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Person of interest seen riding bike near CSTB building. 

Courtesy of Southeastern security cameras

UPD searching for burglary suspect

Lindsay Miller, News Editor November 12, 2024

The University Police Department (UPD) is searching for a person of interest after vending machines were damaged and money was taken between Sept. 27 and 29.  These incidents occurred in Pottle Hall,...

Understanding UPD’s active shooter protocol

Understanding UPD’s active shooter protocol

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training September 17, 2024

It is paramount that students and faculty know how to stay safe during an active shooter situation. The University Police Department’s webpage provides students with guidelines on what to do if an active...

UPD Chief Michael Beckner speaks to the Hammond community about campus safety during a community forum i the TEC.

UPD Chief Beckner addresses Hammond community in forum to discuss campus safety

Jacob White, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

University Police Chief Michael Beckner recently hosted a local community forum for members of Tangipahoa Parish to discuss matters such as policing, campus safety and keeping illegal substances out of...

An image of an AED located in the Student Union across from the elevators.

UPD receives grant to provide AEDs around campus

Emma Mason, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

The University Police Department received an $18,000 grant from Firehouse Subs to place AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, around Southeastern’s campus.  An AED delivers an electric shock...

University Police Chief Michael Beckner speaks alongside officers from multiple state, local and federal law enforcement agencies during a conference on an SLU student's overdose in the Hammond City Council building.

SLU student’s on-campus overdose, fentanyl discussed during meeting with law enforcement

Kennith Woods, News Editor March 29, 2024

University Police Chief Michael Beckner spoke alongside officers from multiple local, state and federal agencies at the Hammond City Council building on Wednesday afternoon. The conference focused on a...

New year brings swift changes to coasting device policy

New year brings swift changes to coasting device policy

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter January 15, 2024

On Nov. 7, 2023, the university made some revisions to the 2016 university policy on electronic coasting devices barring them from certain areas on campus. The university noticed at the beginning...

SGA Vice President Matt Mathews talks to the senate about the chief justice's resignation.

SGA discusses chief justice resignation, safety and more at senate meeting

Chloe Williams and Kennith Woods November 28, 2023

During its senate meeting on the Monday before Thanksgiving break, the Student Government Association (SGA) discussed Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad's resignation, which came after the internal affairs...

Tips to stay safe this Halloween

Tips to stay safe this Halloween

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter October 30, 2023

Halloween can be a scarily fun time of year. With people walking around in costumes and masks covering their face, it’s hard to tell who is who. Since it may be harder to tell who’s behind the mask...

The Hammond Fire Department and the University Police Department respond to a smoke alert in Louisiana Hall. Oct. 12, 2023.

Louisiana Hall residents evacuated due to smoke

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 12, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, the University Police Department (UPD) and the Hammond Fire Department evacuated Louisiana Hall residents and cleared out smoke from the building’s machine room.  UPD Chief...

Thais Lindemayer Gomes, a second-year graduate student studying health promotion, asks Chief Michael Beckner a question as her peers listen intently.

Know your First Amendment rights with UPD

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter September 28, 2023

On Tuesday, the University Police Department held a free speech seminar in the Student Union for all students to understand their  First Amendment rights.  At 5:30 p.m., UPD Chief Michael Beckner...

SGA Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad, President Lacey Johnson and Vice President Matt Matthews (left to right) show their lion pride by showcasing a fierce “Lion Up.”

The Big Three hit the ground running in 2023

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor August 13, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) Big Three for 2023 dive into their elected roles.  President Lacey Johnson, Vice President Matt Matthews and Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad have begun working...

With the Active Assailant Training, SLU’s UPD pushes for strong connections and communication with students and faculty.

UPD holds active assailant training

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter October 2, 2022

On Wednesday the University Police Department held an active assailant presentation for all students and faculty of Southeastern.  UPD hosts the presentation usually once per semester to inform students...

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