Interview Requests

News Media Interviews

News media interviews are frequently conducted by the State College Police Department's Community Relations/Crime Prevention Section to provide the community with a wide variety of information including:

• Current events such as road closings and traffic pattern changes
• Information updates on police investigations
• Releases of suspect photographs
• Requests for community assistance in solving cases
• Safety tips

The State College Police Department treats all members of the media with impartiality and in a courteous, professional manner to ensure a continued successful relationship. If you would like more information on media relations, please contact the State College Police Department's Community Relations/Crime Prevention Section at 814-234-7150 or email the Police Department.

Student Interviews

The Community Relations/Crime Prevention Section of the State College Police Department regularly conducts interviews for Penn State students and area high school students who require information on public safety and crime prevention for class projects and term papers. Students interested in interviews with a police officer can either write or record by audio or video their interview session to capture the necessary information for their project. To set up an appointment for an interview the student can come into the lobby of the State College Police Department.