On Feb. 18, the Provost’s Speaker Series returns to the Artis Center Main Stage at
7 p.m. with “Cracking the Code of Crime in Everyday Life,” presented by Rachel Santos, Ph.D. and Roberto Santos, Ph.D. of Radford University’s
Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research.
The program will explore how and why crime concentrates, how to help anticipate future
crimes, and how to apply evidence-based strategies that disrupt crime and reduce victimization.
The discussion will focus on the importance of understanding routine behaviors and
opportunities for crime in our daily lives, as well as their own research and collaboration
with criminal justice agencies in the United States and Internationally.
The Provost’s Speaker Series showcases the expertise and perspectives of university
faculty members in new and engaging ways. Admission to the series is free and open
to all students, faculty and staff, prospective students and the general public.
Each talk will last approximately 30 minutes with a question-and-answer session to
follow. A reception with light refreshments will follow each event.
For all main campus events, parking is free after 6 p.m. Lots A, AA and S are located
nearest to the Artis Center.