Theft on Campus November 16, 2009
When Anthony Wang returned to the locker room at Campus Recreation Center East after a stress-relieving workout, he was shocked to see his wallet, cell phone, backpack and sweatshirt missing. Theft is one of the most frequently occurring crimes on campus, said Lieutenant Skip Frost of the University of Illinois Police Department. Although he believes theft is handled professionally by the UIPD, students who have been victimized disagree. (more…)
Skip Frost, UIPD Lieutenant November 16, 2009
Police officers are expected to uphold public laws and protect the safety of citizens. Often the police are blamed for not doing satisfactory work. Lieutenant Skip Frost of the University of Illinois Police Department says, “There’s two sides to every story.” He says the police’s side has often been neglected in the public eye. (more…)
Cora Beem, Associate Director of the Police Training Institute November 16, 2009
Cora Beem the associate director of the Police Training Institute in Champaign holds her ground in the classroom, completely comfortable with all eyes on her. She gazes steadily at the newest class of police recruits and congratulates those who have been named squad leaders. (more…)
Acquaintence Sexual Assault November 16, 2009
On September 13 students at University of Illinois received a crime alert about a report of sexual assault. When an incident of sexual assault occurs between strangers, like this example, the public is warned. However, 85 percent of cases are acquaintance rape. This means victims are usually assaulted by someone they know. Public sexual assault cases, while important to know about, are not the prevalent model. (more…)
