PART 4

Students at the University of Washington expressed concerns about their safety after a series of crimes. A student discovered that there are 25 registered sex offenders living within a mile of his residence. Police increased patrols in response, but stopped once the attention faded. Police and media talking to other students during the time of these crimes received similar feedback of students feeling concerned for their safety. One UW student did a search of registered sex offenders in the area and found that there are at least 25 within a mile of where he lives. After these events occurred, students saw an increase in police patrol for the following weeks. However, once the discussion of these events died down, patrolling stopped.