CRF250rider1000
Regular Member
I received this in my email today and just wanted to share with you all. They already have stepped up on campus police but the other night a student was robbed right in front of the library. Anyways here is the "attempt" at cutting down on crime. If you ask me, I think this is a good argument for SCCC. It seems like every couple of days now I get an email about "someone robbed at gunpoint" or something of that sorts.
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Dear ODU Community:
We are all deeply concerned about the recent spate of crime around the campus. Our students, faculty and staff should be able to work, learn and live in an environment where they feel safe. Crime of any sort is not acceptable at Old Dominion University.
This morning, I've authorized deploying Norfolk Sheriff's Department deputies to provide additional security and patrols of our campus and the surrounding concurrent jurisdiction. These officers will augment the activities of Old Dominion police officers, who I have also directed to increase shifts and patrols, until further notice. Additionally, I have asked Police Chief Rudy Burwell to work with Norfolk Police Chief Bruce Marquis in increasing Norfolk police support in the concurrent jurisdiction.
In addition to these immediate efforts, we will review and restructure our current policing strategies to ensure that the Old Dominion University campus is a safe and secure environment.
As you may know, the Norfolk City Council in August gave approval for the city manager to initiate planning for a joint police facility with Old Dominion. The facility, which would be located adjacent to the ODU campus, would serve as the city's Third Precinct and headquarters for ODU Police. This effort is now underway and we will keep the campus informed as final details are approved.
Even with an increased police and sheriff’s office presence, I want to remind students, faculty and staff that we also need your help to keep our campus safe. Remember to practice these safety measures:
• utilize our after-hours Safe Ride and Escort Services programs;
• lock your car and don't leave valuable items in sight;
• keep your dorm room and apartment doors locked;
• do not prop open building doors or hold open residence hall doors for people you don't know;
• keep your porch lights on to help illuminate neighborhood streets; and
• report any suspicious activity to campus police immediately at 683-4000.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John R. Broderick
President
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Dear ODU Community:
We are all deeply concerned about the recent spate of crime around the campus. Our students, faculty and staff should be able to work, learn and live in an environment where they feel safe. Crime of any sort is not acceptable at Old Dominion University.
This morning, I've authorized deploying Norfolk Sheriff's Department deputies to provide additional security and patrols of our campus and the surrounding concurrent jurisdiction. These officers will augment the activities of Old Dominion police officers, who I have also directed to increase shifts and patrols, until further notice. Additionally, I have asked Police Chief Rudy Burwell to work with Norfolk Police Chief Bruce Marquis in increasing Norfolk police support in the concurrent jurisdiction.
In addition to these immediate efforts, we will review and restructure our current policing strategies to ensure that the Old Dominion University campus is a safe and secure environment.
As you may know, the Norfolk City Council in August gave approval for the city manager to initiate planning for a joint police facility with Old Dominion. The facility, which would be located adjacent to the ODU campus, would serve as the city's Third Precinct and headquarters for ODU Police. This effort is now underway and we will keep the campus informed as final details are approved.
Even with an increased police and sheriff’s office presence, I want to remind students, faculty and staff that we also need your help to keep our campus safe. Remember to practice these safety measures:
• utilize our after-hours Safe Ride and Escort Services programs;
• lock your car and don't leave valuable items in sight;
• keep your dorm room and apartment doors locked;
• do not prop open building doors or hold open residence hall doors for people you don't know;
• keep your porch lights on to help illuminate neighborhood streets; and
• report any suspicious activity to campus police immediately at 683-4000.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John R. Broderick
President
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