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Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | The Georgetown University community honored the late Anthony Allen, (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer of 30 years and former player on the men's basketball team, at a celebration of life service Oct. 16.

Memorial Service Honors GUPD Officer Anthony Allen

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor October 18, 2024

The Georgetown University community remembered the late Anthony Allen, (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) master officer and former player on the men’s basketball team, at...

Courtesy of Georgetown University Police Department | Anthony Allen (CAS ’90), a beloved Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer and former forward on the men’s basketball team, died Sept. 11 in Dayton, Md. He was 57.

Anthony Allen, Men’s Basketball Alum and Beloved GUPD Officer, Dies at 57

By Aamir Jamil, Senior News Editor September 20, 2024

Anthony Allen (CAS ’90), a Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) officer and former forward on the men’s basketball team, died Sept. 10 in Dayton, Md. He was 57. Born Sept. 10, 1967, in...

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GUPD Crime Log Shows Recent Incidents of Theft on Campus

By Kate Hwang and Patrick Clapsaddle September 6, 2024

August 2024 saw crime reports on or around Georgetown University property more than double as compared to August 2023.  According to the Georgetown University Police Department’s (GUPD) public crime...

Georgetown University | Katherine Perez, the first female GUPD chief, sought to continue promoting inclusivity on campus during her one-year tenure at Georgetown.

GUPD Chief Perez to Depart from Georgetown

By Catherine Alaimo and Lauren Doherty April 5, 2024

The chief of the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) will depart her position this week. Katherine Perez started her role as GUPD’s first female chief of police in April 2023. A university...

Wikimedia Commons | A shooting and robbery occurred close to the main campus near the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on March 25, resulting in investigations by the Georgetown University Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department of DC.

Gunshot Fired Near Campus, No Injuries on the Scene

By Emily Han April 1, 2023

A gunshot was fired at the border of the main campus in a March 25 incident of assault and theft, according to a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) report. There were no injuries or damages on the...

Fire Breaks Out in Henle Village, Prompts GU Investigation

Fire Breaks Out in Henle Village, Prompts GU Investigation

By Jemima Denham February 14, 2020

The Office of Planning and Facilities Management initiated an investigation into the cause of a fire that occurred in a Henle Village apartment Feb. 8. All five residents were in the apartment when...

FILE PHOTO: MICHAEL HOWARTH FOR THE HOYA | Two elevators in Harbin Hall, one of four first year dorms, malfunctioned Tuesday night.

Harbin Hall Elevator Abruptly Drops, Trapping Student Inside

By Hansen Lian October 25, 2019

FILE PHOTO: MICHAEL HOWARTH FOR THE HOYA | Two elevators in Harbin Hall, one of four first year dorms, malfunctioned Tuesday night. Two elevators in Harbin Hall malfunctioned Tuesday night, with one...

Student Guards Encounter Scheduling Complications

Student Guards Encounter Scheduling Complications

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo September 20, 2019

Disorganized scheduling and unclear communication from student guard management contribute to frequently unmanned guard posts in campus residential spaces, according to student guards.  Student guards,...

FILE PHOTO: ASHLEY CHEN/THE HOYA Student organizations urge the Georgetown University Police Department to reduce security fees for club-hosted events.

GUPD Security Costs Present Obstacles, Student Leaders Say

By Connor Thomas November 16, 2018

Student leaders are continuing to push for the Georgetown University Policy Department to lower security costs for club-organized events on campus. GUPD unilaterally determines whether an event...

ASHLEY CHEN/THE HOYA Students have expressed concerns over the Georgetown University Police Department's lack of transparency on the contents of the standard sexual assault response training given to officers.

Students Question Sexual Assault Response Training for GUPD Officers

By Karena Landler November 15, 2018

Students are concerned about a perceived lack of sufficient training for the Georgetown University Police Department on responding to reports of sexual assault. GUPD has 14 officers, known as the Sexual...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Harmful Process Breeds Empty Victory

By Emlyn Crenshaw November 13, 2018

This Viewpoint discusses sexual assault and domestic violence on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. I want to commend the anonymous authors of last week’s...

GUPD Lt. Charles Rathell, who dedicated his life to public service, died at 43 this week.

Former GUPD Officer Lt. Charles Rathell Dies at 43

By Sarah Mendelsohn September 7, 2018

Lt. Charles Rathell, who served as an officer in the Georgetown University Police Department for seven years, died earlier this week from complications from an ongoing illness. Rathell, 43, most...

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