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TO:

University at Albany Students
   

FROM:

J. Frank Wiley, University Chief of Police
   

DATE:

September 29, 2005
   

RE:

Personal Safety Alert

 

 


In recent days, two students have been victimized in areas near our campus. On 9/22/05 at approximately 8:45 p.m., on Washington Avenue near Lexington Avenue, six youths approached a student and struck him with fists. There were no serious injuries reported and no weapons were used.

On 9/27/05 at 11:55 p.m. near the corner of Lake and Western Avenues, three persons approached a student, produced a knife, and robbed him of property. The student sustained injury to his neck but did not require hospitalization.

Albany City Police are investigating these crimes. University Police are continuing with increased motorized patrols in areas immediately adjacent to Alumni Quad and the Downtown Campus.

Please � be mindful of your personal safety. I remind you:

  Don't walk alone at night if at all possible
     
  Keep a cell phone to call police should you encounter a problem
     
  Be aware of your surroundings
     
  Avoid unlit or poorly lit areas
     
  Be aware of places people can hide
     
  If you are walking on a dark, quiet street with no traffic, walk in the road
     

Thank you.
 

 



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