Police Services
91ֿ Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation
The 91ֿ Police Department was recently awarded national accreditation for the ninth time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. in the Law Enforcement program. The 91ֿ Police Department was first accredited in 1991.
91ֿ, City of Kent Discouraging Visits During Annual Halloween Weekend
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 91ֿ and the city of Kent have an important message to share with the community members and those outside the area concerning the upcoming Halloween weekend: Do not hold or attend mass gatherings of more than 10 people who are not in your household.…
Public Hearing for 91ֿ Police Department’s Reaccreditation to Be Held July 27
The 91ֿ Police Department is scheduled for a virtual assessment as part of a program to achieve international reaccreditation. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), the program requires agencies to meet state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.
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.
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…
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.
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…
91ֿ Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country
91ֿ has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. 91ֿ was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, 91ֿ ranks 11th on the list. Among Oh…
