PRESS RELEASE

Feb. 24, 2003

Contact: Captain B. Weimer

 Office (573) 882-5923

 Cellular (573) 999-1979

 

The University of Missouri-Columbia Police Department (MUPD) is pleased to announce that Part 1 crimes reported in 2002 are down 14 percent from 2001.

 

Crime

2001

2002

Homicide

0

0

Forcible Rape

0

0

Robbery

2

2

Aggravated Assault

9

6

Burglary

38

32

Larceny

377

326

Auto Theft

4

3

Arson

2

5

Totals

432

374

 

“MUPD will continue to work with the community we serve to reduce or eliminate crime on campus and the areas surrounding campus,” Captain Brian Weimer said. “Police alone can not reduce or eliminate crime.  It takes a community effort and everyone working together.” 

 

MUPD engages in community policing and strongly encourages faculty, staff and students to be involved in crime prevention on the University campus.

 

For more information on crime prevention programs or a security survey, contact the crime prevention unit at 573-884-7809.

MUPD 6-2003