The Pomona College class of 2026’s final celebration the night of their graduation ended in confrontations with Campus Safety and, eventually, the Claremont Police Department (CPD). Officers followed the group from Pomona to Harvey Mudd College and ultimately called the CPD on students. What multiple students and HRL student employees described as an excessive and abnormal response prompted TSL to investigate protocols surrounding HRL and Campus Safety’s relationship to the CPD.
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News and sports round-up: What’s happening at the 7Cs?
Editorial note: The shorts in the news and sports sections are intended to complement articles to come in TSL’s first official issue, to be released on Sept. 25. TSL is currently conducting research and soliciting interviews to develop these stories further, and welcomes any insights that the community can provide
Claremont Police Commission holds first meeting since homicide of Diego Rios; community demands reform
Last Thursday the Claremont Police Commission held their first meeting since the homicide of Diego Rios. Claremont community members — including many 5C students — spoke out during public comment seeking accountability and reform from the city.
The Commission did not respond to demands or suggestions from speakers throughout the meeting.
5C Critical Mass’s surveillance teach-in raises concerns about Claremont Police Department camera use
More than 70 people gathered in The Motley Coffeehouse on Feb. 27 to attend 5C Critical Mass’s Teach-In “Watching the Watchers,” which discussed the use of Claremont’s License Plate Reading Cameras in the wake of increased surveillance and immigration crackdowns.
5C Critical Mass, a leftist organization focusing on the intersection of science and social justice on campus, hosted the event to inform students on the impact of local surveillance efforts.
OPINION: Fuck Camp Sec, they couldn’t even find my bike
What is the difference between safety and surveillance? With tensions surrounding policing and the increased presence of Campus Safety officers at the Claremont Colleges, Ben Lauren PZ ’25 explores the state of what “safety” means on our campuses today.
7C and national organizations denounce Pomona College’s response to student arrests
Following the arrest of 20 students at Pomona College by the Claremont Police Department (CPD) on Friday, April 5, several 7C and national organizations have released statements condemning Pomona’s response, pointing to both the academic disciplinary and legal prosecutions sanctioned by its president, G. Gabrielle Starr.
Claremont police say Campus Safety conducted ‘private person’s arrest’ before professor arrest, drop trespassing charges at Claremont Colleges’ request
According to the Claremont Police Department (CPD), Campus Safety (TCCS) conducted a private person’s arrest before CPD officially arrested a Pomona College faculty member Nov. 29, contradicting TCCS’ initial statement that Campus Safety was not involved in CPD’s decision to arrest the professor.
Pomona dean addresses faculty on arrest, college to look into campus policies
Approximately 48 hours after the arrest of a Pomona College faculty member on charges of trespassing, Dean of the College Melanie Wu issued the college’s first statement to faculty on Friday, according to an email obtained by TSL. In the statement, Wu said the college “does not consider trespassing to
Claremont Police Department arrests Pomona faculty member on campus
On Wednesday afternoon, the Claremont Police Department (CPD) arrested a Pomona College faculty member on trespassing charges. At the time of their arrest, the faculty member was demonstrating in solidarity with Palestinians in front of Smiley Hall, playing music from a speaker. They were located 500 feet away from Big Bridges Auditorium, where a die-in staged by students was taking place.
Claremont Police Department arrests suspect for CMC burglaries
The Claremont Police Department arrested a Claremont resident Feb. 7 for more than 20 counts of burglary and theft on Claremont McKenna College’s campus this semester.