UCPD Chief Kyle Bowman discussed sexual assault response at PSAC’s first meeting of the academic year; PSAC representatives declined to address questions about additional safeguards following recent reports of sexual assault involving campus fraternities.
University officials declined to identify the individual, who they said is not affiliated with UChicago, citing an ongoing Chicago Police Department investigation.
Annual Hyde Park and South Kenwood robberies fell below 100 for the first time in decades, UCPD still has not observed ICE activity on campus, and “Green Light” safety ambassador vehicles will decrease their brightness, UCPD and University leadership said at the February 5 meeting.
Students and community members launched a week-long protest and installation outside Swift Hall marking the one-year anniversary of the 2024 pro-Palestine encampment, resulting in multiple confrontations with campus police throughout the week.
Despite its institutional commitment to freedom of expression and inquiry, which relies on access to information, the University of Chicago has long operated under a shroud of secrecy relative to its peers.
A fourth-year was arrested by the Chicago Police Department at the October 11 pro-Palestine protest and charged with Class 2 Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer.
The Maroon captured scenes throughout the protest, from the end of the quad rally to when demonstrators dispersed from the area between Ratner Athletic Center and the Court Theatre.
A pro-Palestine rally saw three protesters arrested and physical altercations between protesters and officers. Earlier, protesters locked Cobb Gate using a bike lock, and multiple police officers used pepper spray and batons. Protesters damaged UCPD vehicles and kicked at least one officer.
Although all of the students received their degrees, some students and professors have alleged misconduct by the University throughout the proceedings.
Roughly two dozen officers separated two groups of demonstrators who faced each other in the center of the quad.
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