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Recent Criminal Activity Drives Up Police Presence Around U of O

U of O Police Facebook page.

Following a string of armed robberies and a sexual assault against a student, the University of Oregon has stepped up its police presence and security around campus.

Kelly McIver is a public information officer with the U of O police. He won’t disclose numbers, but says they’ve increased personnel in areas that border the campus, as well as hired private security and boosted surveillance.  He says people are safest traveling in groups, or with arranged transportation. 

If someone is victimized, McIver advises…

“...try and keep a cool head, give up your possessions if that’s what somebody is after. YOU are what’s important, your stuff is not," he says.

"And then when it’s over, just make sure you get to a safe place, and call 911 when it’s immediately after a crime like that. Just remember everything you can and share that with police.”

The U of O has extended its daily shuttle service, which runs from 5pm to 1am for students.

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Brian Bull is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon, and remains a contributor to the KLCC news department. He began working with KLCC in June 2016.   In his 27+ years as a public media journalist, he's worked at NPR, Twin Cities Public Television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ideastream in Cleveland. His reporting has netted dozens of accolades, including four national Edward R. Murrow Awards (22 regional),  the Ohio Associated Press' Best Reporter Award, Best Radio Reporter from  the Native American Journalists Association, and the PRNDI/NEFE Award for Excellence in Consumer Finance Reporting.