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^fO?jpD\ /ff\CRlME^ V(JREPORT. tT \ compiled by \s I Yp^TT >r(d Wi,t*r* _// L| September 1 Illegal Use of Telephone, McClintock. Complainant stated that wv/ v/ w v ? v\/yv MINUS continued from page 1 without worrying about how high the A actually is. The emphasis should be on learning, not on GPA," Boyes said. Biology freshman Regina Wragg said she understands the faculty's standpoint on the proposed grading changes but is concerned about how the system will affect her. "As a teacher, you would have more options as far as grading goes. But as a student on an academic scholarship, it would require a little more effort on my part," she said. Come out and take on the a m m 1 Universit Sept. 141 Green Street *Si2r \ Full rules and entry forms will be ^ "^JESTEA is a registers an unknown male has been calling her room, talking low, and breathing over the phone. Complainant was issued a 3 a.m. pamphlet. ' Accidental Damage, Davis Field. Victim reported that a sinkhole developed underneath the driver's-side front tire of her vehicle. The vehicle sank into the hole, causing damage to the tire and scraping the front bumper. September 2 Assistance Rendered. Russell House. Victim fell off her bicycle onto the sidewalk. EMS transported her to Baptist Medical Center. Students c nhmit npiu Malicious damage to personal property, Bates House parking lot. Victim No.l stated that when she returned to her vehicle the left-side mirror was broken. Victim No.2 stated that her windshield, antenna and right-side mirror were damaged. Estimated Value: $375. Autobreaking, Larceny of Speakers, Bull Street Garage. Victim stated that'unknown person(s) entered his vehicle and removed two speakers and eight CDs. Estimated value: $280. ci j, i n oepiemDer a Larceny of Knee Brace, Blatt P.E. Center. Complainant stated that unknown person(s) removed her knee brace from the above location without permission. Assault and Battery, Patterson Hall. Victim stated that an unknown subject assaulted him, using the hands to his facial area, grabbing him and striking him. Impact forms were completed and issued. The victim refused to press charges. Investigation continues. :oncerned grades Although Schmauder acknowledged the possible disadvantages ol the system changes, she said the new grading policy could benefit borderline students. "Any student could have a bad semester and get on the lower range of the grading scale, but this (new system) could be positive for those students who fall in the middle range," she said. "Students are too focused on grades, not learning." i 1 ~ -A ^ )V\?kr^ M \ ii nf Smith :h & 15th 11a (In front of Ri Come m cooitn drills < >, )*"> o U /"xleo-kc } in the exit tent at the Glacier Climb ev ^trademarlUlcense^^Coc^Col^^estl^Refresr Autobreaking, Larceny of Stereo, Bates House parking lot. Victim stated that unknown person(s) gained access to her secured vehicle by unknown means and by rolling her passenger's-side rear window down. The subject then removed the victim's stereo. Estimated value: $150. September 4 Suspicious Fire, LaBorde. Complainant stated that she saw the nlastHr rnvpr* nvpr thp firp-psranp f?* ? ?w route map burning and that unknown person(s) had pulled the sevehth-floor fire alarm. The building was evacuated and the complainant extinguished the fire by splashing water on it. D.U.1,500 Assembly St. Complainant observed subject driving south in the northbound lanes of Assembly Street. The responding officer initiated a traffic stop and arrested the subject, who was transported to Richland County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct, Bull and Blossom Streets. Complainant obUSCPD w SECURITY continuedfrom page uation has the potential to becon volatile," she said. "They should be able to intervei before the situation becomes volatile Members of the USC Police D partment have been training tl guards and will continue to do so, a cording to Miller. Ernie Ellis of Law Enforcemei and Safety said, "We hope to ser as a support mechanism to the guard; This includes, but is not limited t checking up on them, assisting in plac ment and responding to their call If a situation gets out of hand, tl securitv euards don't have the a to Pr< MR Carolina m - 5pm issell House) A Jrv free Nestea \ c I * | I > 1 V'ent. See dates and times above. iments Company, USA" ^ served the subject asleep on the sidi walk at the incident location. Responding officer smelled what appeared to be a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on the subject an asked the subject to perform a serie of field sobriety tests. The subject became loud and boisterous and a threat to himself and others. The subject was arrested, transported tc Richland County Detention Center, and asked not to return to USC property. Autobreaking, Larceny of Speakers, Blossom Street Garage. Victim No.l stated that unknown person(s) entered her vehicle by cut ting off the plastic top. The followii items were taken: $2 in coins. Victim No.2 stated that unknown persnnfsl entered bis vehicle hv hreak ing out the back right-vent window. The following items were taken: on pair of speakers. Estimated value: $32. September 5 Assault and Battery, Snowden. Victims stated that they were each in their respective rooms. When an swering knocks on their doors, they orking with l thority to make an arrest. "Theysh call USCPD or the RA on duty," M le said. With these responsibilities, M ie is aware the guards .need to cont ally be trained and supervised. ( rently, the security guards are iu e" the supervision of their superiors le Miller said an evaluation process LC" the making. In addition, the guards mus ^ out and update a log report. Thii must be completed at the end oi 3' shift. A video camera will be place I the lobby of the Douglas Resident ie to further security measures. M u said the camera will be an effet method of increasing job perform and 1 libia |mo I * N( N( PA #PPPH II I H i 11 11U il U rW\ii I'fi Vil I 7 m* Hi Ti 1 I H< mOMM ii[Hi[i]IiKliT WKilA Ci Subject to terms of Cellular Se cards, no refunds. Usage roiin e- were attacked and beaten by a group s of 10 young men. First respondent c examined each victim, but transport j and further medical attention were id refused. Investigators were notified < s and victim-impact statements were completed. , Assistance Rendered. Wade 7 C ) Hampton. Complainant stated that ' her roommate came back to their room highly intoxicated from a party. The victim became sick and was 1 transported to Baptist Medical Cen- { ter for treatment. Housing was also 1 notified about the incident. ( c Assistance Rendered, Wade i lg Hampton. Complainant stated that the victim was passed out at the inci- < rlonf nn TT>o roonnnrlintr nfRr?or i UV1XV XVVUV1VU. AAV IVU^/UllUUlg VAUVV1 found the victim conscious but ex- ( tremely intoxicated. First respone dent and EMS were notified and the f victim was transported to Richland Memorial Hospital. Housing was al- ' so notified about the incident. Larceny of Bicycle, 600 Main St. Victim stated that unknown persons by unknown means removed his bicycle from the above location, and that his bike had been chained and 1 guards to iould and decreasing the chance for crime [iller to occur. Ellis sees the training and the uniiller form of the guard as an advantage over "1U" the student DAs. Students have ex^ur~ pressed different opinions, ader ?j don't think they're necessary," said Joey Schrage, journalism sopho1S m more. "They do the job that the stut dents did last year." He said he s log doesn't sa^er whh the guards at the desk. Michael Bazaco, biology sophomore, ,d in said he feels safer with the guards at Hall the desks. iller "They are trained to see things in :tive perspective," he said. "It is their job to ance work the desk. They will take it far fe her ^ofncfh/r^ 1o Si' ?. ptif for the Gamecock Stop by roonr HIS rv * Ma? ^ ! else??WBm. bileMini laid Wireless Se > MONTHLY ACCESS > LONG-TERM CONTR > CREDIT CHECK lY AS YOU GO w? WM For overnight delivery ILL 1 -800-255-B or visit us at www.bam.co ^^^^^^?ilQge^Bell^anticMobile^^^ Bell Atlantic Mobile Communications St ft/?C COAA 7<Kf-<K>UU ooo-oouu 173 Columbiana Dr. 7007-A Two Notch Ftd. Columbia Columbia A Ml pImm is mH as sottf as tin Mtumt it's i lilfiiWil I irvice Agreement & Price Plan. Activation f ded to next full minute. Unused minutes ar secured. Both the bicycle and the :hain are gone. Estimated value: 5145. September 6 Autobreaking, Larceny of Amplifier, 918 Barnwell St. Victim stated that unknown person(s) en;ered his vehicle by breaking out the Iriver's-side window. The following terns were taken: one amplifier and | )ne 12-inch woofer. A screwdriver vas found on the ground beside the ;ar and taken as evidence as the possible tool of the crime. Estimated /alue: $400. ?Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Surrender Driver's Li;ense, Disregarding Traffic Signal, Blossom at Assembly. While on rouble patrol, responding officer observed the subject disregard a red ight at the incident location The responding officer made a traffic stop ind ran a driver's license check. The :heck came back that the subject's driver's license was suspended. The subject was arrested and booked at die TJSCPD. I orove safety more serious than a student. I would not try to pull one over on a guard." Dexter Salenda, marine science sophomore, works the desk at Bates West. He thinks the use of the guards for night time security is good, because students don't have to work the late hours and can spend more time studying. "The only problem is that hours are reduced for students, especially for those with financial aid," he said. Miller said she's received positive feedback from RAs, hall government and RHA. "We need to continue to receive feedback to better improve the system," Miller said. on the r{ri<^e> > 333 RHUU or call 777-7726 IIUO pvice ELL n ores I* I II #T1 l~m ee $15. Sales are final on initialized e lost. Restrictions apply.