EKU Issues, Later Rescinds Alert

Public Safety Bulletin

To: The University Community

From: Interim Chief Brian Mullins, EKU Police Department

Date: April 1, 2011

On Tuesday, March 29, 2011, I informed you of an alleged incident involving a female being grabbed and fondled. After investigation, the complainant has recanted her statement. The Eastern Kentucky University Police Department has closed this investigation and wishes to thank the University Community for its cooperation.

Public Safety Bulletin

To: The University Community

From: Interim Chief Brian Mullins, EKU Police Department

Date: March 29, 2011

Eastern Kentucky University Police Department has received a report of an alleged incident in the area of the Case Annex at the Powell Service Drive. The alleged victim stated that at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 29, 2011, she was approached in the Case Annex/Powell Service Drive area by two unknown male subjects who grabbed her arm and fondled her. She could not provide a physical description of the subjects; however, she was able to describe their clothing.

Subject #1:

· Dark green hoodie sweatshirt, pulled over his head

· Blue jeans

· Tennis shoes

Subject #2:

· Royal blue hoodie sweatshirt, pulled over his head

· Blue jeans

· Tennis shoes

The Eastern Kentucky University Police Department is currently investigating this incident.

Eastern Kentucky University is committed to your safety. I want to remind you of the following safety precautions:

• Immediately report suspicious persons loitering around University facilities.

• If you become the victim of a crime, do not try to physically detain or apprehend the criminal. Report the incident immediately to the EKU Police Department at 911 or (859) 622-1111.

• On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lit and well-traveled areas. After dark on campus, call the campus shuttle or for a walking escort.

• Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.

• Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/building.

• If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant. If they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number, if possible.

• Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Do not prop open doors or let strangers in.