Nelson focuses on the importance of limiting alcohol consumption.
Q&A – Chief Nelson on the topic of domestic violence
Dexter Nelson, OCU Chief of Police, answers questions on domestic violence on the university level.
Constitution Day roundtable addresses policing
This year’s event was entitled Perspectives on Race and Policing and was sponsored by the Departments of Criminal Justice and Political Science.
Car’s catalytic convertor stolen from Walker Hall parking lot
An OCU student’s vehicle was recently targeted by thieves.
Car raided in Methodist Hall parking garage
On March 19, Alyssa Snow, design and production junior, found her car had been broken into and her lights switched on, leaving the car battery dead.
Police chief reinforces COVID policy after officers found not wearing masks
Some OCU police department officers were found to have not been wearing masks on duty.
OCUPD Releases annual security and fire report
The Oklahoma City University Police Department released the 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report on Oct. 8.
New Police Chief Hosts Community Forum
OCU Police Chief Dexter Nelson hosted a virtual forum Sept. 9 to answer questions from the campus community and discuss police presence both on and off campus.
Life feature: Investigation into the theft and recovery of a mannequin
On the evening of Aug. 10, a dear mannequin and friend was kidnapped.
Campus Police Arrest Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Oklahoma City University Police Department arrested a man on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 19 for two counts of felony vehicle burglary, trespassing and public intoxication.
Campus Police to Enforce Face-Covering Guidelines
The OCU police department will encourage students to follow the university’s safety guidelines, but will not issue citations for not wearing a mask.
Update: First police chief of color named
Oklahoma City University officials named a major with 33 years of law enforcement experience as the new police chief.
OCU names first police chief of color
After months of a national search authorized by President Martha Burger, Major Dexter Nelson has been named to the position.
Student’s clothes stolen from Cokesbury laundry room
A student’s clothes were stolen from the Cokesbury Court Clubhouse when the security gates were open.
BREAKING: Sports facilities broken into, robbed
Recently, OCU faced a small spree of break-ins on campus.
Students concerned with car break-ins on campus
Before students left for winter break, a string of car break-ins happened across campus.
Campus police hires two new officers, searches for chief
William Citty, interim director of operations of campus police, said he has hired officers Kristal Reynolds and Roy Anderson, bringing the total officers to six.
Student finds, protects pig near campus
One Wednesday morning, a student met a small friend who appeared to be a long way from home.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants: A Bad Advice Column – Oct. 30
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on Halloween festivities, costumes, and how to manage their employee timesheets.
Ms. Marty Pants is an expert on life and loves to give back to the community with her acclaimed problem-solving skills. Email any questions to Ms. Pants’s secretary at fiacovacci@my.okcu.edu.
New director of campus police operations appointed
Campus police has a new interim director of operations after the interim chief of police took a leave of absence.
Interim police chief returns from leave of absence
Interim police chief Mark Lahue returned from an approved leave of absence on Oct. 11, according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
Student government group to host informational Title IX panel
A Title IX panel will be held on campus.
Update: Interim police chief takes leave of absence
Interim Chief Mark LaHue is on an approved leave of absence according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
Interim police chief, CFO accused of discrimination
A campus police officer and a library employee have filed a discrimination claim and a Title IX report against OCU’s interim police chief and the chief financial officer.
Students find ‘doomsday’ posters on campus
Students recently found flyers about a violent apocalypse in the Meinders School of Business Building.
Police chief, lieutenant resign, interim chief appointed
Campus Police Chief Rusty Pyle and Lieutenant Michael Kavenius resigned yesterday after Kavenius was accused of racial profiling.
