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Public Safety Log: Aug. 18 – Aug. 23

September 3, 2015
Motor Vehicle Accident LOCATION: U-Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported two cars damaged in a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle backed into another. Report taken. Master Patrol Officer Brad Bates.
Editorial: People should not risk their lives in the gorges

Editorial: People should not risk their lives in the gorges

September 2, 2015
Ithaca’s gorges may be beautiful, but their looks are deceiving.
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.
Terri Stewart, director of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, will be leaving the college to take a new job at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York.

Commentary: Public Safety director seeks student input

By Terri Stewart • April 29, 2015
This writing is intended to address the relationship between the members of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management and our students.

Robbery reported outside Ithaca College residence hall

November 11, 2014

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management responded to reports of a robbery that happened at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 outside of Terrace 12. The report claimed the complainant was assaulted and...

Editorial: Public Safety needs to better train faculty and staff for emergencies

Editorial: Public Safety needs to better train faculty and staff for emergencies

October 22, 2014
Although Public Safety is well prepared for emergency situations such as an active shooter on campus, faculty and staff are not as well prepared as they can be.
Office of Public Safety plans for gun violence emergencies

Office of Public Safety plans for gun violence emergencies

By Alexandra Peksa, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2014
With a steady rise in incidents of gun violence nationally, Ithaca College has plans in place in preparation for such situations.
Terri Stewart, director of Public Safety and Emergency Management, speaks at a Student Government Association meeting on Oct. 6.

Ithaca College to begin Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign

By Natalie Shanklin, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2014
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will launch a new Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign after students return from fall break.
A blue light stands at the site of the sexual assault reported Sept. 21, which was reported unfounded Sept. 23, on the walking trail behind Carp Wood Field between Circle Apartments and Terraces.

Ithaca College to take action against sexual assault through campaign

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor • September 24, 2014
One day after the White House rolled out a national campaign calling for a stand against campus sexual assaults, the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management informed the Ithaca College campus about a male-on-male sexual assault that occurred just after midnight on Sept. 21.
Unknown perpetrators stole letters off the welcome monument at the college’s back entrance in incidents reported Sept. 13 and April 3.

Entrance sign falls victim to vandalism amid student visits

By Ramya Vijayagopal, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2014
Recent acts of vandalism have affected welcome signs that will be visible as prospective students and other guests come to campus for events like Ithaca Today and An Inside Look on April 12–13.

Public Safety investigating motor vehicle stolen from J-Lot

October 31, 2013
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating a report of a motor vehicle that was taken from J-Lot and later found abandoned in a motor vehicle accident in Newfield.

Burglary reported in Williams Hall

October 22, 2013
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is currently investigating reports of a burglary in Williams Hall.
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