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University encourages familiarity with safety, wellness resources on campus
January 22, 2013 •
By Natalie Savidge
Free flu clinics in Student Union all week; Campus Escort Service continues to provide safe, alternative ride option
Wolf Pack quarterback supports ‘Do the Ride Thing’ alcohol education program
November 7, 2012 •
By Natalie Savidge
Office of Traffic Safety funds grant encouraging healthy, safe choices to deter underage and irresponsible drinking.
University Police Services host 54th annual conference for public safety leaders
June 6, 2012 •
By Natalie Savidge
The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators is welcomed by the University June 15-19.
University holds Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Forum next month
January 17, 2012 •
By Natalie Savidge
Public forum to allow for discussion of laws, problem areas and what local agencies are doing to promote safety.
“Be in the Know” phone application developed for University students
November 10, 2011 •
By Misha Ray
The free iPhone, Android app gives students access to campus events, coupons and alcohol education
“Guarded by the Pack” safety fair teaches how to stay safe
September 16, 2009 •
By Skyler Dillon
On September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., psASAP will host a free “Guarded by the Pack” safety fair.
Safety rally raises awareness of personal safety and security
April 7, 2009 •
By Natalie Savidge
“Guarded by the Pack” rally on April 9 at 10 a.m. in front of the Knowledge Center will provide information on safety and security.
New sexual assault prevention initiative announced
April 6, 2009 •
Staff Report
The new on-campus Personal Safety and Sexual Assault Prevention Program is based out of Counseling Services.
Thirty police canine teams converge on campus
March 19, 2009 •
By Mike Wolterbeek
An estimated 30 police canine teams from around the country are sniffing around campus this week.
Take Back the Night video - a lesson in awareness
March 13, 2009 •
By Skyler Dillon
To help protect the campus community, Police Services and Pack Paws, have produced Take Back the Night, a video on personal safety.
New grant for Campus Escort adds vehicles, equipment
January 16, 2009 •
By Skyler Dillon
As spring semester classes begin, Nevada students have a new and improved Campus Escort Service to help them navigate the 290-acre campus safely after dark.
Campus Escort Service resumes full operations
August 21, 2008 •
By Natalie Savidge
All Campus Escort Service employees are easily identified by their distinct uniforms, which include a white polo shirt and navy blue pants. They are trained, work in pairs of two and remain in radio contact at all times.
Police Services restructure puts more officers on patrol
July 10, 2008 •
By Jane Tors
Changes mean increased police presence and more ‘feet on the street’ for University campus.
A push of button brings emergency help
June 3, 2008 •
By Jane Tors
Blue light tower phones improve campus safety.
University offers several ways to increase personal safety
February 5, 2008 •
By Patrick McDonnell
The University hosts a number of personal safety classes ranging from rape defense and self defense to safety-awareness instruction for students, faculty and staff.
University to hold campus safety meetings on Jan. 23-24
January 23, 2008 •
By John Trent
Students, faculty and staff of the University are encouraged to attend two campus safety meetings, scheduled for 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 in the theater of the Joe Crowley Student Union.