Annual security report available to university community
Samantha Selvaggio
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: News
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Each year, Sacred Heart's Department of Public Safety issues an annual report that contains University crime statistics and an overview of security policies and procedures relating to crime awareness.
In a message in the 2007 Public Safety's Annual Report, Jack Fernandez, director of Public Safety, said that the Department of Public Safety is a "service-oriented organization, which aims to provide a safe environment conducive to living, learning, and working."
A copy of the 2007 annual report can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety or downloading it off of the Sacred Heart Website. The University crime statistics included in the report are in compliance with the Cleary Act of 1990.
"We take the issue of campus safety seriously and are determined to assure that our campus remains safe," said Fernandez.
As an advocate for the report, Diana Pellegrino, junior, Valley Stream, N.Y., is always up-to-date with what is occurring on campus and makes sure she reads the report every year.
"With the track record of most college campuses, it is definitely a relief to see that the thefts which occur on campus are included in the report and where they happen," said Pellegrino.
"Public Safety is doing a good job of informing students and parents about what is happening on campus," said Pellegrino.
But while some students feel well-informed, others didn't even know of the Annual Report's existence despite global e-mails that were sent out to inform students and faculty members of its availability by Scott Lupo, Assistant Supervisor of the Department of Public Safety.
Elyse Mannino, sophomore, Old Bridge, N.J. said she didn't even know of the report's existence and that it should've been better advertised.
"I think Sacred Heart and the Department of Public Safety should have made sure that they sent enough notice about the annual report coming out because not every student is aware that it even exists," said Mannino.
In the Annual Report, the Department of Public Safety also stressed the importance of SHU students to share in the responsibility of security around campus.
In a message in the 2007 Public Safety's Annual Report, Jack Fernandez, director of Public Safety, said that the Department of Public Safety is a "service-oriented organization, which aims to provide a safe environment conducive to living, learning, and working."
A copy of the 2007 annual report can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety or downloading it off of the Sacred Heart Website. The University crime statistics included in the report are in compliance with the Cleary Act of 1990.
"We take the issue of campus safety seriously and are determined to assure that our campus remains safe," said Fernandez.
As an advocate for the report, Diana Pellegrino, junior, Valley Stream, N.Y., is always up-to-date with what is occurring on campus and makes sure she reads the report every year.
"With the track record of most college campuses, it is definitely a relief to see that the thefts which occur on campus are included in the report and where they happen," said Pellegrino.
"Public Safety is doing a good job of informing students and parents about what is happening on campus," said Pellegrino.
But while some students feel well-informed, others didn't even know of the Annual Report's existence despite global e-mails that were sent out to inform students and faculty members of its availability by Scott Lupo, Assistant Supervisor of the Department of Public Safety.
Elyse Mannino, sophomore, Old Bridge, N.J. said she didn't even know of the report's existence and that it should've been better advertised.
"I think Sacred Heart and the Department of Public Safety should have made sure that they sent enough notice about the annual report coming out because not every student is aware that it even exists," said Mannino.
In the Annual Report, the Department of Public Safety also stressed the importance of SHU students to share in the responsibility of security around campus.
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Jason Prevelige
posted 10/19/07 @ 6:15 PM EST
In taking a quick look at the statistics for last year I noticed some interesting facts. First is that Sacred Heart has continued to be a relatively low crime institution since I graduated 3 years ago. (Continued…)
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