'Progress is being made': Police chief updates faculty on trust in the community
Members of the Faculty Executive Committee met on Monday where they heard from UNC Police Chief David L. Perry.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Months after controversy fueled its formation, UNC's safety commission faces questions
Campus Safety Commission meetings have been in session over the last two months to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to discuss their concerns with being safe on campus. Since it convened it April, there have been 13 listening sessions with some being geared toward specific communities on campus. But while the premise of bringing together stakeholders from the University together seems like a step in the right direction, some have said the goal is undermined by poor publicity and attendance.
Cedar Ridge High School senior arrested for sending threat of mass violence
According to a press release, high school senior Dylan George sent a text message to a classmate saying there was going to be a school shooting at Cedar Ridge. The classmate’s parents immediately called 911.
No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night
As students prepare for Halloween at UNC this year, Chapel Hill police let people know what they should and should not do.
Over a year after being killed by a security guard, DeAndre Ballard is not forgotten
Students at NCCU remember the death of DeAndre Ballard a year later.
Chapel Hill police prepare to host Community Police Academy
On Nov. 14 and 16, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy, a two-day event aimed to improve the community's understanding of the police department.
Lawsuit could change solitary confinement practices in the state
The plaintiffs are seeking to represent all current and future people held in DPS custody, and they are suing for declaratory and injunctive relief. If successful, this lawsuit could dramatically change the practices involving solitary confinement in North Carolina.
Crime is up in Carrboro. Here's how you can stay safe.
The University's annual Security and Fire Safety report revealed that there has been a spike in certain crimes across Carrboro over the past 3 years. The Carrboro Police Department is offering a few tips and resources to help keep you protected.
Town Council votes to ban right turns on red for some Chapel Hill intersections
The Chapel Hill Town Council voted on Wednesday to ban right turns on red at 17 intersections across the area.
'I wouldn’t have done it any other way': Carrboro police Capt. Cornell Lamb retires
After over two decades of service, Lamb recently retired and said he believes it was time to move on and open up the door to something new.
Man arrested and charged for Sept. 13 sexual assault at Shortbread parking deck
Chapel Hill Police arrested Vernon Lamont Reed, 46, for the sexual assault that occurred on Sept. 13 at the Shortbread Lofts parking deck, according to a statement the Town of Chapel Hill released Monday.
'It’s a duty that we owe to survivors': Rebuilding campus safety after spike in crime
The UNC campus community is responding to a recent string of crimes that have impacted people, especially women, on campus. Organizations like UNC SafeWalk are interested in making students feel safer on campus by providing them company if they are walking alone.
One dead, two injured in Franklin Street crash
A fatal, two-motor-vehicle collision occurred on Franklin Street on Sunday afternoon.
29 years later, New Hope Jane Doe still unidentified
County officials hope that a new forensic illustration and ever-expanding communication in the community may help discover the identity of New Hope Jane Doe.
Guskiewicz workshops Alert Carolina after crimes rattle students
A rape, attempted break-in and report of sexual harassment outside Davis Library have recently instilled fears within UNC students. With suspects at large in all three crimes, interim Chancellor Guskiewicz sat down with an advisory committee where they brainstormed ways to improve Alert Carolina and ultimately, reestablish a sense of safety on campus.
Police Reports: Sept. 2 - Sept. 3
Here's a recap of Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for September 2 and 3.
Keeping faith: Family and police grapple with Hedgepeth’s unsolved murder years later
Seven years after Faith Hedgepeth was beaten to death on Sept. 7, 2012, her murder remains unsolved. Chapel Hill Police continue to investigate the case using DNA evidence and details pieced together from that night.
March for a Hate-Free Hillsborough reacts to last week's KKK rally
“I think that there is a new recognition that we still have this sort of racism to fight against,” said Hate-Free Schools Coalition founder Latarndra Strong.
Police Reports: Aug. 24 - Aug. 26
Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.
Have campus blue light call boxes outlived their usefulness?
Other universities in the country have taken out call boxes because mobile phones have made them obsolete. What about UNC? Despite the fact that the investment, which totals over $1 million dollars and 300 boxes at this point, has been deemed both practically and cost-ineffective by many law enforcement professionals, students on campus feel they give peace of mind. While apps and mobile devices, which are almost always equipped with sophisticated tracking devices, seem to be the more accessible and convenient option for emergency situations, UNC Public Safety spokespersons have said there are no plans to remove the boxes. The project, which has spanned over 30 years on UNC's campus, has been used more successfully than some other schools, which removed boxes after years of nonuse.
