The University of South Florida has reported a 32% decline in crimes since the year 2005 with arrests spiking up 23%. Reported felonies have dropped from 568 in 2005 to 388 in 2008. This includes seven categories of murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft. There has only been one murder on campus since the year 2005. The number of arrests have also risen from 238 in 2005 to 293 last year.However, the University Police Department has reported that overall crime is down on the Tampa campus. Most of the offenses that take place are committed by those individuals with no association to the university. These offenders are considered opportunistic to circumstances. A spokesperson for the department stated that the overwhelming visible police presence has contributed to the positive statistics.
In 2006, the University of South Florida campus started hosting DUI checkpoints and different officer saturation efforts. The USF Police Department has even won awards for their efforts, winning a Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense on or around the University of South Florida campus, contact an aggressive lawyer to fight the charges against you. The attorneys at Musca Law have over 100 years of combined legal experience serving the people the Tampa area.
I understand that officers acting in good faith often make mistakes resulting in unjust criminal charges against an innocent bystander. Do not let the repercussions of a criminal conviction influence your future. Contact the knowledgeable attorneys at Musca Law for help with your case and a free consultation
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense on or around the University of South Florida campus, contact an aggressive lawyer to fight the charges against you. The attorneys at Musca Law have over 100 years of combined legal experience serving the people the Tampa area.
I understand that officers acting in good faith often make mistakes resulting in unjust criminal charges against an innocent bystander. Do not let the repercussions of a criminal conviction influence your future. Contact the knowledgeable attorneys at Musca Law for help with your case and a free consultation
