Posts Tagged ‘University Police’

Western releases latest crime statistics

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Spencer Pederson // THE WESTERN FRONT

Western has released the latest Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2008 through 2010. (more…)

Editorial from Whatcom Horizon defends party bus

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Caleb Hutton // THE WESTERN FRONT

Here’s an interesting piece from Whatcom Community College’s student newspaper about how the party bus is in the best interest of underage drinkers.

I’m a couple weeks late on discovering this, but the editorial took a surprising approach and I felt compelled to share.

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Brief history of this month’s MIP arrests

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Caleb Hutton // THE WESTERN FRONT

Man, three days straight of working on the party bus story really took it out of me. So, in the spirit of the season, here’s a quick look back at the more than 200 alcohol-related arrests made by Bellingham and University Police during the past three weekends.

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Bellingham Police give out about 45 MIPs Friday night

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Caleb Hutton // THE WESTERN FRONT

Just got back from a ride-along with the Bellingham Police — with a seat in the cab of the Mobile Command Vehicle, also known as the Tactical Operations Center, also known as the ‘party bus.’

About 40 minor in possession citations were issued at the two busted parties we witnessed.

For the full story, see Tuesday’s issue. It should be a good one.