Let's make it hard
for the criminals
Police Beat:
Did you know that in relation to the other six
DCCCD campuses, North Lake College has the lowest
crime rate?
Despite the campus’ low numbers, however,
burglary has been the statistics topper for the
last three years.
Although it has been the most reported crime
on campus, it has also been steadily declining
since 2001, with only one reported incident of
burglary in 2003.
So, let’s not send out invitations to burglars,
OK? Keep your doors locked, windows up, and conceal
your valuables in the trunk.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at
other offenses that the NLC Police Department
encountered this month.
March 3: Unattended child —
A child 7-10 years of age was found in the cafeteria.
March 11: Criminal mischief
— Destruction of property in the A-300 Foyer.
A student damaged and broke the picture frame
of DCCCD Board Trustee member Charletta Compton.
March 16: Theft — A laptop
computer was stolen from North Lake College’s
PC Help center.
March 17: Forgery — A
counterfeit $20 bill was found in the accounting
department that came from a student’s tuition
payment.
Next month: See how the NLC
PD is preparing to set up a free program on self
defense for women.
— Amanda Witt is a contributing writer
for the News-Register and a Journalism Club member.
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