Too frequently, and often too late, academic librarians learn of patron experiences involving problem patrons, misdemeanor criminal activity, or poorly secured areas. Regrettably, these experiences can irrevocably diminish perceptions of access to the vibrant learning spaces and services offered by our institutions. This article assesses the…

This research examined Virginia community college students' perceptions of campus safety. A survey of 11,161 students revealed the crimes students most feared being a victim of while on the community college campus and the areas in which they felt the most and least safe. The research also demonstrated the effect certain variables had on students'…

Interviews with a random sample of 345 day and evening students and 45 staff members were conducted at Santa Ana College (SAC) in March 1981 to determine perceptions of the SAC college community toward the Rancho Santiago Community College District Police Department. The interviewees were asked to indicate: (1) if they had ever interacted with a…