The La Verne Police Department and the FBI are continuing to investigate an apparent hate crime involving an online threat and arson that occurred on campus last Thursday and Friday, prompting the cancellation of classes.
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We need real-time safety alerts
Last Monday, Campus Safety alerted the entire University of La Verne community via a vague email about a lockdown affecting several buildings, students and employees – two hours after the lockdown had ended and the dangerous situation had been resolved.
Campus alert comes after lockdown
Several buildings on the University of La Verne campus were on lockdown for less than a half-hour during the morning of Feb. 11, though the full campus community was only alerted to this by a brief email message two hours after the dangerous situation was resolved.
LVPD provides shooter training
Officers Marc Gutierrez and Eric Eisen from the La Verne Police Department hosted a presentation on how to prepare for an active shooter on campus Wednesday in La Fetra Auditorium. Roughly 50 people attended.
Evacuation follows alleged theft attempt
On Monday, an apparent attempted theft led to the evacuation of the Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion.
Letter to the Editor
I read Tyler Evains’ “Commentary: Increased security reflects anti-black bias” (May 4) and it was like déjà vu all over again.
Commentary: Increased security reflects anti-black bias
On March 15, three police cars arrived at Sneaky Park after a new member presentation from historically black sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Shortly before, music was playing and people were mingling. Two Campus Safety officers pulled up soon after, reporting that the police were responding to a noise complaint.
Police investigate La Verne shooting
The La Verne Police Department has no new leads regarding two gunmen who approached a Pomona man and shot him in the right foot Monday night.
Officers warn of driving impaired
In 2016, James Cockrell’s uncle died in a drunk driving crash. Cockrell, who is a 2017 University of La Verne alumnus, honored his uncle’s life by organizing a DUI awareness event last year with the help of his fraternity brothers.
LVPD appoints first woman captain
When she was in high school, Colleen Flores would question police officers while they filled out their reports at the restaurant where she worked.