https://fordhamram.com/47056/news/family-weekend-sees-cluster-of-robberies-and-attempts-as-public-safety-advises-caution/ Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 02:08:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.2 https://fordhamram.com/47056/news/family-weekend-sees-cluster-of-robberies-and-attempts-as-public-safety-advises-caution/#comment-1282 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:12:17 +0000 https://fordhamram.com/?p=47056#comment-1282 This string of robberies is a great example of why we cannot rely exclusively on police officers for protection. This is a neighborhood next to a university, with a large amount of both police and private Public Security officers patrolling the area, yet a couple of degenerate criminals can stroll around and rob defenseless students night after night with no fear of retribution. Public safety or police are called immediately afterwards in every case, but they are completely powerless and nothing is ever done. If it were legal to carry anything stiffer than a Nerf bat around here, I imagine they would think twice before pulling this bullshit.
In the meantime, I encourage students to be aware and alert when traveling around after dark. If you see anyone that makes you uncomfortable, trust your gut and stay away. These criminals aren’t popping out of garbage cans, they are walking around and approaching people casually. No stranger needs to approach you at night for any legitimate purpose, and everyone has the right to keep a safe distance from people that make them uncomfortable. Ask anyone who has been robbed or attacked, and they will tell you the same. It’s a traumatizing experience and not worth it.

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