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SUNY and SBU prepare for heroin overdoses

Lilly de Bruin November 24, 2014
On Stony Brook’s campus, authorities in the University Police Department and Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps said heroin is not a problem.
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BB Pistol with CO2 cartridges and BBs. HUSTVEDT/GFDL

University Police working with Suffolk Police to minimize chances of active shooter on campus

David Vertsberger November 11, 2014
The FBI released a study this past September of 160 active shooter incidents from 2000 to 2013, 12 of which took place at institutions of higher education.
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The speed limit on Nicolls Road between Stony Brook University’s south entrance and Route 25A is 45 miles per hour, a change university officials pushed for in an effort to make the road more pedestrian friendly for those crossing from west campus to east campus. (REBECCA ANZEL / THE STATESMAN)

University using education to promote campus safety

Rebecca Anzel November 10, 2014
At 10:12 p.m., University Police officer Salvatore Casaccio jumped a lane of traffic and hit Brianna Bifone with his police cruiser, pinning her underneath the vehicle for about 30 minutes
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The University Police Department arrested the suspect after police spotted him at the Stony Brook Long Island Railroad platform and he fled into a nearby wooded area. (BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN)

Man in possession of unloaded firearm and meat cleaver arrested on campus

Kelly Zegers October 5, 2014
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, the Stony Brook University Police Department arrested Joseph Bryan Lloyd, 30, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
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UPD are still investigating the cause of a possible fire at the Student Activities Center. (KELLY ZEGERS/THE STATESMAN)

Developing: Possible fire at Student Activities Center

Kelly Zegers September 19, 2014
At approximately 11:10 a.m. the University Police Department and the Setauket Fire Department responded to investigate a possible fire in the basement of the Student Activities Center.
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University police responded to an accident involving two cars in South P Lot.  (KELLY ZEGERS / THE STATESMAN)

Two-car accident in South P

Kelly Zegers August 26, 2014
University Police responded to an accident involving two cars driven by Stony Brook University students in South P Lot at approximately 1 p.m on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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(BRIANA FINNERAN/THE STATESMAN)

Nicolls Road motorcycle accident claims one life

Hanaa’ Tameez July 26, 2014
University Police officials blocked off Nicolls Road between the main and south entrances of campus on Friday evening due to a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of a 32-year-old male.
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University policies regarding sexual assault and harassment cases remain largely unclear for students

University policies regarding sexual assault and harassment cases remain largely unclear for students

The Statesman June 29, 2014
Stony Brook's numerous procedures and departments for dealing with cases of sexual assault and harassment can cause confusion for students.
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UPDATE: Smoke causes Union evacuation, police say no fire

UPDATE: Smoke causes Union evacuation, police say no fire

Hanaa’ Tameez April 29, 2014
Smoke from a vent in the courtyard lounge on the second floor of the Student Union caused the building to be evacuated at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29.
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Unwelcome snow leaves students storming mad

Niveditha Obla March 31, 2014
It was a surprise to everyone to wake up to an unwarranted winter wonderland. Mother Nature pulled the ultimate April Fool’s joke a day early, smothering the dreams of warm weather with slushy, slippery snow. I slipped once from my way back from the gym at 8:30 a.m., which was just enough times to dissuade me from the thought of attending classes.
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Eric Olsen: From NYC to SBU

Eric Olsen: From NYC to SBU

Kristin Behr January 28, 2014
Eric Olsen left the big leagues of the Big Apple almost two years ago, but the relics of his almost 22 years there still reside in his Stony Brook office. Impressive plaques and awards adorn the walls, but it is the small mass card on his desk of a fallen officer that carries the most meaning.
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Police cars in 2012 on campus. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

Rape reports increase at Stony Brook

Will Welch October 20, 2013
More rapes were reported last year on Stony Brook University’s campus than in any previous year since 2006, according to a security report released by the University Police Department last month.
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