The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department recently filled its vacant officer positions after being understaffed for several months. With the three new hires, they have now met their department’s authorized hiring cap of 10 police officers. Before they can hit the streets patrolling on their own, the new officers will undergo a series of…
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.
Students participate in national BLM protests
Students have attended protests to demand justice for victims of police brutality.
Student responds to catcall heard on campus
A student recently posted on the OCU Facebook page about a catcalling incident that occurred near the basketball court next to the pavilion.
Editorial: Students encouraged to engage new police chief with optimism
The editors encourage students to welcome the new police chief with open minds.
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.
Editorial: Students encouraged to remain respectful with printer materials
The editors advise students to be considerate of printer usage.
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.
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.
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.
Unknown man attempts to enter Cokesbury Court apartment
A student was recently harassed from outside of her apartment on campus. Anna Pylman, senior, said a man knocked on her door on Sept. 16 and attempted to enter her dorm in the Cokesbury Court Apartments. “Someone started knocking on my door, trying to open it pretty forcefully, so I walked over and I looked…
Campus police test new intercom system for active shooters
The police intercom system tested a new type of phone during an emergency drill.
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.
Campus police officer accused of racial profiling
A faculty member has submitted a grievance of racial profiling and harassment against an OCU police officer.
editorial: Student-police relationship requires cooperation, healthy communication
It’s crucial that the campus community be able to contact and seek assistance from campus police, but it’s proving to be more difficult than necessary at OCU.
Parking pass regulations confuse, frustrate students
A student was given a $100 ticket for displaying a parking permit backward.
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.
Mass communications class writes, produces shooter simulation video
The video was shot in Walker Center and presented in three vignettes.
Deadline extended for police-taught self-defense class
The class will be on May 1 in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center and is open to students only.
President Henry addresses racial profiling accusation
President Robert Henry is addressing racial prejudice on campus.
Vehicle stolen from Cokesbury parking lot
A vehicle was stolen around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 24 from the Cokesbury Apartments parking lot.
Campus weapons policy under review
Campus police recently released a new draft policy on weapons to students and faculty for review.
Police investigating reported car theft in Cokesbury
Campus police is investigating a reported vehicle theft in Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Students reminded to practice safety
The OCU police department sent out an email on 4/14 reminding students to keep dorms, apartments and vehicles locked. OCUPD said the email was sent out because of some minor events, but not one in particular.
‘Suspicious activity’ reported on campus
Campus police are taking precautionary measures after students filed two reports of suspicious activity on campus.
