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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Currently, UVM Police Services has 18 officers listed on their website including the chief, two deputy chiefs, two detectives and four sergeants. From January 2018 to December 2018, UVM Police received 2,809 reports.Divided equally among the 18 police officers listed as on staff in 2018, each officer could have responded to 156 reports.

Help wanted: UVM Police remain understaffed despite-five year search

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor September 16, 2019

With their contract expired, UVM Police Services is using the opportunity to negotiate a new contract with the University to help recruit and retain officers. But, as UVM Police Services remains understaffed,...

UVM Police Services Chief Lianne Tuomey stands in front of a framed picture that says ‘teamwork.’ Tuomey went on a leave of absence beginning July 11 and remains on an indefinite paid leave, according to UVM Spokesman Enrique Corredera.

UVM Police Chief remains on paid leave two months later, officials refuse to say why

Julianne Lesch, Cynic News Reporter September 10, 2019

The person in charge of UVM’s public safety has been on leave for two months, and those acting in her place refuse to clarify why she’s still being paid or when she’s coming back. Lianne Tuomey,...

Driver sexually assaults passenger on campus

Driver sexually assaults passenger on campus

Staff Report September 6, 2019

A passenger of a vehicle was sexually assaulted while parked in a Redstone campus parking lot, late Sept. 5, according to UVM Police Services. The incident is still under investigation by the Chittenden...

Jacob Oblak (left) shakes hands with UVMs General Counsel Sharon Reich Paulson (right) just before their case is heard in front of the Vermont Supreme Court.

VT Supreme Court rules against UVM, says police document should be made public

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor August 26, 2019

Vermont’s highest court has ruled the UVM Police Services arrest record should be available to the public despite the university refusing to hand it over. The Vermont Supreme Court issued their ruling...

Jacob Oblak (left) shakes hands with UVMs General Counsel Sharon Reich Paulson (right) just before their case is heard in front of the Vermont Supreme Court.

Vermont Supreme Court hears arguments in UVM public records dispute

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor May 18, 2019

The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, May 15, in a case that could push UVM to release a document pertaining to a student’s arrest.   Jacob Oblak, a recent graduate from Vermont Law...

Man takes UVM to VT Supreme Court over public records

Man takes UVM to VT Supreme Court over public records

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor May 1, 2019

A man is suing UVM in the Vermont Supreme Court to push the University to be more transparent over a student’s arrest. Jacob Oblak, a law student at Vermont Law School, is appealing his public...

Shooting off campus sends two to the hospital

Shooting off campus sends two to the hospital

Staff Report April 16, 2019

Two people have been shot during what police call a "shootout" on North Willard Street. The University sent out CatAlerts around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon stating Burlington Police was investigating...

A UVM police services car idles outside the Central Campus Residence Hall Feb. 13, 2019.

Police warn students of successful scams

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer February 28, 2019

UVM police services  is working with the FBI to investigate a phone scam that has been targeting students. The scam is a call made to look like it’s from UVM police services by spoofing their phone...

Penis drawings on whiteboards are considered bias incidents that could be reported to UVM police servies by resident advisors. Resident advisors have been trained to document these drawings by taking pictures of them and writing a report.

Penis drawings lead to bias incidents

Julianne Lesch, Staff Writer December 13, 2018

Penis drawings on whiteboards in residence hall common rooms have caused commotion among residents throughout the years. These drawings are considered bias incidents and have resulted in calls to UVM...

Waterman takeover ends, protesters return home

Waterman takeover ends, protesters return home

Just after 9:30 p.m., protesters rolled up sleeping bags, cleaned up litter in the halls and gathered food they’d brought in preparation of a night on the floors of classrooms and hallways in the Waterman...

Student cited for racist threats on campus

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor October 9, 2017

UVM police services has cited a continuing education student after reports of violent racial slurs on campus. Administrators sent a campus-wide email Oct. 2 stating that threatening and racist language...

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Coolidge Hall is pictured. Residents have seen an increased police presence in and around the hall over the last month.

Heightened Surveillance

Joey Waldinger and Erika B. Lewy March 30, 2017

Residents of Coolidge Hall are now used to seeing many police officers walking up and down their hallways this semester. UVM police services began doing community walks at residential halls in February...

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