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Skyline View The Voice of Skyline College, San Bruno, California
October 25, 2012
Volume XXXI - Issue 5
The Pacifica Police Department cordoned off the murder scene from the public.
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Former Skyline student found dead
First homicide since the year 2000 for the city of Pacifica by Aaron Washington TSV Entertainment Editor
A former Skyline College student was found stabbed to death early in the morning in front of his Pacifica home on Oct. 17. The suspect has been identified as Marc Anthony Furlan, a 24-yearold Pacifica man, and has been charged with the murder of Coffey. According to Steve Wagstaffe, the San Mateo County District Attorney, Furlan allegedly stabbed Coffey and
beat him with a hammer more than 50 times before dumping his body in front of his home on Dell Road in Pacifica. Two tenants who share a home with Furlan and his father called Pacifica Police, who arrived at the scene at around 5:15 am. He was reported dead at the scene. The tenants fled the home and then went to a nearby restaurant and called the police.
With his father not home at the time, Furlan reportedly moved the body outside after stabbing Coffey inside the house. He then went back inside and tried to clean the crime scene. According to Pacifica Police Chief Jim Tasa who held a press conference on October 18th, an altercation between the two led to Coffey’s death. In a press statement, Tasa stated “This incident is an isolated act
of violence. It is Pacifica’s first homicide since the year 2000.” He also insists that Pacifica is “a safe community to live in and is not a community where violent crime occurs on a regular basis. The Pacifica Police Department works diligently, on a daily basis, to ensure that the community is a safe place for its residents and visitors.” According to San Mateo County Coroner Robert J. Foucrault, the
autopsy and toxicology reports have been completed, but information cannot be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation. A friend of Coffey’s, Veronika Volok, has started a foundation to donate funds to Coffey’s family through an online fundraiser. The goal is to raise $5,000 for Coffey’s funeral. Money can be donated to http://www.indiegogo. com/KeithCoffey.
Public safety making strides to protect students Chief Robert Dean steps up to create a safer campus by Justine Abellana TSV Features Editor
The Public Safety officers at Skyline want students to feel safer on campus by providing us with resources we need to do so. Chief Public Safety Officer Robert Dean is the force on this campus that wants to make students and faculty feel safer. Some ways he wants to do so is by changing camera angles, foot patrol, and ongoing camera observation. Although, we do have a controlled campus, it’s
still possible to make it better. “Call us not just if they think something is not right, but also if they want an escort to their car if they are in a night class,” said Dean “or they need assistance doing something, call us, that’s what we’re here for.” Dean made it clear that he and his officers are here to help. With the rise in foot patrol, there is high potential in doing so. The officers are here for us. This campus has had a few
mishaps already this semester, and the public safety officers want to do everything in their power to prevent any more incidents. The public safety officers work in collaboration with the San Bruno Police, which in Skyline’s case is a good team. Coverage of protection for student and faculty’s safety seems to be a round the clock job. The officers are on duty from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., but Dean reassures us that “If you call the number you
are always going to get an officer.” Another comforting aspect from our safety team. Not only are they here in circumstances of safety, but if we need a helping hand. “If it’s something that is of a technical nature, we could facilitate getting a tow truck up here, or you know, whatever it is they need.” Dean said. He wants us to feel safe and secure on campus and is doing what
he feels he needs to do to ensure that. The fact that Dean wants to help in ways other than pure safety says a lot about the public safety officers. “We’re here as a service for you,” Dean said. The dedication of Dean and his team can only help this school in feeling safe. For safety related concerns on campus, contact the Public Safety office at 9-650-678-3705, or visit room 6106.