This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/get-urgent-help for support.
Timely Warning
Possible Threat to the Community
“Your Right to Know”
August 25, 2023
8/25/2023 at 6 :09 PM
23UP02499
8/19/2023 at 1 :30 AM
8/19/2023 at 2 :00 AM
Sex Offense - Unknown
University Police received a report of a sexual assault at 6:09 p.m. on August 25, 2023. The reported assault occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on August 19, 2023, in a Residence Hall located in the East Halls complex. The East Halls complex is in the northeastern portion of campus, adjacent to Curtin Road and Bigler Road. The victim, a student, reported an unknown perpetrator sexually assaulted them.
The incident reportedly occurred in a Residence Hall in the East Halls complex. The East Halls complex is located in the northeastern portion of campus, adjacent to Curtin Road and Bigler Road
University Park
- Do not admit strangers into your residence hall.
- Do not accept rides or walking accompaniment from people you don't know well or trust.
- Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
- Report all suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities to your University Police department immediately.
- Sexual Assault is a second degree felony in the state of PA. Sentencing can include up to 10 years in prison, fines, and psychiatric treatment.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.
- Keep doors and windows locked. Report inoperable locks and latches to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the University community. It is the duty of the administration to warn of possible 'dangerous conditions' on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an 'affirmative duty' exists to warn persons associated with the University of possible peril at the hands of some third party or parties.
Penn State University Police at (814) 863-1111 26 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802