Robbery at Landsdowne Street & Green Street

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. It states "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department", names Cambridge Police as investigators with their phone number, and carries a crime analyst signature.

  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: It names "The MIT Police Department" and the Cambridge Police Department as notifying and investigating agencies.
  2. present: States the MIT Police Department was notified by Cambridge Police and is signed by a crime analyst.
  3. present: States the MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department and names the signing analyst.
  4. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both named as involved authorities.
  5. present: Both MIT Police and Cambridge Police are identified, with a named crime analyst signing off.
  6. present: "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department" names both the issuer and investigator.
  7. present: Says the MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department and is signed by MIT Police.
  8. present: Identifies "The MIT Police Department" and the notifying Cambridge Police Department.
  9. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both named as the notifying and investigating bodies.
  10. present: "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department" identifies the authorities behind the notice.
  11. present: Issued by the MIT Police Department, which was notified by the Cambridge Police Department.
  12. present: It names the MIT Police Department and the Cambridge Police Department as notifying and investigating agencies.
  13. present: "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department" identifies both agencies as sources.
  14. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both named as handling the report.
  15. present: States the MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department, naming both agencies.
  16. present: It names "The MIT Police Department" and "the Cambridge Police Department" and is signed by a crime analyst.
  17. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both identified as handling the report.
  18. present: The MIT Police Department is named as notified party and the notice is signed by its crime analyst.
  19. present: It states "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department", naming both agencies.
  20. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both named as the reporting authorities.
  21. present: The text names the MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department as the reporting agencies.
  22. present: "The MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department" identifies the responding agencies.
  23. present: States the MIT Police Department was notified by the Cambridge Police Department, both named.
  24. present: The MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are both named as handling the report.
  25. present: Both the MIT Police Department and Cambridge Police Department are named as the reporting authorities.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by 25 of 25. Three individuals became aggressive, the victim "was punched on the side of the head, knocking him to the ground", was kicked, and had his key, bank card and MBTA pass stolen.

  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: The threat is an assault and robbery by three individuals who punched, kicked and stole property.
  2. present: Describes an assault and robbery where three individuals punched, kicked and robbed a man.
  3. present: Describes an "assault and robbery" by three individuals who punched, kicked and robbed the victim.
  4. present: It describes a robbery and beating in which the victim was punched and kicked, a violent crime.
  5. present: It reports an assault and robbery by three individuals who punched and kicked the victim.
  6. present: It reports an assault and robbery where three individuals punched, kicked and stole from the victim.
  7. present: Reports an assault and robbery in which three individuals punched and kicked the victim.
  8. present: Describes a robbery and assault where three individuals punched and kicked the victim.
  9. present: It describes "a robbery" combined with an assault in which the victim was punched and kicked.
  10. present: It reports "a robbery" combined with an assault by three individuals.
  11. present: It reports a violent robbery: the victim was punched, kicked and had property taken.
  12. present: The threat is an assault and robbery by three individuals who punched and kicked the victim.
  13. present: It describes an assault and robbery: the victim was punched, kicked, and his key and cards taken.
  14. present: It reports an assault and robbery where the victim was punched, kicked and had items stolen.
  15. present: Reports an assault and robbery in which three people attacked a man and took his property.
  16. present: The hazard is a violent "robbery", an assault where three people punched and kicked the victim.
  17. present: It describes a robbery and assault in which the victim was punched, kicked and robbed.
  18. present: It reports a robbery combined with an assault by three aggressive individuals.
  19. present: The named threat is a robbery combined with an assault by three individuals.
  20. present: It reports an "assault and robbery" involving punching, kicking and theft of personal items.
  21. present: It describes an assault and robbery in which the victim was punched, kicked and robbed of his belongings.
  22. present: It describes a violent robbery: the victim was "punched on the side of the head" and property taken.
  23. present: Names a robbery and assault in which the victim was punched and kicked.
  24. present: It reports a robbery and assault where three people punched, kicked and robbed a pedestrian.
  25. present: It describes a violent robbery and assault in which the victim was punched and kicked.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The victim was "walking on Landsdowne Street, heading towards Massachusetts Ave" and was attacked at "the intersection at Green Street".

  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 site is given as "Landsdowne Street, heading towards Massachusetts Ave" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  2. present: Places it at "the intersection at Green Street" on Landsdowne Street near Massachusetts Ave.
  3. present: Locates it "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  4. present: The attack is placed on "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street."
  5. present: The attack is placed on "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street."
  6. present: The place is the "intersection at Green Street" while walking on "Landsdowne Street" toward Massachusetts Ave.
  7. present: Locates it on "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street" toward Massachusetts Ave.
  8. present: Says the victim was "walking on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  9. present: It names "Landsdowne Street, heading towards Massachusetts Ave" and "the intersection at Green Street".
  10. present: It locates the attack "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  11. present: The attack is placed "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  12. present: The attack is placed "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  13. present: It places the attack on "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  14. present: The site is "the intersection at Green Street" while walking on "Landsdowne Street" toward Massachusetts Ave.
  15. present: Says the victim was "walking on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  16. present: Location is given as Landsdowne Street "at the intersection at Green Street" heading toward Massachusetts Ave.
  17. present: Location is "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street", heading to Massachusetts Ave.
  18. present: Place given as "Landsdowne Street, heading towards Massachusetts Ave" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  19. present: It occurred on "Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street" near Massachusetts Ave.
  20. present: The attack happened "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street."
  21. present: The attack is set "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street" near Massachusetts Ave.
  22. present: It locates the attack "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  23. present: Says the victim was "walking on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street".
  24. present: The site is "the intersection at Green Street" on Landsdowne Street near Massachusetts Ave.
  25. present: The attack is placed "on Landsdowne Street" at "the intersection at Green Street."
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present on a 25 of 25 vote, with instructions to program the MIT Police emergency number, use Blue Light phones that "connect directly with the MIT Police", and stay aware of surroundings.

  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: It advises complying if someone demands property, using blue light phones, and staying aware of surroundings.
  2. present: Counsels that if someone demands property "you comply with the request and not resist", plus vigilance.
  3. present: Advises being aware of surroundings and, if confronted for property, to "comply with the request and not resist".
  4. present: It advises complying rather than resisting if someone demands property, plus using Blue Light phones.
  5. present: It tells readers to comply if confronted with a weapon, use blue light phones, and stay aware.
  6. present: It advises comply rather than resist if someone demands property, and to use Blue Light phones when threatened.
  7. present: Advises being aware of surroundings and complying rather than resisting if someone demands property.
  8. present: Advises complying rather than resisting if someone demands property, and using blue light phones.
  9. present: It advises complying if confronted with a weapon, using blue light phones, and staying aware of surroundings.
  10. present: It advises that if confronted "you comply with the request and not resist", plus awareness measures.
  11. present: Direct advice to comply if confronted by someone demanding property, plus blue light and phone guidance.
  12. present: It advises complying if confronted by someone demanding property and using Blue Light phones.
  13. present: It recommends comply and do not resist if approached by someone demanding property, plus blue light phones.
  14. present: It recommends complying if someone displays a weapon and using Blue Light phones and vigilance.
  15. present: Recommends complying if someone demands property, using Blue Light phones, and staying aware of surroundings.
  16. present: It advises being aware of surroundings and that if confronted you should "comply with the request and not resist".
  17. present: It tells readers to stay aware of surroundings and to comply rather than resist if confronted for property.
  18. present: It tells readers to comply rather than resist if someone displays a weapon or demands property.
  19. present: It advises complying if confronted by someone demanding property and using Blue Light phones when threatened.
  20. present: It recommends complying rather than resisting an armed demand and using blue light phones.
  21. present: It advises that if confronted by someone demanding property "you comply with the request and not resist".
  22. present: It recommends complying if someone demands property, using Blue Light phones, and staying aware.
  23. present: Advises being aware of surroundings and complying if approached by someone demanding property.
  24. present: It advises compliance if confronted, "comply with the request and not resist", plus blue light use.
  25. present: It tells readers to comply if confronted, be aware of surroundings and use Blue Light phones.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The assault is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.", with the April 18 notification date given separately.

  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 incident is timed "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m."
  2. present: Gives "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  3. present: Says the robbery occurred "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  4. present: "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." supplies the date and clock time.
  5. present: The robbery is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m."
  6. present: It gives notification on April 18, 2018 and the attack on "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  7. present: Gives "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." and the April 18 notification.
  8. present: Gives "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." and the April 18 notification.
  9. present: The event is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  10. present: It is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." with notification on April 18.
  11. present: Occurred "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." per the April 18 notice.
  12. present: The incident is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  13. present: The incident is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  14. present: The incident is fixed to "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  15. present: Places the robbery on "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  16. present: The robbery is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m."
  17. present: The attack is placed on "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  18. present: The attack is placed "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m."
  19. present: The assault is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  20. present: The robbery occurred "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m."
  21. present: The incident is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." with notice given April 18.
  22. present: The robbery is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  23. present: Gives "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  24. present: The attack is dated "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m.".
  25. present: It gives "Monday, April 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m." and the April 18 notification date.
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, and bodily: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked while down, and "was treated for his injuries", making the potential harm concrete rather than implied.

  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. present: Bodily harm is conveyed: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  2. present: Conveys real harm: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  3. present: Conveys real harm: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  4. present: Harm is explicit: the victim was "knocking him to the ground," kicked, and "treated for his injuries."
  5. present: It conveys real harm: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries."
  6. present: Severity is explicit: the victim was "knocking him to the ground", kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  7. present: States real harm: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  8. present: Conveys real harm: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  9. present: Real harm is conveyed: the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  10. present: Real harm is described: the victim was punched, knocked down, kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  11. present: Harm is explicit: he was "knocked to the ground", kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  12. present: Consequences are explicit: the victim was knocked to the ground and "was treated for his injuries".
  13. present: Physical harm is explicit: he was "knocking him to the ground", kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  14. present: Harm is stated plainly: he was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  15. present: States real harm: the victim was punched, knocked down, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  16. present: Harm is explicit: the victim was "knocked to the ground", kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  17. present: It reports the victim was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries", showing real harm.
  18. present: Real harm is described: the victim was "punched on the side of the head", kicked, and "treated for his injuries".
  19. present: It conveys real harm: the victim was punched to the ground, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  20. present: Harm is explicit: the victim was "punched on the side of the head," kicked, and "treated for his injuries."
  21. present: Severity is conveyed by the beating that left him on the ground and "The victim was treated for his injuries".
  22. present: It conveys real harm: the victim was kicked while on the ground and "was treated for his injuries".
  23. present: Reports he was knocked to the ground, kicked, and "treated for his injuries", showing the harm possible.
  24. present: The consequences are explicit: the victim was knocked down, kicked, and "was treated for his injuries".
  25. present: Harm is explicit: the victim was "knocking him to the ground," kicked, and "treated for his injuries."