Sexual assault reported in a campus timely warning notice

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 notice states "The MIT Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault", offers the department tip line, and is signed by an MIT Police sergeant.

  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: "The MIT Police are investigating" and the Sgt. sign off establish the issuing authority.
  2. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are investigating" and closes with Sgt. Andrew Turco's signature.
  3. present: Says "The MIT Police are investigating" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco of the department.
  4. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" and Sgt. Turco's sign-off identify the sending agency.
  5. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" and the Sgt. Turco signature make the source explicit.
  6. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" and the closing "Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" identify the sender.
  7. present: Reports that "The MIT Police are investigating" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  8. present: States "The MIT Police are investigating" and is issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  9. present: The MIT Police are identified as investigating and Sgt. Turco of MIT Police Department signs it.
  10. present: The notice is issued by "Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and cites the MIT Police investigation.
  11. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" and Sgt. Andrew Turco signs, identifying the source.
  12. present: The text repeatedly says "The MIT Police are investigating" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  13. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" plus the Sergeant's signature establish who issued the notice.
  14. present: "The MIT Police are investigating" and the Sgt. Turco signature identify the issuing department.
  15. present: Reports what "The MIT Police are investigating" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  16. present: The message repeatedly says "The MIT Police are investigating" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  17. present: The MIT Police are named as investigating and Sgt. Andrew Turco issues the notice.
  18. present: The text repeatedly cites "The MIT Police" and is signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  19. present: The MIT Police are named throughout and the notice is signed by "Sgt. Andrew Turco".
  20. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Sgt. Andrew Turco signs the notification.
  21. present: The MIT Police are repeatedly named and Sgt. Andrew Turco issues the notification.
  22. present: The line "The MIT Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault" plus the signature names the sender.
  23. present: Signed by Sgt. Andrew Turco of the MIT Police Department, who are investigating.
  24. present: The alert says "The MIT Police are investigating" and is issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco.
  25. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Sgt. Turco signs the message.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by 25 of 25. The hazard is a violent crime stated plainly: "A woman reported being raped at a dorm on Amherst Alley", with no suspect description available.

  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 hazard is a reported rape, stated as "a woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  2. present: Names a sexual assault, with a woman reporting being raped, a specific violent crime.
  3. present: Reports a sexual assault, a woman "being raped at a dorm", a specifically named offense.
  4. present: The hazard is stated outright as a sexual assault, with a woman "reported being raped."
  5. present: The hazard is stated as a sexual assault, with a woman "reported being raped at a dorm."
  6. present: The hazard is stated as a sexual assault, a woman reporting "being raped at a dorm".
  7. present: Names a sexual assault, specifically a woman reporting being raped.
  8. present: Names a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  9. present: The named threat is a sexual assault, with a woman "reported being raped at a dorm".
  10. present: It names a sexual assault, "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  11. present: It reports a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  12. present: It names a sexual assault, reporting "a woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  13. present: It names a sexual assault, reporting "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  14. present: The hazard named is a sexual assault: "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  15. present: States a woman "reported being raped", naming a specific violent crime.
  16. present: It names a sexual assault, specifically "a woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  17. present: It reports a sexual assault, a woman "reported being raped at a dorm", a specific crime.
  18. present: It names a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  19. present: It reports a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  20. present: It reports "a sexual assault," with a woman reporting being raped, a specific violent crime.
  21. present: The hazard is explicit: "A woman reported being raped at a dorm on Amherst Alley".
  22. present: The hazard is explicit: "A woman reported being raped at a dorm on Amherst Alley".
  23. present: Reports a woman "being raped at a dorm", a specific violent crime.
  24. present: It names a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm".
  25. present: It names a sexual assault, with "A woman reported being raped at a dorm."
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The assault is placed "at a dorm on Amherst Alley", an on campus residential street, and the opening confirms it "occurred on campus".

  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: It says the assault happened "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  2. present: Says it happened "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  3. present: Gives "a dorm on Amherst Alley" and says the assault occurred on campus.
  4. present: It happened "at a dorm on Amherst Alley," a named campus location.
  5. present: It places the assault at "a dorm on Amherst Alley," on campus.
  6. present: It happened "at a dorm on Amherst Alley", a named campus location.
  7. present: Says it happened "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  8. present: Locates it "at a dorm on Amherst Alley", a named campus place.
  9. present: It specifies "a dorm on Amherst Alley" and that the assault occurred on campus.
  10. present: The assault is placed "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  11. present: The place is "a dorm on Amherst Alley", on campus.
  12. present: The location is given as "a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  13. present: The assault is placed "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  14. present: It places it "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" and states the assault occurred on campus.
  15. present: Says it occurred "at a dorm on Amherst Alley", an identifiable campus place.
  16. present: The place is stated as "a dorm on Amherst Alley", on campus.
  17. present: The location is "a dorm on Amherst Alley" on the MIT campus.
  18. present: The place is "a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  19. present: The place is "a dorm on Amherst Alley", a specific campus location.
  20. present: The assault is placed "at a dorm on Amherst Alley," a named campus location.
  21. present: It identifies the dorm on Amherst Alley and says the assault "occurred on campus".
  22. present: It gives the place as a dorm "on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  23. present: Places it "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  24. present: The assault is placed "at a dorm on Amherst Alley" on campus.
  25. present: The place is "a dorm on Amherst Alley," on campus.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Readers are pointed to the MIT Police emergency number, Blue Light phones, SafeRide, anonymous reporting at the police sexual assault form, and support resources.

  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: Recipients are told to use blue light phones, call MIT Police when uncomfortable, and use SafeRide.
  2. present: Instructs readers to call the police number, use Blue Light phones, SafeRide and trust their intuition.
  3. present: Tells readers to call the police number when uncomfortable, use blue light phones and SafeRide, and tell friends their plans.
  4. present: It tells readers to look for a Blue Light phone, use SafeRide and call police when uncomfortable.
  5. present: Readers are told to use blue light phones, SafeRide, intervene or tell someone, and stay aware.
  6. present: Readers are told to look for a Blue Light phone, use SafeRide, tell friends their plans and call the police line.
  7. present: Tells readers to look for Blue Light phones, use SafeRide, trust intuition and call the police number.
  8. present: Gives actions: use blue light phones, SafeRide, call the police number, tell friends your plans.
  9. present: It urges readers to call the police number when uncomfortable, use blue light phones and SafeRide, and tell friends their plans.
  10. present: It tells readers to look for a Blue Light phone if threatened and to use SafeRide or public transportation.
  11. present: It gives protective advice such as using blue light phones, SafeRide and telling friends your plans.
  12. present: It tells readers to program the police number, use Blue Light phones and seek affirmative consent.
  13. present: Readers are told to use blue light phones, SafeRide, trust their intuition and call police when uncomfortable.
  14. present: It tells readers to use Blue Light phones, SafeRide, trust intuition and call the police number.
  15. present: Tells readers to use SafeRide, find a Blue Light phone if threatened, and call the police number.
  16. present: Readers are directed to use blue light phones, SafeRide and to tell friends their travel plans.
  17. present: It urges readers to use blue light phones, SafeRide, trust their intuition and call police when uncomfortable.
  18. present: Readers are urged to use blue light phones, SafeRide, and to alert someone when a situation feels wrong.
  19. present: It tells readers to use Blue Light phones, SafeRide, and to call police when uncomfortable.
  20. present: It tells readers to use blue light phones, SafeRide, and to call police when uncomfortable.
  21. present: Guidance includes calling MIT Police, using Blue Light phones, SafeRide and telling friends your plans.
  22. present: It tells readers to program and call the police number, use Blue Light phones, and use SafeRide.
  23. present: Tells readers to use blue light phones, SafeRide, and to notify someone who can intervene.
  24. present: It urges bystander action, blue light use, SafeRide, and calling the police number when uncomfortable.
  25. present: It gives protective instructions such as using SafeRide, Blue Light phones and calling the police number.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by 25 of 25, with a stated window: "the early hours of Saturday morning", specified as "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".

  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 window given is "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  2. present: Specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  3. present: Specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  4. present: It gives "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018," both hours and date.
  5. present: The time frame "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018" is given.
  6. present: It specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  7. present: Gives "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  8. present: Specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  9. present: The window is "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  10. present: Times are precise: "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  11. present: Timed "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  12. present: It specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  13. present: It gives "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  14. present: The hours "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018" are specified.
  15. present: Gives "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  16. present: Timing is precise: "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  17. present: Timed to "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  18. present: Timing given as "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  19. present: The assault is placed "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  20. present: The time window is "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018."
  21. present: The assault window is "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018", clearly dated.
  22. present: The assault window is "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  23. present: Gives "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  24. present: It specifies "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018".
  25. present: Timing is given as "between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM on May 5, 2018."
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Consequence to the victim is explicit: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising", stating harm rather than leaving it inferred.

  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: Consequences to the victim are stated: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising."
  2. present: States consequence: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  3. present: Notes the harm suffered: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  4. present: Consequences are described: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising."
  5. present: Harm is stated plainly: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising."
  6. present: Harm is stated plainly: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  7. present: Conveys injury: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  8. present: Reports consequences to the victim: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  9. present: Harm is stated explicitly: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  10. present: Consequences are stated: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  11. present: Consequences are stated: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  12. present: Harm is stated outright: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  13. present: Injury is explicitly reported: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  14. present: Injury is conveyed: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  15. present: Notes consequence to the victim: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising."
  16. present: Consequences are stated: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  17. present: The text notes the survivor sought medical attention "due to her injuries" and reported bruising.
  18. present: It states the survivor had injuries requiring medical attention and reported bruising, conveying real harm.
  19. present: Severity is conveyed: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  20. present: It notes she sought medical attention "Due to her injuries" and reported bruising, conveying real harm.
  21. present: Harm is stated directly: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  22. present: Harm is stated concretely: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  23. present: Notes that "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising", conveying harm.
  24. present: Harm is stated plainly: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising".
  25. present: It states consequences: "Due to her injuries, victim later sought medical attention and reported bruising."