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Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Notre Dame Police Development (NDPD) released an equity in policing report after receiving requests from students, faculty, staff and alumni. The report acknowledges NDPD’s role in the criminal justice system and the role law enforcement has played in the “dehumanization, oppression and the infringement of the basic civil and human rights of people in
Maria Luisa Paul | Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Ever since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers in May, people all over the country have taken to the streets to speak out against racism. Inspired by this pursuit for racial equality, a group of students planned the Notre Dame Strike for Black Lives, a virtual demonstration seeking to increase awareness about racial
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, July 14, 2020
A man was shot in the arm Monday night after two suspects demanded his belongings on Notre Dame Avenue, south of Napoleon St., the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) said in an email. The two male suspects approached the victim from a vehicle. NDPD and the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) have been corresponding about
Observer Staff Report | Monday, July 13, 2020
A man was shot in the leg after an attempted robbery and aggravated assault early Monday morning on the 900 block of East Corby Avenue, the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) said in an email to the community. The victim was walking near Notre Dame Avenue when a male suspect approached him, demanded his belongings
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Black Alumni Club of Notre Dame created a petition Wednesday through change.org urging the University to take substantive steps to stop racism and create an inclusive and respectful campus environment for Black students. The petition said when several members of the alumni club decided to attend Notre Dame, they expected “to feel the spirit
Observer Staff Report | Friday, January 24, 2020
This report was updated Friday at 2:57 p.m. The Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) sent a campus-wide email Thursday asking for assistance in finding 21-year-old senior Annrose Jerry, who had been missing since Tuesday. Jerry’s body was recovered from the St. Mary’s Lake at about noon Friday. No foul play is suspected. Jerry has dark
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, December 19, 2019
A rape was reported to the Notre Dame Police Department on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to Wednesday’s University crime log. The alleged incident took place Nov. 23 in a north men’s residence hall. Information about sexual assault prevention and resources for survivors of sexual assault are available online from NDPD and from the Title IX office.
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) warned community members of two separate scams in a Tuesday email. The first involves an email inviting the receiver to participate in either a “focus group” or a “Notre Dame focus group” and includes a promise of financial compensation. “Once the participant provides some basic information, several other emails
Natalie Weber | Tuesday, December 10, 2019
A 21-year-old man was charged with voyeurism Nov. 21 for allegedly pointing his cell phone camera at a student in a Zahm House bathroom stall, according to court documents obtained by The Observer. The man was previously enrolled at the University and has been identified as Benjamine Wears. On Sept. 22, around 3 p.m., a
Natalie Weber | Thursday, November 21, 2019
Local law enforcement responded to questions about the new dorm swipe access policy, emergency blue lights on campus, discrimination at Notre Dame and other student safety concerns during a panel hosted by student government and the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD) in the LaFortune Ballroom on Wednesday night. Panelists included NDPD captain Rob Martinez, NDPD