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University transparency is ineffective

University transparency is ineffective

Kendall George // February 13, 2018

Each week The Orion prints a police blotter, highlighting the crimes that were reported both on campus and around the community. All cases are cited directly from the University Police Department and the...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

City council approves new team of emergency responders

Tisha Cheney // February 8, 2018

The newly proposed Mobile Crisis Team was approved by Chico's city council with a 7-0 vote on Tuesday.According to city clerk Debbie Presson, the recommendation for the establishment of this team came...

Police end Halloween weekend operations plan. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police end its special event regulations after Halloween

Jacqueline Morales // November 1, 2017

Chico Police Department continued to ensure public safety regulations after Halloween weekend. CPD's operation plan started Friday at 6 p.m. and ended Wednesday at 6 a.m., according to a press release....

OBrien spoke about finding the root of childhood delinquency in their family. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico Police Advisory Board discusses youth related issues

Christian Solis // October 20, 2017

The Police Community Advisory Board had an open discussion on community issues with the public Wednesday evening.The topic of discussion was youth related issues in the community. Police Chief Michael...

Residents are being taught about detective work. Photo courtesy of Ed Nelson

Chico Police academy recruits locals

Guillermo Felix-Alvor // September 12, 2017

Chico residents are being encouraged to join Citizens' Police Academy to experience first-hand police tasks. The 12 week program gives residents of Chico an experience of the departments' work.Ed Nelson,...

Photo courtesy of Amanda Martin

Park Rangers are allowed to carry firearms

Christian Solis // September 6, 2017

The City Council of Chico decides to allow Chico park rangers to carry ammunition.The decision passed 6-2, Tuesday. Ann Schwab and Randall Stone opposed each other.The decision was made to better enable...

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Men urinate at camp site

Cameron O'Brien // September 4, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Illegal CampingMonday, 5:30 p.m., 968 East Ave.Five to six individuals were camped out in the back of a private residence, subjects were urinating around premises and...

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Body cameras create issues

Rachel Reyes // April 27, 2017

Concerns about officer-involved shootings have prompted an ongoing debate about body cameras for police officers. This issue is considerably new to Chico but comes after Desmond Phillips was shot and...

University police not appreciated by students

University police not appreciated by students

Rachel Reyes // April 15, 2017

The University Police Department and the Chico Police Department both facilitate different needs of the public domain. While the University Police Department focus more on the students they aren't as respected...

Chico Police during Cesar Chavez Weekend Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Chico PD bring in extra officers for Chavez weekend

Daniel Wright // March 30, 2017

Chico Police Department will be having an additional 36 emergency responders of duty for Cesar Chavez weekend. Chico PD will be implementing several additional policies and procedures specifically for...

Chief OBrein at the press conference Monday says the police shooting was tragic for all involved. Photo credit: Cathy Fung

Chico State alumnus involved in St. Patrick’s Day police shooting

George Johnston // March 20, 2017

Alex Fliehr and Jeremy Gagnebin were identified in a press conference March 20 as the two Chico Police officers involved in the police shooting that lead to the death of Desmond Phillips. Officer Fliehr...

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Sexual Assault is prevailing at Chico State

Katharine Glennon // February 21, 2017

When my older brother graduated high school, he got a pat on the back. After I graduated from high school, I was given pepper spray before coming to Chico. Sexual assault is hard to talk about, but it’s...

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