University Police Department (UPD) Chief George Hughes confirmed the number of on and off campus arrests and citations that UPD made from September 16 through 22 during move-in and Week of Welcome.
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Attempted robbery in Poly Canyon Village
An attempted robbery was reported on Village Drive at the entrance of Poly Canyon Village (PCV) Saturday afternoon.
The suspect was an unarmed male who physically assaulted the victim and tried to take his cell phone, University Police Department (UPD) Commander Brenda Trobaugh said.
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New developments for University Police Department
University Police Department (UPD) Chief George Hughes has seen quite a bit of change in the eight months he has worked at Cal Poly.
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Mountain lion seen around CP campus
Another mountain lion sighting occurred on campus Sunday morning, marking the third similar sighting this month, though it could not be verified.
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Suspect in campus attack unlikely to be apprehended soon, UPD says
Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net The victim of an alleged attack on campus Monday night is choosing not to speak with police, according to University Police Department (UPD) Chief George Hughes, making it “very unlikely” officers will be able to identify a suspect. A female student was walking alone on North Perimeter Road near Grand […]
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Police: Woman attacked on campus Monday night
Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net A college-aged male attacked a woman walking on campus late yesterday evening, pulling her from behind into a group of bushes before she escaped, according to police. In an alert sent out close to midnight Monday night, police identified the suspect as a white male wearing a gray hoodie. The attack […]
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No charges for student found with rifle in dorm
Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net The student whose rifle was found in his Sierra Madre Residence Hall room more than a week ago will not be facing charges, University Police Department (UPD) Chief George Hughes said Tuesday. “Looking at the totality of the circumstances, criminal charges will not be filed against him,” Hughes said. Hughes […]
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Smile, you’re on Cal Poly camera
Alexandria Scott lexiscott.md@gmail.com There are 268 video surveillance cameras around campus. Whether you are buying food at The Avenue, purchasing pens at the University Store, kicking a ball around at the turf fields or working out in the Recreation Center, there is a video camera recording you. The cameras exist as a tool to deter […]
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Campus police report shows decline in burglaries
Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net The University Police Department (UPD) revised its campus crime statistics on Sept. 27, showing a large decrease in the number of burglaries between 2010 and 2011. The updates to the report included adding the 2011 crime statistics, according to Police Records Manager Fred Mills. “It’s important because we want people to have […]
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WOW changes, arrests lessen
Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net Police arrested or issued citations to 22 of the thousands of freshmen, upperclassmen and out-of-towners that Cal Poly’s annual Week of Welcome (WOW) drew to the streets of San Luis Obispo, University Police Department Chief George Hughes said — a dramatic decline from the number of arrests and citations issued in years past. Though […]
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Police investigate Rec Center photographer
Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net The Cal Poly University Police Department has issued a safety advisory to the campus community after launching an investigation regarding a man who allegedly took photos of women working out at the Cal Poly Recreation Centerlast week. University Chief of Police George Hughes said an Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) employee noticed a […]