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MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Dickman sdickman@rochester.edu
585.275.4128
June 4, 2010
Additional Security Measures Taken in Response to the Series of Incidents Near the University
Rochester Police have arrested several suspects in connection with the crimes that occurred last week on the periphery of the University\'s River Campus.
City police believe that some of the suspects in custody may be implicated in more than one of the crimes in the southwest Rochester area and in other neighborhoods. Four incidents close to the River Campus occurred on May 27, 28, and 29 and involved University students.
\"University Security\'s response in each case has been exemplary,\" said Ronald Paprocki, senior vice president for administration and finance at the University. \"Security\'s immediate response and quick communication with Rochester Police were instrumental in the prompt arrest of a suspect in an assault on Wilson Boulevard,\" he said. Paprocki emphasized that Security\'s close working relationship with the Rochester Police Department \"is essential to our safety program and its effectiveness.\"
Walter Mauldin, director of University Security Services, said, \"We have been pleased by the prompt and thorough investigation of these crimes and by the high priority the Rochester Police Department has placed on the safety of the neighborhood.\"
While there are no students living in the Riverview Apartments during the summer, the normal academic year security patrol levels for Brooks Landing and Riverview are being maintained. The University has staff and students in leased space in the area. Additional patrol staff has been added on the River Campus from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day. The lights at Fauver Stadium will stay on during the night to create a brighter mid-campus environment.
Members of the Security staff have met with University employees in the Brooks Landing buildings, and outreach efforts will continue to keep students in residence on campus this summer apprised of security developments and reminded about safe practices. Security and Facilities personnel monitor the University Calendar, but are not always aware of events, such as meetings and conferences, scheduled during the summer months. According to Mauldin, \"It is important that departments post events they are hosting so that appropriate security and support services can be alerted to the possible need for services and special attention.\" Security Services\' special events coordinator is Mike Epping at 275-1087.
Paprocki pointed out that the promptness of the arrests associated with the recent incidents that have occurred close to campus is encouraging and a positive development. \"Security will continue to work closely with the Rochester Police Department, maintain its increased patrol activity, and communicate with faculty, staff, and students regarding personal safety.\"
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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