Share: In light of the sexual assault case that happened recently at PCC, listed below are some tools and resources available to students on our campus. Sexual assault victims must at PCC, you contact help or support as soon as possible. Immediately after the assault: Call 911 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Calling from a phone on Campus will alert Campus Police immediately. Otherwise, Pasadena Police will relay their message to Campus Police, which could take a little extra time. Do …
‘When Justice Isn’t Just’ delves into police brutality
Share: People started gathering outside the Westerbeck Recital Hall last Thursday at Pasadena City College (PCC) at least half an hour before the screening of “When Justice Isn’t Just.” By the time lights were turned off inside the theater, 250 people were sitting in silence. Follow:
The case for abolishing police vs reform
Share: The pews of the neighborhood church were packed full of anxious, concerned faces waiting to hear from known leaders in their community about what has become the very serious issue of policing. Sharon Kyle, publisher of the LA Progressive, began her job as moderator with a PowerPoint presentation on the history of policing in the U.S. Follow:
Interim chief appointed head of police and safety
Share: Steven Matchan was appointed as PCC’s permanent chief of police and safety services this July after replacing prior director Don Yoder since June 2014, making him the fifth chief since 2011. Follow:
Oppressive police need massive civilian oversight
Share: In 1965, New York Mayor John Lindsay proposed including civilians on a review board as a way to address complaints from minority groups about police misconduct. The move backfired, and the police union and conservatives rallied against civilian oversight. Voters later defeated the idea in a citywide vote. Two decades passed before civilian oversight was approved in NYC and during that time police misconduct and abuse soared in the city, particularly against minorities. Follow:
Police Blotter: Group spotted bringing potential weapon to campus
Share: Monday, March 28 A staff member reported that their personal desk was burglarized. A student reported that his bicycle was stolen in the early afternoon from the bike racks outside of the C building. Tuesday, March 29 A PCC faculty member requested assistance when an aggressive individual approached them. Campus police responded to the incident, which was resolved. A missing Azusa individual with mental disabilities advised their family that they were at PCC. Campus security conducted an area check and PCC advised Azusa …
Police Blotter: Man challenges people to fight
Share: Monday, Feb. 29: Four people were stuck inside an elevator in the R building. The faculty was able to help and release them without problem. A man and a woman involved in a verbal confrontation in Lot 5 were escorted off campus by Officer Robins. A man was challenging people to fight him in Lot 8. Officer Robins confronted the man and escorted him off campus. Tuesday, Mar. 1: A student scraped his knee, causing him to bleed. Cadets assisted him with the injury. Wednesday, Mar. 2: …
Predicting crime: the value of safety
Share: The Los Angeles Police Department has become known for preventing crimes before they occur through controversial tactics, understandably taking advantage of technology and avoiding risk of potential incidents. There is no legitimate reason to neglect a resource that is capable of stopping people from breaking the law and causing harm to others. Follow:
Police Blotter: Parking lot stalker, footprint dented car, and syrup covered car
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Predicting crime: an accurate forecast?
Share: With calling, shopping, and even dating all done on computers, it’s not too surprising that cops are relying more and more on digital data to help them catch criminals. Follow: