February 22, 2010 at 10:22 a.m.
A theft was reported at Burrowes Hall when a person’s clothes were stolen from the dryer. A report was taken, and the investigation continues.

February 27, 2010 at 2:38 a.m.
There was a report of a noise disturbance at 716 Lenhart. Erin Cox, Bryant Grimm, Chadd Shott were cited with underaged drinking.

February 27, 2010 at 6:35 p.m.
There was an theft of an iPhone reported from the SMC fitness center.

February 27, 2010 at 11:36 p.m.
At Hull Hall 217, there was possible drug activity. After a check of the area nothing was found, and a reported was filed.

February 28, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.
A traffic stop occurred due to faulty equipment, and an unregistered firearm was found. The firearm was a Smith & Wesson handgun. The handgun was seized and was searched through Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center and Lancaster City, the result found it to be unregistered at the time. The rest of the vehicle and the person was searched. An investigation was started and is on going.

No related posts.

10-0070
February 1, 2010 at 4:05 p.m.
An Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, was taken from The Cove. The serial number of the unit was taken, a report was taken, and the safety department was notified. It was closed the same day.

10-0073
February 2, 2010 at 6:02 p.m.
A Hit and Run occurred at the first block of George St. The mirror was torn off and information was taken.

10-0074
February 2, 2010 at 6:37 p.m.
There was a possible ID theft with an MU ID that was used to purchase food at the SMC.

10-0077
February 3, 2010 at 12:36 a.m.
MUPD assisted Millersville Borough with a Domestic Assault that occurred on Lynn Lane. A report was filed.

10-0082
February 3, 2010 at 5:42 p.m.
Vandalism occurred in the ‘C’ Stairwell of Gaige Hall

10-0084
February 4, 2010 at 1:16 a.m.
A Vagrant person was spotted at the Ganser Library. The person was escorted off campus, and a report was filed.

10-0086
February 4, 2010 at 4:21 p.m.
There was a disturbance in the lobby of the SMC. Two males had a dispute and were fighting. The suspects were gone upon arrival. A report was taken.

10-0088
February 5, 2010 at 11:40 p.m.
MUPD assisted Millersville Borough with a fight on Hillview Ave. Nothing was found, but a report was filed.

10-0092
February 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
There was a theft at The Cove. A person’s credit card was stolen along with $10.00 in cash. Information was taken.

10-0093
February 7, 2010 at 2:53 a.m.
A person was cited with Underage Drinking when he was found passed out in the eighth floor bathroom of Burrowes Hall. The person was transported to Lancaster Regional Medical Center, and a citation was filed.

No related posts.

10-0051
January 26, 2010 at 3:35 p.m.
A bicycle was stolen from the Prince St Garage. An Investigation is still ongoing.
10-0056
January 28, 2010 at 10:31 p.m.
A theft was reported from Wickersham Hall. The value of the theft was between $50 and $200. An investigation is ongoing.
10-0060
January 30, 2010 at 12:13 a.m.
Dontay Holland was arrested at the SMC for public drunkenness. Holland was transported to Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
10-0061
January 30, 2010 at 12:52 a.m.
Ismaldo Adames were arrested at the SMC for public drunkenness. Adames was transported to Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
10-0065
January 31, 2010 at 1:53 a.m.
MUPD assisted Millersville Borough with a large fight that was reported at 66 University Drive.
10-0064
January 31, 2010 at 12:56 a.m.
Jason Swavely was charged with underage drinking in a parked car outside of the Palmer building.
*Retraction*
09-1131
December 21, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.
Daniel J Zell was stopped at the first block of N George St. and charged with driving under suspension, having a expired registration, and having no registration card. Zell was not charged with a DUI.

No related posts.

09-1097
December 10, 2009 at 7:38 p.m.
Bryon T Jefferson III was charged with three counts of indecent assault, and one count of unlawful restraint at 809 Lenhardt Hall. Jefferson was cleared by arrest.

09-1098
December 10, 2009
Threats were called in and keywords kill, bomb, and phone were used. An investigation was started and was closed the same day. The threat was also reported to the Threat Assessment Team.

09-1106
December 12, 2009 at 2:59 a.m.
A Juvenile at 211 Hull Hall was cited for under aged drinking.

09-1131
December 21, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.
Daniel J Zell was stopped at the first block of N George St. and charged with DUI and having expired registration, and having no registration card.

10-0023
January 18, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.
Christopher J April was charged with public intoxication on the 4th floor of Burrowes Hall. April was cleared by arrest.

10-0024
January 18, 2010 at 3:10 a.m.
MUPD assisted Millersville Borough with a burglary that occurred on Prince St. A report was filed.

10-0035
January 20, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.
A laptop, laptop case, and a textbook were stolen from The Cove. A report was taken and is currently under investigation.

10-0036
January 21, 2010 at 1:25 a.m.
MUPD assisted Millersville Borough with an assault outside of Sugar Bowl.

10-0039
January 23, 2010 at 12:17 a.m.
A Juvenile was cited for under aged drinking at 316 Bard Hall.

10-0040
January 23, 2010 at 12:57 a.m.
A Juvenile was charged with a DUI near N Prince St, and W Cottage Ave. A breath test was given, a report was filed, and the Juvenile was cleared by arrest.

10-0041
January 23, 2010 at 2:18 a.m.
MUPD received a report of a rape that took place between 6:30pm and 7:00pm in the area of the swan pond. The victim has not been able to provide a description or any further details. The victim was taken to the hospital, a report was taken, and is currently under investigation.

January 26, 2010
**UPDATE** University officials and the MUPD Investigative Division have determined that the alleged assault did not take place on University property or even Lancaster County. The report is still an open investigation.

10-0043
January 23, 2010 at 11:42 p.m.
Milan Keith Koneff was cited and charged with under aged drinking in the lobby of Hull Hall. A report was taken and Koneff was cleared by arrest.

10-0045
January 24, 2010 at 1:27 a.m.
A Juvenile failed to obey traffic devices at Shenks Lane and Fredrick St, and was charged with DUI. A blood test was given at Lancaster Regional Medical Center, and the juvenile was cleared by arrest.

10-0047
January 24, 2010 at 7:17 p.m.
Suspicious Circumstances occurred and the odor of marijuana was reported at Gaige Hall. The area was checked, nothing was found and a report was taken.

No related posts.

It is not easy walking in these shoes, but it is a fun way to get the community to talk about something really difficult to discuss: gender relations and sexual violence.

Frank Baird first proposed “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence” in 2001. Donna Cargas, who is part of the Millersville University Police Department, was the one who thought to bring the idea to campus.

The program provides several opportunities to get people talking as well as helping men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences. The walk hopes to change perspectives as well as improving gender relationships and decreasing the potential for violence.

Sexualized violence does not only affect women; it affects the men who care about either them, their families, their friends, their coworkers, or other communities. Every two minutes someone in America is raped and one in six American women are victims of sexual assault. That means someone you care about, someone you know, has been or may become the victim of sexual violence.

The walk is being organized by the Elsie S. Shenk Wellness and Women’s Program and the Millersville University Police Department, where a portion of the proceeds from sponsored walkers will benefit Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County. They are also collecting items for the women and children in the local domestic violence shelter. Drop-off boxes can be found in all resident halls, the Montour House, and the Lebanon House.

The opening ceremonies and on-site registration are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on October 7th outside of the Student memorial Center by the bookstore entrance with the walk beginning at 6 p.m. Walk on registrants are welcomed to join. Men are encouraged (but not required) to walk in women’s shoes as well as to bring their own high heels because there will be a limited number available at the event for those who do not have their own shoes. Participants are being asked to obtain a minimum of $10 in sponsorships.

No related posts.

The bi weekly meeting occurred on September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Millersville Municipal Building.

The attendance at this meeting was scarce due to the lack of citizens’ requests or concerns addressed during the meeting.

The council meeting was brief, ending before 8:30 p.m. However, quite a few serious topics were discussed, such as the resignation of council member Keith E. Kauffman, who had to withdraw from his position because he moved out of the county.

Kauffman gave a thoughtful speech, saying that he fulfilled his duties, “to the best of [his] ability. At times [he] might have let [his] passion for the issues over mind [his] politeness, and [he is] sorry if [he] offended [his] borough council members.”

The meeting then went on to the discussion of the hiring of a new Millersville police officer.

Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Nick Taylor, presented this topic during the “reports from committees or boards” section of the meeting.

In order to continue the hiring process of a police officer, Taylor needed permission from the board.

After reviewing several candidates, Millersville police considered hiring Patrick Rodisill to fill in the open position.

“I strongly recommend Patrick Rodisill because of his background, demeanor and the way he presents himself,” said Taylor.

Taylor explained to the committee the difficulties and the logistics behind hiring a police officer, saying that there were, “many candidates, which made this a difficult decision.”

He went on to explain the hiring process of the officers. Nine candidates were sent to the Harrisburg Police Academy, where all but two passed the fitness exam. The remaining eight of these applicants were interviewed over a two night span. Four of these applicants, all male, were considered for hire, two of which passed the background check.

Towards the end of the meeting, during the personnel committee portion, the council voted on the consideration to hire Rodisill into the Millersville police force.

This vote does not mean that Rodisill obtains the position. It means that he will go onto the next steps of the hiring process. This includes a health exam, psychological exam, drug test and polygraph test.

Before council agreement, these tests cannot be issued because the Office for Civil Rights enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Privacy Rule, or HIPAA.

HIPAA protects the privacy of individuals’ health information from being used against a person during the hiring process.

Under HIPAA, an employer cannot have access to health records, obtain a drug sample or assign a physical exam or psychological testing before consideration of employment is issued. This includes asking about drugs and alcohol during the interviewing process, which are considered diseases under HIPAA.

Due to these specifics, the police force distributes tests and has an extensive interviewing process. However, a polygraph test can be issued before or after the conditional employment.

“The questions just change,” Millersville police chief, John D. Rochat explained. Before the conditional employment, questions about drugs or alcohol cannot be asked. After the conditional employment, these questions are permissible.

After allowed time, the council members came to a decision and voted in favor of Rudisill, except for Jack W. Gardner, vice president of the council, who voted against Rudisill.

Other points voted on during the meeting, were the discussion of the Smash the Butt run and of signing a contract to lock in the price of electricity.

The Smash the Butt is a 5k race sponsored by SWAT, Students Working Against Tobacco, and will be held on September 26, at 9 a.m.

The race is held on campus and this year the runners would also like to run throughout the borough. They will be running on Prince and Cottage street, which are not on campus, then back to campus onto George street.

The SWAT team wanted permission from the borough to use these public roads and to have police officers covering the intersections so runners can cross safely.

According to the plan submitte, the motion to approve this race was passed unanimously.

The finance committee brought up the discussion of buying electricity because their old contract will end on Januaury 1st.

The vote was a difficult decision for them because the prices of the electricity fluctuate daily.

If the council approves the bid presented, the rate will be going up 37 percent more than last year. If they sign up for a 1 year contract, the borough has an estimated savings of $56,000, for two years $100,702, and three years $138,353.

The council must consider if they believe the cost of electricity will go up. If they approve this bid, there is a risk that tomorrow the rate could go down.

There was a motion made for Millersville borough to continue with Constellation Electric for .784 kilowatt hours.

The majority council members did not approve this motion, stating that they are “not one to jump in right away until we look at our other options,” said Linda Deal, and the “risk is that things would go down at the next county bid,” said Arnold.

One member, Michael Kirkham of the Finance Committee did approve this motion; however, the motion did not pass.

The council will continue to discuss this issue at a later council meeting.

The next borough council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, and is open to the public.

No related posts.