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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.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4

October 21, 2015
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.

Report reveals increase in reported rapes at Ithaca College

By Sara Kim, Staff Writer • October 7, 2015
The number of reported rape cases and drug abuse violations increased from 2013 to 2014, while reported liquor law violations decreased, according to the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released by the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management on Oct. 1.
Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

Ithaca College releases new minority faculty hiring policies

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer • September 30, 2015
Ithaca College instituted new guidelines for recruiting candidates from underrepresented backgrounds for new faculty positions Sept. 21, and new guidelines for staff will be implemented by mid-October.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 14 – Sept. 20

September 30, 2015
Fire Alarm Undetermined Cause for Alarm LOCATION: Tallcott Hall SUMMARY: Simplex reported fire alarm. Unknown cause for activation. System reset. The task was completed. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins.
Editorial: Bystander program is a step in right direction

Editorial: Bystander program is a step in right direction

September 30, 2015
All too often, sexual assault takes place when it could be stopped if a friend or bystander knew how to stop it.
Andrew Kosinuk, crime prevention and community events liaison for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, said the announcement for active shooter training was sent to remind the campus community of the resources available to them.

Peer-educated bystander training coming to Ithaca College

By Sophia Tulp, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County and the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management are collaborating to bring the national sexual assault–prevention program “Bringing in the Bystander” back to Ithaca College this semester with peer education–based training, beginning next week.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 8 – Sept. 13

September 23, 2015
Medical Assist LOCATION: Terrace 5 SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person banging on door. Officer determined person had medical condition and was transported by ambulance to hospital. Patrol Officer Steve Ward.
Junior Menalie Hyde was selected to be the Residence Hall Association representative to the recently created Council on Diversity and Inclusion, which is intended to address diversity and racial bias issues on campus.

Q&A: RHA member is appointed to college’s diversity council

By Natalie Shanklin, Opinion Editor • September 23, 2015
"I hope in the future that maybe this council will have an impact on the way that Public Safety officers interact with the students."
Terri Stewart, director of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management at Ithaca College, addressed the Student Government Association Sept. 21.

Director of Public Safety addresses Student Government Association

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • September 23, 2015
Terri Stewart, director of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management at Ithaca College, addressed the Student Government Association Sept. 21.
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