University Police Archives – Page 3 of 5

Pedestrian safety prompts speed limit change on Nicolls Road

Ryan WolfNewsMay 8, 2014

Drivers and pedestrians alike received a surprise when Stony Brook University announced a recent change to a 45 mph speed limit from 55 mph on Nicolls Road between South Entrance and Route 25A.

Kelly Quad burglaries cause alarm on campus

Hanaa’ TameezFeatured News Top StoryMay 8, 2014May 10, 2014

Eight University Police and two Suffolk County Police vehicles arrived at Kelly Quad this morning to investigate a possible burglary.

Off-campus party sparks response from university

Katherine KurreNewsMay 1, 2014May 2, 2014

Eight university clubs and organizations have been temporarily suspended for their possible involvement with a house party that occurred on April 12 on Stony Brook Road and incited police response.

UPDATE: Smoke causes Union evacuation, police say no fire

Hanaa’ TameezFeatured News Top StoryApril 29, 2014May 3, 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.

Firefighters respond to brush fire behind Tabler Quad

Rebecca AnzelFeatured News Top StoryApril 10, 2014April 10, 2014

Due to wind direction and speed, a small brush fire that ignited in a patch of bamboo on private property behind Tabler Quad spread onto Stony Brook University property around 11:30 a.m. today, according to Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence Zacarese.

Police arrest student on assault charges

The StatesmanNewsMarch 14, 2014March 15, 2014

On Friday, March 14 at 1:30 a.m. the University Police responded to a report of a fight between two male students. Check back for more details.

Police Blotter from winter break

Rebecca AnzelNewsJanuary 28, 2014

On Thursday, Dec. 19, two male students were referred after staff at Schick College found a stop sign in their room. Staff members also found two sign poles in the…

Suffolk police investigate robberies

Giselle BarkleyFeatured NewsNovember 5, 2013

The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating Tuesday evening’s off-campus robberies of two Stony Brook University commuter students by masked male suspects.

Keeping the dogs out

Jasmine BlennauFeatured NewsOctober 10, 2013October 14, 2013

The university approved a new on-campus animal policy in July, Policy 620, which states that “Animals are prohibited from all University buildings, athletic facilities, and outdoor events, unless otherwise permitted by this or other University policy” according to the University Policy Manual.

Residential Safety Program available as ever after campus robberies

Jasmine BlennauNews Top StorySeptember 18, 2013September 25, 2013

On September 13, Chief of Police Robert J. Lenahan sent out a campus update to the Stony Brook University community regarding the robbery that took place on the evening of September 1 and the attempted robbery that took place two days later. In the first incident, a student was approached by two to three males who threatened the victim and took his phone and U.S. currency. In the second related incident, three students were approached by two males who displayed an Airsoft pistol and demanded money.