NUPD Timely Warning Notification
The Northeastern University Police Department [NUPD] received a report of a groping incident that occurred at approximately 4:50pm this evening on the sidewalk in front of EXP, 815 Columbus Ave. The victim, a Northeastern student, reported that a male suspect had groped her as she was jogging by. Based on video evidence, the male has been identified, located, and arrested by NUPD and the Boston Police Department.
We would like to remind our community about the following safety tips:
SafeZone Mobile Safety App
SafeZone is a smart phone app that any student, faculty, or staff member can download and use for free. This app will connect you directly to NUPD should you need our assistance or emergency support while you are on campus. More information on the SafeZone mobile app can be found at nupd.northeastern.edu/safezone
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Remove distractions whenever possible. Getting lost in thought or in your headphones may be routine when walking to class or studying in a quiet spot, but it is crucial to keep your eyes and ears open. While this sounds easy enough, listening to music, talking on a cell phone, and text messaging are all distractions. Know what is going on around you and keep alert. Plan your route and avoid unfamiliar streets whenever possible. If you notice anything that you feel is unsafe or suspicious, notify NUPD immediately. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel unsafe or threatened, contact NUPD at 617-373-3333, use a Blue Light Emergency Phone, or activate the SafeZone App.
Avoid Walking Alone
There is safety in numbers, and it is always beneficial to walk with others, especially at night. Wanting to get home after a night out or between late night classes, you may be tempted to give in to walking alone – avoid it whenever possible and if you feel unsafe, contact NUPD.
Trust Your Instincts
Taking control of your own safety means doing what is necessary to avoid dangerous situations. If something doesn’t feel right, even if you can’t put your finger on why, try to remove yourself from the situation altogether. Trust your instincts and contact NUPD for assistance.
Emergency Notification | Timely Warning Notification
Northeastern University uses the NU Alert system to communicate emergency notifications and timely warning messages to our community. Messages sent on this system may go to emails and phone numbers registered in the StudentHub portal for students, and the WorkDay portal for staff and faculty. NU Alerts are issued when an immediate threat to health or safety of the campus has been confirmed. Timely Warning notifications are sent by email when a serious and/or violent crime has occurred on campus but there is no imminent threat. NU Advisory messages are sent to a campus community by email notification when an incident does not require an NU Alert or Timely Warning but offers an opportunity to provide safety information. Please ensure your contact information, cell phone number and email, is kept up to date at https://www.getrave.com/login/northeastern. For more information about the NU Alert system, please visit nupd.northeastern.edu/nualert/.