DPS Negotiates Contract
Last Friday, students banded together to advocate increased wages and benefits for Department of Public Safety officers. Today, the university and DPS’ union, Allied International, will sit down to the negotiating table.
Category: Crime and Safety
Protesters Urge Administration to Increase DPS Wages
In an ongoing effort to demand increased wages for Department of Public Safety officers, students rallied in Red Square and delivered a second petition to university officials Friday afternoon.
McCarthy Burglars Caught
Five juveniles found in possession of property stolen from McCarthy Hall residents were apprehended in the dorm by Department of Public Safety officers Sunday at 2:51 p.m., according to DPS Associate Director Sgt. Joseph Smith.
Students to Rally for DPS
A coalition of students is set to hold a rally demanding better university support of Department of Public Safety staffers today at 1 p.m. in Red Square.
DPS Blotter
Wednesday, November 4
Graffiti, Exterior of Hoya Kids Learning Center, 12:57 p.m.
A fence in the area of ...
DPS: Anti-Gay Graffiti Found in Copley
The discovery of graffiti containing anti-gay language in Copley Hall was reported to the Department of Public Safety Wednesday afternoon. According to Sergeant David Ruiz of DPS, the markings were reported to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Thursday morning for further investigation.
Student Reports Verbal Bias Incident at 37th and Prospect
A student was verbally harassed on the basis of perceived sexual orientation near the intersection of 37th and Prospect Streets, the victim reported to the Department of Public Safety early Monday morning. In a Public Safety Alert, DPS said the student was approached and harassed by four unknown males.
DPS Blotter
Wednesday, October 28
Assault — Bias-Related Incident, Off Campus, 5:44 p.m.
The complainant reported being attack on Oct. 27 ...
Forums Reflect on Bias Attacks, Student Safety
Members of the Georgetown community discussed changes to the university’s safety protocol, the classification of hate crimes in the Student Code of Conduct and compensation for Department of Public Safety officers at a forum hosted by the LGBTQ Resource Center last night.
7 McCarthy Residents Robbed
The McCarthy Hall residences of seven students were reportedly robbed early Saturday evening of laptops, cell phones, an iPod, shoes and sunglasses.