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‘Review Committee’ Not a Direct Response to Student Demands, Faust Says
Faust also said she convened the committee to examine “what can we do differently to make sure that we don’t have such an incident and disturbing event happen again.”
Faust Forms Committee to ‘Review’ Lead-Up to Arrest of Black Student
Faust has formed a “review committee” to determine the exact “sequence of events” leading to the forcible arrest of a black undergraduate April 13 and to undertake a “systematic examination” of a wide variety of Harvard policies.
Faust Creates Committee to ‘Review’ Arrest of Black Student, "
Faust has formed a “review committee” to determine the exact “sequence of events” leading to the forcible arrest of a black undergraduate April 13 and to undertake a “systematic examination” of a wide variety of Harvard policies.
Hundreds of Harvard Affiliates Sign Letter Demanding Reform After Black Student's Arrest
The letter states the black student’s forcible arrest proves that Harvard University Health Services and Harvard University Police Department are “not adequately equipped” to serve students.
Superintendent Ridealong
Police Superintendent Christine A. Elow turns to chat during our ride along in Central Square.
Cambridge Police Will Add Office to Monitor Racial Bias, Use of Force
Through the new office, which will be called the Office of Procedural Justice, Cambridge Police hopes to show a commitment to transparency and responsibility by analyzing citizens’ confrontations with the police.
Officers Who Arrested Black Student Had Not Taken Extra Training on Engaging Mentally Ill Individuals
Roughly one-third of CPD’s officers and all supervisors have taken the non-mandatory training to date. CPD's stated goal is to put "the entire department" through the program.
At Town Hall, Students Call for Change After Arrest of Black Student
Some at the event sharply criticized Harvard for what they called a lack of institutional support. The arrest of the student has drawn allegations of police brutality.
'Treat Me, Don't Beat Me'
More than 200 Harvard students and affiliates, many with red duct tape over their mouths, protested in Harvard Yard Saturday to demand reform to University policies they say led to the forcible arrest of a black College student April 13.
At Kennedy School, Police Chiefs Discuss Use of Force, Harvard Student’s Arrest
Three police chiefs from Detroit, San Francisco, and Minneapolis visited the Kennedy School Thursday to field questions about the realities of modern day policing.
Similar 2006 Arrest of Non-Black Student Saw 'No Punches'
Last Friday’s arrest of a black Harvard undergraduate does not mark the first time local authorities physically confronted and arrested a naked College student under the influence of drugs.
Faust Calls Arrest of Black Student ‘Profoundly Disturbing’
University President Drew G. Faust called the forcible arrest of a black undergraduate by the Cambridge Police Department Friday night “profoundly disturbing” in an email sent to University affiliates Monday.
After Arrest, UC Members Criticize Harvard’s ‘Failure’ to Keep Students Safe
The statement also affirms that the Council stands “in solidarity” with the arrested student as well as with black Harvard affiliates more broadly.
Police Commissioner Says He 'Absolutely' Supports Officers Who Arrested Harvard Student
Cambridge Police Commissioner Branville G. Bard, Jr. said he supports the officers who arrested a black Harvard undergraduate over the weekend at a press conference Monday.
Harvard Sailing Center Sinks into Charles River
In the wake of a powerful Nor’easter, the Harvard Sailing Center partially sank into the Charles River Thursday.
Pepper Spray Causes Irritation in Harvard T Stop
A release of pepper spray in the Harvard MBTA station briefly closed the Red Line stop Sunday, burning the eyes of some passerby and hospitalizing one person.
Cambridge Sees Uptick in Commercial Robberies
Commercial robberies in Cambridge are up over 75 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the most recent crime analysis report from the Cambridge Police Department.
Cambridge District 'Homeless Court' to Move to Harvard Square
The Homeless Outreach Program of the Cambridge Police Department coordinated the move with the Cambridge District Court, the Harvard Square Business Association, and First Parish Church.
Cambridge Man Arrested in Leverett House
A 21-year-old man is currently awaiting trial in Cambridge District Court after being arrested in the Leverett House courtyard last week.
At Harvard, Free Speech Likely Costs Thousands
As controversial speakers draw vigorous on-campus protest, Harvard has shelled out upwards of $10,000 per event in security fees.
After Hurricanes, Cambridge Police Department Runs Puerto Rico Drive
Eighteen days after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the Cambridge Police Department hosted a drive for relief supplies to send to Cambridge’s four Puerto Rican sister cities.
Smith Campus Center to Feature Top Floor Bar
Set to open in September 2018, the renovated Smith Campus Center will feature a bar for Harvard affiliates on the building’s top floor, along with several new common spaces.
Bicycle Thefts Increase as Students Return to Campus
Since the first freshmen arrived on campus for pre-orientation programs on August 15, the Harvard University Police Department has recorded 17 bike thefts or attempted bike thefts.