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Charlie Retires After 10 Years of Play

Cody Kitaura — October 08, 2024 - 10:00am

Charlie, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department’s first outreach and explosives-detection dog, is retiring after a 10-year career in which he played a key role in changing how the agency interacts with the campus community.

“The dog – he’s changed connections for us,” Police Chief Joe Farrow said. “He bridges that gap between law enforcement and community.”

Meet 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department’s Newest Furry Friend

Julia Ann Easley — June 25, 2024 - 12:00pm

With her natural warmth, Cali is out to make friends for herself — and for the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department.

At just 14 months old, the Labrador retriever is the newest and youngest member of the police department’s CORE, or Community Outreach and Engagement, Officer Program’s K-9 unit.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Student

Bill Kisliuk — May 21, 2024 - 7:07pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department is seeking help locating a missing student thought to be in distress.

Collision Closes County Road 98

Andy Fell — October 29, 2023 - 4:33pm

The county road at the western edge of campus was closed Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision at the junction with Hutchison Drive.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Fire and Police Departments, and AMR ambulance services, responded to the incident, which occurred at 4:02 p.m. Four people were transported to hospital.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis police issued a WarnMe notification advising drivers to avoid the area. The road reopened about 5:45 p.m.

Police Chief Farrow a Leader at Mental Health Conference

Cody Kitaura — August 23, 2023 - 1:15pm

Police Chief Joe Farrow will advocate for reducing the stigma around mental illness this week at the annual conference for the California branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI.

‘Face to Face’: Chief Challenges

Cody Kitaura — February 07, 2023 - 9:00am

After a 30-year career with the California Highway Patrol, Joe Farrow could be focused on his hobbies of golfing and racing motorcycles. Instead, he’s trying to reimagine policing at the helm of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department.

Campus Police, All of Yolo County Law Enforcement Speak Out

Dave Jones — January 28, 2023 - 4:19am

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department and all of Yolo County law enforcement register disgust and distress over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis, Tennessee, police.

Police Sponsor 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: 110 Flights

Dave Jones — August 30, 2022 - 8:32am

The campus Police Department has organized a community tribute to the first responders and others who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Twenty-one years later, on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, all are invited to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health Stadium for 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb — walking up 110 flights, the same number that confronted first responders that fateful day in the twin towers of the World Trade Center.

IN MEMORIAM: Police Officer Walter Broussard

Dave Jones — July 06, 2022 - 12:46pm

Officer Walter Broussard

Police to Offer Self-Defense Classes

Cody Kitaura — June 28, 2022 - 6:00am

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Police Department is sponsoring self-defense classes beginning this summer. Taking two full days on consecutive Saturdays, the class is intended to build physical skills, muscle memory and self-confidence. The classes are geared towards women but registration will be open to all students, faculty and staff. Group sizes will be small, about 10 students to three instructors. No previous experience in martial arts is required.

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