The Statesman

Fire marshals advise students to avoid area between Chemistry and Frey

Niki Nassiri • February 12, 2022

Stony Brook University Fire Marshals are currently containing and cleaning a laboratory freezer between the Chemistry building and Frey Hall, according to campus safety department officials.

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My reflections on speaking with President Stanley

Vincent Sparagna • October 21, 2018

Vincent Sparagna recalls his discussion with President Stanley on various topics from increasing graduation rate to the messy budget cuts.

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Individual assaulted in Melville Library

Michaela Kilgallen and Arielle Martinez • May 6, 2016

One individual is in custody after an assault that took place in Melville Library this afternoon, according to an email from Robert Lenahan, the chief of University Police.

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Speeding tickets issued by UPD almost quadruple in one year

Joseph Konig • March 22, 2015

Speeding tickets issued by UPD in 2014 increased by 290 percent compared to 2013, according to Chief of Police Robert J. Lenahan and the Office of the VP of Administration.

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University using education to promote campus safety

Rebecca Anzel • November 10, 2014

At 10:12 p.m., University Police officer Salvatore Casaccio jumped a lane of traffic and hit Brianna Bifone with his police cruiser, pinning her underneath the vehicle for about 30 minutes

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Pedestrian safety prompts speed limit change on Nicolls Road

Ryan Wolf • May 8, 2014

Drivers and pedestrians alike received a surprise when Stony Brook University announced a recent change to a 45 mph speed limit from 55 mph on Nicolls Road between South Entrance and Route 25A.

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Kelly Quad burglaries cause alarm on campus

Hanaa’ Tameez • May 8, 2014

Eight University Police and two Suffolk County Police vehicles arrived at Kelly Quad this morning to investigate a possible burglary.

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Suffolk police investigate robberies

Giselle Barkley • November 5, 2013

The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating Tuesday evening’s off-campus robberies of two Stony Brook University commuter students by masked male suspects.

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Campus Police: Rave Guardian numbers drop

Lauren Dubinsky • March 5, 2012

If a new, free system that turns cell phones into safety devices and had the potential to save people from life-threatening situations was brought to a university, would you expect students to rush and register their cell phones?

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Rave Guardian Watches Over Stony Brook Campus

Lauren Dubinsky • February 16, 2011

Walking across Stony Brook University campus after dark will soon become less dangerous when the university police roll out Rave Guardian, an application that turns cell phones into safety devices by instantly...