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”
September 11, 2024
9/10/2024 at 7 :22 PM
24UP02906
9/9/2024 at 10:00 PM
Sex Offense - Known
University Police received a report of a sexual assault on September 10, 2024 at approximately 7:00 pm. The reported assault occurred on September 9th at approximately 10:00 pm. The victim, a visitor, reported being assaulted by a known person. The incident is being investigated by police.
The incident reportedly occurred in a residence hall room located in the South Halls complex. The South Halls complex is located in the southeastern portion of campus, adjacent to Mifflin Road and Pollock Road.
University Park
- Listen to your partner. If you are getting unclear messages, stop.
- Get verbal consent from your partner, and don't assume you know what the other person wants.
- “I don’t want to” is always a good enough reason.
- 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.
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