Department of Public Safety
All for Patrick! 91ֿ Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 91ֿ police officer.
City of Kent Partners With 91ֿ and UH to Launch New Lifesaving Tool
Sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, is the leading cause of natural death in the United States. To help people survive from sudden cardiac arrest, the city of Kent has partnered with 91ֿ and University Hospitals Portage Medical Center to offer PulsePoint Respond.
University Statement Regarding Oct. 11 Arrest Made by the City of Kent Police Department
On the evening of Oct. 11, the city of Kent Police Department made an arrest in the incidents involving a prowler outside sorority homes affiliated with 91ֿ. As our students return to campus from fall break, we hope this will give them peace of mind. The safety of ou…
Arrest Made Following Morning 91ֿ Incident
91ֿ Police arrested Christopher Eugene Clark, age 21, of Newton Falls, Ohio, for gross sexual imposition, assault and obstructing official business in connection to an incident that occurred Tuesday morning near the fitness track behind DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus. Cla…
University Statement Regarding Kent City Police Investigation
91ֿ is aware of a man approaching sorority homes in the city of Kent. Kent City Police are investigating this matter. The safety of our students and community members is our top priority, and we take these reports seriously. The university continues to engage with these sororiti…
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 20
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 20, at 9:50 a.m. All 91ֿ campuses will be participating in this test. We will broadcast a pre-recorded tornado education message through speaker systems and university IP (Internet Protocol) phones throughout building…
91ֿ Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
91ֿ Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and herhandler, Officer Anne Spahr.
Coco was the first police dog at 91ֿ. She is now one of two police dogs at the university.
Important Safety Message
Please be aware of the following news release issued by the Kent City Police Department: --------- KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Kent Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that is believed to have occurred at approximately 0800 hrs on 11-1-18. A female victim reported to police that s…
91ֿ Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from 91ֿ Police Services have always had a “protect and serve” philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a “Glow, Grow and Give” fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise mo…
91ֿ’s Proactive Efforts Provide Support, Resources to Maintain Safe Campus
Each year on Oct. 1, universities nationwide are required to disseminate a summary of reported crimes on or near campus. The Annual Security Reports for all 91ֿ campuses outline three-year statistics on several different crimes from motor vehicle theft and weapons violations to dru…
