UPD Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook student verbally and physically harassed at LIRR bus stop

Niki NassiriNews Top StoryAugust 24, 2021August 29, 2021

A Stony Brook student was verbally and physically harassed on Aug. 15 at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) bus stop on Circle Road.

School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsJune 13, 2020June 15, 2020

“We will continue to explore additional opportunities to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, for our patients and for the community,” the Stony Brook School of Medicine said in an email to SBU’s medical community.

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Responding bomb and canine unit officers confirmed that the man, 33-year-old Robert Roden, was carrying three explosive devices in his backpack when he was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Other reports from university police indicate that Roden was also carrying what appeared to be a BB gun.

Pedestrian hit outside of LaValle Stadium

Andrew ZuckerBreaking NewsSeptember 7, 2019September 7, 2019

According to Setauket Fire Department Third Assistant Chief, Timothy Devine, a female student was hit by a car while walking on the crosswalk near stadium parking.

What’s the real purpose of active shooter training?

Mike AdamsOpinionsApril 9, 2019April 9, 2019

The fact is, there’s really no effective way to prepare for such a lethal and unpredictable event and seminars like these only serve to give students a false sense of safety.

UPD investigating two counts of credit card theft on campus

Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsMarch 6, 2019March 24, 2019

The suspect physically removed credit cards from several open offices in the Administration Building and the Heart Center at Stony Brook University Hospital.

The Onion Bagel: “The semester’s already going great, really…” students say

Mike AdamsOpinionsFebruary 13, 2019February 13, 2019

“I see demons in my textbooks and I lost my sense of taste,” Ludgate said. “I am not even close to fine.”

Students attend “Run, Hide, Fight” active shooter training

Evelin MercedesFeatured NewsNovember 16, 2018November 19, 2018

The University Police Department (UPD) and Residential Risk Management hosted their last active shooter training of the semester at Roth Cafe on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

UPD teaches students about law enforcement through the Citizen’s Police Academy

Evelin MercedesFeatured Multimedia Top StoryOctober 11, 2018October 11, 2018

Students can learn more about law enforcement through the 12-week Citizen’s Police Academy that the University Police Department offers.

UPD finds Staller Center burglary suspect

Rebecca LiebsonBreaking Featured NewsApril 29, 2018

The Stony Brook University Police Department (UPD) has identified a suspect behind the April 18 burglary reported at the Staller Center for the Arts, according to an email sent to the campus community around 4:44 p.m. on Sunday, April 29.