CalPoly Humbolt estimates cost of "illegal activities" to be in the millions

 

Cal Poly Humboldt just released a statement. 

The students have not responded and the response to this statement is a mix of differing views we have already heard. The administration refuses to acknowledge that they escalated by calling in the police. The water jug and video has gone viral. Sending in police with gear like that was dumb. There was no need for the over the top police presence that first day. From both sides, there has been nothing new in these constant updates and still no idea about Humboldt graduation. As long as law enforcement remains on campus, the Cal Poly administration is responsible for this stalemate. 

Someone claims to have video. Post it. Otherwise it is just unverified chatter.

Why has this "press" person not reported or provided proof. If it is local "media" who was on scene, I don't expect an answer or actual guts and journalism.

Cal Poly administration doubling down by sending out these ridiculous updates instead of saying we overreacted, opening the campus and keeping law enforcement around and on call. These are the "geniuses"who thought students should live on a barge  because they did not plan ahead. How much money is Blue Lake Rancheria making on rooms rented to law enforcement who are not needed? Why are these administrators being paid for days of allowing Humboldt to be a national embarassment in the headlines? 

CPH statement:

Since the beginning, the University's concern has not been the protest itself.  We have a long history of activism and civic engagement on this campus, and we unequivocally support the rights of students and others to assemble peacefully, to protest, and to have their voices heard. 

The concern in this case is the ongoing unlawful occupation of campus buildings by students and non-students and other criminal acts (e.g., vandalism, theft, destruction of state property and intimidation of University employees).  These ongoing occupations have also created safety hazards for those who have barricaded themselves inside, blocking exits to the building.  

This has nothing to do with free speech or freedom of inquiry.  It is lawless behavior that has harmed the vast majority of our students whose education has been interrupted, damaged the reputation of our school, and drained resources from the accomplishment of our core educational purpose.

Individuals inside Siemens Hall were repeatedly asked to move their demonstration outside into the University Quad, which is in the heart of campus directly in front of the building. When they refused, they were warned multiple times to leave the building or face arrest for trespassing.  When police attempted to enforce the order to disperse, individuals resisted arrest, which ended in a confrontation. When it was clear the situation was escalating, police withdrew for the safety of those inside the building and law enforcement officers.

The  University’s goal has always been to bring a peaceful end to the occupation, and we continue to talk to anyone willing to have productive and respectful dialogue.  

While it’s too early to assess the cost of illegal activities, we estimate it to be in the millions. That includes damage done by theft, vandalism and graffiti, and the supplies and personnel needed to repair that, in addition to the loss of revenue from disruption to University operations. 

But the true cost has been the disruption of the education of our students who came here to learn and get a college degree.

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