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(Left to right) Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chet Madison Jr. speak at virtual town halls discussing their candidacies for Sacramento State Chief of Police. Current Chief Mark Iwasa announced in March that he would be retiring over the summer. Photos taken via Zoom by Erick Salgado, Emma Hall and Alec Ramey. Graphic made in Canva.

3 Sac State Chief of Police candidates selected, speak at town halls

Erick Salgado, Emma Hall, and Alec Ramey • May 21, 2021
After the announcement about Chief Mark Iwasa’s retirement, Sacramento State has selected three candidates to potentially replace him in the fall. This week, members of the university community met Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Deputy Chet Madison Jr.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Aggravated assault reported on campus

Mengting Tian • May 12, 2021
Six crimes occurred at Sacramento State from April 25, 2021 to May 8, 2021.
Sacramento State is searching for the next chief of police after current chief Mark Iwasa announced his retirement. Vice President for Administration Jonathan Bowman said the search committee hopes to make a decision by the end of the spring semester or at the end of this coming summer.

Sac State’s police chief search continues amid criticism of recruiting firm

Alec Ramey and Mengting Tian • May 5, 2021
After current Sacramento State police chief Mark Iwasa announced he will be retiring this summer, Sacramento State is searching for its next police chief.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Five crimes reported on campus in past three weeks

Michael Eskridge • April 30, 2021
According to the Sacramento State Police Department, five crimes were reported on campus in the past three weeks.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: 2 crimes occur on campus over the past week

Alec Ramey • April 9, 2021
Only two crimes were reported at Sacramento State from March 28 - April 3.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Seven non-violent crimes reported on campus in past three weeks

Adeola Ogunsanya • April 1, 2021
Seven non-violent crimes were reported at Sac State between March 7 and March 27, including a report of a suspicious phone call.
Sacramento State Police Chief Mark Iwasa has announced he will retire from Sac State in the summer. Iwasa has worked at Sac State for 10 years. Photo courtesy of Sacramento State.

Sac State Police Chief Mark Iwasa announces retirement

Mercy Sosa, news editor • March 23, 2021
Sacramento State Police Chief Mark Iwasa announced he will retire from the university after 10 years of service, according to a SacSend email from Jonathan Bowman, Sac State’s CFO and vice president for administration.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Man arrested for reported restraining order violation against Sac State employee

Skyler Lacey • March 12, 2021
Sacramento State Police Department received reports of four non-violent crimes in the fifth and sixth weeks of the semester, 20 less crimes than reported in the same time last semester.

Woman with BB gun spotted at Lark Sacramento apartment complex

Emma Hall and Chris Wong • March 9, 2021
A female resident of the Lark Sacramento entered the apartment complex’s clubhouse with a non-lethal weapon Tuesday evening, according to the Lark’s management.
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.

CRIME MAP: Seven crimes reported on campus in third and fourth weeks of semester

Drue Goncalves • March 5, 2021
Seven non-violent crimes occurred at Sac State from Feb. 7 to Feb. 20. Last year, 13 crimes occurred over the same time period.
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