The University of New Mexico

NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact: Lt. Pat Davis (505) 249-8304

September 17, 2008

UNM Releases 2007 Crime Statistics

The University of New Mexico annual crime statistics report shows some fluctuation over the three-year reporting period, but statistically violent crime on campus remains low.

UNM Police compile the statistics annually in compliance with the federal Clery Law, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education and requires colleges and universities to release three years of crime statistics for homicide/manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, hate crimes and aggravated assault. In addition, the number of arrests for alcohol, drug and weapons violations is reported.

UNM Police Chief Kathy Guimond says, “UNM’s student population changes by about 25 percent every year as new students enter and others graduate, which substantially impacts fluctuations in UNM’s reported crimes from year to year.”

These numbers include campus residential and other locations. This year they also include some areas adjacent to campus.

Guimond says UNM traditionally experiences more property crime than violent crime. Police conduct educational presentations for new students, sororities, fraternities and other campus organizations as well as UNM staff so they can serve as “eyes and ears” for police and security services. The campus also has emergency “blue light” phones and a 24-hour campus escort program.

Compete information about UNM Crime Statistics may be found at http://police.unm.edu/safetyandsecurity.html

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