Thursday, November 14, 1996 PRIORITIES: UCLA must make crime prevention measures a top priorityBy Michelle N. Mimlitsch The recent "Safety Alert" distributed by the UCPD in response to a reported rape in Parking Lot 3 raises serious issues about campus security that cannot be addressed simply by following the security measures suggested at the conclusion […]
Category Archives: Crime
Brawl breaks out at fraternity party, two BETA members hurt
Monday, October 21, 1996 GREEK: Event leads some to question link between fraternities and violenceBy Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Senior Staff Thursday night at a Beta Theta Pi fraternity party, a brawl broke out between members of the fraternity and strangers who had broken in through the back of the house, witnesses said. At approximately […]
UCLA student arrested in class
Thursday, October 17, 1996 CRIME: Burke repeatedly harassed professor, according to classmatesBy Marie Blanchard Daily Bruin Senior Staff A UCLA student was arrested in a philosophy class Wednesday afternoon for "disturbing the peace," according to UC police department (UCPD) Captain Alan Cueba. Greg Laurence Burke, a second-year undeclared student, was arrested early afternoon outside Fowler […]
Letters
Murder – tragedy could have been prevented I am beyond mad. I am sad. Kevin Jeske lost his life while on duty as a UCLA employee through UCPD (University of California Police Department) incompetence. Why was Kevin Jeske not escorted by the UCPD while transferring cash receipts from Wadsworth Theater to the Central Ticket Office? […]
Daytime attacks rouse public anxiety
Daytime attacks rouse public anxiety UCPD advises students to use caution, remain alert at all times of day By Ramona M. Ortega Amid the lunchtime hustle and bustle, a man set out last Tuesday from Wilshire for a routine walk into Westwood Village. As he turned onto La Conte Avenue from Westwood Boulevard, another man […]
Students, get involved and fight police injustice
Students, get involved and fight police injustice By D.J. Schulte I enjoyed The Bruin’s articles pertaining to the recent Westwood "riots." Perhaps this example of police brutality will serve as a catalyst for UCLA students to become activists. UCLA students, do not let this experience be forgotten. Do not let it fail to motivate you. […]
Students question police’s use of force
Students question police’s use of force LAPD defends Monday’s crowd control methods, says hard tactics were necessary By Phillip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff One day after the victory celebration and melee in Westwood, many Bruins questioned the tactics of the Los Angeles Police Dept. in quelling the celebration. Several students who were hit by […]