Chief Alexander Casas

FIUPD undergoes diversity training to better serve LGBTQA community

Written by: MaryBeth Loretta/ Contributing Writer In a political climate where LGBTQA rights have been in the spotlight, the FIU Police Department has paid attention. Alexander Casas, Chief of the FIU Police Department, said that recent attention to LGBTQA issues is the primary reason for its recent training on how to approach and better communicate […]

Police host crisis intervention training course

The University Police Department hosted a Crisis Intervention Team course, a 40-hour training to help officers recognize signs of mental illness in a crisis so that they know how to manage the situation without an arrest.

Alumnus and students face felony charges in exam theft ring

Four arrests have been made involving the theft and sale of University exams. All defendants have been charged with dealing in stolen property.

Drug enforcement to take place at Homecoming

University Chief of Police Alexander Casas is concerned over the heightened likelihood of MDMA use at future Homecoming concerts. While the presence of MDMA and other drugs is a concern for the University Police Department, Casas notes that in the previous year few drug-related arrests have been made.

9/11 events unite University

The week-long series of events remembering 9/11 throughout the University brought many speakers and artistic performances for all to enjoy.
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