Seller disappears
A U. of I. student attempted to purchase a gaming console from an online seller advertising the item for sale on social media. The student and the seller agreed on a sale price of $500, and that the student would pay half in advance and half when he received the item. The student transferred $250 via online payment. As of Tuesday, the student had not received the item and the seller has stopped returning his messages.
Emergency Management team members earn credentials
One member of the Division of Public Safety’s emergency management team received two new professional credentials this month, and two other members’ credentials were reaffirmed.
Extortion scam
A U. of I. student was contacted through an internet messaging app by an unknown person, to whom he consensually sent images of an intimate nature. The unknown person then threatened to post the images publicly unless the student paid the scammer. The student did not pay.
Police officers and Public Safety staff prepare for dangerous situations
URBANA, Illinois – Ahead of the new school year, University of Illinois Police officers completed intensive training they hope to never use in real life. In July and August, all University Police officers who might be called to respond to an active shooter situation in the campus area completed a refresher course in how to react quickly and safely to keep campus community members as safe as possible. Meanwhile, staff in the Division of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Department work throughout the year to compose emergency plans and offer training and resources to campus community members. Emergency Management resources help [...]
Police, community collaborate for National Night Out on Aug. 2
URBANA, Illinois — The University of Illinois Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to bring together law enforcement and community members to promote awareness, safety and unity. The event will take place between 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the Arboretum, 1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana. It is free and open to the public. Residents throughout Champaign-Urbana and community members of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus are invited to attend. The event will include: Free food (while supplies last)Family-friendly activitiesMusic“Touch a truck” with fire, ambulance and police vehiclesKids up to the age of 12 [...]