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Cracking down 4/26/07
As police presence increases at local bars, so do citations and arrests for alcohol violations

As area crime surges, Caret calls for action 9/14/06
Street robberies in the Towson precinct are up 60 percent to date this year, causing Baltimore County Police to beef up patrols and leading Towson University's president to emphasize the importance of safe surroundings.
In his Fall Address last week, President Robert Caret said the amount of low-level crime has increased on the edges of campus.
"When I see people being robbed with handguns at the Towson Circle or the movie theater or at Aigburth Road, that changes my whole feel about the campus," Caret said.

From the Editor's Desk: Why you didn't receive a Crime Alert on Monday 2/23/06

Feud at nearby bar continues on campus 2/6/06
Trespasser accidentally slices hand outside Scarborough Hall Friday night

Greek cleanup attracts police 11/14/05
Community service brings Sigma Pi, Zeta second noise complaint

Students voice safety concerns at forum 11/10/05
Following string of crimes, panel gets feedback

Loud party lands 32 students in city jail 10/6/05
Friday night party attended by members of Sigma Pi and Zeta Tau Alpha ended with day-long detainment; no charges filed

Drunk and busted 9/15/05
TUPD cracks down on drinking violations

TUPD scrambles to fill staff vacancies 9/8/05
Four police officers have left the Towson University Police Department since July -- and a fifth officer is leaving on Monday. Those resignations, combined with a lack of police aides, have left the department in a lurch.

Local police search for Fairways rape witness 4/28/05

Police continue rape investigations 2/24/05
Female student says she was sexually assaulted on campus early Friday morning

Student robbed on campus 9/2/04

Res. Life plans for 24-hour security 8/30/04
Towson is in the process of implementing a 24-hour security presence in the residence halls, as the University continues to increase its safety measures across campus.

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