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Humans vs. Zombies back on after scare

After University Police squad cars pulled up to Tigert Hall Wednesday morning, Humans vs. Zombies was canceled for the rest of the day.

Feat Photo: Robocop

Officer Chester, a robotic talking K-9, talks to students Tuesday afternoon on the Reitz Union North Lawn about the importance of safety during Spring Break. UPD hosted the 28th Annual Spring Break Safety Fair to bring awareness to students about the importance of safety during spring break.

Kofi shooting lingers a year later

A year after the shooting of international UF graduate student Kofi Adu-Brempong by University Police, UF students and administrators are still working to improve policies to prevent such incidents in the future.

UPD officer Henri Belleville is a local hero

When Henri Belleville became a University Police officer, he knew he’d be expected to help his fellow fallen officers. But he didn’t expect that would be in a fitness center.

Student Body leaders, UF officials weigh in on concealed weapons bill

The Florida legislature’s warning shot regarding a bill that would allow guns on college campuses has caused a commotion at UF.

Flavet bandshell safety changes almost done

Safety requirements that have been mandated upon Student Government Productions for Flavet Field are currently underway.

Carrying a firearm unnecessary at UF

Just one month before Mike Lewis and J.T. Helm decided to write their pro-gun pieces in Wednesday’s Alligator, 21-year-old FSU student Ashley Cowie was shot fatally in the chest. The shooter had been drinking earlier in the day and was showing off his rifle. Is that the kind of responsible gun use Lewis and Helm want to bring to our campus?

This week in Gainesville

Feb. 9, 1968: Eleven people, including six UF students, are arrested by UPD during a protest of Dow Chemical Company’s campus recruitment and charged with trespassing.

UF professor arrested for credit card fraud

A UF professor was arrested Jan. 27 by University Police on charges of funding trips to Malaysia on a UF credit card as far back as 2008, according to the police report.

UPD named experts on mental-health cases

UPD chosen as national mentor in responding to mental health situations

The UF Police Department has been named as one of six institutions that will serve as a national mentor to other police organizations in responding to mental health situations.

Lead by Example: UPD odd choice for mental health training

We usually think of mentors as people whose examples we’d follow to succeed.

This Week in Gainesville

January 25, 1968: Planners for the fifth annual Graham Area Playboy Party on campus announce they’re looking for Gator girls to don the bunny ears.

Undercover sting targets taxis overcharging students

A joint investigation of local cab companies by Gainesville and University Police revealed that many cab drivers have been operating against city ordinances to overcharge customers, adding hard evidence to a long list of complaints of unfair practices.

Public speaks out about UPD

The UF Police Department’s national accreditation is being re-evaluated, and students, faculty and citizens had the chance to put in their two cents Monday afternoon.

UPD to help cyclists see light

UPD to help cyclists see light

Tonight, University Police will be on patrol making sure students on bicycles are able to see and be seen.

County second most dangerous for cyclists

UF Police Department officials are concerned about students’ ignorance of bike safety laws in a county that ranks as the second most dangerous in Florida.

Police investigate student report of public nudity at Diamond Village

University Police are investigating a report of indecent exposure at Diamond Village that occurred Wednesday night.

Man arrested for stealing laptop, gun on campus

A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday on a charge of stealing a laptop and threatening two people with a gun on campus.