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Ua12/8 2024 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report For The Calendar 2023 Calendar Year, Wku Police Jan 2024

Ua12/8 2024 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report For The Calendar 2023 Calendar Year, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

Annual WKU campus security report for 2023.


The Effects Of True Crime Media Consumption On Jurors’ Criminal Justice Orientations, Kendall Miller Aug 2022

The Effects Of True Crime Media Consumption On Jurors’ Criminal Justice Orientations, Kendall Miller

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study sought to determine the relationship between True Crime Media (TCM) or pretrial publicity (PTP) consumption and jurors' criminal justice orientations. This study also looked at dispositional empathy, right-wing authoritarianism, the need for affect, and the need for cognition as potential moderators. It was hypothesized that the more TCM and PTP consumed, the more participants will lean toward crime control ideologies. It was also hypothesized that the more TCM and PTP consumed, the higher participants would score on right-wing authoritarian viewpoints, on dispositional empathy, and on need for cognition. Participants were presented with a screening question of, "Do you …


Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2022

Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period Feb. 14 to March 21, 2022.

  • Collins, Michael. I Went to School There? University Plan Marks New Era of Campus for Next Generation of Students
  • Trickett-Wile, Arthur & Jake Jones. Like Farmer, Like Son – Alex Burke
  • Stover, D.J. Gun Violence Hasn’t Left, from a Survivor of Marshall County
  • Lanuzza, Izzy. International Bonds Key to WKU Tennis Success


Stigma And Juror Bias Toward Mentally Ill Defendants, Sydney Garrison Jul 2021

Stigma And Juror Bias Toward Mentally Ill Defendants, Sydney Garrison

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined the influence of mental illness on mock juror decisions in a criminal case. With the knowledge that mental illness continues to be highly stigmatized, I hypothesized that the presence of a mental illness in a defendant of a violent crime would have significant effects on participants’ case decisions and their perception of the defendant’s guilt. Participants in the study read a fictional vignette describing a homicide and a defendant in which the defendant’s mental illness diagnosis was varied (major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, no mental illness). Participants were then required to answer 6 questions regarding …


The Development And Validation Of The General Attitudes Toward Police (Gap) Questionnaire, Rachel Greis Jan 2021

The Development And Validation Of The General Attitudes Toward Police (Gap) Questionnaire, Rachel Greis

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Previous studies have examined the relationships between various demographic characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, prior arrest experience, residential living area, political affiliation) and various measures of attitudes toward police (e.g., trustworthiness, legitimacy; Brown & Benedict, 2002; Hindelang, 1974; Rizer & Trautman, 2018; Schuck et al., 2008). However, a measure of overall general attitudes toward police has not been established. The main goal of the present research was to fill this gap in the literature by creating and validating a brief questionnaire that effectively captures respondents’ general attitudes toward police. In Study 1, a brief 14-item questionnaire that captured general attitudes toward police …


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2021

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2020

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

2020 Talisman yearbook:

  • Mohr, Olivia. Zeitgeist
  • Disrupted – Photo Essay, COVID-19
  • Brandt, Jess. Cut Short – Edward Games, Grace Jones, Jarred Corona, Joshua Crask
  • Zambrano, Max. Point of No Return? – Stuart Foster, Climate Change
  • Francis, Kristina. Weapons Women Carry
  • Steele, Emma. Now & Again – Talisman
  • Gordon, Zora. Not Just Numbers – Sam Aldrich, Social Media
  • Christensen, Nicole. The K-Pop Phenomenon – Music
  • Hornsby, Morgan. Everything Starts with Mama – Warren County Regional Jail
  • McCormick, Dillon. Evolving Sport – Esports, Video Games
  • Sheffield, Catherine. Perfect Match – Travis Hudson, Volleyball
  • Dozer, Claire. Follow the Signs – Deafness, American Sign …


Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

2019 Talisman yearbook.

  • Mohr, Olivia. Balance
  • Lunte, Hailee. That Warm Feeling Autumn Took from Me
  • Dozer, Claire. Mother Load – Savannah Ranney
  • Hubbs, Annalee. Tap After Hours – Dance
  • Lancaster, Emily. Opposites Attract – Maddie Rediker & Cameron Blankenship
  • Jones, Sydney. Delving into the Dirty – Taylor Gossage, Lion’s Den
  • Chu, Phi. Snow Song
  • Gordon, Zora. Spells & Spirit – Kristen Dalby, Witchcraft
  • Powers, Noah. What is Left – Kelly Meredith, Identity Theft
  • Aklilu, Bethel. Uprooting – International Students
  • Steffey, Raegan. The Dirty Art Kids
  • Dieudonne, Nadia. Self Starteres – Entrepreneurs
  • Bass, Morgan. Young & Partisan – Politics
  • Powers, Noah. …


Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life Apr 2019

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life

WKU Administration Documents

2019 Talisman yearbook.

  • Good, Hannah. Paradise
  • Morgan, Chelsea. What’s Your Paradise – Caden Dosier, Kenny Ott, Renesha Griffin, Jade Grabeel
  • Rzayeva, Manzar. Don’t Wake Me Up Yet
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Meet the Parrot Heads – Jimmy Buffett
  • McCormick, Dillon. The Birds & the Bees – Sex Education
  • Mohr, Olivia. The Gods Aren’t Dead – Samantha Williams, Paganism
  • Robb, Hayley. Beyond the Rep – John Huffman, Buddy House, CrossFit
  • Frodge, Jordan. Darkness Has Enveloped Me
  • Baumgarten, Alex. Make Room – Bedrooms
  • Brett, Amelia. A Place to Grow – Baker Arboretum
  • Gordon, Zora. Backyard Attractions – Lost River Cave, Flea Land, Historic Railpark …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2018

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • DeLetter. Emily. Lawyer: Ruling Supports Right to Access Records in Suit Against College Heights Herald
  • Ziege, Nicole. Fit for a Facelift – Preston Health & Fitness Center
  • DeLetter, Emily. WKU Lacks Disabilities Plan in Active-shooter Scenario
  • Breu, Natasha. Food Service Class Provides Meals to Faculty & Staff
  • Nutter, Abbigail. Former Journalism & Broadcasting Director Selected as Contest Judge – Loup Langton
  • Allen, Ellie. Editorial Cartoon re; Donald Trump
  • Hovell, Nolan. How Much Do Words Matter in Politics?
  • Election Analysis: Impact of Attack Advertisements
  • Oh Rocky …


Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Movement, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2018

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Movement, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

2018 Talisman yearbook.

  • Good, Hannah. Movement
  • Kinser, Nicholas. Tunnel Trap
  • Cozer, Claire. A Day in the Life of a Food Truck – Mike Wilson, Pop’s Street Eats
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Beauty in Power – WKU Women’s Rugby Club
  • Gordon, Zora. The Mixed Experience
  • Hornsby, Morgan. Bonfire
  • Waters, Adrianna. Mispoken – Communication Disorders
  • Chu, Phi. Home Base – Jessica Barks
  • Cooksey, Catrina. Rerouted – Sydney Clark, Austin Clark, Blake Perkins, Sheila Flener, Handicapped Persons
  • Good, Hannah. Not Safe for Work – Prostitution
  • Chu, Phi. Transfigured Night
  • Carter, De’inara. Passing the Plate – International Students, Recipes
  • Robb, Hayley. From Sole to Soul – …


Ua12/8 Violence Prevention & Response Training, Wku Police Feb 2018

Ua12/8 Violence Prevention & Response Training, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

Memoranda issued by WKU Police to faculty & staff regarding active shooter training, includes Run, Hide, Fight poster.


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2018

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

This report is designed to provide students, potential students, parents, facility and staff with crime statistics and information on university services and crime prevention programs.


Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Power, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2017

Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Power, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

2017 Talisman yearbook.

  • Gibson, Helen. Letter from the Editor
  • Edwards, Aly. What's Your Superpower?
  • Mattison, Reed. Dangerous Heights - George Clark, Mountaineering
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Innovative Energy - Wei-Ping Pan
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Counterpunch - Rock Steady Boxing
  • Barritt, Brooklyn. B.G. Bosses - Small Business
  • Frint, Hunter. Cason's Cove: The Power of Family
  • Mitchell, McKenna. Picking Up the Mic - Reuben Bynes, Waco Bell
  • Mohr, Olivia. Hidden in Plain Sight - Human Trafficking
  • Mattingly, Evan. Voice Off - Noah Hancock, Deaf Persons
  • Robb, Hayley. Game, Set, Unmatched - Phillip Cole, Tennis
  • Good, Hannah. Damage Control - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Gordon, Zora. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2017

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Coyle, Cameron & Emma Collins. WKU Student Fatally Shot on Sunday Morning – Kenneth Davis aka Alex
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Remnants of Hurricane Harvey Hit WKU, Causes Flooding
  • DeLetter, Emily. WKU, Bowling Green Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief
  • Eastham, Lillie. Walk 4 Water Fundraises for Clean Water
  • Collins, Emma. Exercise Program Grows with Addition of Grants
  • Leonard, Nicole. The Many Faces of Taylor Swift
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Timothy Caboni’s Bowtie
  • Reform the Norm: Importance of Support During Presidential Infancy – Timothy Caboni
  • Peters, Patric. …


Prison Programming And Recidivism As A Method Of Social Bond Theory: A Meta-Analysis Of Research From 2000-2015, Madalyn Smith Jun 2017

Prison Programming And Recidivism As A Method Of Social Bond Theory: A Meta-Analysis Of Research From 2000-2015, Madalyn Smith

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Prior research indicates that completion of prison programs significantly decreases recidivism amongst offenders. This research classifies prison programs as an aspect of Social Bond Theory to determine if these types of programs improve the recidivism rate. Social Bond Theory has four elements: commitment (time invested into education or career), attachment (relationships with family and friends), involvement (time spent in activities outside of crime), and belief (agreement with social norms). Research articles were compiled from 2000-2015, published and unpublished, with a three year recidivism rate or less (several exceptions were made), and a sample size of greater than 50. An odds …


Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Well Being, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2017

Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Well Being, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

2017 Talisman yearbook.

  • Kaetzel, Kylee. Editor’s Note
  • Upton, Jordan. His Hands
  • Watkins, Abby. The Meal Plan – Recipes
  • Eastham, Lillie. New Hieghts – Reed Mattison, Rock Climbing
  • Robb, Hayley. A Life Transformed – Annabeth Welborn
  • Robb, Hayley. 6:00 AM Bright & Early – Exercise
  • Doyel, Rachael. Redifining Ability – Jacob Holt
  • Upton, Jordan. Yom Kippur at Happy Hills Buddhist Temple
  • Wegert, Sally. Inner Peace – Allison Adams, Yoga
  • Mattingly, Evan. The Future’s in Your Hands – Bianca Williams, Psychics
  • Frint, Hunter. Too Often Silenced – Unity Walk
  • Doyel, Rachael. Changing Tides
  • Wells, Spencer. Struggle & Rebirth – Trey Farlee, Musicians …


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2017

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2016

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Ua1c11/63 Mike Mcdowell Photo Collection, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua1c11/63 Mike Mcdowell Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs of WKU Police Department personnel, students and activities taken by Mike Dowell.


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2015

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police Jan 2014

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Safety & Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Forensic Investigation Of Stamped Markings Using A Large-Chamber Scanning Electron Microscope And Computer Analysis For Depth Determination, Eric Douglas Jones May 2013

Forensic Investigation Of Stamped Markings Using A Large-Chamber Scanning Electron Microscope And Computer Analysis For Depth Determination, Eric Douglas Jones

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

All firearms within the United States are required by the Gun Control Act to be physically marked with a serial number; which is at least 0.003” in depth and 1/16” in height. The purpose of a serial number is to make each firearm uniquely identifiable and traceable. Intentional removal of a serial number is a criminal offense and is used to hide the identity and movements of the involved criminal parties. The current standard for firearm serial number restoration is by chemical etching; which is time & labor intensive as well as destructive to the physical evidence (firearm). It is …


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security & Fire Report, Wku Police Jan 2013

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security & Fire Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

This report is designed to provide students, prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff with accurate crime statistics, information on university services, and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus community about safety practices that will help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. These safe practices can provide individuals with vital information that they can carry with them through college and beyond, keeping them safe for the rest of their lives.


U.S. Circuit Courts - Kentucky District, Bowling Green (Sc 434), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2012

U.S. Circuit Courts - Kentucky District, Bowling Green (Sc 434), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 434. Warrant issued to the marshal to apprehend William Davis, Edmonson County, Kentucky, for engaging in illegal liquor traffic, and subpoena issued for two witnesses on behalf of the plaintiff. Signed by M.T. Roberts, Commissioner of the Circuit Court of the United States, Kentucky District.


Ua12/8 Wku Police, Wku Archives Jan 2012

Ua12/8 Wku Police, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the WKU Police Department.


Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security And Fire Report, Wku Police Jan 2012

Ua12/8 Annual Campus Security And Fire Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

This report is designed to provide students, prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff with accurate crime statistics, information on university services, and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus community about safety practices that will help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. These safe practices can provide individuals with vital information that they can carry with them through college and beyond, keeping them safe for the rest of their lives.


Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police Jan 2010

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.


Ua12/8 Wku Police - Campus Security Report, 2008, Wku Police Jan 2010

Ua12/8 Wku Police - Campus Security Report, 2008, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

This report is designed to provide students, potential students, parents, facility and staff with crime statistics and information on university services and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus communities about safety practices that will help you reduce the risk of being a crime victim. I feel hat these lessons can give people information that they can carry with them beyond college and will help keep them safe for the rest of their lives.


Ua12/8 Wku Police - Campus Security Report, 2009, Wku Police Jan 2010

Ua12/8 Wku Police - Campus Security Report, 2009, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

This report is designed to provide students, potential students, parents, facility and staff with crime statistics and information on university services and crime prevention programs. These programs are designed to help inform our campus communities about safety practices that will help you reduce the risk of being a crime victim. I feel that these lessons can give people information that they can carry with them beyond college and will help keep them safe for the rest of their lives.