The Ithacan

Editorial: Gun control legislation is crucial for student safety

November 7, 2019

In order to truly advocate safety in schools, it is important to recognize that anti-gun violence measures go far beyond active shooter drills.

Editorial: Impact response system benefits the community

April 25, 2018

The Bias Impact Response System is the best step in the right direction to make students feel safer on campus and to improve community relations.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 19–25

October 20, 2016

Sept. 19 Medical assist LOCATION: East Tower SUMMARY: Caller reported having difficulty breathing.

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.

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.

ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Oct. 4–6

October 4, 2013

Your guide to this weekend in Ithaca.

Public Safety to adopt new student focus

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • October 2, 2013

The Office of Public Safety is seeking to bolster its community policing mission by engaging students and other members of the community in an open conversation about campus safety.

First female Public Safety officer to retire

By Sage Daugherty, Online News Editor • September 25, 2013

Laura Durling, the Office of Public Safety's first female patrol officer, is retiring after 36 years of service.

Public Safety officer passes away

By Sage Daugherty, Online News Editor • August 23, 2013

Master Patrol Officer Jay VanVolkinburg passed away Wednesday night at the age of 51.

Public Safety looking into two burglaries in Circle Apartments

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor • June 14, 2013

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating two reports of burglaries, involving stolen electronics and sporting equipment, in the Circle Apartments on Thursday.

Public Safety looking into two burglaries in Circle Apartments

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor • June 13, 2013

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating two reports of burglaries, involving stolen electronics and sporting equipment, in the Circle Apartments on Thursday.

Patrol officer shoots wild raccoon

By Ithacan Staff • February 28, 2013

A gunshot is fired by the retention pond on Farm Pond Road on Saturday.