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Increased crime reports on campus worries some students

Written by John Harden, The Shorthorn senior staff

Monday, 30 November 2009 08:11 PM

Crime Map Links Arlington Crime Statistics SpotCrime.com: Arlington, TX Studying at the library, past sunset, used to be a delight for architecture sophomore Jessica Williams. Recent criminal activity in and along the campus edges has put her and other students on higher alert. “The random assaults, with people getting punched in the face, worries me,” she said. “Now I do most of my studying in my dorm.” Wednesday, a man told police he was struck from behind and then punched in the face, according to the police report. The assault is the fifth of similar incidents reported this semester and the fourth in a span of two weeks. When walking back to her room in Arlington Hall, Williams pays closer attention her surroundings, lowering her chances of being a victim. “I started leaving my purse and laptop in my room, locked away,” she said. “It might sound silly, but I’m not very big, which I know makes me an easy target.” Students on university and college campus shouldn’t have to worry about being assaulted, said Daniel Leroy, graphic design sophomore. “If I got punched in this face, I’d fight back,” he said. “For the people who can’t protect themselves, it’s sad they have to worry.” The assaults on campus could drive potential students away and stunt campus development, Leroy said. “Look at the doors outside of the buildings. They’re lined [with] different colored bulletins about the assaults,” he said. “Students on campus tours could see that and not want to come here and who would blame them?” UTA Police has increased its patrol on campus in response to the recent criminal activity, said John Hall, administration and campus operations vice president. “I know for a fact that the police department, both the city and school has increased its code enforcement,” he said. “We want to make sure that the campus and the edges are safe for students. There is a lot of interest in the area for future developments and we want to make it secure.” Related stories Third assault in three weeks could be connected, police say November 25, 2009 Views: 290 | E-mail   Be first to comment this article Powered by AkoComment Tweaked Special Edition v.1.4.6 AkoComment © Copyright 2004 by Arthur Konze - www.mamboportal.com All right reserved

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