Public Safety Log: Dec. 19–Jan. 22
Dec. 19
Trespass no degree
LOCATION: College Circle Apartments
SUMMARY: Caller reported person in unoccupied residence that doesn’t belong there.
Dec. 19
Trespass no degree
LOCATION: College Circle Apartments
SUMMARY: Caller reported person in unoccupied residence that doesn’t belong there.
Students protesting the racial climate at Ithaca College are not the only ones finding a collective voice with which to address institutionalized racism. In a tumultuous fall semester, at least 75 other colleges and universities have begun bringing their demands for change to their administrations.
Caller reported unknown person wrote graffiti on equipment. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Chris Teribury.
The Ithaca College Student Government Association passed a bill with the goal of mending relationships between the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management and the student body. The bill, titled the PEACE bill, was passed at a Dec. 7 meeting. It was spurred by alleged incidents of aggression by Public Safety officers and subsequent protests over the racial climate at the college.
SUMMARY: Simplex reported fire alarm. Unknown cause for activation. System reset. Master Patrol Officer Steve Rounds.
Ithaca College has identified a current student as responsible for posting two threatening messages directed at the POC at IC protesters on Yik Yak on Nov. 11 and 12 leading up to the Nov. 14 Cortaca football game, according to an announcement released Nov. 20.
Caller reported intoxicated person. Person taken into custody under mental hygiene law transported to hospital by ambulance and judicially referred for irresponsible use of alcohol. Patrol Officer Mayra Colon.
The Bombers’ football team anticipates a gritty matchup in preparation for the 2015 Cortaca Jug game.
Ithaca College has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who were reported to be “at risk” over the past five years.
Suspicious Person
LOCATION: S-Lot
SUMMARY: Officers observed person sleeping in parked vehicle. Person stated that they were visiting a friend on campus. Officer determined person had been drinking but was not intoxicated.
Sept. 28
Medical Assist
Location: East Tower
Summary: Caller reported high fever and general illness. Person declined medical assistance with ambulance staff. Patrol Officer Steve Ward.
Medical Assistance
LOCATION: Emerson Hall
SUMMARY: Caller reported severe muscle spasms in their back from ongoing medical condition. One person transported to hospital by ambulance. Master Patrol Officer Jon Elmore.