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Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center seeks after-hours advocates
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC) is looking to fill after-hours faculty and staff volunteer advocate positions. The volunteer advocates serve on rotation and answer calls received between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Occasionally, volunteer advocates may meet with a victim of sexual assault at the…
Safe places on campus
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas strives to provide a safe environment on campus. There are many services designed on campus that allow students access to resources on safe rides home, escorts, and training courses that prevent situations from happening. The University of Arkansas Police Department strongly encourages you to…
UAPD: A View From the Passenger Seat
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- University of Arkansas Police Department serves to keep students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors safe. For most people, patrol officers represent the first point of contact with university police. Officer Tara Wilder said being part of UAPD meant a lot of it was patrolling and trying their best to be…
Student Arrests Made at Sporting Events
By: Katie Davila FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– On a typical weekend in Spring students can be found enjoying Fayetteville, on Old Main Lawn, or at Baum Stadium. As many students fill what is known as the “Hog Pen”, more day drinking occurs. Inside the Hog Pen, students are allowed to bring coolers, ice chests, and their own…
Be Prepared as Severe Weather Season Continues to Ramp Up
By: Katie Davila FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Arkansas has seen a record amount of rainfall and flooding this year, according to the National Weather Service the state had an estimated 6.7 trillion gallons of rainfall in the month of February alone. While this has become a normal occurrence for people, many are unaware of how to…
New Security Division On Campus
by Drew Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas added a new Security Division to enhance the 40-officer Patrol and Police Services unit on campus. The program needs students over the age of 18 and interested in law-enforcement careers to apply for new positions. Security officers will work on a flexible time shift, focusing…
Sexual Assault Reported on Campus
UAPD Lt. Gary Crains says a woman reported a sexual assault earlier this evening. The call came around 8:30 in the Garland Avenue Parking Garage. Police say the “suspect is a 6’0″ male wearing a black stocking cap, dark shirt and dark pants.” U of A students received a RAZALERT notification around 10:45 this evening. Students,…
Last Chance for Free Car Inspections
If you are leaving for Spring Break, UAPD is offering free car safety checks for students. Tomorrow is your last chance to make sure your car is road-ready. You can stop by UAPD anywhere from 4:30-8 p.m. to have your lights, oil and tires checked.
Weekend Crime Report
An unusual story tops your weekend crime report this week. On Saturday, two students reported that their license plates were stolen from their cars parked in lot 40-A. It was also a busy weekend for campus frat houses, at Phi Gamma Delta a student was arrested for public intox and a fake I.D., and a third degree…
UAPD Investigation
University of Arkansas Police are investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning. According to authorities, a female student was walking in the area of Lindell Avenue and Douglas Street around 4:30 a.m. when an unidentified man confronted her. Police say the man pulled the girl by her arm, trying to lead her away from…