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All senior thesis films of the semester will be screened Dec. 7 at the State Theatre. Some of these films had safety conversations with the Ithaca Police Department.

Fake blood leads to very real conversations about safety protocols

By Sheelagh Doe, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Kevin Conover, a senior cinema and photography major at Ithaca College, embarked on the filming of an especially bloody scene for his senior film thesis titled “What Simon Said.” Numerous fake, blood-covered props were discarded in dumpsters across Ithaca, which spurred a serial killer investigation by the Ithaca Police Department. 
The campus community was informed of the incident at 10:49 a.m. Oct. 16 via an email from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS). According to the email, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is investigating the burglary with support from the OPS. It was reported that someone broke into the building, stole a television and fell asleep in the building.

IPD warns students about people getting drugged in bars

By Caitlin Holtzman, Staff Writer • February 12, 2020
The Ithaca Police Department is warning people to be aware of possible drugs being slipped into drinks at bars located on The Commons.
Public Safety and IPD increase patrols for fall semester

Public Safety and IPD increase patrols for fall semester

By Sarah Horbacewicz, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016
The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Ithaca Police Department have increased their patrols and presence on and around campus this fall, due to both standard protocol and recent crime.
There is no new information from the Ithaca Police Department regarding the homicide investigation into the stabbing of Ithaca College sophomore Anthony Nazaire. Nazaire was stabbed to death Aug. 28 on the Cornell University campus.

No new information from IPD in Nazaire stabbing investigation

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • September 14, 2016
The Ithaca Police Department is still trying to collect “crucial” video for the homicide investigation of Anthony Nazaire, the Ithaca College sophomore who died in an Aug. 28 stabbing on the Cornell University campus, according to the most recent release from the IPD.
A man jumps from the cliffs into the water at Second Dam.

Gorge jumping in Ithaca continues despite summer death

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • August 26, 2015
On July 26, 20-year-old Eric Richardson, a Cortland High School graduate, jumped from a cliff into the water at Second Dam and did not re-emerge.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 15– Sept. 18

October 9, 2014

SEPTEMBER 15 Criminal mischief Location: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person damaged exit sign. Investigation pending. Sergeant Dirk Hightchew.   Fire alarm Location: Terraces SUMMARY:...

Protesters gather outside of the Ithaca City Hall to show support for the families of the teenagers involved in the Aug. 9 incident. Over 200 people held signs and spoke in support of the cause.

Point/Counterpoint: Myrick’s new police proposal sparks debate

By John Joly and Svante Myrick • September 3, 2014
Mayor Svante Myrick proposes a police reform act and meets opposition from the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Public Safety Log: April 3 – April 7

April 30, 2014
Selected Public Safety Log entries from April 3 through April 7.

Public Safety Log: March 29 – April 2

April 23, 2014
Selected Public Safety Log entries from March 29 through April 2.

College and City: April 3

April 2, 2014
Junior Jack Curran named The Ithacan editor-in-chief, Thieves hold gun to victim in robbery on State Street, and more.

Public Safety Log: March 3 – March 7

March 26, 2014
Selected Public Safety Log entries from March 3 through March 7.

ITHACA TODAY: Thursday, Dec. 12

December 12, 2013
Check out your local news and events for Thursday, Dec. 12.
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