Campus PD
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Campus PD is an American television show on G4. Campus PD is produced by Cineflix Productions. The show is similar in style and tone to the show COPS
.
Unlike COPS, Campus PD focuses specifically on college and university campuses and towns and the authorities who patrol them. Filming takes place at various locations across the country. The first season consisted of 10 episodes. Campus PD is produced by the UK-based production company Cineflix Productions, the group that produces American Pickers
(which airs on the History Channel in the United States) as well as Canadian Pickers (which airs on Canada's History Television
). The theme song for the show is The Clash
song Police on My Back. Season 2 Premiered Wednesday, September 1 at 8PM ET. New episodes air Wednesday nights at 8PM ET/PT on G4.
, where the show was gathering footage for a segment on Indiana University of Pennsylvania
. FAA spokesman Jim Peters was quoted as stating that all the people on the helicopter had injuries ranging from minor to critical with two crew members and the pilot having serious to critical injuries and one crew member being able to walk away from the wreckage. The pilot was taken to Allegheny General Hospital (North Side) in Pittsburgh but his condition was not confirmed by a hospital spokesperson. The three passengers were all Canadian citizens. On May 24, 2011 one of the injured, Greg Jacobsen, died at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA from complications of his injuries. Jacobsen suffered multiple injuries and died of respiratory problems that developed during his recovery. Students inside the housing had to be relocated for the rest of Finals Week.
University spokeswoman Michelle Fryling said that Campus PD was working with Indiana Borough Police and IUP President Werner issued a statement that said IUP police were not involved and that "We are relieved that there were no injuries to students or others on the ground. The university was neither consulted nor involved in any arrangements related to this project."
Campus PD will use footage shot at IUP, but will not use any footage shot from the helicopter. The show also plans to end the season with a memorial episode to Jacobsen.
COPS (TV series)
Cops is an American documentary/reality television series that follows police officers, constables, and sheriff's deputies during patrols and other police activities...
.
Unlike COPS, Campus PD focuses specifically on college and university campuses and towns and the authorities who patrol them. Filming takes place at various locations across the country. The first season consisted of 10 episodes. Campus PD is produced by the UK-based production company Cineflix Productions, the group that produces American Pickers
American Pickers
American Pickers is an American reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on History Channel. The series began running concurrently on sister channel Lifetime in December 2010.-Summary and reception:...
(which airs on the History Channel in the United States) as well as Canadian Pickers (which airs on Canada's History Television
History Television
History Television is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that presents programming about history and some non-historical programming of military, science and technology interest. It is owned by Shaw Media. Its French language counterpart is Historia.The channel operates two...
). The theme song for the show is The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
song Police on My Back. Season 2 Premiered Wednesday, September 1 at 8PM ET. New episodes air Wednesday nights at 8PM ET/PT on G4.
About
According to the official Campus PD website, the show "rides along with the men and women who keep the peace when college life gets out of control."Season 1 Locations
- University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiThe University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
: The University of Cincinnati is a inner-city college with an enrollement of over 41,000. Agencies followed: University of Cincinnati Police Department; Cincinnati Police Division - District 5.
- Texas State University: Texas State's main campus is in San Marcos, a community of over 50,000 people about halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Texas State's 30,000+ students enjoy a setting unique among Texas universities.
- California State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the twenty-three-campus California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about ninety miles north of Sacramento...
: The University, commonly called "Chico State", is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. Situated on 119 acre (0.48157634 km²) in downtown Chico, Chico State also owns a 1050 acres (4.2 km²) farm and 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) of off-campus dorms about one mile (1.6 km) from the main campus. The University also manages 3950 acres (16 km²) Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, the 300 acres (1.2 km²) Butte Creek Ecological Reserve.
Season 2 Locations
- University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiThe University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
: The University of Cincinnati is a inner-city college with an enrollement of over 41,000. Agencies followed: University of Cincinnati Police Department; Cincinnati Police Division - District 5. - New Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State University at Las Cruces , is a major land-grant university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States...
: The Las Cruces Police Department, also known as the LCPD, is the principal law enforcement agency of Las Cruces, New Mexico, under the jurisdiction of the city council and city manager of Las Cruces. It is the second largest municipal police department in New Mexico, with an authorized strength of 180 officers. Las Cruces Police Department shares responsibility with the New Mexico State University Police Department for the safety of students within the Las Cruces area. - University of Central ArkansasUniversity of Central ArkansasThe University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock and is the fourth largest university by enrollment in the U.S. state of Arkansas, and the third largest college system in the state. The school is most...
: The University of Central Arkansas, a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, is the fourth largest university by enrollment in the state of Arkansas, and approximately 10% of UCA's more than 10,000 students belong to one of 21 Greek organizations hosted by the campus. The UCA Police Department has primary jurisdiction on all university properties, and practices the philosophy of community-oriented policing. The PD's relationships with community members are one of the most important tools used to accomplish its primary mission—to promote and maintain a safe and secure environment for UCA students, faculty, staff and visitors. - Northern Kentucky UniversityNorthern Kentucky University|type = Public|president= Dr. James C. Votruba|city = Highland Heights|state = KY|country = U.S.|endowment = $68 million|students = 15,405|undergrad = 13,206|postgrad = 2,199|faculty = 1,159...
: Northern Kentucky University, a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students, is located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights. Kentucky, but is only seven miles southeast of Cincinnati. Agency followed: Highland Heights Southgate Police Authority. - Binghamton UniversityBinghamton UniversityBinghamton University, also formally called State University of New York at Binghamton, , is a public research university in the State of New York. The University is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system...
: The Binghamton Police Department currently has 141 sworn officers and 10 civilian employees. The Patrol Division is the largest component of the Binghamton Police Department, and is composed of 74 officers and 15 Supervisors. The Binghamton Police Department answered 66,305 calls for service in 2008.
Season 3 Locations
- Washington State UniversityWashington State UniversityWashington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
- New Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State University at Las Cruces , is a major land-grant university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States...
- Northern Michigan UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthern Michigan University is a four-year college public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula's largest...
- Montclair State UniversityMontclair State UniversityMontclair State University is a public research university located in the Upper Montclair section of Montclair, the Great Notch area of Little Falls, and Clifton, New Jersey. As of October 2009, there were 18,171 total enrolled students: 14,139 undergraduate students and 4,032 graduate students...
- University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiThe University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
- University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West GeorgiaThe University of West Georgia is a comprehensive doctoral-granting university in Carrollton, Georgia, approximately 45 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia. The University is built on 645 acres including a recent land gift of 246 acres from the city of Carrollton in 2003...
- University of South CarolinaUniversity of South CarolinaThe University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Helicopter Accident
On April 30, 2011 a helicopter associated with Campus PD crashed into student housing in Indiana, PennsylvaniaIndiana, Pennsylvania
Indiana is a borough in and the county seat of Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,895 at the 2000 census.The borough and the region as a whole promotes itself as the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World" because the national Christmas Tree Grower's Association was...
, where the show was gathering footage for a segment on Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
. FAA spokesman Jim Peters was quoted as stating that all the people on the helicopter had injuries ranging from minor to critical with two crew members and the pilot having serious to critical injuries and one crew member being able to walk away from the wreckage. The pilot was taken to Allegheny General Hospital (North Side) in Pittsburgh but his condition was not confirmed by a hospital spokesperson. The three passengers were all Canadian citizens. On May 24, 2011 one of the injured, Greg Jacobsen, died at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA from complications of his injuries. Jacobsen suffered multiple injuries and died of respiratory problems that developed during his recovery. Students inside the housing had to be relocated for the rest of Finals Week.
University spokeswoman Michelle Fryling said that Campus PD was working with Indiana Borough Police and IUP President Werner issued a statement that said IUP police were not involved and that "We are relieved that there were no injuries to students or others on the ground. The university was neither consulted nor involved in any arrangements related to this project."
Campus PD will use footage shot at IUP, but will not use any footage shot from the helicopter. The show also plans to end the season with a memorial episode to Jacobsen.
Season 1
| Episode Number | Original Airdate | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 12-09-2009 | House party; hit and run driver; campus preacher; marijuana bust. |
| 1-2 | 12-16-2009 | Possible alcohol overdose; public telephone vandal. |
| 1-3 | 12-23-2009 | Student lies about her age; van breaks down. |
| 1-4 | 12-30-2009 | Noise complaint becomes a drug bust; college women need help breaking up their party. |
| 1-5 | 01-06-2010 | Possible DUI; fight; car smells of marijuana. |
| 1-6 | 01-13-2010 | Rowdy house party; underage drinking; gun report; drunk student. |
| 1-7 | 01-20-2010 | Drunk college student; unconscious man in a parking lot. |
| 1-8 | 01-27-2010 | Student can't find home; drinking kids. |
| 1-9 | 02-03-2010 | Drunk college girl won't give her info. |
| 1-10 | 02-10-2010 | Suspicious students behind a dumpster; freshman has too much to drink. |
Season 2
| Episode Number | Original Airdate | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 09-01-2010 | Noise complaint; underage drinking; K-9 unit finds marijuana during traffic stop. |
| 2-2 | 09-08-2010 | Underage drinking at house party; urinating in public; underage drinker lies about her age; pharmacy in trunk. |
| 2-3 | 09-15-2010 | Disorderly brother and sister; drunk student; injured partygoer |
| 2-4 | 09-22-2010 | Intoxicated male; shirtless male; open container, noise complaint |
| 2-5 | 09-29-2010 | Spring Break edition: Underage drinking on the beach; disorderly conduct; minor banned from beach; stolen motorcycle |
| 2-6 | 10-06-2010 | Spring break in Florida; underage drinking; beach fight. |
| 2-7 | 10-13-2010 | Drunk American in Cancún; dancing woman stops traffic. |
| 2-8 | 10-20-2010 | A student's truck goes out of control on Crystal Beach; public urination. |
| 2-9 | 10-27-2010 | A partier gets too rowdy on the beach in Galveston. |
| 2-10 | 11-03-2010 | An unlicensed driver arrested and an underage house party busted in Galveston. |
| 2-11 | 11-10-2010 | A noise complaint causes an argument; DUI investigation; young woman passed out on a front lawn. |
| 2-12 | 11-17-2010 | Violent snowball fight with underage drinkers; young man loses a tooth. |
| 2-13 | 11-24-2010 | Two women fight; a student is unhappy with his noise complaint. |
| 2-14 | 12-01-2010 | Freshmen house party; traffic stop breaks up a date. |
| 2-15 | 12-08-2010 | Young man attacked with a baseball bat; drunk young woman. |
| 2-16 | 12-15-2010 | Student arrested for obstruction; surly partygoer. |
Season 3
| Episode Number | Original Airdate | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 01-19-2011 | Cocaine possession suspect; noisy house party is shut down; drunk student knocks himself out. |
| 3-2 | 01-26-2011 | Uncontrollable house party; injured young woman in bed. |
| 3-3 | 02-02-2011 | Multiple parties in one apartment complex; verbally-abusive young woman. |
| 3-4 | 02-09-2011 | Disorderly conduct; tasered man. |
| 3-5 | 02-16-2011 | Campus cops stop two for illegally skateboarding; a crowd disperses; a house party is shut down. |
| 3-6 | 02-23-2011 | A party doorman fights with a woman; a woman wears traffic cone on her head; a male is arrested for drunk driving. |
| 3-7 | 03-02-2011 | A party host faces his third ticket; drunk young woman; alleged stalker is investigated. |
| 3-8 | 03-09-2011 | An underage woman with an open container tries to run from the law. |
| 3-9 | 03-16-2011 | A drunk male starts a fight at a bar; a young man's party is shut down; a female student is arrested for refusing to cooperate. |
| 3-10 | 03-23-2011 | A loud and intoxicated man is given five minutes to shut down his party; a drunk man has no idea where he is going. |