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UPD cracking down on converter thefts on campus

University police have reported an ongoing issue with theft of catalytic converters on campus for the past two weeks. According to a UM Today crime alert,...

University invests in K-9 unit to combat growing drug use on campus

Dios was sworn in as an official officer yesterday at the Lyceum. Dios, a 1-year-old K-9 from Denver, Indiana, and his handler Justin Watson will only...

Crime Blotter

Feb. 19 – Feb. 25 Briefs do not include every incident from the past week. Additionally, all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Reports compiled by Lasherica Thornton. Oxford Police Department Alarm: 32 Animal Complaint: 5 Auto Accident: 42 Careless Driving: 12 Disturbance: 26 Harassment (General): 3 Identity Theft: 1 Improper Parking: 25 Larceny Shoplifting:...

Oxford police Twitter bridges gap to public

The Oxford Police Department strives to keep the community informed and involved through an unconventional platform: Twitter. Major Jeff McCutchen and Lieutenant Hildon Sessums have been co-running the OPD Twitter account for the past three years. After the summer of 2014, the account having only 47 followers, McCutchen said they decided they wanted to become more active....

Students create campus safety group

A total of 160 active shooter incidents occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2013, according to an FBI study released in 2014. Increasing annual...

UPD working to retain officers in spite of budget

Even as the budgets for university departments continue to tighten, recruiting and retaining quality officers remains a top priority for the University...

Ole Miss rated in the top 10 safest college campuses

The University-Oxford community recently scored high marks in polls concerned with a matter more critical than mere beauty: safety. However, although Collegesafe.com...

Attempted strong-arm robbery at Campus Walk

University Police received a report of an attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred at Campus Walk apartments between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning....

UPD introduces segways to increase safety

Some students may have already noticed the newest mode of UPD transport rolling around campus. Starting this fall, officers are patrolling the university...

Letter to the Editor: February 11, 2013

Dear Editor: Yesterday morning, I discovered I had lost something invaluable, an Italian silver chain necklace with a crucifix pendant that had been my grandmother’s and two pieces of my late mother’s jewelry. I have had this necklace always with me for the last year and a half. Completely distraught, I spent the day trying to remember when I had last seen it, retracing...

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