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A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Students feel UPD did not take reports seriously; UPD says “nothing could be further from the truth”

Courtney Green and Heydi Oritz Mar 13, 2020

Some students in the Cove dormitories are expressing concerns over UPD’s handling of a noise complaint on Feb. 25. The noise complaint was initially reported as possible gunfire around 1 a.m. Drake...

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Chief Mackesy speaks on missing children procedures amid Taylor Williams case

Chris Jennings, News Anchor Nov 18, 2019

Just two weeks ago here in Jacksonville, an amber alert was sent out for five-year-old Taylor Williams. Investigators have recently reported discovering what could be the remains of the child. This case...

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UPD training on campus

UPD training on campus

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 1, 2019

According to an alert released by the University Police Department, Run, Hide, Fight training will be taking place on campus on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. "This is a practical exercise; if you see people running...

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Police Beat: A cat fight, dating violence and felony amounts of marijuana

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Feb 28, 2019

Cat fight On Feb. 23, UNFPD responded to a call near UNF drive and Alumni drive about a physical altercation between two females. According to the report the altercation started because one of the females...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Training exercise in Brooks Brown Hall today

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jan 31, 2019

The University Police Department is telling students, staff, and faculty to stay away from Brooks Brown Hall, Bldg. 39, as they are conducting a training exercise. The University stresses that there is...

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UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 18, 2018

University of North Florida Police Department released a Campus Security Update on Wednesday, July 18 informing the campus community that, though Martinez is currently in the Duval County Jail, further...

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National Police Week recap: Does UNFPD make students feel safe?

National Police Week recap: Does UNFPD make students feel safe?

Cori Santucci May 21, 2018

  National Police Week has been celebrated every year since 1962 when President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of that date as National Police...

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Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Sam Chaney Mar 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvlowgHwdU[/embedyt] Video by Jas Chung “Don’t you want a sticker?” Chief Mackesy asked the room of excitable preschool children. “If you want a...

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Crime Prevention: So easy, an Osprey could do it

Sam Chaney Mar 4, 2018

Let’s be honest, it can just be so easy to be lazy with your stuff. I mean, you’re only going to the restroom, right? Your stuff should be fine on the table for five minutes. But then you come back...

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Police Beat: Take, take, take

Police Beat: Take, take, take

Alex Torres-Perez May 16, 2017

Losing Gains A driver’s license and a VISA gift card were taken from the back of a student’s cellphone on May 10. According to the police report, the student had left his phone in the cubicle between...

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Police Beat: take it all

Police Beat: take it all

Logan Ansteatt Oct 27, 2016

Stolen Parking Pass UNFPD met with a student who had her parking pass stolen on Oct. 24. The police report states the victim parked her vehicle in Lot 38 on Oct. 20. When she returned the following...

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Police Beat: Damage and a threat

Police Beat: Damage and a threat

Logan Ansteatt Oct 13, 2016

Tree damage UNFPD responded to a damaged vehicle at the Flats on Oct. 8. According to the police report, the victim parked her vehicle on Oct. 6 and returned to find her car damaged by a tree blown...

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