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Wilkes University announced this summer that it would create a hybrid security force, arming some of its Public Safety Officers. These officers would now be better suited to act as first responders and would also work along with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.

Wilkes University makes decision to arm public safety officers; Officers undergo Act 120 training

August 26, 2014

Knowing safety tips can help reduce chances of having an altercation. Walking in groups instead of alone and having a phone of easy of access are just two tips to be safe. Public Safety patrols campus all day every day to ensure safety.

Concerns surface about campus safety

April 8, 2014

Arrest powers, weapons considered for Public Safety

November 19, 2013

Public Safety increasing patrols after robbery near Asian Kitchen

Christine Lee, News Editor

October 8, 2013

Public Safety has amped up its patrols in the wake of a robbery within the vicinity of campus involving Wilkes students. Public Safety reported Sept. 27 that four students were robbed at approximately 1:45a.m. as they were w...

Assessment brings improvements to Public Safety

September 23, 2013

Stark Learning Center evacuated after alarm sounds

Christine Lee, News Editor

March 26, 2013

Students, faculty and staff in Stark Learning Center were evacuated on Thursday, March 21 due to a fire alarm being set off in the basement of the building. Public Safety said dust and debris from construction in the basement...

DUI charge on Public Safety officer stirs local concern

Kirstin Cook, Editor-in-Chief

February 26, 2013

A Wilkes Public Safety officer was recently at the center of controversy over a DUI charge on her record. Brittany Stasik was denied a position as a part-time police officer in Forty Fort. At a meeting earlier this month, Forty...

Emergency call boxes quick, effective for those who need assistance

Christine Lee, News Editor

February 19, 2013

For most students, the emergency call boxes located throughout campus are taken for granted. They know they will be there in case of an emergency. "I think they’re a great feature to have; they’re all over the place, they�...

Wilkes working to assess campus safety in the wake of violence

Christine Lee, News Editor

January 29, 2013

Public Safety has undergone an assessment of their services by an outside campus security firm. This comes in the wake of an armed robbery and assault on campus. On the night of Jan. 22, a male undergraduate student was robbed...