Crime from 4/23 to the present day.

-From the data collected we can see that the crime in the past 3 months is fairly
spread throughout campus.
-Seems like a good amount of crime taking place, within the summer. Though we
have nothing to compare it to, we do see a problem, with reoccurring crime at 3
different locations. We found the 3 areas where crime was reoccurring within a 3
month period, to be quite troubling.
-General campus lighting, as well as the emergency lights, does not really seem to
influence the direction crime takes place.
-Trends we noticed with crime, is that almost all occurred within a reasonable
amount of distance of a blue light.
-Lighting is not a significant factor when determining safety, as crimes occurred in
areas that had both emergency lights close, and general lighting.
-We have faith in the resources UCF has, but perhaps, it lacks in effectively being
allocated.

-How do we then begin to reduce crime?, if light as we had previously thought was
not a significant factor.
-Is the summer significant? Is it a sensitive time, where more crime is likely to
occur?
-How do the numbers in attendance for students, professors, other UCF staff
members, correlate with the amounts of crime occurring?
-Does the police department reduce patrolling, and officials, during the summer?
-Are there any other factors in the resources UCF has, which is limited during the
summer?
-If so, how can a series of maps be of use in requesting a more consistent (all year
round) protection?
-Are maps a way of doing more with less?
-If posted, or accessible; does it promote a surveillance type of effect on criminal
prospects?
-Would crime decrease, if this information (maps) was presented via Knights News,
social media, or any other resource UCF has for presenting this to its community?

-Would students plan ahead according to the data the maps present?
-Would they create their own curfew, make better decisions that would reduce their
vulnerability to criminal activity?

-Our frame work in mapping out the types of crimes, the time of day, and location;
serve a larger purpose than correlating it with the lighting/emergency systems, as
we did.
-If we continue to document these 3 details that pertain to criminal activity, we will
begin to see more trends, throughout campus.
-It is our right to be aware of this, and cant think of a more effective way to paint
the picture for students. Other than actually constructing these maps and
presenting them on our website, knights new, or social media.
-Reporting the news on a daily basis communicates the present. Reporting a
recollection of criminal activity through mapping, communicates the past. Both
which can help safety be more consistent in the future.
-Knowing the available resources, and how to respond to certain scenarios is nice;
but I dont think many people consider such services, because they dont see the
crime that goes on.
-Our goal is not to induce fear, but raise awareness.
-With the data presented, we can begin to establish trends of crime; that will
directly correspond to a sensitive time of day, location, and type of crime
committed, throughout campus.
-This can help officers in tactically positioning themselves within a reasonable
distance from sensitive areas, or perhaps just raising awareness; as noted with
areas of reoccurring crimes.
-Through mapping we can see a clearer image, which can be presented to other
individuals within the community that can use the data more effectively when
allocating the universities resources.

-Though it might seem worrisome for future investors, I mean students; the sincerity
this would communicate would probably outweigh any concerns both potential and
actual UCF community members might have.
Reputation might be a reason we wouldnt want to present this, but I guess it all
depends, if we are more interested in students safety or appealing to future UCF
community prospects.

MAPS ALLOW PEOPLE TO MAKE MORE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT

PERSONAL SAFETY ON CAMPUS.