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Crime statistics released for 2000

Occurrences of violent crime, vandalism and vehicle hit-and-runs are rising at UCSD, according to the recent annual report of crime statistics compiled by UC Police. The compiled statistics reflect crime at UCSD for the year 2000, which saw five cases of aggravated assault and one case of rape. These six violent crimes represented an increase from zero in 1999.

Statistics also showed an increase in vandalism on campus, increasing 28 percent over the same time interval.

Perhaps the most notorious case was the recurrent “”Dynes Posse”” vandalism. Trash cans, electric boxes, library book returns and other items on campus were vandalized with a representation of UCSD Chancellor Robert C. Dynes and the words “”Dynes Posse”” or “”Chancellor Dynes has a Posse.””

Many students were left puzzled by the unusual graffiti, which adapts the work of San Diegan Shepard Fairey.

“”Maybe they were trying to make a statement. Maybe they were trying to be funny,”” said Craig Shigyo, a Warren senior. “”I didn’t really know what was going on. It was just annoying.””

Other significant increases in crime include a 31 percent increase in vehicle hit-and-runs and a 4 percent increase in public drunkenness.

There was a 14 percent decrease in total property crime, including a 60 percent drop in bicycle theft. Bicycle thefts dropped from 139 cases in 1999 to a 55 in the year 2000.

Similar trends in crime could be seen at the University of California level. All nine campuses saw similar results, with a 3 percent decrease in violent crime and a 7 percent decrease in total property crime.

Despite the slight increase in violent crimes at UCSD, students tend to feel secure.

Roosevelt sophomore Ariel Harris said, “”I feel safe at UCSD. I have never been in a situation where I felt like I was in danger.””

The Crime Prevention Unit, Community Service Officers and the Resident Security Program are cited in the UCPD reports as strong deterrents of crime at UCSD.

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