The Northerner

Police officers aim to connect with students

Kerry Skiff, Contributing writer August 29, 2013

NKU’s police force is making an effort to be more engaged in campus life. While the force’s main priority is to keep students safe, they are now working to connect with the campus community and make...

Campus police acquire explosives-detection canine

Campus police acquire explosives-detection canine

Patrick Reagan, Contributing writer August 29, 2013

In light of recent attacks, such as the bombing of the Boston Marathon and the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the NKU Police Department has decided to acquire an explosives-detection canine....

University Policebeats

August 21, 2013

Aug. 2,  3:22 p.m.: A marijuana pipe and lighter were found in a flower bed outside of the Student Union. Between 3 and 5 p.m.: An iPod was reported stolen in the break room inside Central Receiving....

University police now have officer title

Mac Payton, Staff writer April 4, 2013

For the past year, NKU Police Sergeant John Gaffin has left his wife and daughter to go into work at 6 p.m. Gaffin said it’s hard, being a police officer and having to be away from his family, but he...

Campus police adding new station

Mac Payton, Staff writer February 14, 2013

Callahan Hall will soon play home to a new university police substation, which will make the campus police more accessible and visible to students, according to Jason Willis, university police chief. Arnie...

Police Beats 3/21/2012

March 20, 2012

Mar. 1 7:43 a.m. A vehicle accident occurred resulting in no injuries on Kenton Dr. 7:51 a.m. A two-vehicle collision occurred on U.S. 27, also resulting in no injuries. 11:13 a.m. On campus an...

Police beats

February 28, 2012

Feb. 21 2:02 a.m. There a dispute between roommates in the Oak Wing of Woodcrest Apartment. An officer was requested to be present while the roommate gathered her belongings. 11:59 a.m. There was...

Police Beats 2/22/2012

February 22, 2012

Feb. 14 12:05 p.m. There was a report received that a car was smoking in Kenton Garage. Upon arrival there was no evidence of any issue. The fire department arrived and cleared the scene. Feb. 15 1:50...

Police Beats, 2/15/2012

February 14, 2012

Feb. 7 4:42 p.m. A citation was issued for a person in Lot O who reportedly had a reproduced NKU parking permit. Feb. 8 4:04 p.m. An injured male was transported to the hospital via ambulance...

Police Beats Feb 1, 2012

January 31, 2012

Jan. 23 2:03 p.m. A male subject filed a report when he felt he was being followed by his ex-girlfriend in Norse Commons. Jan. 25 12:04 p.m. A two-vehicle accident occurred on Grant Street on...

NKU Police Beats 1/6 – 1/15/12

January 17, 2012

Jan. 6 11:29 p.m. A hot water heater overheated on a service elevator in the Student Union, causing the elevator to smoke. The fire department arrived and cleared the area. Jan. 7 12:45 a.m. A male...

Police Beats 1/11/2012

January 11, 2012

Dec. 12 9:14 a.m. An individual was reportedly brushed by a moving vehicle while crossing the crosswalk on Carroll Drive. The individual was startled, but not injured by the incident. 2:57 p.m. An...

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