8/31/15 2:17 p.m. Crimes – Larceny/Theft – Petty Theft – Misc. Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A staff member reported the theft of a university parking permit from their vehicle. 8/31/15 10:03 p.m. Incidents – Disturbance – Loud Noise Location: Baxter Drive Park Summary: Public Safety officers responded to a loud noise complaint at the Baxter … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 9.17.15
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Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma
Art by Chris Chen As we approach the holiday season, many people look forward to spending time with family, giving thanks, eating good food and giving back to the community. News feeds will likely soon be filled with volunteer opportunities, Thanksgiving missions and Foodshare donation requests, as there are an estimated 51,000 homeless people living in LA County, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma
Emergency preparedness evaluated in light of Northridge earthquake’s 20th anniversary
Twenty years have passed since the Northridge Earthquake, a 6.6 magnitude quake centered in the San Fernando Valley that caused structural damage, thousands of injuries and a total of 46 deaths. Though Pepperdine only suffered a 24-hour power loss as there were no reported injuries, many were shaken up in the aftermath. President Andrew K. Benton, executive vice president at … [Read more...] about Emergency preparedness evaluated in light of Northridge earthquake’s 20th anniversary
DPS to pilot dog program
Senior Lieutenant of Public Safety Eric Barnes said in a statement that DPS is exploring the use of dogs in campus safety enterprises. “We are not initiating this program to look for drugs,” Barnes wrote in an email. “The primary function of the dogs would be to serve as a visual deterrent to external threats. This program is not about enforcing rules; it’s about safety. … [Read more...] about DPS to pilot dog program
