Crime Line 4/25-5/1

4/25/18 Community Policing: Officers met with individuals in the FSU Veteran Center on Center St., Frostburg.

4/26/18 Littering: FSU Facilities employees reported for approximately the last year someone has been urinating in bottles and cups and placing/dropping them outside Diehl Hall in the grass. Officers spoke with several residents in the building who denied responsibility for the bottles and cups. Patrol checks will be conducted in the area by all shifts.

4/26/18 Request for Officer: FSU student reported her vehicle was egged last night, possibly while parked in Gunter Lot. Investigation revealed the incident occurred on Linden Street, Frostburg.

4/26/18 Traffic Arrest: While patrolling on Stoyer Street at the intersection of Bowery St., officers noticed a male subject on a motorized scooter traveling the wrong way on Bowery St. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the subject. As a result of the stop, the student was issued two traffic citations and referred to the judicial board.

4/26/18 Knock & Talk: Officers spoke with the residents on Bowery Street, Frostburg.

4/27/18 Request for Officer: Officers responded to Cumberland Hall to meet with a student involved in an earlier disturbance in the residence hall. As a result of the investigation a judicial board referral was submitted.

4/27/18 Assist Other Agency: Officers responded to 7-11 Convenience Store on E. Main Street, Frostburg, to assist Frostburg City Police with a possible fight. Upon arrival, no altercation was observed. Frostburg City Police handled the investigation.

4/27/18 Assault: An FSU student was arrested for 2nd degree assault, disturbing the peace, failure to obey a lawful order of a police officer, and resisting arrest. Investigation revealed the student was meeting with a Student Affairs representative in the Hitchins building when he became disruptive, struck the employee in the abdomen with his arm, kicked a door, and yelled profanities. Student was located outside of the building and failed to comply with officers and resisted arrest. The student was transported to police headquarters for processing, and then transported to the Allegany County Commissioners Office where he was released on his own recognizance. He was also referred to the judicial board.

4/27/18 Drug Law Violation: Officers responded to the third floor of Gray Hall for the odor of marijuana. Upon arrival, officers detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana in the hallway. Officers were unable to pinpoint the source, as no one was in the hallway.

4/27/2018 Liquor Law Violation: While patrolling Alley 32 in Frostburg, officers noticed a male subject urinating on the side of a Center St. residence. Contact was made with the subject who was advised officers observed him urinating in public. While speaking with the subject, officers detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath/person. Subject was identified to be 17 years of age and his mother was contacted. Subject was issued a juvenile civil citation for underage possession/consumption of alcohol. He is not an FSU student.

4/27/18 Knock & Talk: Officers advised the residents of a Center Street residence to shut their party down. All subjects complied.

4/27/18 Community Policing: Officers spoke at the Cordts PE Center for Greek Life.

4/28/18 Request for Officer: An FSU Father contacted the police to advise he was concerned about a production ticket from the Chesapeake Dining Hall stating the phrase (pic-a-nic-a). It was written on the ticket to identify the dining services for that night as picnic style instead of (dinner). Following the investigation the following statement was issued:

April 30, 2018

Last night, student leaders met with me, Dr. Tom Bowling, Vice President for Student Affairs; Bill Mandicott, Assistant Vice President for Student and Community Involvement; David Glenn, Director of Dining Services; and Michael Lannon, the Regional Director of Chartwells. The two and half-hour meeting was characterized by openness, candor, engagement, and mutual respect.

The eleven student leaders present included members of the executive boards of the Student Government Association (both the newly elected and those whose service ended last Thursday), the Black Student Alliance, and the Frostburg chapter of the NAACP.

The conversation initially addressed the “pic-a-nic-a” message that was written by a Chartwells’ employee to communicate that last Friday the dinner for students would be a cookout and moved to the Cordts PE Center to support Relay for Life. The Regional Director of Chartwells reported that an investigation into the incident is ongoing, including an examination of the employee’s intent in writing that message.

The focus then turned to understanding that the intent of the employee is not what is most important. We need to focus on the impact that that offensive phrase has had on our students, particularly African-Americans, given its historical connection in the African-American community to lynching. Student leaders emphasized that the University’s initial response to this incident did not fully acknowledge this impact and the feelings of many students who now feel more vulnerable and marginalized.

Identifying a constructive response to this incident was a priority for everyone present. Chartwells committed to partnering with the University in sponsoring a “Train the Trainers” workshop conducted by the National Coalition Building Institute. These workshops train individuals to serve as facilitators to address issues related to diversity and inclusion. In addition to sponsoring the workshop, Chartwells will identify a team of their employees to join the FSU affiliate of NCBI to be trained as facilitators. These employees will team up with our student leaders who will also be trained to present workshops to the current employees of Chartwells; such training will also be embedded in their onboarding of new employees. In addition, they will work toward employing more managers and students of underrepresented minority groups

in the dining program, including the Chesapeake Dining Center, the Lane Center, and catering program.

Other issues that affect our campus climate of diversity and inclusion, both on- and off-campus, were identified along with suggestions to address these issues. I am committed to continuing our dialogue to implement additional actions. I very much valued the insights and constructive suggestions of our student leaders. One student described our conversation as having the potential to serve as a “turning point” in the University’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of our students of color. I look forward to working with the campus community to make that hopeful statement a reality. I am proud that we have one of the most diverse campuses in the state of Maryland and I have learned much from this weekend and I hope others have as well as we move forward together.

Ronald Nowaczyk, PhD President

Frostburg State University

4/29/18 Request for Officer: Officers responded to Allen Hall for an odor of CDS. Upon arrival, officers walked the entire first floor and could only smell cigarette smoke. Resident Assistant notified.

4/30/18 Information: Officers responded to Pullen Hall for three students who refused to leave the building. Upon arrival, officers met with the students who advised they were writing term papers in the Tutoring Center. The subjects left without incident.

4/30/18 Assist Other Agency: Caller reported there was “something racial” hanging from a tree near the church on Bowery St., Frostburg. University and City police located a residence on College Avenue which is the parsonage of the First Congregational Church which is currently unoccupied. There they observed a single rope hanging from a tree to the rear of the residence. Several years ago, a single family was renting the residence. During this time, the grass area at the rear of 110 E. College Avenue (rope location) contained playground equipment. The rope was observed in a location that likely at one time was part of a swing. The Frostburg Police Department will attempt to make contact with a church representative to have the rope removed from the tree.

4/30/18 Information: Officers were advised that there were plans of a “chalk out” at the echo circle on 4/20/18 at 4 p.m. The University President approved the event. Information was passed onto patrol officers.

5/1/18 Request for Officer: Caller reported two male subjects hitting baseballs towards the Gravel Lot behind the Lane Center with several vehicles being hit. Officers responded to the area and advised the two subjects of the complaint. They were instructed to hit the ball in the other direction.