The long-awaited opening of Tropical Smoothie Café on 23rd St. across from OCU’s campus is finally over with the restaurant’s grand opening on Oct. 27, bringing healthier dietary options for everyone just in time for the Homecoming festivities.
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.
OCUPD Releases annual security and fire report
The Oklahoma City University Police Department released the 2020 Annual Security and Fire Report on Oct. 8.
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.
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 officer accused of racial profiling
A faculty member has submitted a grievance of racial profiling and harassment against an OCU police officer.
Campus Police increases security, encourages safety precautions
Police Chief Rodgers sent a campus-wide email March 19 to students regarding campus safety following the attempted abduction in Cokesbury Court Apartments on March 7. She advises students to use campus police escorts and avoid walking alone on campus.
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.
Editor comments on Cokesbury security
A recent theft raises the festering concern of security in Cokesbury Court apartments. An editor provides his comments and advice on the matter.
Campus police report for 2013 now available
The OCU Campus Police Department has released its annual security report. The report includes data of on-campus crime. It states date from 2011 and 2012 for comparison purposes. The report also contains campus policy about sexual harassment, drug and alcohol use, and safety and security procedure. These reports are required to be released annually…
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.
Police Department releases security report
Burglaries are the most highly reported campus crime, according to a security and fire report released earlier this month. The report, released Oct. 1, is required by federal law. It lists policies and crime statistics from 2011-13 for the university and surrounding areas.
