Randy Dunn deals with crime, finances in first 100 days

October 28, 2013 at 7:12p.m.

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Dunn: Crime issues must be dealt with

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown State University President Randy J. Dunn wants to make sure that students remain safe while on and around campus.

Last week, a female student was robbed by two juveniles while in her car in the Lincoln Avenue parking deck.

The culprits were apprehended by campus police.

Earlier this year, students fell victim in a spate of off-campus robberies.

City police arrested a 17-year-old in connection to those crimes.

“The crime issue right now has to be dealt with,” Dunn said.

He said he’s spoken to many students, parents and community members about the issue.

He said he’s talked with YSU Chief John Beshara to ensure that patrols and placement of officers are being administered to try to prevent more occurrences.

Campus police also are getting help from outside law enforcement agencies although Dunn declined to elaborate.

“For me, the larger issue is our immediate footprint of campus and how to get that addressed,” said Dunn.

It’s going to take working with partners and financing to improve the campus perimeter, specifically north of campus, he said.

“It’s a major artery of campus,” Dunn said.