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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Public Safety Log: July 28 – Aug. 14

August 27, 2015
Motor Vehicle Accident LOCATION: Campus Center Quad SUMMARY: Caller reported a motor vehicle accident and property damage involving a motor vehicle and a pole. Report was taken. Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock.
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.
SGA President Dominick Recckio; Kyle James, SGA vice president of academic affairs; Karina Magee and Gianna Boccanfuso, Feminists United co-presidents; Spectrum President Erin Kohler; and Chris Kelley, IC Athlete Ally president, signed the letter addressing the R.A.D. course.

Commentary: Students address Rape Aggression Defense course

Rape and sexual assault are campus issues that affect students. We demand to be part of these conversations and these decisions.
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.

Arson reported in Rowland Hall at Ithaca College

By Max Denning, Online News Editor April 19, 2015
An arson was reported in Rowland Hall around 10:00 p.m. April 18.
Robert Jones, master patrol officer, said the ideas brought up during the discussion were important ones, and the conversation provided a place to clarify the role of Public Safety officers on campus.

UPDATE: Public Safety takes measures to interact with students

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Members of the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management held an informal discussion with a group of students April 7 to discuss ways to form a better relationship between law enforcement and students.
Senior Taj Harvey presents his bill on improving student relations with Public Safety officers at the Student Government Associations March 25 meeting in the Taughannock Falls room.

SGA passes bill calling for Public Safety accountability

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer March 25, 2015
The Ithaca College Student Government Association passed a bill March 23 calling for greater accountability within the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management in the way Public Safety officers interact with students.
Multiple Ithaca College students said campus police officers have not punished them after being caught smoking marijuana.

IC students say marijuana use often goes unpunished

By Avalon Singer, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
Freshman Adam* said he thought he was being careful when an officer caught him. He placed a blanket under the door, turned his fan on and faced it toward the open window.

Public Safety Log: Dec. 19 – Jan. 9

January 21, 2015

December 19 Unlawful possession marijuana LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported odor of marijuana. Six people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer...

Public Safety Log: Sept. 19– Sept. 23

October 23, 2014

SEPTEMBER 19 Possession of marijuana Location: J-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported people with marijuana. Three people judicially referred for possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer Steven Rounds.   Case...

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.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 15– Sept. 18

October 9, 2014

SEPTEMBER 15 Criminal mischief Location: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person damaged exit sign. Investigation pending. Sergeant Dirk Hightchew.   Fire alarm Location: Terraces SUMMARY:...

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