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S U N DAY, O C T. 17 Campus security was called to Hale Wainani to contain a kitchen fire caused by a resident who was baking chocolate chip cookies.
A student reported the theft of a black Targus backpack containing a Playstation, valued at $150, from Bilger Hall. The student said he left the backpack unattended while he went to the gym to workout. A Frear Hall resident reported the theft of a black Zhongneng Pronto mo-ped, valued at $1,150, from the exterior of the Frear Hall bike and mo-ped cage. The student reported that she had been told that she could not park inside because the cage had reached its capacity, so she had secured it to the building’s exterior with a large chain through the rear wheel.
T U E S DAY, O C T. 12 A teaching assistant in the Art Building reported that a female student, who does not usually attend her class, became loud and disruptive and accused the teaching assistant of fostering homophobia in the class. The teaching assistant stated that she made the report because she felt threatened.
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UH campus security officer awarded “top cop” MO N DAY, O C T. 18 A Frear Hall resident received a phone call from the police notifying her that her mo-ped, which had been stolen a few days prior, had been recovered in Hawai’i Kai. The thief had punched out the ignition and gas tank locks, removed a rearview mirror, and damaged the paint.
F R I DAY, O C T. 15 The driver of a white Volkswagen sedan, who parked illegally at Hale Noelani, was cited and had her car booted for allegedly displaying a counterfeited parking permit. The driver paid the release fee and the boot was removed.
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Security officer Patrick Movery, respected by many on campus for his integrity and leadership abilities, has been at UH for 19 years. A LICIA PARTRIDGE Senior Staff Writer A seasoned University of Hawai‘i Mānoa campus security offi cer was selected as a “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement and Security Appreciation Committee luncheon on Oct. 5 for his efforts in thwarting mo-ped and bicycle thefts on campus. Security offi cer Patrick Movery is originally from Jamaica but came to the United States in 1979 to join the military. Movery is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served six years as an infantryman and two years as a Military Police officer at Kāne‘ohe Marine Corps Base. A fter his eight years of service, he stayed in security and later joined the UH Mānoa campus security. Chief of Security Wayne Ogiro explained that Movery has been crucial in putting a stop to the bicycle and mo-ped thefts which plagued the campus last summer. Movery also currently leads fi rst-aid and CPR training lessons and re-certifi es offi cers and personnel in other departments.
According to Ogino, this is not a dramatic event for Mover y, since he has been with the university for 19 years and is well respected for his integrity, character and leadership skills. He also said that it ’s rare for a UH officer to be nominated for the award. “Movery has gone above and beyond the call of duty,” Ogino said. “What really distinguishes him, however, is his unselfish commitment to assist our department in using the latest computer technology for our daily security responsibilities.” Movery explained how he started out as a field offi cer and recently suggested using different computer technologies to make tracking and predicting crimes easier, especially thefts. Though, his primary duty is still in the field. “We use it to pinpoint where crimes happen,” Movery said. “It makes a sort of map then we can use it to predict.” Movery is currently working on his degree in computer science. Thefts are still a common problem on campus, Ogino said. Though the statistics fluctuate and have not changed much
since the summer, Movery was able to help make arrests with his new methods. Chief Ogino nominated Movery for the “ Top Cop” award this year, saying he “has used his self-taught expertise to troubleshoot and fine-tune the systems we use on a regular basis to make the department highly efficient.” Movery was one of 21 recipients decorated as “Top Cops” this year. Winners are members of various statewide private and government security agencies including the Honolulu Police, Maui police, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Secret Service and UH campus security. “It was nice,” Movery said. “It was good to see the different agencies, private and government, come together. That’s real good.” This committee is made up of members from four main security organizations in Hawai‘i: ASIS International, Hawai‘i Chapter 134, Hawaii Hotel Visitor Security Association, Hawai‘i Joint Police Association and Counsel of Police & Private Security. It was established in 1984 to recognize various individuals in law enforcement and security, while strengthening the bond between local, state, and federal agencies and security professionals. The Hawai‘i Law Enforcement and Security Coalition heads the luncheon. Randall W. Mack, the committee chairman, explains how the honorees are selected. “The committee solicits nominees from various law enforcement agencies and security organizations for top cop awards throughout the year,” he said. “When they are received, the nominations are reviewed to determine which should receive the various awards. All nominees will be recognized as a top cop, their accomplishments read to the attendees, and presented a plaque with a top cop certifi cate.” On the day of the event, approximately 250 to 450 attendees join together to honor the individual awardees. Governor Linda Lingle opened up the event with her speech about the importance of working together to make Hawai‘i a safe place to live and work, as well as a safe destination for tourists. “It feels good (to be honored),” Movery said. “It’s something different. I wish more of us could have been picked.”