Our campus community convened this evening to discuss the security incidents that occurred early this morning and last week. There is nothing we take more seriously than the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, and we will continue to strengthen our response to keep our community safe.
Today and tonight, we received meaningful feedback. In response, we will conduct a thorough review of our Public Safety, security, and communication procedures. We will also work to improve our communication with parents during emergency situations. As we shared earlier today, campus patrols will be increased, shuttles will remain available, and 24/7 campus security will continue.
Update on today’s incident
After reviewing video footage from Andreas Hall, we know that early this morning there was an unidentified person who entered through a side door that was propped open. Video footage does not show the presence of a weapon, but students reported seeing the individual with a weapon through their peephole. They immediately reported the incident to Public Safety and the Cedar Rapids Police Department, who conducted a thorough search of campus and determined there was not an ongoing threat. A timely warning was issued via email. The incident remains under investigation.
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