Campus Crime Summary - December 2007

During the month of December there were nine theft reports. Thefts of computers along with personal items all occurred from locked and unlocked vehicles, from dining halls along with offices and dorm rooms. There was one report of a stolen bicycle. Remember it is always a good idea to leave un-needed personal items in your locked office or dorm room when going to breakfast, lunch or dinner.

There were two non-injury traffic accidents and one injury accident reported for the month of December. UCSC Police Officers issued a total of 32 citations for traffic, University, and Municipal violations.

There were four arrests during the month of December. One affiliate was arrested for public intoxication. Two affiliates were issued citations for conspiracy to commit a crime. The citations issued were for their involvement in the tree sitter protest at Science Hill.

One non-affiliate was arrested for public intoxication.

The Police Department took in several pieces of found property this month. If you are missing or have lost personal property (i.e. keys, glasses, wallet, etc…). First, check the area where you last remember having it or think you might have lost it. Then, check with the Police Department's lost and found. You can call the number for UCSC Police, or come in and check with the front office staff.

Please remember to drive safely during the rainy weather.

If you are in need of police assistance you may reach the UCSC Police Department by:

• Dialing 9-2231 from a campus phone or 459-2231 from off campus locations.
• If you have an emergency dial 911.
• If you would like to report a crime and remain anonymous call the Crime Tip Line at 459-3TIP (459-3947).
• You may also report crimes confidentially via the Internet at http://police.ucsc.edu/crime.html.
  

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (referred to as the Clery Act) is part of the Higher Education Act. It requires institutions of higher education that receive federal financial aid to report specified crime statistics on college campuses and to provide other safety and crime information to members of the campus community. The UCSC Police Department and designated Campus Security Authorities are required to report these specified crimes. For more information, including a list of officials designated as Campus Security Authorities at UC Santa Cruz, please see the "UC Santa Cruz Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report" at: http://www.ucsc.edu/about/crime_stats.