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After 40 years of service, Duquesne sergeant retires

Nataley Davis | staff writer Frank Cortazzo has held many titles throughout his life, from substitute teacher to police sergeant on a college campus to a 67-year-old master’s degree candidate. On Friday, he retired from Duquesne after serving students in public safety for 40 years. Cortazzo was working as a police officer in Wilmerding and using his teaching degree to substitute at different schools when … Continue reading After 40 years of service, Duquesne sergeant retires

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Ford bridges gap between community and police

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief When Leon Ford talks about his mission for Pittsburgh, he begins with a simple idea — people thrive when they feel safe. “My goal at the moment here in Pittsburgh is to help make Pittsburgh a more prosperous city for everyone. And one way I envision doing that is by increasing public safety,” he said. Ford survived being shot five times … Continue reading Ford bridges gap between community and police

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Pittsburgh religious leaders react to acts of violence

Josh Imhof | features editor After working in public safety for over 40 years, Alan Hausman, received a notification on his pager he had never seen before. The words “active shooter” flashed across the screen. The location was the Tree of Life Congregation. It was a Saturday, and Hausman, who is the president of the congregation, was picking pumpkins in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, about four hours … Continue reading Pittsburgh religious leaders react to acts of violence

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Casey talks public safety

Naomi Girson | staff writer As the 2024 election grows closer, Americans remember the insurrection on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Local Democrats hope that influences voters this November. On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other democratic representatives stopped by Community Forge in Allegheny County to hold a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy. Former Capitol Police Officer … Continue reading Casey talks public safety

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Officials evaluate South Side crime

Ember Duke | layout editor Pittsburgh’s South Side is a popular neighborhood for Duquesne students to live and socialize. Although it is known for having a rough reputation, local officials say that is not always reality. Overall, crime in Pittsburgh has seen a decline in recent years according to the annual statistical police report. But Zone 3, which includes the South Side, South Side Flats, … Continue reading Officials evaluate South Side crime

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Students receive sextortion scams in their school email

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor On Sept. 18, Duquesne’s Computing and Technology Services (CTS) sent out an email to warn students, faculty and staff of a rise in sextortion attempts against the university.  These sex extortion efforts took the form of “emails that use personal details, such as images of recipients’ homes, to intimidate victims into complying with the scammer’s demands,” according to the statement … Continue reading Students receive sextortion scams in their school email

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Student reports stranger assault

Kellen Stepler | Features Editor September 2, 2021 A female student reported that she was a victim of indecent assault Tuesday afternoon, according to Duquesne University Public Safety (DUPS.)  On Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m., the student reported that she was walking on Fifth Ave. at Chatham St. when an actor “physically grabbed her buttocks,” committing the crime of indecent assault. The victim then fled … Continue reading Student reports stranger assault

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De-escalation training enhanced for DU Police; Brown’s attorneys hopeful for resolution soon

Kellen Stepler | Editor-in-Chief 03/04/2021   Paul Jubas and Max Petrunya, the attorneys for Dannielle Brown, released a statement Sunday confirming that in November, Duquesne turned over its public safety files and video camera footage from her son’s death, and that the university has purchased body-worn cameras for its public safety officers in October.  The statement came after Brown was admitted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital … Continue reading De-escalation training enhanced for DU Police; Brown’s attorneys hopeful for resolution soon

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Registered sex offender harasses students

09/10/2020 Elizabeth Sharp | Staff Writer During the second week of classes, registered sex offender Jonathan Caito caused a disruption among Duquesne students as he approached multiple female students near an off-campus residence Caito had been staked out near the City View Apartments along Washington Pl. when he encountered students. He targeted multiple people and asked them for personal information, as well as following them … Continue reading Registered sex offender harasses students

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BREAKING: Duquesne Public Safety apprehends Gumberg suspect

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 07/25/2018 On July 25, Duquesne University Public Safety announced in an email alert that they have apprehended a suspect after a female student reported a man allegedly fondling himself in Gumberg Library yesterday evening. The announcement followed an earlier email alert on July 25 publicizing the incident. The crime alert email stated that at 5:30 p.m. on July 24, a female … Continue reading BREAKING: Duquesne Public Safety apprehends Gumberg suspect

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