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Public Safety Log: Feb. 8–14

February 24, 2016
Disorderly Conduct No Degree SUMMARY: Caller reported people fighting. Officer judicially referred four people for noise violation.
A member of POC at IC addresses Rochon during walkout.

POC at IC issues demands, confronts Rochon at walk-out

By Elena Piech and Parita Desai • December 11, 2015
The familiar “Tom Rochon; no confidence” chant took a new form at POC at IC’s “Demands Walk-out” Dec. 11. POC at IC summoned Ithaca College President Tom Rochon to the stage at Free Speech Rock outside of Campus Center during a walk-out to hear a formal list of demands, with the crowd chanting: “Tom Rochon, resign.”

Public Safety Log: Nov. 23–29

December 9, 2015
Caller reported unknown person wrote graffiti on equipment. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Chris Teribury.
A public safety officer oversees a group of students occupying Peggy Ryan Williams Center Dec. 8.

SGA bill to improve relationship between students and OPS

By Kyle Arnold, Staff Writer • December 9, 2015
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.

Public Safety Log: Nov. 13–22

December 2, 2015
SUMMARY: Simplex reported fire alarm. Unknown cause for activation. System reset. Master Patrol Officer Steve Rounds.

Update: Student judicially referred for Yik Yak threats

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • November 20, 2015
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.

Public Safety Log: Nov. 1–12

November 18, 2015
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.

Robbery reported at Ithaca College residence hall

By Sophia Tulp, Staff Writer • November 15, 2015
A robbery occurred on the first floor of Terrace 12 around 2 a.m. Nov. 15, according to the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Editorial: More should be done to combat racial bias

September 16, 2015
Administrators cannot fully understand the issues and how to make progress without getting to know the students behind the movement.

Public Safety Log: Aug. 31 – Sept. 7

September 16, 2015
Burglary Unlawful Entry 2nd degree LOCATION: Eastman Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person entered room and stole cash. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Chris Teribury.
From left: Senator-at-large candidate Seondre Carolina and Class of 2019 candidates Thomas Horgan and Lanise Starnes present their platforms Sept. 14.

Ithaca College SGA won’t pass major bills until senate filled

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • September 16, 2015
The Ithaca College Student Government Association is struggling to fill its senate and is looking to generate more student interest in senate positions.
Provost Ben Rifkin addresses student during his visit to campus as a finalist for the position in Dec. 2014. During this visit, he said diversity and inclusion were important topics to him.

Rifkin announces specific Public Safety changes

By Aidan Quigley and Max Denning • September 15, 2015
The Ithaca College provost has made an announcement addressing a number of Public Safety–related proposals recently put forward by President Tom Rochon.
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