Burglary at 229 Commonwealth Avenue

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

• Sourcepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The message is signed "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" with a department phone number.

  Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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  1. present: Signed by Sue Fuller DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department, identifying the sender.
  2. present: The message is signed by a named MIT Police crime analyst, clearly identifying the sender.
  3. present: The notice is issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
  4. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department, an identified sender.
  5. present: The notice closes "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
  6. present: The "MIT Police" are named throughout and the notice is signed by a departmental crime analyst.
  7. present: The signature block "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" identifies the sender.
  8. present: Signed "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", a clear source.
  9. present: The message is issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
  10. present: The MIT Police are named as responders and Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato signs the message.
  11. present: Attribution is explicit: "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
  12. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department, an identified sender.
  13. present: The closing line "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" names the sender.
  14. present: Signed by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department, identifying the sender.
  15. present: It is signed by a Crime Analyst of the "MIT Police Department", an identified agency sender.
  16. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", a clear sender.
  17. present: The message closes with an issuer, "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
  18. present: The notice is signed by a Crime Analyst of the "MIT Police Department".
  19. present: The notice is issued by a named MIT Police crime analyst and repeatedly cites "MIT Police".
  20. present: The closing credits "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" as issuer.
  21. present: The closing "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" identifies the sender.
  22. present: Signed by a Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department, clearly identifying the sender.
  23. present: Sue Fuller DeAmato, Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department, signs the notice.
  24. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" with a contact number.
  25. present: The notice is issued by a named MIT Police crime analyst, "Sue Fuller-DeAmato".
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. A named crime is reported: the Phi Kappa Theta house "was burglarized" by a suspect who opened a bedroom door and shone "a flashlight into the room".

  What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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  1. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" by an unknown suspect who entered a bedroom.
  2. present: It states the fraternity at 229 Commonwealth Avenue "was burglarized", a specific crime.
  3. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" by an intruder who entered an occupied bedroom.
  4. present: The text says the fraternity "was burglarized" by an unknown suspect who entered a bedroom.
  5. present: It reports that Phi Kappa Theta "was burglarized" by an intruder with a flashlight.
  6. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" and describes an intruder entering a bedroom at night.
  7. present: It says Phi Kappa Theta "was burglarized" by an intruder who entered an occupied bedroom.
  8. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" and a suspect entered an occupied bedroom.
  9. present: It reports that the fraternity "was burglarized" with an unknown suspect inside the residence.
  10. present: It reports a burglary with an intruder entering an occupied bedroom, a specifically named threat.
  11. present: The threat is stated as a burglary, with an intruder entering an occupied bedroom at night.
  12. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" with an intruder shining a flashlight into a bedroom.
  13. present: It says Phi Kappa Theta "was burglarized" and describes an intruder inside an occupied bedroom.
  14. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" by a suspect who entered an occupied bedroom.
  15. present: The opening states Phi Kappa Theta "was burglarized", a specific criminal threat.
  16. present: It reports that the fraternity "was burglarized" with an unknown suspect inside a bedroom.
  17. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" and recounts an intruder inside a bedroom at night.
  18. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" by an unknown suspect who entered a bedroom.
  19. present: The hazard is a burglary by an intruder who entered an occupied bedroom with a flashlight.
  20. present: The message states the fraternity "was burglarized" by an unknown suspect who entered bedrooms.
  21. present: It reports that the fraternity house "was burglarized" with an intruder inside, a named crime.
  22. present: The text says Phi Kappa Theta "was burglarized" by an unknown intruder in the house.
  23. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized", naming burglary with an intruder inside the bedroom.
  24. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" and describes an intruder inside the house.
  25. present: It states the fraternity "was burglarized" and describes an intruder inside the house.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The address is exact: "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".

  Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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  1. present: The building is named, "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  2. present: Address given precisely: "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston", the Phi Kappa Theta house.
  3. present: The address is given as "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  4. present: It names Phi Kappa Theta "located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  5. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" identifies the fraternity house precisely.
  6. present: The address is given: "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  7. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" pins the location precisely.
  8. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" and the building name are given.
  9. present: The site is "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  10. present: Phi Kappa Theta at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston is identified as the location.
  11. present: It names "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  12. present: The address is given as Phi Kappa Theta, "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  13. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" is given for the affected fraternity house.
  14. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" pinpoints the building.
  15. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" pinpoints the affected house.
  16. present: The place is "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  17. present: The address is given as "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston", the Phi Kappa Theta house.
  18. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" pins the location.
  19. present: The place is "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  20. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" and the Phi Kappa Theta house are named.
  21. present: The address "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" is specific.
  22. present: The address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" pinpoints the fraternity house.
  23. present: The site is "Phi Kappa Theta, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
  24. present: It gives the address "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" for Phi Kappa Theta.
  25. present: Phi Kappa Theta is pinned to "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The tips direct readers to "Always lock your doors and windows", "Don’t prop doors open", and notify MIT Police immediately about crime in progress.

  The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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  1. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows and not to prop doors open.
  2. present: It advises always locking doors and windows and notifying MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  3. present: It directs readers to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  4. present: Tips direct recipients to lock doors and windows, not prop doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  5. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows, avoid propping doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  6. present: Readers are instructed to "Always lock your doors and windows" and report suspicious people.
  7. present: Tips direct readers to lock doors and windows, avoid propping doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  8. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  9. present: It advises "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  10. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows, avoid propping doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  11. present: Protective steps are given, including "Always lock your doors and windows" and reporting tailgaters.
  12. present: It instructs readers to lock doors and windows and not to prop doors open.
  13. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows, avoid propping doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  14. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  15. present: Recipients are told to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  16. present: Recipients are told to lock doors and windows, not prop doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
  17. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately about crimes.
  18. present: Tips direct readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and notify MIT Police immediately.
  19. present: It advises readers to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  20. present: It advises readers to lock doors and windows and to notify MIT Police immediately about crimes.
  21. present: Tips instruct readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to report suspicious people.
  22. present: Tips instruct recipients to lock doors and windows and not to prop doors open.
  23. present: Readers are instructed to lock doors and windows and to report tailgaters and suspicious people.
  24. present: Tips direct readers to lock doors and windows and notify MIT Police immediately.
  25. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows, avoid propping doors, and notify MIT Police immediately.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The burglary is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM", a full date with a clock time.

  When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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  1. present: The event is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  2. present: The burglary is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM."
  3. present: The event is timed to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  4. present: The event is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  5. present: The burglary is fixed to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  6. present: It dates the break in to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  7. present: The entry is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  8. present: It fixes the event to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  9. present: Timing is "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  10. present: Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM is given as the incident time.
  11. present: The incident is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  12. present: The event is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  13. present: The burglary is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  14. present: The entry is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  15. present: "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM" supplies date and time.
  16. present: It dates the entry to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  17. present: It dates the break-in to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  18. present: It gives "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  19. present: It dates the break in to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  20. present: "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM" gives a full date and clock time.
  21. present: "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM" fixes the time of the event.
  22. present: It dates the event "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  23. present: The burglary is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  24. present: The time is pinned to "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
  25. present: The event is dated "Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 4:00 AM".
• Impactabsent0/25

  Final assessment

  Absent, 0 of 25. No harm or loss is stated at all: the resident was only awoken, "the suspect had already fled", and nothing is reported taken or damaged.

  What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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  1. absent: Nothing was reported taken or damaged, and no severity or danger statement is offered.
  2. absent: No injury, danger, or severity is asserted; the suspect fled without confrontation described as harmful.
  3. absent: No injury, risk level, or potential consequence is asserted anywhere in the text.
  4. absent: No injury, loss or damage is reported; the suspect simply fled before anything was taken.
  5. absent: Although the intruder entered an occupied bedroom, no harm or danger is spelled out.
  6. absent: Nothing is said to have been taken or damaged, and no danger to occupants is asserted.
  7. absent: No injury, theft, or danger statement appears; the suspect simply fled down the back stairwell.
  8. absent: No injury, loss or damage is reported: the suspect fled and nothing is said to have been taken.
  9. absent: No theft, injury or other consequence is reported; the suspect simply fled the house.
  10. absent: Nothing was reported taken and nobody was hurt, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
  11. absent: The suspect fled and nothing is said about injury, loss or how serious the risk was.
  12. absent: No injury or loss is reported: the suspect simply fled before officers arrived.
  13. absent: The suspect fled with nothing reported taken and no injury, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
  14. absent: No injury, danger, or severity claim accompanies the account of the intrusion.
  15. absent: The intruder fled and no injury, theft or damage outcome is described, so severity stays unstated.
  16. absent: Nothing was reported taken and no injury described, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
  17. absent: Nothing is said about danger or injury; the suspect fled and no harm is described.
  18. absent: Nothing was reported taken or damaged and no danger to readers is described.
  19. absent: Nothing was taken and no injury is mentioned, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
  20. absent: No injury, threat level, or possible consequence to readers is expressed anywhere.
  21. absent: Nothing was said to be taken and no danger or severity is described for readers.
  22. absent: Nothing was reported taken or damaged, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
  23. absent: No injury, danger or degree of seriousness is asserted anywhere in the message.
  24. absent: Nothing was reported taken and no injury or severity is described, only that the suspect fled.
  25. absent: No injury, theft or severity is reported; the suspect simply closed the door and fled.