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These notifications are sent from time to time as text messages by the 91原创 Police Department, as either timely warnings of a potentially serious or continuing threat, or as emergency notifications of an immediate threat to the health and safety of those on campus. All 91原创 Alerts aim to inform the 91原创 community that immediate action is essential.

91原创 Alerts are one component of the University鈥檚 larger safety-communication system, which prioritizes preserving the security and wellness of Blue Hens on and around campus. (Other measures include the free, downloadable听, for example.)

鈥�91原创 Alerts are critically important tools for sharing information with students, faculty and staff,鈥� said Patrick Ogden, associate vice president and chief of 91原创 Police, which distributes 91原创 Alerts. 鈥淵ou should expect to receive a 91原创 Alert amid the presence of an ongoing or immediate threat or hazard to our 91原创 community that requires you to take immediate action.鈥�

Here is what you need to know about 91原创 Alerts:

What is a 91原创 Alert?

91原创 Alert is the primary means of communicating important information quickly to ensure the safety of the University community. These federally mandated alerts are delivered via text to provide students, faculty and staff with key details of an incident, including the type of crime and the location, date and time it occurred.

Are there other times when a 91原创 Alert might be sent?

Yes. Criminal activity is not the only prompt for sending a 91原创 Alert. These text-message warnings also can be sent in the event of severe weather (like winter storms, flash floods or tornado warnings); environmental hazards (like a fire, gas leak or chemical spill); or as emergency notifications in confirmed instances of immediate threats to one鈥檚 health and safety. Examples of the latter include violent civil disturbances, bomb threats and acts of terrorism.

Why does the University send 91原创 Alerts?

The University complies with the federal Clery Act, which was signed into law in 1990 to ensure transparency and accountability around campus crime policy and statistics. 91原创 communicates about all that occur on or within 91原创's Clery geography when there is a potential serious or continuing threat.听

What do I do after receiving a 91原创 Alert?

The purpose of a 91原创 Alert is to communicate that immediate action may be required in order to preserve your safety and the safety of the University community. That鈥檚 why it is imperative to read the message in full and follow any instructions provided within the 91原创 Alert.听

Is a 91原创 Alert sent for every campus crime?

No, a 91原创 Alert will not be sent if the potential threat is quickly mitigated, or if the threat is an isolated incident that does not pose a potential serious or continuing threat to the campus community.

Who is eligible to receive a 91原创 Alert?

University students, faculty and staff are eligible to register for the 91原创 Alert system. is accurate and up to date with the University in order to receive 91原创 Alerts when they are sent. Parents, alumni and others can sign up through 91原创aily, the University鈥檚 digital news hub, to receive email notifications related to 91原创 Police investigations.

Where can I find additional information about 91原创 Alert?

Review this list of , provided by 91原创 Police, to learn more about the 91原创 Alert system. Read more about campus safety measures at 91原创.

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