![From left to right: UPD Chief Michael Beckner presents the Chiefs Award for Courage to officers Tyrone Garrison, David Miller and Tyler Theard (not pictured) and sergeants Ronald Plaisance, Johnathan Edwards and William Smith for their actions in response to the May 19 shooting at the University Center.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_6744-900x600.jpg)
UPD officers recognized for response to May 19 University Center shooting
Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor
• July 11, 2022
![Real Talk acted as an open panel that was meant to encourage unity and understanding.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kXK9j7VzwJPjfcOTN2n3I1wskraFFEZy4dKGJ8M5-900x600.jpeg)
A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD
Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
• March 25, 2022
![The Chiefs Brief - January 2022](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/chiefbrief-e1642779626618-900x475.jpeg)
The Chief’s Brief – January 2022
University Police Department
• January 21, 2022
![University Police Chief Michael Beckner is pictured with State Farm local agents Alexis Ducorbier, Stan Johnson, and Doug Johnson who awarded Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department a $6,000 grant to purchase three radar speed signs. These radar speed signs have been installed on campus on North General Pershing St. in front of the Southeastern Lab School, on Ned McGehee Dr., and on N. General Pershing Street Ext. This equipment will be used to increase safety on campus and slow down speeders.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/J6jlUJlzxDMpeO3r0fehZm7NqP514vFOcBeuewqI-900x600.jpeg)
New radar speed indicator signs installed on campus streets
Chloe Williams, Reporter
• July 27, 2021
![UPD to host Public Safety Expo](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/safety-expo-social-1-900x696.jpeg)
UPD to host Public Safety Expo
Brooke Bell, Staff Reporter
• July 27, 2021
![Logan Pierson graduated from the university in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Pierson started working for the UPD shortly after graduation in July 2018.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9JFkoJrruC1qckqEKH3kte2GhffqDPN99TYCaiWx-900x600.jpeg)
Alumnus receives promotion at UPD
Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
• March 9, 2021
![The University Police Department received a call on April 3 about a disturbance in Louisiana Hall. UPD is currently investigating the incident and has placed Southeastern student Elizabeth Grace Johnson on interim suspension.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/@_MG_8454-900x600.jpg)
UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
• February 5, 2021
![UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/news-icon2.jpg)
UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
• January 28, 2021
![Chief Michael Beckner, head of the Univeristy Police Department.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/chief-Beckner-900x506.jpg)
Michael Beckner selected as new University Police Chief
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
• July 30, 2020
![Crime Log](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/crime-log-900x748.jpg)
Crime Log
April 5, 2020
![Crime Log](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/crime-log-900x748.jpg)
Crime Log
March 29, 2020
![Members of the delta Sigma Theta Sorority perform in a drunk driving road test.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/unnamed-900x600.jpg)
Sorority brings awareness to the consequences of driving under the influence
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
• October 29, 2019
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