Emergency Notifications, Timely Warnings & Safety Advisories
Past 60 Days
Community Notification
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Incident: OFF CAMPUS STABBING
The Office of Public Safety was recently informed by the Providence Police Department of a stabbing that occurred sometime before 12 noon in the vicinity of 200 Hawkins Street, Providence. The victim walked several blocks and appeared to collapse in the street near the PC Mart, where he then received emergency medical attention.
Providence Police Detectives are actively investigating the incident.
Anyone who may have additional information related to this incident should contact the Office of Public Safety at 401-865-2391.
Thank you.
Safety Advisory
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: Approx: 3:45pm
Incident: Gun Shots reported on Devonshire St.
The Providence Police just contacted The Office of Public Safety and indicated that gun shots had been fired in the area of Devonshire St. at approximately 3:45pm. The Police responded immediately and determined that there are no threats at this time.
The Providence Police are continuing their investigation, and we will provide further updates when informed.
As always, we remind all students, faculty, and staff to practice the following security measures:
The Office of Public Safety always advises students to lock and secure all doors and windows to their residence on and off-campus as a preventive measure.
Safety Advisory Update
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Incident: Off campus potential gunshots
Last night (10/24/24), the Office of Public Safety provided a Safety Advisory to the student population regarding a report of potential gunshots being fired in the 100 block of Tyndall Ave at approx. 8:00 pm. At the time of the Advisory, the police had responded, were not able to confirm that shots had been fired and determined that there were no active threats.
An updated police report received by the Office of Public Safety from the Providence Police Department today (10/25/24) included a statement from a witness who reported hearing gun shots and observing a male subject wearing a black hoodie with long hair pointing a firearm towards the ground and then fleeing the area. Police have not been able to locate the subject at this time, but do not believe there is an active threat in the neighborhood. PPD is continuing their investigation.
The College has increased Providence Police details off-campus and Public Safety and Residence Life coverage on-campus for tonight (Friday), Saturday and Sunday. The College has also contacted the neighborhood landlords to request they consider implementing additional safety measures at their properties.
Anybody with additional information related to this incident should contact the Office of Public Safety at 401-865-2391.
Safety Advisory
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Incident: Off campus potential gun shots
The Office of Public Safety was recently made aware of potential gun shots being fired in the 100 block of Tyndall Ave at approx. 8:00 pm. We confirmed that the police responded immediately and determined that there are no threats.
We are working with the Providence Police on this investigation and will provide further updates when necessary.
Safety Advisory
Date: October 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Incident: 200 Block of Oakland Ave
The Office of Public Safety has been made aware of a burglary and attempted burglary that occurred on Saturday October 5, between 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm in the 200 block of Oakland Ave. The suspect is described as a male subject wearing gray sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt wearing blue surgical gloves on his hands.
The Office of Public Safety will assist anyone wishing to file a criminal complaint. As always, we remind all students, faculty and staff to practice the following security measures:
- The Office of Public Safety always advises students to lock and secure all doors and windows to their residence on and off-campus as a preventive measure.
- On campus students should call The Office of Public Safety at 401-865-2391.
- Off-campus students with immediate safety concerns or observations of suspicious activities should call the Providence Police Department at 911 or 401-272-3121. Students can also contact the Office of Public Safety at 401-865-2391.
- The Office of Public Safety will assist anyone wishing to file a criminal complaint.
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