<p>To provide some insights into Eastman security and responses: I am the mother of the Eastman student who was held up at gunpoint last year. My son was held up in the middle of the day by 4 teenagers; he was just down the block from the main entrance to the school at the time. He was fortunate in that he was not hurt – he gave them his wallet and sprinted for the main entrance where security called the police. The response of University security and the Rochester police was immediate. The teenagers were caught within less than one hour, although DS’s wallet was not recovered. The caring of the entire Eastman community was very evident. We were very lucky. Since the incident, multiple closed circuit cameras have been installed throughout the area and both the Eastman security presence and that of the Rochester police have increased significantly.</p>
<p>DS is currently a senior voice major (German minor) and has only wonderful things to say about his experience at Eastman. He loves his voice teacher and feels that he has received an outstanding education.</p>