Mark Signa

September 24, 2015

(Re)introducing Question Authority

By Mark Signa

Run into trouble with the law, or just wondering what your legal rights really are? Lt. Signa is asking for your questions!

October 30, 2014

The UCSB Halloween How-to: An officer’s tips for surviving the weekend

By Mark Signa

Lieutenant Mark Signa gives you the tips you need to navigate Isla Vista this Halloween.

October 6, 2014

Question Authority Returns

By Mark Signa

In his first entry since transitioning from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the UCPD, Lt. Mark Signa gives incoming and continuing students some advice and invites readers to "Question Authority."

March 3, 2014

‘How Can We Do Better?’

By Mark Signa

This week, Sgt. Mark Signa is the one posing a big question.

February 18, 2014

No Locks, No Problem?

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Signa dispels Isla Vista's belief in the idea of a "community bike."

February 3, 2014

Fighting and the Boundaries of Self Defense

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Signa explains why fighting is never a good call and why claiming self defense is not always enough.

January 21, 2014

Sgt. Signa Enters the Lion’s Den

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa knows that the streets of I.V. can be mean, but there are always heroes among us.

January 6, 2014

Sergeant Signa Still ‘Nose’ Best

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa is all hopped up on painkillers and ready to tell you why you shouldn't abuse painkillers.

November 18, 2013

Sergeant Signa Pays It Forward

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa thinks that this is the most wonderful time of the year.

November 4, 2013

Common Misconceptions vs. Your Legal Rights

By Mark Signa

Sergeant Mark Signa explains that sometimes you are not right about your rights.

October 21, 2013

Question Authority: Sergeant Signa’s Halloween How-To

By Mark Signa

Sergeant Mark Signa explains how to survive this year's Halloween celebration.

October 7, 2013

Insider Tips from Sergeant Signa

By Mark Signa

Sgt. Mark Signa gives you the "do's and don'ts" for avoiding run-ins with the law.

May 20, 2013

You Question, Authority Answers

By Mark Signa

Some may call it being lazy, but I get some of my best ideas while dreaming. Those of you who have read some of my previous articles probably recognize that my train of thought lies more in the realm of Oz and Wonderland...

May 6, 2013

Question Authority: Adderall, Tickets and Going 66

By Mark Signa

I had the distinct honor of being able to talk to a great group of students last week in a class I was asked to come speak in. Even though for some crazy reason they have asked me to come back and talk with the class sev...

April 22, 2013

Question Authority: Sergeant Signa Fields Your Questions from Sin City

By Mark Signa

I don’t know what started it, but I seem to have this really serious need to express my love of cheese. Cheeseburger, cheese pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, cream cheese on bagels, cheesecake, mac and cheese and,...

April 8, 2013

Say Farewell to IV’s Wild West Biking Days: Cyclists, Beware, New Bike Laws Aimed to Tame You and Your Two-Wheeled Steed

By Mark Signa

I was sitting around the other day thinking about random things. What would it taste like to spread a butterfly on toast? With all of the bobcats in the Los Padres Forest, wouldn’t it get confusing if everyone went by ...