Content warning: This article discusses multiple forms of trauma, including gender and power-based violence. Survivors of such violence can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The name of the sexual assault survivor in this story has been changed in order to protect her full identity. “Why were you alone with him?” the […]
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University Police targets underage drinking during Open House and Poly Royal Rodeo weekend
The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a special operation during Open House weekend April 12-13 targeting underage and binge drinking near campus. The operation resulted in 26 citations and 11 arrests, according to UPD. UPD received $39,209 in grant funding this year from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to hold periodic operations, according […]
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Cal Poly launches tool to connect sexual assault survivors with local resources and take action
Cal Poly and several community partners unveiled a new resource for sexual assault survivors, assisting them in anonymously gathering information, exploring local services and reporting the crime when they are ready. In Seek Then Speak, Survivors are guided through a series of questions to determine the best options to get assistance. The free program is designed […]
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Don’t ignore the bright orange slip on your dashboard
Ignoring Cal Poly parking citations does not make them disappear, but rather increase the overall cost of the ticket and can ultimately lead to a big yellow boot on your car. So what happens when you receive a citation from Cal Poly Parking Services? Cal Poly does not make its own rules when it comes […]
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UPD reports rise in students being scammed
More online, phone and housing scams reported in Fall 2018 than in recent quarters.
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More officers and double fines leading up to Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) and the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) are preparing: More officers will be on duty and double fines are a threat. According to Cal Poly University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, UPD will handle Halloween the same as in past years, with extra officers on patrol […]
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Several arrested as activists protest slaughtering of cow at Meat Processing Center
University Police arrested 31-year-old Julianne Perry and 15-year-old activist Zoe Rosenberg on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest.
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Cal Poly University Police receives grant for alcohol control
The University Police Department received a $37,799 grant for alcohol control from the state for the third straight year.
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University Police seen physically restraining suspect in Facebook video
UPD officers were not wearing their uniforms when they restrained a 21-year-old man in front of a liquor store on Foothill Boulevard.
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Student cuts hand on saw at CAED support shop
There is no update on the student’s condition as of now.
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Woman reports sexual assault at PIKE party
A woman reported being sexually assaulted at a Pi Kappa Alpha off-campus party on Friday.