The 2021 Annual Security Report or ASR, released Oct. 1, shows that crime on campus has continued to decline.
The Clery Act, signed into law in 1990, enforces the transparency of campus crime at colleges and universities.
The crimes reported happened on property owned or leased by the college and public property near Citrus.
The ASR said there were 10 incidents reported in 2020, compared to 11 in 2019 and 24 in 2018.
In 2020, the 10 crimes reported were:
- 4 liquor law arrests
- 1 aggravated assault
- 1 burglary
- 1 motor vehicle theft
- 1 drug arrest
- 2 drug law violations
There were no hate crimes, murders or forcible sex offenses.
Benjamin Macias, director of campus safety, said Citrus’ relationship with the community and collective efforts are responsible for the low crime rate.
“These partnerships, along with the professionalism and individual efforts of our staff, are why Citrus College continues to be a safe, secure learning and working environment,” Macias said in an email.
Macias said during the campus closure, campus safety was the only department that remained on campus, with an external company that was hired to assist them if needed.
From Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020, calls for service significantly increased to 15,714, Macias said, but “Campus Safety remained persistent and as a result…we continued to persevere and keep our statistics low.”
Macias said campus safety is dedicated to serving and protecting everyone on campus.
“If you see something, say something,” he said. “Don’t hesitate to contact us.”
