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Sacramento State’s Police Department, Monday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Annual Security Report, released Sept. 15 as part of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policies & Campus Crime Statistics Act, reported a significant increase of crime on campus.

Sac State security report shows increase in crime on campus

Erick Mendoza, Staffer October 4, 2023
Sacramento State’s 2023 Annual Security Report released on Sept. 15 showed a significant increase in reports of domestic violence and stalking in addition to a claim that no hate crimes were committed on campus last year.
 First-year social work major Keana Quintero outside of River Front Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Quintero said she has become more aware of her surroundings since the reporting of the sexual assaults.

Students are more cautious after multiple sexual assaults on campus

Jacob Peterson and Hailey Valdivia November 16, 2022
Students said they would like to see more security and lighting on campus.
Jamie Gerigk stands in front of WEAVE in Downtown Sacramento Thursday, Nov. 10 2022. Gerigk is the Master of Social Work and Chief Program Officer for the non-profit organization at Sacramento State and says the organization’s services are offered to all students and faculty.

FAQ: WEAVE and Office of Equal Opportunity, what’s the difference?

Dominique Williams and Tierra Tilby November 16, 2022
Questions about WEAVE and Title IX answered
Third-year political science major Lupita Rios sits on-campus on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The recent incidents of sexual assault and battery over the past month have made Rios hesitant to make use of services on campus that she has in the past.

Students concerned about safety following sexual assaults at Sac State

Justine Chahal and Jacob Peterson October 20, 2022
After the recent sexual assault and battery cases, students said they do not feel safe being on campus. Sac State has emergency resources available, but some students feel that these services could be better.
Second-year business major Shelly Zalezniak stands in front of the Riverfront Center on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Zalezniak said students outside of her club reached out to her after the swastikas were found, showing support for the Jewish community on campus.

‘An attack on us is an attack on everybody’: Facing antisemitism in Sacramento

Kamelia Varasteh, news editor September 20, 2022
Following the multiple swastikas that were found around the Sacramento area in recent weeks, organization leaders speak out about the impact the incidents have left on their communities.
The man arrested in the chase drove through the on-campus apartment complex dodging buildings and pedestrians on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Sacramento sheriffs followed the suspect into the Hornet Commons parking lot before making an arrest.

Man arrested after leading police in high-speed chase through student living

Tony Rodriguez March 9, 2022

A high-speed chase ended at the Hornet Commons apartments across Sacramento State, leading to an arrest after a car drove through the complex and nearly collided with several residents, according to police. The...

Juan Manuel was arrested on suspicion of exposing himself near the Wellness Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, according to Sacramento State Police. (Mugshot courtesy of Sacramento State Police Department)

Man arrested for indecent exposure near Wellness Center

John Ferrannini October 14, 2016

A man was arrested on suspicion of exposing himself in front of the Wellness Center on Thursday, according to the Sacramento State Police Department. Juan Manuel has been booked in the Sacramento County...

Campus police stop bike theft in progress

Campus police stop bike theft in progress

Monica Dattage April 7, 2016

Sacramento State campus police arrested a man on Wednesday, April 6 after a witness reported he was attempting to steal a bicycle near The Well. At approximately 1:21 p.m. police received information...

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Female reported to have handgun at Sac State

Morgan Cherry March 2, 2016

Sacramento State police responded to a report of a fight in progress near Parking Structure III on Wednesday, March 2. The dispute took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. and involved two females,...

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Female student sexually assaulted on campus

Christine Kittle November 24, 2015

A Sacramento State student was sexually assaulted on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in the River Front Center quad, according to the Sac State Police Department. The assault occurred at 6:45 p.m., according...

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