Campus Crime Summary - May 2009

During the month of May there were thirty five theft reports. Thefts of computers and personal items occurred from locked and unlocked vehicles, Dining Halls, Staff Offices and Dorm Rooms. Please remember to always lock your office or dorm room when leaving for any period of time. It is also extremely important to secure all ground floor level windows. There were eleven stolen bicycle reports. There were fifteen vandalism reports taken for graffiti and property damage.

There were five non-injury and three injury traffic accidents in the month of May.

Officers made seventeen arrests in the month of May. Ten affiliates were arrested for being drunk in public. One non-affiliate was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant. One non-affiliate was arrested for possession of a knife on campus. One affiliate was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Three affiliates were arrested for delaying a peace officer of his duties. One affiliate was arrested for forging a parking permit.

Most theft of property crimes occur because the opportunity exists. Please do not leave your valuables inside your vehicle. Do not leave your room or office unattended for any amount of time. Close and lock your doors and windows. Take the time to help prevent crime. Remember predictable is usually preventable.

Your safety is our concern but it's also your responsibility. There have been three attempted sexual assaults reported in the city within the past six weeks. This is a reminder to be aware of your surroundings and stay safe.

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.