Campus Crime articles from February 2005

Campus Crime archives from February 2005

Are colleges liable for the crimes of drunken sports fans? Maybe.
February 1, 2005... In light of a recent court ruling about the N.Y. Giants football stadium, campuses may want to reconsider their policies about serving alcohol in their stadiums, experts advise. In last month's decision, a jury awarded a mother and daughter...

Programs to prevent high-risk drinking, violence to be funded by federal grant.(Grants & Funding)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Colleges and universities could receive up to $300,000 to implement or enhance campus programs to prevent high-risk drinking or violent behavior through a Department of Education grant. The Grant Competition to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or...

Reversal: private college police records remain confidential in Ga., court says.(Private Police Forces)
February 1, 2005... A Georgia court has ruled private colleges that employ sworn police officers--who have the same power as local police--do not have to turn over their records under the state's open records law, a reversal of a previous decision. The case is one...

Bill would require private colleges to open campus police records.(Legislation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Following a state appeals court decision (see story, this page) that allows private universities to keep their police records confidential, a Georgia legislator has introduced a bill that would open up those documents to public scrutiny. ...

Not everything in Texas can be big: bill aims to reduce student binges.
February 1, 2005... College students in Texas would have a tougher time drinking illegally or binge drinking, if three new bills sponsored by a state legislator pass. Rep. Rob Eissler's (R) bills would require keg registration (H.B. 193), prevent a liquor...

Colorado Greeks get new rules.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Colorado Greeks Get New Rules--The University of Colorado (CU) is getting tough with its Greeks. Late last month, the school's vice chancellor for student affairs, Ron Stump, met with the organizations and spelled out what commitments they...

Alcohol, hazing incident leads to charges.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Alcohol, Hazing Incident Leads to Charges--Two University of South Dakota fraternity members and their Sigma Nu fraternity have been charged criminally over an incident involving underage drinking, the Yankton-Dakota Press reported. The members...

Teaching students bystander intervention could reduce campus sexual assaults.(Research)
February 1, 2005... Helping college students learn how they as bystanders can intervene in sexual assault helps them better understand the situations in which sexual assault might occur and could reduce the incidences of assault on campus, researchers at the...

They're not Bobby Knight wannabes: campus coaches offer kindly advice.(Mental Health)
February 1, 2005... A new service aimed at colleges with smaller budgets for counseling services provides college students with life coaches to help them deal with problems such as eating disorders, depression and drug or alcohol abuse. The Campus Coach...

NMHA, rockers seek federal funding for campus mental health programs.(National Mental Health Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A national mental health advocacy group and rock-and-rollers banded together to urge Congress to fund a federal program that provides money to college campuses to establish mental health and suicide prevention programs. The groups want...

Screening day offers campuses a chance to help students.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Colleges and universities interested in participating in National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) can now get participation kits especially designed for the college population. The kits include instructions for planning and conducting a...

Michigan State passes new rules.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Michigan State Passes New Rules--Michigan State University's Board of Trustees this month approved two new ordinances related to alcohol use and disorderly conduct. The first new rule says: "The possession of open or uncapped containers of...

Illinois school to examine alcohol issues on campus.(Alcohol)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Northern Illinois University (NIU) has joined with members of its surrounding community to form a task force that will review policies related to alcohol use by students to determine if they are as effective as possible. "Across the...

Cal State campuses get $750,000 grant to reduce drunk driving, misconduct.
February 1, 2005... California State University (CSU) will be discouraging students from driving or misbehaving while intoxicated, under a new $750,000 Alcohol and Traffic Safety grant it received. Programs paid for by the grant will be implemented at 10 of...

Colorado State to implement task force recommendations.
February 1, 2005... Colorado State University (CSU) plans to implement a variety of new programs to reduce high-risk drinking and spend $100,000 on research and education programs on underage drinking and alcohol poisoning, as part of implementing the...

Alcohol blamed for crime spike.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Alcohol Blamed for Crime Spike--Police officials at the University of Illinois-Urbana/ Champaign (UIUC) cited alcohol consumption as a factor for increased crime. According to university data, there were 60 aggravated assaults and batteries...

Community rewards San Diego State University for alcohol policies.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Community Rewards SDSU for Alcohol Policies--A San Diego community group gave two San Diego State University (SDSU) Police employees awards for their leadership in the fight against underage drinking. Police Chief John Carpenter and Lieutenant...

Colorado student falls from building.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Colorado Student Falls from Building--A University of Colorado (CU) student fell from the second-floor roof of a residence hall Jan. 30. Officials said Michael Ocasio, a 19-year-old freshman, "apparently climbed out his fourth-floor window onto...

Thieves had open access to campus after absconding with master keys.(Around the States)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The University of Washington (UW) is reviewing its policies about the security of its master keys after a bag containing almost all the keys to campus buildings--including dormitories--was stolen last month. "None of the keys were copied,"...

Ky. officials urge student caution after two students raped.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The University of Kentucky is offering safety tips and warning students to be cautious following two rapes reported early this month. In an incident reported Feb. 3, a student was raped after being given what she believes was a date rape...

Hopkins adds $2m to security budget after second student murdered.
February 1, 2005... In the wake of two student murders in the past year, Johns Hopkins University (Md.) announced Jan. 31 it plans to spend $2 million on security improvements to make students safer. "We know that is just the beginning--our eventual investment...

Final report expected in investigation shooting by UC-Davis police officers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A report is expected this month revealing the results of an investigation into a fatal shooting by University of California (UC)-Davis police. The shooting occurred Dec. 14, resulting in the death of Martin Louie Castro Soriano, 26....

Motorist kills student; more auto thefts.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Motorist Kills Student; More Auto Thefts--University of Arizona (UA) and Tucson Police are seeking a man they believe ran down one of the school's students and then fled the scene. Colin Rodriquez Griswold was killed when she was hit by a car...