The Buchtelite

UAPD offers rewards for useful tips

By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-Chief

March 30, 2015

The University of Akron Police Department launched a new public safety system that rewards those who report crimes. “See it. Report it. Get rewarded!” gives those who see illegal activity a chance to earn rewards for anonymously reporting information. All tips go directly to UA Police Department...

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Recycling gets better reception

Used phones can be dropped off at Bierce Library, the Rec, Polsky, and other places on campus.

February 25, 2015

The Summit County and Medina County Battered Women’s Shelter estimates that 1.5 million women and more than 800,000 men are raped or physically assaulted every year in the U.S. SCMCBWS is working closely with the UA Recycling Department to collect unused or unwanted cellphones for survivors...

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