Reflective vests keep children safe on the road
8/30/12
A farm-safety extension educator in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found a way to keep Amish and Mennonite children safe as they travel on the road.
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Penn State takes action to ensure ice cream safety
8/13/12
With the assistance of the Food and Drug Administration and University Police, Penn State officials are investigating recent incidents involving the discovery of foreign objects in half-gallon ice cream containers sold at its campus creamery. The University also is taking steps to make its product safer on the shelf.
State College police seek armed robbery suspect
8/7/12
State College Police report that an armed robbery occurred at 924 Bellaire Ave., State College, between 9 and 9:30 a.m. today (Aug. 7). Police say two men forced their way into an apartment at that location and stole cash and property belonging to the residents. Anyone with any information pertaining to this incident should contact Detective Steve Bosak of the State College Police Department at 814-234-7150, call CrimeStoppers at 877-992-7463 or submit an anonymous tip at http://statecollegepa.us/forms.aspx?fid=52 online.
Update: State police reopen I-99
7/27/12
Pennsylvania State Police have reopened I-99 near exit 76 (Shiloh Road.) They closed the area at about 3:15 p.m. in response to a report of a suspicious device found near that exit. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
Suspicious device reported on I-99
7/27/12
Pennsylvania State Police are responding to a report of a suspicious device found near exit 76 (Shiloh Road) of I-99. That area of the road will be closed until further notice. Those who normally use that road are asked to avoid the area and use a different route. Updates will be provided as they become available.
State College police seek information on reported indecent assault
7/26/12
The State College Police Department is investigating a reported indecent assault that occurred between 2:40 and 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, on the 400 block of East Calder Way near Sowers Street near Penn State's University Park campus. Anyone with information about this assault is asked to contact the State College Police Department at 814-234-7150, submit an anonymous tip through the web at http://www.statecollegepa.us or phone Centre County Crime Stoppers at 877-992-7463.
Bomb-threat searches find nothing suspicious; buildings reopened
6/25/12
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. Police dogs have now finished searching all three buildinds, and have not found anything suspicious. Shields, Patterson and Borland buildings all have reopened for normal University business.
UPDATE: 2:01 p.m. Police dogs have finished searching Patterson Building and nothing suspicious has been found. Police have re-opened it for normal University business. Police dogs are continuing to search Borland Building.
UPDATE: 1:21 p.m. Police dogs have finished searching Shields Building, and nothing suspicious has been found. Police have re-opened it for normal University business. Police dogs now are proceeding to Patterson and Borland Buildings to search those locations.
UPDATE, 11:45 a.m.: Police have conducted a preliminary search of the buildings and have found nothing suspicious. A police dog currently is searching Shields Building and so far has not identified anything of concern. Additional bomb-sniffing dogs are enroute to State College and will assist with the thorough search of the buildings.
UPDATE, 9:57 a.m.: As a precaution, police are evacuating Borland and Patterson buildings. Shields Building is being checked now.
Police have received a non-credible bomb threat that came into a generic University email address on Saturday night. The threat indicates there are bombs in three buildings - Patterson, Borland and Shields - that will go off if people touch them. Police do NOT consider the threat to be credible although they are still investigating and will have police officers and police dogs check the buildings. While they are notifying people in those buildings they are not evacuating.
Airport conducts emergency drill
5/24/12
Emergency personnel from Penn State and municipalities throughout the Centre Region participated in a full-scale emergency response exercise at the University Park Airport Wednesday evening, May 23. Port Matilda Fire Co., Bellefonte EMS, Alpha Fire Co., Centre Life Link EMS, Pleasant Gap EMS and Fire, and Penn State Haz-Mat, Penn State Police, Penn State EMS, Centre County EMA, Centre County Coronor, Transportation and Safety Administration and the University Park Airport all took part in the exercise. For photos from the event, visit http://live.psu.edu/flickrset/72157629876439348 online.
Police seeking suspect in multiple thefts
4/17/12
Penn State University Police are investigating multiple thefts which occurred in Pinchot Hall sometime between 1 a.m. April 14 and 1:30 p.m. April 15, in which multiple wallets and their contents valued at more than $1,350 were stolen. A witness described the suspect as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with short "dirty blond" hair, thin build, wearing a light gray colored baseball cap on backwards, a light colored gray hoodie and dark colored sweatpants. In October of 2011, University Police investigated similar incidents involving the unknown male pictured here and believe the cases may be linked.
Airport develops wildlife hazard management plan
4/6/12
Probably the most famous case of an airplane striking birds in its flight path is US Airways Flight 1549, which lost two engines when it hit Canada geese shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport on Jan. 15, 2009. Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed the disabled aircraft in the Hudson River, and all passengers were rescued. Less well-known is the bird strike that took place at 8 a.m. Oct. 18, 2010, when a mallard duck struck a private airplane that had just taken off from the University Park Airport. Fortunately the accident did not result in any injuries, but the plane suffered $45,000 worth of damage.
Due to a heightened awareness of the severity of bird strikes, the FAA recommended a Wildlife Hazard Assessment be conducted to determine what wildlife hazards were present at and within a five-mile radius of the airport. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted the assessment in 2009-10, and based on the results the FAA required the airport to prepare a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to better manage the potentially hazardous wildlife. "This plan, which the FAA approved recently, outlines the specific steps to be taken, from least-invasive to most-invasive, to reduce the threat of bird strikes involving flights to or from the University Park Airport," said Travis Tumbleson, wildlife specialist with USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services.
DNA evidence links State College rape cases
3/15/12
The State College Police Department is seeking information on three forcible rapes that occurred between August 2010 and April 2011 that recently have been determined to be linked through DNA evidence. The State College Police continue to actively investigate the rapes and are following up on all possible leads in each of the cases. In all three of these cases, the female victims reported they did not know the assailant.
In addition to these cases being forensically linked through DNA evidence, they also share similar characteristics. Each rape occurred outside, between 1:30 and 4 a.m. in the Highlands North Neighborhood. In each case, the victims were white females, college age, walking alone, and were highly intoxicated. The offender used both sexual and physical violence in all of these rapes.
Faculty Speakers Series topic is safe use of social media
3/9/12
The Penn State Beaver Spring Faculty Speakers Series will continue with a presentation by LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, on "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media" at noon on Thursday, March 22, room 16, Student Union Building on campus. The program is free and open to the public. McBride will discuss the potential dangers of modern technology and social media, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, texting, cyber bullying, and cellphone use. In addition, he'll review the importance of personal responsibility when using social media. McBride can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.
Police investigating suspicious activity
2/18/12
Penn State University Police are investigating several incidents in which an unknown male contacted multiple female students offering them $500 Victoria's Secret gift cards. The male would refuse to identify himself and also would request to meet the students in person. Anyone who has experienced similar activity or has any information should contact University Police at 814-863-1111 or Centre County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-99-CRIME. Those providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a Crime Stoppers reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can be submitted at http://www.police.psu.edu/witness/ online.
Spring Faculty Speakers Series is announced
1/20/12
The Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series will launch its spring program with a presentation by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology, Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her topic will be "Sustaining the Innovative Edge." LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, will present "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media," Wednesday, March 14. Both programs are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in room 16, Student Union Building.
In Materials Science and Engineering, lab users focus on safety
11/7/11
For students, postdocs and other researchers in Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the message is clear: you can dance if you want to, but safety is mandatory. A video focused on lab safety and set to the 1980s pop tune "Safety Dance" took hold as a centerpiece of the department's Safety Week programming this year. Since it began in 2009, Safety Week has become one of the University's most successful laboratory safety training efforts.
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Reflective vests keep children safe on the road
8/30/12
A farm-safety extension educator in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found a way to keep Amish and Mennonite children safe as they travel on the road.
Penn State takes action to ensure ice cream safety
8/13/12
With the assistance of the Food and Drug Administration and University Police, Penn State officials are investigating recent incidents involving the discovery of foreign objects in half-gallon ice cream containers sold at its campus creamery. The University also is taking steps to make its product safer on the shelf.
State College police seek armed robbery suspect
8/7/12
State College Police report that an armed robbery occurred at 924 Bellaire Ave., State College, between 9 and 9:30 a.m. today (Aug. 7). Police say two men forced their way into an apartment at that location and stole cash and property belonging to the residents. Anyone with any information pertaining to this incident should contact Detective Steve Bosak of the State College Police Department at 814-234-7150, call CrimeStoppers at 877-992-7463 or submit an anonymous tip at http://statecollegepa.us/forms.aspx?fid=52 online.
Update: State police reopen I-99
7/27/12
Pennsylvania State Police have reopened I-99 near exit 76 (Shiloh Road.) They closed the area at about 3:15 p.m. in response to a report of a suspicious device found near that exit. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
Suspicious device reported on I-99
7/27/12
Pennsylvania State Police are responding to a report of a suspicious device found near exit 76 (Shiloh Road) of I-99. That area of the road will be closed until further notice. Those who normally use that road are asked to avoid the area and use a different route. Updates will be provided as they become available.
State College police seek information on reported indecent assault
7/26/12
The State College Police Department is investigating a reported indecent assault that occurred between 2:40 and 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, on the 400 block of East Calder Way near Sowers Street near Penn State's University Park campus. Anyone with information about this assault is asked to contact the State College Police Department at 814-234-7150, submit an anonymous tip through the web at http://www.statecollegepa.us or phone Centre County Crime Stoppers at 877-992-7463.
Bomb-threat searches find nothing suspicious; buildings reopened
6/25/12
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. Police dogs have now finished searching all three buildinds, and have not found anything suspicious. Shields, Patterson and Borland buildings all have reopened for normal University business.
UPDATE: 2:01 p.m. Police dogs have finished searching Patterson Building and nothing suspicious has been found. Police have re-opened it for normal University business. Police dogs are continuing to search Borland Building.
UPDATE: 1:21 p.m. Police dogs have finished searching Shields Building, and nothing suspicious has been found. Police have re-opened it for normal University business. Police dogs now are proceeding to Patterson and Borland Buildings to search those locations.
UPDATE, 11:45 a.m.: Police have conducted a preliminary search of the buildings and have found nothing suspicious. A police dog currently is searching Shields Building and so far has not identified anything of concern. Additional bomb-sniffing dogs are enroute to State College and will assist with the thorough search of the buildings.
UPDATE, 9:57 a.m.: As a precaution, police are evacuating Borland and Patterson buildings. Shields Building is being checked now.
Police have received a non-credible bomb threat that came into a generic University email address on Saturday night. The threat indicates there are bombs in three buildings - Patterson, Borland and Shields - that will go off if people touch them. Police do NOT consider the threat to be credible although they are still investigating and will have police officers and police dogs check the buildings. While they are notifying people in those buildings they are not evacuating.
Airport conducts emergency drill
5/24/12
Emergency personnel from Penn State and municipalities throughout the Centre Region participated in a full-scale emergency response exercise at the University Park Airport Wednesday evening, May 23. Port Matilda Fire Co., Bellefonte EMS, Alpha Fire Co., Centre Life Link EMS, Pleasant Gap EMS and Fire, and Penn State Haz-Mat, Penn State Police, Penn State EMS, Centre County EMA, Centre County Coronor, Transportation and Safety Administration and the University Park Airport all took part in the exercise. For photos from the event, visit http://live.psu.edu/flickrset/72157629876439348 online.
Police seeking suspect in multiple thefts
4/17/12
Penn State University Police are investigating multiple thefts which occurred in Pinchot Hall sometime between 1 a.m. April 14 and 1:30 p.m. April 15, in which multiple wallets and their contents valued at more than $1,350 were stolen. A witness described the suspect as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with short "dirty blond" hair, thin build, wearing a light gray colored baseball cap on backwards, a light colored gray hoodie and dark colored sweatpants. In October of 2011, University Police investigated similar incidents involving the unknown male pictured here and believe the cases may be linked.
Airport develops wildlife hazard management plan
4/6/12
Probably the most famous case of an airplane striking birds in its flight path is US Airways Flight 1549, which lost two engines when it hit Canada geese shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport on Jan. 15, 2009. Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed the disabled aircraft in the Hudson River, and all passengers were rescued. Less well-known is the bird strike that took place at 8 a.m. Oct. 18, 2010, when a mallard duck struck a private airplane that had just taken off from the University Park Airport. Fortunately the accident did not result in any injuries, but the plane suffered $45,000 worth of damage.
Due to a heightened awareness of the severity of bird strikes, the FAA recommended a Wildlife Hazard Assessment be conducted to determine what wildlife hazards were present at and within a five-mile radius of the airport. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted the assessment in 2009-10, and based on the results the FAA required the airport to prepare a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to better manage the potentially hazardous wildlife. "This plan, which the FAA approved recently, outlines the specific steps to be taken, from least-invasive to most-invasive, to reduce the threat of bird strikes involving flights to or from the University Park Airport," said Travis Tumbleson, wildlife specialist with USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services.
DNA evidence links State College rape cases
3/15/12
The State College Police Department is seeking information on three forcible rapes that occurred between August 2010 and April 2011 that recently have been determined to be linked through DNA evidence. The State College Police continue to actively investigate the rapes and are following up on all possible leads in each of the cases. In all three of these cases, the female victims reported they did not know the assailant.
In addition to these cases being forensically linked through DNA evidence, they also share similar characteristics. Each rape occurred outside, between 1:30 and 4 a.m. in the Highlands North Neighborhood. In each case, the victims were white females, college age, walking alone, and were highly intoxicated. The offender used both sexual and physical violence in all of these rapes.
Faculty Speakers Series topic is safe use of social media
3/9/12
The Penn State Beaver Spring Faculty Speakers Series will continue with a presentation by LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, on "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media" at noon on Thursday, March 22, room 16, Student Union Building on campus. The program is free and open to the public. McBride will discuss the potential dangers of modern technology and social media, including sharing personal information and photos on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, texting, cyber bullying, and cellphone use. In addition, he'll review the importance of personal responsibility when using social media. McBride can be contacted at lwm13@psu.edu or 724-773-3866.
Police investigating suspicious activity
2/18/12
Penn State University Police are investigating several incidents in which an unknown male contacted multiple female students offering them $500 Victoria's Secret gift cards. The male would refuse to identify himself and also would request to meet the students in person. Anyone who has experienced similar activity or has any information should contact University Police at 814-863-1111 or Centre County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-99-CRIME. Those providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a Crime Stoppers reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can be submitted at http://www.police.psu.edu/witness/ online.
Spring Faculty Speakers Series is announced
1/20/12
The Penn State Beaver Faculty Speakers Series will launch its spring program with a presentation by Neelam Dwivedi, instructor in information sciences and technology, Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her topic will be "Sustaining the Innovative Edge." LaVarr McBride, instructor in administration of justice, will present "How to Avoid the Harms of Social Media," Wednesday, March 14. Both programs are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in room 16, Student Union Building.
In Materials Science and Engineering, lab users focus on safety
11/7/11
For students, postdocs and other researchers in Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the message is clear: you can dance if you want to, but safety is mandatory. A video focused on lab safety and set to the 1980s pop tune "Safety Dance" took hold as a centerpiece of the department's Safety Week programming this year. Since it began in 2009, Safety Week has become one of the University's most successful laboratory safety training efforts.