University Police reiterate safety tips during break
URBANA — As the school enters its hiatus and many students leave campus, those who stay during the break should take precautions to make sure they stay safe.With fewer people in the area, that also provides criminals with better opportunities to commit their crimes. But there are a few things you can do to significantly reduce your risk of being targeted by an offender. “These are things we want our campus community members to be doing year-round, but the campus environment during the break makes these tips particularly helpful,” said Lt. Joan Fiesta.The police department never closes. There are always officers standing [...]
Illini swimmer Charli Wike performs life-saving CPR
CHAMPAIGN — On Saturday night, April 30, Illinois sophomore Charli Wike put her pre-nursing abilities into action after witnessing a University of Illinois alumnus collapse due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Special victims unit aims to help sexual assault survivors
URBANA — Dealing with a traumatizing situation can be a catalyst for a mental shutdown. Particularly, in the case of sexual assault, survivors are forced to cope with anxiety while navigating the ambiguity of an unclear night, a rush of emotions and the possibility of legal proceedings. A select group of University of Illinois Police Department officers aimed to take on the task of helping survivors find healing amidst the chaos. These UIPD officers opted to go through a rigorous and more thorough training focused on teaching them how to follow up and investigate sexual assault cases. “How you interview someone [...]
Police warn of internet scams targeting students
URBANA – Police are reminding students not to send money to or accept checks from individuals they have never met. The University of Illinois Police Department has taken a series of reports recently from students who say others have scammed them or attempted to scam them out of money. Some students have received emails from an individual identifying himself as Riley McMurray, purportedly a recruitment director from ISB Manufacturing. The emails offer a job, and inform the students that they will receive a check in the mail via FedEx. They are instructed to deposit that check, keep 10 percent for [...]
Police step up traffic enforcement on Windsor Road
URBANA – University of Illinois Police plan to step up traffic enforcement on Windsor Road immediately south of campus following an informal study of speeds along that stretch of road. U. of I. Police Lt. Joe McCullough said police officers on routine patrols began noting that motorists were routinely traveling at speeds of 50 to 70 mph, and even a few measured close to 80 mph. The posted speed limit on Windsor Road is 45 mph. Paired with nicer weather, that creates a very dangerous situation. “It’s unnerving, especially because we’re now seeing a particularly high amount of runners and bicyclists [...]