Reading Time: 2 minutes High schools across Northern Utah went into lockdowns after hoax shooting calls were reported to authorities across the state. Schools in Provo, Salt Lake, Ogden, and Box Elder were sent into lockdowns or saw police response after these calls were received.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Residents throughout Utah County could see the glow of massive flames curling off of Mount Timpanogos throughout Saturday and much of Sunday. The fire, which is being referred to as the Range Fire, originated at the Orem Police Gun Range near the base of the mountain and was started by target shooting. The officer allegedly […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dozens of protesters peacefully gathered by the city library Saturday, May 30, to protest police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was violently held to the ground by a police officer in Minnesota this week. The protesters in Provo drove down University Ave and stood on the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Campus police are here to serve and protect all students and faculty on campus. The department provides 24-hour patrol and security protection. If you feel unsafe at any time, the police and dispatch center can be reached by calling 801-863-5555. The dispatch center is located in the Gunther Trade building in room 331. In addition […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The UVU community recently lost one of its alumni on Saturday, Jan 5., when Provo police officer Joseph Shinners died in the line of duty. Shinners was shot Saturday evening while attempting to apprehend a suspect at the Bed Bath & Beyond […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] For criminal justice instructor, Richard Los, an important part of his curriculum is promoting a healthy approach to dealing with people both in and out of the criminal justice system. He believes that in order to accomplish […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trespassing Monday Sept. 24 at 3:29 p.m. at the UVLA An officer responded to delayed reports of a trespassing individual who was observed on university property. The officer checked the area, but was unable to locate the individual. The officer attempted to contact the individual several times via phone, but was unable to. He finally […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes DUI June 10 — 4:42 p.m. After stopping a vehicle for an equipment violation near the UCCU Center visitor parking lot, an officer discovered the driver was in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The driver was also found to be driving under the influence; they were arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Starting college is exciting, but it also means students are responsible for themselves and their safety, often for the first time. Here are some basic safety tips for students looking to stay safe and secure. “The first thing [students] should not do is panic,”said UVU Police Sgt. Eric Beveridge. “Panic causes more stress and confusion […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alcohol Offense March 13 — 8:06 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the Fulton Library on reports of a disorderly person causing a disturbance on the second floor. The officer found a man who had been drinking to the point of intoxication. The man was arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail for public […]