The past few years have seen a precipitous rise in crime across Portland. The Portland Police Bureau’s online reporting shows a rise in reported criminal activity from July 2021 to…
Portland in the 2020s: a rise in crime
Over the past few years, crime rates have been on the rise across the country. Portland has been no different, with dramatic increases in reported crime, particularly homicides. Once one…
Crime blotter Jan. 27–Feb. 1
Jan. 27 Theft Five different reports of theft were filed between the times of 11:50 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Four reports came from Karl Miller Center and one from the corner of…
Two women kidnapped near PSU campus
Two women were kidnapped near Portland State’s campus but were rescued by Washington County deputies after the alleged kidnapper crashed his car, according to an article by KOIN 6 News….
A look into Global Citizenship
Using international jurisdiction—or a lack of—to flee prosecution is nothing new, as seen in cases such as Roman Polanski, Edward Snowden and even the Dali Lama. However, the issue of…
What is Justice?
Is justice punitive or rehabilitative? Should carrying out justice come from a place of love or a place of retribution? What role does democracy play in the justice system? Three…
Crime Blotter Nov. 25–30
Nov. 25 Theft Between 10:10 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. there were two reports of theft on campus. A Portland State employee reported theft of property at Parking Structure 3. The…
Crime Blotter Nov. 18–24
Nov. 18 Aggravated Assault A Portland State employee reported that a PSU student was threatened with a firearm by a non-student, which occurred between Nov. 16 at 10:30 p.m. and…
Crime Blotter Nov. 12–17
Nov. 12 Theft A Portland State employee discovered a person stealing property in the Karl Miller Center at around 1 p.m. Disorderly conduct A PSU student reported inappropriate touching by…
Crime Blotter Nov. 4-10
Nov. 4 Vandalism A Portland State student reported that her vehicle was damaged at SW Hall and 6th between 12:01 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Nov. 5 Public Intoxication CPSO…
Crime Blotter Oct. 24–Nov.3
Oct. 24 Liquor Law Violation Residence staff reported six students to Campus Public Security Office who were under the legal age and in possession of alcohol in Ondine Residence Hall…