[Cp-bulletin] Crime Alert Letter to the MIT Community

Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer crimbite at MIT.EDU
Tue Mar 3 15:41:02 EST 2009


Crime Alert Notice

Issued: March 3, 2009

During these challenging economic times it is of utmost importance for
the MIT Police to address current crime trends, and the perceptions of
crime, to our community members. On February 23, 2009 we issued a crime
alert regarding two unarmed robberies that occurred on a Sunday
afternoon; a misperception by many is that robberies occur only at
night.

If you are concerned for your safety on campus or the adjacent area, and
would like to have a safety presentation we will accommodate your
request. The most common presentation requested is called, "Streetwise
and Safe" where we will address awareness, avoidance, and prevention. 
Director of Facilities and Security Chief John DiFava, Captain Al
Pierce, and Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer are offering to attend staff meetings,
study breaks, or special meetings to present the "Streetwise and Safe" 
program. This program is approximately one hour in length and has no
hands-on portion of training. The program can also be specially tailored
for time constraints or specific concerns.

The MIT Police work very closely with the Cambridge Police exchanging
information and collaborate closely with investigations. The department
works closely with the Boston, Transit and State Police, and other
university police departments, exchanging information and discussing
crime trends. Robberies are not common on the MIT campus, but it only
takes one to create a level of fear in our close knit community. Between
August 23, 2008 and February 22, 2009 there were 5 reports of street
robberies in the MIT neighborhood. On September 18, 2008 a robbery
occurred in the Kendall T station. The suspect was arrested exiting an
MIT building. Another bulletin was issued on a reported robbery on
December 3, 2008 in the area of Building 68. This robbery does not
appear to be a random act and there is an ongoing investigation.

"Technology is not going to save us. Our computers, our tools, our
machines are not enough. We have to rely on our intuitions, our true
being." according to Scholar, Joseph Campbell. Therefore, if having
Chief DiFava, Captain Pierce, or Sgt. Vossmer attend a meeting, or give
a safety presentation is of interest, please let us know.

Chief John DiFava jdifava at mit.edu <mailto:jdifava at mit.edu>

Captain Al Pierce afpierce at mit.edu <mailto:afpierce at mit.edu>

Sergeant Cheryl Vossmer crimbite at mit.edu <mailto:crimbite at mit.edu>


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