Graphic File PhotoThe Department of Public Safety's Daily Crime Log and Fire Report reveals multiple thefts from the Thornton Administration Center reported between July 29 and Aug. 25.Of the crimes, four are recorded as grand theft of property and four as petty theft. All crimes are listed as "closed and pending further," which, according to the Department of Public Safety, … [Read more...] about DPS Crime Report Reveals Multiple Thefts
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A Journalist & A Survivor Reflect on the Inner Workings of A Sexual Assault Investigation
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, former Graphic reporter and alumna (2020) Channa Steinmetz reveals the inner workings of her years-long reporting on a workplace sexual assault allegation within Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety. The investigation occurred in Spring 2019 — the article later published in Spring 2020. The article … [Read more...] about A Journalist & A Survivor Reflect on the Inner Workings of A Sexual Assault Investigation
Wellness Check Restricts Access to Malibu Campus
Art by Ally Armstrong Pepperdine requires anyone coming onto the Malibu campus to complete a Daily Wellness Check. The DWC asks screening questions to determine an individual’s COVID-19 risk and Department of Public Safety officers check every campus visitor’s status at the entrance gate. The University introduced the program in early September to help combat COVID-19 on … [Read more...] about Wellness Check Restricts Access to Malibu Campus
Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
Inside a Workplace Sexual Assault Allegation: The Internal and External Investigations of the Department of Public Safety
A Department of Public Safety's (DPS) fire truck sits outside the department's office in the Center for Communication and Business. A DPS fire truck is where the Jan. 15, 2019 incident took place between Jane Doe and Jon Smith. Photo by Milan Loiacono Warning: This story contains explicit descriptions of a reported sexual assault. Editor’s note: *Names have been changed … [Read more...] about Inside a Workplace Sexual Assault Allegation: The Internal and External Investigations of the Department of Public Safety