A growing number of students are advocating for the legalization of electric skateboarding on campus as the use of alternative transportation devices is on the rise. Architecture freshman Ethan Manaster is a proponent of electric skateboarding and is one of the latest members to join the student movement. “I was just walking down Poly View […]
Tag: Chief George Hughes
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Two new K-9 units join university police department
Mustang News reporter Allison Royal introduces us to UPD’s furry faces.
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UPD plans to expand as Cal Poly grows
The University Police Department (UPD) is looking to expand its resources over the next five years as the Cal Poly administration plans to increase student enrollment and on-campus living. The university announced the Cal Poly Master Plan at the beginning of the school year. The plan introduced Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s vision of having 65 […]
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Weekend parking enforcement postponed indefinitely
Parking on campus over the weekends will continue to be free.
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Sold out: Long-term general parking permits no longer available
As of September 23, annual and quarterly parking permits for Cal Poly students have sold out and are not available to purchase, according to the University Police Department (UPD). With a high influx of students on campus and a major parking lot completely under construction, parking permits have sold out at an unusually rapid rate. […]
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UPD escort van service no longer driving off campus
The University Police Department (UPD) escort van’s original intent was to serve the students residing on campus, but some off-campus students feel its services should be expanded to them as well.
Posted inCrime, News
UPD introduces new on-campus walking escort program
Now the escort van won’t be the only way to get to your on-campus home.
Posted inCrime, News
Pepper spray OK on campus, but not always best choice
University Police Department Chief George Hughes confirmed students, faculty and staff members are allowed to carry sprays like mace and pepper spray on campus and in buildings, including University Housing units.
Posted inCrime, News
Stats show uneventful 4/20 at Cal Poly
Cal Poly University Police Department numbers say there was only one marijuana citation on 4/20 between 2011-2014.
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Just one more drink: On-campus alcohol poisoning calls on the rise this year
According to University Police Department numbers, there were a total of 63 alcohol and drug related hospital calls made on campus last year. With the current academic year almost over, there have already been 58 calls.
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Cal Poly considering charging for weekend parking
According to UPD associate director Cindy Campbell, other California State University campuses charge for weekend parking.