and near campus in accordance with a federal known as the Jeanne Clery Act. According to the law, all universities are required to report statistics to the community on and around the university’s campus. An abridged version of the statistics (that focuses on the crimes committed on campus) is available below. Offense 2010 2011 2012 Sexual Offenses (Forcible) 2 0 5 Robbery 0 0 1 Burglary 3 3 1 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 1 0 Drug Abuse Violation (Referred) 67 100 114 Liquor Law Violation (Referred) … Continue reading University publishes 2012 Jeanne Clery campus crime statistics