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Police Blotter (8/22/23 – 8/28/23)

Evelyn Luthringer
September 1, 2023

8/23/2023 Suspicious Incident: A student reported that someone was knocking on their window outside Ross Hall. Officers responded and checked the area and building but were unable to locate anyone outside. After reviewing the cameras, a student was let into the building. The...

Pittsburgh FBI, S.W.A.T., police, paramedics, and Pennsylvania State Troopers were all at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh during a mass shooting October 27, 2018.

Homicide Suspect Apprehended by Police and SWAT Team

Mitchell McIntosh
August 27, 2023

A man attempting to evade the law while facing vehicular homicide charges was apprehended in the borough of Vandergrift on Friday. The suspect has been identified as Mattew David Carlson, 35. Carlson has been charged with felony vehicular homicide and vehicular aggravated...

RMU Police Wearing Body Cameras

Mitchell McIntosh
August 21, 2023
The RMU Police Department has implemented a new policy for the upcoming academic year
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Police Blotter: 2/20/2023-2/26/2023

Evelyn Luthringer, Chief Photographer
March 6, 2023

2/20/2023 Departmental Information: Student reported falling victim to an online blackmail scam. The student was advised to stop communication with the blackmailer. The case is closed. 2/21/2023 Trouble Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale...

Unauthorized Solicitor Removed from Campus

Unauthorized Solicitor Removed from Campus

Cole Brennan
February 8, 2023

On Tuesday, an unauthorized solicitor was removed from campus. The individual was outside of Nicholson Center with a political organization when university police responded. Any person who wants to solicit information on campus must get approval from the Dean of Students....

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Police Blotter: 1/16/2023-1/23/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
February 3, 2023

1/16/2023: Departmental Information: A student reported their email account was possibly compromised and they are being harassed on social media. RMU Detectives are investigating this incident. This case is closed. 1/18/2023: Medical Emergency: Allegheny County 911 reported...

The Robert Morris University community gathered to remember and honor Antwon Rose Jr., who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosdeld in June 2018. Photo Date: March 29, 2019. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

What Should the Memphis Police Department Have Done With the Video of Tyre Nichols?

Terryaun Bell
February 1, 2023

Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, was assaulted by five police officers. On Friday, the City of Memphis Police Department released the video. "The videos were released so the world could witness the family's pain," according to an article from NBC news. It was also released...

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

Hannah Shiflett
January 28, 2023
Memphis Police Department strategically releases footage on the death of Tyre Nichols in an effort to deter protests.
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Police Blotter: 11/08/22-11/14/22

Evelyn Luthringer, Chief Videographer
November 18, 2022

11/08/22: Departmental Information: A juvenile reported their Apple AirPods were missing from the Garden Rink at the RMU Island Sports Center. A Public Safety Officer reviewed the cameras but was unable to locate the AirPods. The case is closed. 11/09/22: Found Property: RMU...

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Parking Restrictions

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2022

Jeff James, the chief of police, has announced new parking restrictions for this week. There will be two times this week that staff and students need to be aware of parking restrictions. The first will be on Tuesday. The UPMC Events Center will host the Trey Anastasio Band...