Crime runs rampant
Lucas Hernandez
Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: News
On Nov. 10, at approximately 3:15 p.m., campus security received a call that Maisari was seen on the premises. They located him and promptly escorted him to their office for questioning. According to an e-mail issued by Fernando Rodriguez of campus security, "during the course of the conversation with WPPD [Winter Park Police Department], Mr. Maisari's account of the events changed several times, but finally acknowledged that he did approach approximately 15 female students to 'learn more about Rollins' and hopefully become a student in the future. He also stated that he did touch several of them, but that it was not meant to be threatening and that he 'didn't think he did anything wrong.' With this information, Campus Security asked WPPD to trespass Mr. Maisari from campus. Additionally, WPPD will be submitting paperwork to the State Attorney's Office in relation to an outstanding battery complaint." Maisari is a citizen of Saudi Arabia and is working here in Orlando with a work visa. He was described as 24 years old with short black hair that is combed back, a medium complexion, small build, and a slight moustache. He is 5'10" and weighs 135-145 pounds.
The final incident of concern was a shooting that occurred at 11:44 a.m. near downtown Orlando on Nov. 6. The shooter, Jason Rodriguez, a former Reynolds Smith & Hills employee, entered the eighth floor of the Gateway Center Building and began shooting. According to Lieutenant Louis Tanzi, the culprit "produced a handgun and started shooting in the reception area and continued shooting in the office area until he left." He injured five and killed one person. A search for Rodriguez ensued shortly after the shooting and he was found at his mother's house.
This incident brought much fear to the Rollins community but also to the state of Florida. The manhunt, which lasted nearly three hours, shut down I-4 and countless city streets, and put numerous schools and businesses on lockdown. The Rollins community was not directly notified until after the fact. An e-mail was sent out by campus security at 2:42 p.m. informing the student body that the campus had been searched and cleared.
Winter Park is a relatively safe city. In almost every crime category, it ranks below average because the police force has such a strong presence in the community. In comparison to similar small Florida schools, Rollins is one of the safest. Also, all of Campus Security has either law enforcement or military experience. At the end of the day, security is dependent upon wise decision-making and effective communication. Together we can work to make campus the safest it can be.
The final incident of concern was a shooting that occurred at 11:44 a.m. near downtown Orlando on Nov. 6. The shooter, Jason Rodriguez, a former Reynolds Smith & Hills employee, entered the eighth floor of the Gateway Center Building and began shooting. According to Lieutenant Louis Tanzi, the culprit "produced a handgun and started shooting in the reception area and continued shooting in the office area until he left." He injured five and killed one person. A search for Rodriguez ensued shortly after the shooting and he was found at his mother's house.
This incident brought much fear to the Rollins community but also to the state of Florida. The manhunt, which lasted nearly three hours, shut down I-4 and countless city streets, and put numerous schools and businesses on lockdown. The Rollins community was not directly notified until after the fact. An e-mail was sent out by campus security at 2:42 p.m. informing the student body that the campus had been searched and cleared.
Winter Park is a relatively safe city. In almost every crime category, it ranks below average because the police force has such a strong presence in the community. In comparison to similar small Florida schools, Rollins is one of the safest. Also, all of Campus Security has either law enforcement or military experience. At the end of the day, security is dependent upon wise decision-making and effective communication. Together we can work to make campus the safest it can be.
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Crunch Cardwell
Michael Cardwell
posted 11/20/09 @ 4:34 PM EST
The Encarta World English Dictionary defines "rampant" as "occurring unchecked: happening in an unrestrained manner, usually so as to be regarded as a menace. (Continued…)
BambiB
posted 11/20/09 @ 5:30 PM EST
Imagine you are being stalked by a stranger and believe yourself to be in danger. Do you run, call for help, submit or fight?
If you dial 911, the cops will probably be there in 20 minutes or less. (Continued…)
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