As a new school year begins, students and the Student Government Association hit the ground running on the Oklahoma City University campus. The SGA leaders are wasting no time gaining positive momentum. The SGA of OCU held its annual retreat on Aug. 26 and invited the student body to attend to hear their ideas for…
Officials to conduct campus safety assessment
University officials are conducting a campus assessment to determine if OCU is safe enough.
Auto break-ins raise concern for campus security
Officials are encouraging students to be careful about what they leave in their vehicles after seven cars were broken into on Noble Drive.
Drug and alcohol survey results completed
The results of the OCU drug and alcohol survey are final.
Student-led sexual assault panel to provide interpersonal discussion
Students will be able to attend a student-led panel discussion regarding sexual assault and the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding it.
Editorial: Campus intruders cause concern for student safety
Students and staff are concerned about a man who was found in the basement of Walker Hall dormitory.
Editorial: Editors encourage students to stay safe, use resources
Campus safety is a concern for students who have found their home at OCU. Twenty-third Street has been renovated and rehabilitated in the past few years, but there are always reasons to take precautions when living in the center of a city.
Officials lock dorm doors on campus, encourage vigilance
Methodist Hall’s back doors have been locked for extra security on campus.The doors were locked and the handles removed due to security concerns with people going in through the back doors this summer, said Bradd Brown, chief of university police.
Tricks and treats: how to stay safe over Halloweekend
Though Halloween may be a prime time for children, college-age kids at heart still celebrate the ghosts and ghoulies on Oct. 31. Here are some tips for staying safe this weekend.
Severe weather shelters on campus
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stay aware of the weather today. In the event of severe weather, tune in to local news sources for updates. Additionally, follow instructions included in Blue Alert notices if issued. Storm shelter locations are designated across campus.The following is a list of storm shelter locations on campus, according…
University police go beyond law enforcement duties
The Oklahoma City University police department provides services beyond their duties as law enforcement officers. OCUPD provides safety escorts, vehicular assists and an identification number engraving services for valuable items. To contact the police department for a safety escort or motor assist, call 405.208.5001. If there is an emergency, dial 405.208.5911.
University police violate federal campus safety law
The university’s police department is attempting to become compliant with federal campus safety laws, but their efforts may be too little, too late.
University officials refuse prompt release of crime logs
University officials refuse to comply with federal campus safety laws regarding the prompt release of archived crime logs.
University officials fail to release annual crime statistics
University police failed to publish up-to-date crime statistics in the 2012 annual security report by the federally-established deadline.
University of Colorado releases ‘insensitive’ tips for female students
The Public Safety Department at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs recently released a statement on their website with several helpful “tips” for the university’s female students on what to do if they are physically attacked.
