Crime and Security Issues
There have been many reports in the media about the issues of crime and security in New Orleans. We do want parents to understand that we do take this issue serious and that our University Police / Department of Public Safety staff actively work with our students to help them learn how to stay safe while studying in a major metropolitan area.
According to the recent Reader's Digest 2008 March issue , Loyola University New Orleans received an “A” rating for its safety record and was listed, among other top universities, as being one of the safest universities in the country. Loyola was listed as the 37th safest campus which placed it among the top third surveyed universities. The rankings and grades can be viewed here .
- January 14, 2008 letter from Fr. Wildes
- May 14, 2008 update from the President's Task Force on Safety
We would encourage all members of the Loyola community to become familiar with infomation on the University's web site on Emergency and Safety Preparedness
Here are some additional links for families interested in learning more about this topic
- New Orleans Police Department - see the link on this site to Interactive Crime maps. Loyola University is located within the 2nd Police District.
- Crimestoppers for Greater New Orleans
- Metropolitan Crime Commission
- New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation
- F.B. I. -New Orleans Division
- Victims and Citizens Against Crime
- Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA)
- Silence is Violence
University Drug and Alcohol Policies:
- University Policy and Sanctions Relating to Use of Illicit Drugs and the Abuse of Alcohol
Policy and Sanctions Applicable to Students - Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Information
LOSFA Data Security Breach
WWL -TV ran a story on October 15,2007 about a data security breach that could potentially impact all students and some parents who have utilized programs offered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance ("LOSFA") since 1997. We understand that LOSFA will be directly contacting all individuals who may be impacted. We would encourage all students to go ahead and check their status on the LOSFA website .
Check here for additional information. including links to resources to help individuals protect themselves from the crime of Identity Theft.
Neighborhood Associations:
Here are links to a number of neighborhood associations that are in the immediate vicinity of the University.
