Thursday, May 6, 2010
Meet CPS Officer Jake Blair
Jake Blair, who joined the College Public Safety department earlier this year, has been a valuable addition to the team. He looks forward to getting involved in various campus activities and interacting with the Linfield Community. Here, we learn a little bit about Officer Blair:
CP S Officer Jake Blair (right) enjoys being part of the Linfield community and interacting with students, faculty, staff and College guests. Earlier this year he got to meet Sodexo’s visiting chef Mai Pham.
CPS Crime/Activity Log:
4 May 2010
3:40 PM
A Linfield student reported her bicycle stolen from outside Nicholson Library some time between 8:40 PM and 10 PM on Monday 3 May 2010. The bicycle had been left unsecured and unattended.
30 April 2010
9:40 AM
A Linfield staff member reported graffiti on a dumpster behind the 540 Quad Apartments. The graffiti was documented and a work order was submitted for its removal.
3:40 PM
A Linfield student reported her bicycle stolen from outside Nicholson Library some time between 8:40 PM and 10 PM on Monday 3 May 2010. The bicycle had been left unsecured and unattended.
30 April 2010
9:40 AM
A Linfield staff member reported graffiti on a dumpster behind the 540 Quad Apartments. The graffiti was documented and a work order was submitted for its removal.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Crazy Laws in Oregon
Did you know...
*Juggling is strictly prohibited without a license in Hood River. (What exactly does it take to get a Juggling “license”?)
*Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays in Oregon. (C’mon, no Sundaes on Sundays?!)
*It is illegal to walk down a sidewalk and knock a snake's head off with a cane in Klamath Falls. (Watch out for those Grandmas and Grandpas in Kfalls.)
*In Myrtle Creek, one may not box with a kangaroo. (Who owns a kangaroo in Oregon?)
*People may not whistle underwater in Portland. (Uh…is this even possible?)
Stay tuned for more random laws next week!
These laws and more can be found at: http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/oregon
*Juggling is strictly prohibited without a license in Hood River. (What exactly does it take to get a Juggling “license”?)
*Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays in Oregon. (C’mon, no Sundaes on Sundays?!)
*It is illegal to walk down a sidewalk and knock a snake's head off with a cane in Klamath Falls. (Watch out for those Grandmas and Grandpas in Kfalls.)
*In Myrtle Creek, one may not box with a kangaroo. (Who owns a kangaroo in Oregon?)
*People may not whistle underwater in Portland. (Uh…is this even possible?)
Stay tuned for more random laws next week!
These laws and more can be found at: http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/oregon
Watch Your Drinks!
As you saw in the video, it doesn't take long to slip something into a drink. The most common reason for drink spiking is to facilitate date rape or sexual harassment.
Follow these tips to avoid a situation like this:
5 Facebook Safety Tips
#1: If they’re not your friend, don’t pretend. Don’t accept friend requests unless you absolutely know who they are. There have been reported instances of private investigators, police officers, sex offenders and the like creating fake accounts to gain access to you online. If you do not know the person, then do not accept their friend request.
#2: Post only what you want made public. If you don't want your parents or co-workers seeing it, don't post it. Be cautious about the personal information that you post on any social media site. It may be fun to think that an old flame can contact you, but now scammers and thieves are clambering to access that personal information as well.
What Can CPS Do for YOU?
Identification Cards
Linfield College identification cards are available at Cozine Hall in the LC CPS Office. Your first Linfield ID card is provided free of charge. The replacement cost for a lost card is $15. Broken or damaged cards should be replaced. The first broken/damaged card replacement is free, however, replacements thereafter will be $5. LC CPS Office business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Blue Light and Yellow Box Phones
In an effort to maintain a safer campus, the College maintains eleven Blue Light and Yellow Box courtesy phones. These phones are strategically located throughout the campus and connect directly to LC CPS by pressing the "call" button. Please use these phones to report suspicious circumstances, request patrol courtesy rides, vehicle jump starts or simply to contact LC CPS directly.
Linfield College identification cards are available at Cozine Hall in the LC CPS Office. Your first Linfield ID card is provided free of charge. The replacement cost for a lost card is $15. Broken or damaged cards should be replaced. The first broken/damaged card replacement is free, however, replacements thereafter will be $5. LC CPS Office business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Blue Light and Yellow Box Phones
In an effort to maintain a safer campus, the College maintains eleven Blue Light and Yellow Box courtesy phones. These phones are strategically located throughout the campus and connect directly to LC CPS by pressing the "call" button. Please use these phones to report suspicious circumstances, request patrol courtesy rides, vehicle jump starts or simply to contact LC CPS directly.
Welcome to CatCalls, Linfield College's Public Safety Blog!
Welcome to CatCalls, Linfield College's Public Safety (CPS) Blog. The purpose of CatCalls is to inform Linfield College students, faculty, staff, parents and the McMinnville community about personal safety and crime prevention techniques. You will find updated incident reports, reminders of CPS policies and useful information to help you stay safe and healthy. CatCalls is a resource to assist you in getting to know the Community Public Safety & Security Staff. Watch for periodic articles featuring CPS staff members. The ultimate goal of CatCalls is to keep the community connected, informed and safe.
CatCalls is interactive- we want your feedback on any of the blog posts! Please keep comments, questions or input appropriate. The posts and comments will be monitored, and we will respond to any comments, questions or concerns you have on a regular basis.
If you have a topic idea, would like to write a post in CatCalls or have suggestions on ways it can be improved, please contact us at security@linfield.edu.
CatCalls is interactive- we want your feedback on any of the blog posts! Please keep comments, questions or input appropriate. The posts and comments will be monitored, and we will respond to any comments, questions or concerns you have on a regular basis.
If you have a topic idea, would like to write a post in CatCalls or have suggestions on ways it can be improved, please contact us at security@linfield.edu.
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