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Speed dating a success

Speed dating a success

Ever wondered how the world of dating would be if it went back to the days without social media? The Male Empowerment Network at Kent State set up speed dating to find out. Stefanie Kilnapp has the details. [bbrvideo]BBR_S8_Kilnapp_dating[/bbrvideo] The Male Empowerment Network, or MEN, is a student involvement organization at Kent State to support men and build their personal development. To aid that process, MEN set up Speed Dating in the Student Center. Joe Napier is the President of…

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Speeding myth debunked

Speeding myth debunked

How close do you stay to the speed limit? Kent Police reveal the speeds to which they’ll pull you over, to debunk the myth that cops will write you up for one or two over the limit. Stefanie will tell you her ride-along experience. [bbrvideo]myth[/bbrvideo]   There is an ongoing myth in Kent that the police are notorious for stopping drivers for one or two miles over the speed limits. I went on a ride a long with Sergeant Jim…

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Texting law Ineffective

Texting law Ineffective

The Ohio Revised Code has passed a law preventing drivers to text and drive, but cops have no authority to ticket them even if they’re caught first-hand. [bbrvideo]BBR_S5_Kilnapp_Text[/bbrvideo]   Effective March 2015, Ohio does not permit a person to drive a motor vehicle while using  a handheld communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. “This is a useless law”, Lieutenant Prusha said. Law enforcement officers are not allowed to stop drivers solely for texting and driving, even…

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Aiko: Kent’s police dog

Aiko: Kent’s police dog

[bbrvideo]BBR_S4_Kilnapp_Aiko[/bbrvideo] Aiko is a staple of the Kent police Department. He’s worked with Sergeant Jim Ennemoser since 2009 . Aiko is trained as a narcotics officer. He can sniff out marijuana, crack cocaine, meth and heroine. He’s also able to patrol and do apprehension work, protection, and building searches. Patrolman Josh Nelson has been with the department for 3 years and sees an advantage to having a canine around. “They help out in a lot of different ways. It’s beneficial…

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Police Academy prepares students

Police Academy prepares students

[bbrvideo]BBR_Kilnapp_s3_hiring[/bbrvideo] “We can’t have liars here, so we’re not gonna hire you.” The Kent State Police Academy holds over one hundred and fifty students who hope to make it through and land a law enforcement job. Once they have graduated is when the hard part starts, the process to get hired in a city like Kent, is a long, difficult one. Potential candidates are weeded out through a written test, physical test, 17 page history packet, background investigation, polygraph and…

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Kent State students’ negative police perspective affects Kent Police

Kent State students’ negative police perspective affects Kent Police

[bbrvideo]BBR_s2_kilnapp_perspective[/bbrvideo] These students were asked what first comes to mind when asked what they think of Kent police. These were their answers. Since the Michael Brown , Eric Garner and Tamir Rice scandals, the police aren’t looked at in a positive light, as these Kent State students expressed. Kent State students believe the Kent police department passes judgement on them for their skin color. Public communication major Devin Bates is a senior preparing for Law School at Kent state University…

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New Kent Police building to arrive November 2016

New Kent Police building to arrive November 2016

[bbrvideo]BBR_S1_kilnapp_policebuilding[/bbrvideo] You might be used to seeing the old, run-down Kent Police station located on South Water Street. What you’re probably not used to seeing is the condition of the interior of the building. The station is in a state of crisis. The wiring isn’t done correctly. There is no storage space. The walls are deteriorating. The staircase is unfinished and more! Lieutenant James Prusha feels this building is not a stable work environment for the officers and prisoners. “We’ve…

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New Kent police building to arrive November 2016

New Kent police building to arrive November 2016

  [bbrvideo]BBR_P4_kilnapp_oldpolicebuilding[/bbrvideo] You might be used to seeing the old, run-down Kent police station located on South Water Street. What you’re not used to seeing is the condition of the interior of the building. Lieutenant James Prusha feels that this station is not a stable and efficient work environment for the officers and the prisoners. There are holes in the ceiling above the desks, the offices are in an area full of foot traffic, the evidence room is too small,…

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New police station arriving November 2016

New police station arriving November 2016

[bbrvideo]BBR_P3_Kilnapp_newpolicebuilding[/bbrvideo] You might be used to seeing the old run-down police station on South Water Street. But come November 2016, The Kent police task force will have a brand new building and location. Lieutenant James Prusha feels that this new station is absolutely necessary. He feels that the current building is inefficient financially. It’s constantly needing repairs for things like: a leaking roof, a bowing exterior wall, broken air conditioning and heating units, and decaying door jams. The lobby is…

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The Police Beat don’t Die in Kent

The Police Beat don’t Die in Kent

The Kent City Police Station offers never ending insights on what is going on around town and even around the world. From the new targets on police officers to what your rights are at house parties, Lieutenant James Prusha has the scoop. Lieutenant Prusha was a former Road Supervisor in Kent and worked his way up and earned the title of Lieutenant, so he knows what would make the perfect stories. His knowledge combined with my family history working in…

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