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WBUR protest

Protest outside WBUR calls for publication to retract opinion piece, issue public apology

Jesús Marrero Suárez February 14, 2022
The group said WBUR used its platform to "smear peaceful protesters," upset over Mayor Wu's vaccine policies.
A 2017 campaign by to heighten safety awareness during Halloween. This year, students are reminded by Boston University to use safety practices as they head into holiday celebrations. ISABEL OWENS/ DFP FILE

With two Halloween weekends, BU officials urge safety

Amanda Cappelli October 30, 2019
Boston University is halfway through this year’s two-part “Halloweekend” and BU officials said they want students to be safe and healthy during their celebrations.
The Boston University Police Department. The BUPD hosted International Student Safety Awareness Day in the GSU lobby Wednesday. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BUPD trains international students to detect and avoid scams

Paola Poventud March 28, 2018
The Boston University Police Department hosted a safety awareness day for international students in the George Sherman Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A group of experienced police officers from the BUPD was available to answer questions.
Boston University Police Department Chief Kelly Nee is appointed to Gov. Charlie Baker’s hate crimes task force. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUPD chief appointed to governor’s hate crime task force

Mugdha Gurram November 10, 2017

Amid increasing instances of hate crimes in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker recently reinstated a hate crimes task force, appointing Boston University Police Department Chief Kelly Nee to the unit. The...

Student Health Services’ behavioral medicine department provides counseling for people who report having suicidal tendencies. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA /DFP FILE PHOTO

BUPD sees spike in suicidal reports

Camila Beiner September 28, 2017

The Boston University Police Department charted three instances of suicidal behavior in the department’s crime logs last week, which BUPD Deputy Chief Robert Molloy said is not unusual — though...

Boston University Police Department appoints new 
Deputy Police Chief Robert Molloy. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Veteran officer Molloy appointed BUPD deputy chief

Ludi Wang September 24, 2017

Robert Molloy, a veteran officer at the Boston University Police Department, has been promoted to deputy chief of police after 33 years in the BUPD, serving in positions ranging from patrol officer...

BUPD has resumed weekend alcohol enforcement patrol with the Boston Police Department to reduce incidents related to underage drinking on and off campus. PHOTO BY ANNALYN KUMAR/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BUPD tackles underage drinking through alcohol enforcement patrol

Amanda Kaufman September 13, 2016

As Boston University Police Department officers patrolled the streets in plain clothes and unmarked vehicles between Thursday and Sunday, BUPD Captain Robert Molloy said he hopes the department’s annual...

Eight Canada Goose brand jackets have been reported stolen in 2015, according to BUPD data collected through October. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SOFI LAURITO/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Canada Goose jackets fly away following campus theft increase

Ellen Cranley December 3, 2015

Winter months bring colder temperatures, as well as an uptick in theft on campus, according to data from the Boston University Police Department. BUPD Captain Robert Molloy said the thefts are a result...

PHOTO BY SEKAR KRISNAULI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community gathers to honor lives of Charleston shooting victims

Sekar Krisnauli June 20, 2015

Following the shooting that killed nine people in Charleston, S.C., Wednesday night, approximately 70 Boston University students and community members gathered at Marsh Plaza Friday afternoon for a vigil...

Mugar window damaged by falling construction material

Daily Free Press Admin December 17, 2013

A window at Boston University Mugar Memorial Library was shattered around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Boston University Police Department Captain Robert Molloy. Although an official investigation...

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