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NKU Police Department participates in Popsicles with Police along with NKU Mens Soccer Team at the beginning of the fall semester.

NKU Police Department: Building trust and relationships with the community

Aya Aleily, Contributor October 27, 2023

“Police cars and badges and uniforms and all that stuff doesn’t mean anything if the community doesn’t trust you enough to call,” said NKU Police Department Lieutenant Will Love. After students...

Police officers surround University Drive while investigating a suspicious package Monday morning.

‘Possible presence’ of explosives cause for University Drive closure

Emily Sisk, News Editor August 21, 2023

The possible presence of explosives was detected in two suitcases on Monday morning, which resulted in the closure of University Drive between Campus Drive and Johns Hill Road, according to an NKU press...

VIDEO: Campus Police Self-Defense Workshop

Jaylen Jones, Justis White, and Noah Schuler November 11, 2022

University Police hosted a self-defense workshop during this past week, with another course planned for next semester for those interested. We spoke with coordinator of the event Lieutenant Autumn Ruehl...

Black police officers from various Northern Kentucky law enforcement agencies joined a moderated discussion as part of Black History Month.

Black in Blue: A conversation with Northern Kentucky’s Black police officers

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor February 17, 2022

Patrol Officer Antonio McKinney of Florence Police Department recalled pulling over an intoxicated white woman to issue her a DUI test. Seeing that he was Black, she asked him what his highest level of...

Administration plans change following Floyd death

Administration plans change following Floyd death

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor June 10, 2020

While the streets of Cincinnati’s downtown fill with the voices asking for a change in the systemic racism against Black people, NKU administration debates how they can help their Black students. “It...

Preparing BB&T Arena: the game plan before the game

Kaycee Sloan, Reporter February 27, 2020

As March Madness approaches, fans are packing BB&T Arena. Keeping fans safe is the main concern of security staff at BB&T Arena, according to Erik Jones, guest services and event coordinator.  In...

Graffiti stairwell: proposed plans to paint over

Graffiti stairwell: proposed plans to paint over

Kyle Wade, Contributor September 16, 2019

It’s back to the drawing board for the faculty of School of the Arts as they continue to pursue solutions to promote self-expression, not vandalism. The Fine Arts Building’s graffiti stairwell is...

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