Cal Poly has released a list of guidelines for faculty to follow if ICE comes to campus, including staying calm, understanding ICE authority, protecting privacy, and communicating carefully, while also providing resources from the Cal State system.
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Cal Poly swears in new police chief
Cal Poly officially welcomed its new chief of police, Robert Plastino, during a swearing-in ceremony on July 25. Plastino brings over 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, where he previously served as chief deputy of law enforcement operations. He covered a wide jurisdiction from Carpinteria to Cuyama and included oversight […]
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Cal Poly to host on-campus St. Patrick’s Day event in place of St. Fratty’s block party
After the city reported record-high criminal offenses at last year’s St. Fratty’s Day block party, Cal Poly is moving the event onto campus.
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Cal Poly cracks down on ‘St. Fratty’s Day’ with guest ban, doubled fines and on-campus concert
After the city reported record-high criminal offenses at last year’s St. Fratty’s Day block party, Cal Poly is moving the event onto campus.
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‘Divest from Genocide’: Cal Poly buildings vandalized on Halloween night
Spray painted messages related to the Israel-Hamas conflict were seen at the Cal Poly Mustang Shop, Bonderson Engineering (BLDG. 197), Engineering IV (BLDG. 192) and the Cal Poly sign by Grand Avenue on Halloween night. Those responsible for the incident have not been identified yet, according to Cal Poly Police Department (CCPD) officials.
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Virtual contact cards let students access resources from their devices
Cal Poly students can now access vCards, virtual contact cards, for student support resources through a Student Affairs webpage.
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Quickie Delivery faces setbacks due to Cal Poly e-scooter ban
The continuous enforcement of the electric scooter ban caused Quickie to rely on two electric bikes to fulfill all orders going to campus, leading to longer delivery wait times.
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“Halloweekend” recap: Cal Poly and SLOPD consider changes to minimize reports
Halloween-related celebrations led to a significant increase in police contacts over the SLO’s “Halloweekend.” San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) plans to recommend amendments to future Safety Enhancement Zones in response, SLOPD’s Chief Scott reported at the Nov. 7 City Council Meeting.
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Fires on Cal Poly’s campus reported to be arson
The two small fires on Cal Poly agricultural lands on Monday were reported to be arson, according to the campus-wide Clery alert sent out this morning.
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Body found on Cal Poly campus
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. On Sunday at 9:23 a.m., the Cal Poly Police Department received a report of a body found near the Baker Center for Science and Mathematics (BLDG 180). Officers responded to the call and confirmed the individual was dead. According […]
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Man crashed car into a pillar on campus, charged with a DUI
Lazier said the driver did not sustain any injuries and the only damage to property reported was scratched paint on the pillar. CPPD Crime Prevention Operationist Frank Herrera said the department is unable to provide the name of the man, or say whether he was a student. No other information is available at this time. […]