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The Washington University Police Department (WUPD) sends Crime Alerts and Security Memos for Danforth, West and North Campuses. The School of Medicine receives these notifications from Protective Services.

Crime Alert (Timely Warning)

This type of notification provides warnings of criminal activity that has been reported to WUPD or Protective Services and has occurred on campus or contiguous to campus, or on other university property. The criminal activity is believed to present a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. Crime alerts are sent when pertinent information is available to university law enforcement.

Security Memo

This notification informs members of the community, or selected groups within the community, of criminal activity that has recently occurred and has been reported to WUPD or Protective Services. The criminal activity does not pose an immediate or continuing threat and may only affect a segment of our population.