Campus Safety

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1 total messages Started by Kevin J. Pugh Thu, 28 Jan 1999 00:00

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Author: Kevin J. Pugh
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 00:00

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Did anyone attend the safety meeting hosted by the Ohio State and
Columbus Police Departments?

I live on north campus, about seven blocks from the double homicide,
and used to live on 13th, across from the apartments where the second
shooting occurred.  Like most "commuter" students living in the
University District, I suffered a number of "smash & grab" thefts from
my vehicles, but nothing as violent or as intimidating as a mugging.
At that time, I did not feel that the Columbus police cared enough
about property crimes near campus.  I believe the apathy of the
department, and the transient nature of the population have created an
atmosphere ripe for such violent crimes.

The Columbus police have made a real effort in our new neighborhood to
protect property, as I witnessed in response to a call this past
summer, however, my wife and I do not believe that either perpertrator
will be brought to justice, and that the number of violent crimes will
continue to rise in the Campus District.  The only real way for this
to be prevented is through the cooperation of the Ohio State and
Columbus police with students and area residents.  It does take an
effort, and involves risk, to get involved.  But, can we afford not
to?

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