Campus crime stats are valuable tool

October 13, 2008

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Caller-Times (TX)

By Susan Tallant

"...crime statistics for everything from drug crimes to manslaughter are available online for every public and private college campus that participates in federal student aid programs..."

"Posting the statistics is mandatory through the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1999..."

"The statistics can guide students and parents on making informed decisions because they can gauge specific crime problems to help decide if the area is safe, Gutierrez said..."

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