The University of Oregon Police Department (UOPD) is a community-oriented and trust-based policing agency. UOPD plays an integral role in the university community by providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. Our mission is to foster a climate that encourages a free, open, and civil exchange of ideas, in support of the educational, research and public service goals of the university. We recognize and promote the value of diversity and tolerance consistent with a spirit of responsible citizenship within an international community.
Submitted by kmciver on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 12:44
Six staff members with the University of Oregon Police Department were honored by the university on December 13 at the Annual Years of Service Reception at Gerlinger Lounge.
Catherine Stemple, an administrative program assistant with UOPD, has been at the UO for 15 years. Dawn Davey, a security officer at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum, as been at the UO for 10 years. Bill Anderson, alarm access and control coordinator; Michael Drake, public safety officer, Israel Escobedo, office specialist, and Vickie Peterson, transporter, have all been at the UO for five years.
Congratulations and thanks to all on their combined 45 years of quality service at the university.
Submitted by kmciver on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 13:23
A University of Oregon Police Department investigation has resulted in the citing of a UO undergraduate for three recent incidents of campus graffiti and vandalism.
Terence Andrew Ogburn, 24 of Eugene, was cited on Tuesday, December 11 for three counts of criminal mischief, related to graffiti found on a university sign at Franklin Boulevard and Agate Street on December 4, graffiti and bicycle locks on doors at Oregon Hall on December 3, as well as graffiti again at Oregon Hall on December 10.
The investigation revealed that Ogburn may have committed other crimes that are under investigation elsewhere in Eugene and Lane County.
The graffiti left at Oregon Hall and on the sign at Franklin and Agate made references to mottos and sayings of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Ogburn, a pre-business administration major, is not a member of the Beta Rho chapter of Beta Theta Pi at the UO, nor any other chapter of the national fraternity. Ogburn lives at the Alpha Omega House, a Christian co-op run by the First Baptist Church. It is not affiliated with any UO fraternity or sorority.
Information from various campus and community partners greatly assisted the UOPD in its investigation.
"This is a great example of a lot of concerned people pitching in and making an effort to solve a problem in our community," UOPD Interim Chief Carolyn McDermed said.
Submitted by kmciver on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:28
The University of Oregon Police Department on Wednesday recognized two students who followed a suspected thief on campus, and recovered another student's stolen laptop.
Submitted by kmciver on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:06
A University of Oregon Police Department officer stopped a man on campus early Sunday morning for a suspected bike violation, and ended up finding a stolen bike, another stolen bike wheel, bolt cutters, marijuana, heroin, and drug paraphernalia.
Submitted by kmciver on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 11:22
Eugene Police will take crime-prevention tips to students this week—sweetening the message with hot cocoa in an effort to cut down property theft over winter break.
