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The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies regarding a woman who reported being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017. There is no suspect or suspect description at this time. The MIT Police Department was notified today, October 20, 2017, of a sexual assault that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 15, 2017. The victim/survivor states she was using the bathroom in the basement of the fraternity house between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. As she used the stall an unknown male suspect was using the urinal in the same bathroom. After she left the bathroom stall the suspect approached and sexually assaulted her. She tried to leave, but noticed the door was locked. She unlocked the door and immediately left with her friends, who were outside the bathroom door. The incident was reported to another police agency before being reported to the MIT Police. The incident is being actively investigated by MIT Police at least one other agency. Rape Prevention and Awareness Education: MIT is committed to educating the campus community in ways to prevent sexual assault. Throughout the academic year and during orientation, the Violence Prevention and Response, the Office of the Dean for Student Life, the MIT Police, and certain student organizations deliver educational programs to students, employees, and other members of the community. These sessions provide information on preventing sexual assault and rape, supporting friends who are survivors of sexual assault, security programs, residence hall and Institute-wide regulations and behavior standards, and an outline of the resources available to members of the MIT community. For educational programs and information on preventing sexual assault and getting support for survivors, contact the Violence Prevention and Response at vpradvocate@mit.edu or call 617 253-2300. The MIT Police have specially trained men and women officers who investigate sexual assaults. During all interviews, the MIT Police will make every effort to offer female survivors an opportunity to have a female officer present, and male officers for male survivors. In addition, the MIT Police will help a survivor, who wishes to do so, make contact with: - Local police - The district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal - Survivor assistance - Anonymous sexual assault reporting *SUGGESTIONS:* Be aware of your surroundings. Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number (617-253-1212). Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO NOT hesitate to call us. Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus. Utilize them in case of an emergency. Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger. Please forward this notice to your colleagues. See Something Say Something - call the MIT Police at 617-253-1212. Please review the MIT Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2017 for Streetwise suggestions. Resources and support available for survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking Violence Prevention & Response Building E23-499, 24-hour Hotline: 617-253-2300, vpradvocate@mit.edu or mit.edu/wecanhelp Violence Prevention & Response at MIT (VPR) is the Institute's focal point to support survivors of sexual assault, people experiencing domestic or dating violence, and those with concerns around stalking and/or harassment. VPR is a confidential resource, and trained staff are available 24 hours a day to answer questions and offer help. We welcome calls from anyone on behalf of a survivor including friends, family, Residential Life staff, professors, administrators, and others. - Explore your options - Get medical care - File a police report - Find legal services - Change your housing situation and/or class schedule - Navigate the disciplinary process at MIT - Connect with on- and off-campus counseling and support resources We can also provide support to family members and friends. We know how hard it can be to know the best way to support a survivor while also taking care of yourself. Mental Health and Counseling Service Building E23, 3rd floor, 617-253-2916 The Mental Health and Counseling Service provides free and confidential consultation, short-term therapy, referrals, and coordination with other Institute resources with consent. Student Support Services Building S3 | 5-104, 617-253-4861 The Deans in Student Support Services (S3) provide support to undergraduate students dealing with a myriad of issues. This office coordinates many services available at the Institute by helping an undergraduate student obtain personal and academic support, contact Institute administrative staff and professors, take time away from the Institute, or contact the VPR victim-advocates available 24-hours a day. The Office of Graduate Education Building 3-138, 617-253-4860 The Office of Graduate Education provides information, reporting options, available resources, and academic support to MIT's graduate student community. Dean on Call Program 617-253-1212 or Dial 100 from a campus phone Staff members from the Division of Student Life are available to students for emergency assistance after hours (from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours per day on weekends) and when the Institute is closed. To reach the Dean on Call, dial 100 from campus phones or call 617-253-1212 from a mobile phone. This extension is staffed by the MIT Police. Ask to speak to the Dean on Call. MIT Police Building W89, 617-253-1212 for emergencies | 617-253-2996 for non-emergencies The MIT Police have specially trained male and female officers who investigate sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. During all interviews, the MIT Police will make every effort to have a female officer present for female survivors, and a male officer for male survivors. The MIT Police can provide survivors with referrals for mental health or medical assistance and resources for advocacy and planning. They can also help survivors, who wish to do so, make contact with local police and/or the district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal survivor assistance. Off-campus Services BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER [ www.barcc.org ] BARCC provides free services to survivors of rape and sexual assault, including a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and medical advocacy. Call the 24-hour hotline at 800-841-8371. THE RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK [ apps.rainn.org/ohl-bridge ] Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) TRANSITION HOUSE [ www.transitionhouse.org ] Call 617-661-7203 for emergency shelter and transitional and supported housing. CASA MYRNA VAZQUEZ [ www.casamyrna.org ] Dial 617-521-0100 for this multicultural organization offering a variety of services to individuals affected by domestic violence. SAFELINK Contact the Massachusetts statewide 24-hour toll-free domestic violence hotline at 877-785-2020. THE NETWORK/LA RED HOTLINE [ tnlr.org ] Dial 617-742-4911; 617-227-4911, TTY Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-midnight for emotional support, information, and safety planning for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender individuals facing abuse by a partner. Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco MIT Police Department 617-253-1212
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The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies regarding a woman who reported being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017. There is no suspect or suspect description at this time. The MIT Police Department was notified today, October 20, 2017, of a sexual assault that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 15, 2017. The victim/survivor states she was using the bathroom in the basement of the fraternity house between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. As she used the stall an unknown male suspect was using the urinal in the same bathroom. After she left the bathroom stall the suspect approached and sexually assaulted her. She tried to leave, but noticed the door was locked. She unlocked the door and immediately left with her friends, who were outside the bathroom door. The incident was reported to another police agency before being reported to the MIT Police. The incident is being actively investigated by MIT Police at least one other agency. Rape Prevention and Awareness Education: MIT is committed to educating the campus community in ways to prevent sexual assault. Throughout the academic year and during orientation, the Violence Prevention and Response, the Office of the Dean for Student Life, the MIT Police, and certain student organizations deliver educational programs to students, employees, and other members of the community. These sessions provide information on preventing sexual assault and rape, supporting friends who are survivors of sexual assault, security programs, residence hall and Institute-wide regulations and behavior standards, and an outline of the resources available to members of the MIT community. For educational programs and information on preventing sexual assault and getting support for survivors, contact the Violence Prevention and Response at vpradvocate@mit.edu or call 617 253-2300. The MIT Police have specially trained men and women officers who investigate sexual assaults. During all interviews, the MIT Police will make every effort to offer female survivors an opportunity to have a female officer present, and male officers for male survivors. In addition, the MIT Police will help a survivor, who wishes to do so, make contact with: - Local police - The district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal - Survivor assistance - Anonymous sexual assault reporting *SUGGESTIONS:* Be aware of your surroundings. Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number (617-253-1212). Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO NOT hesitate to call us. Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus. Utilize them in case of an emergency. Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger. Please forward this notice to your colleagues. See Something Say Something - call the MIT Police at 617-253-1212. Please review the MIT Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2017 for Streetwise suggestions. Resources and support available for survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking Violence Prevention & Response Building E23-499, 24-hour Hotline: 617-253-2300, vpradvocate@mit.edu or mit.edu/wecanhelp Violence Prevention & Response at MIT (VPR) is the Institute's focal point to support survivors of sexual assault, people experiencing domestic or dating violence, and those with concerns around stalking and/or harassment. VPR is a confidential resource, and trained staff are available 24 hours a day to answer questions and offer help. We welcome calls from anyone on behalf of a survivor including friends, family, Residential Life staff, professors, administrators, and others. - Explore your options - Get medical care - File a police report - Find legal services - Change your housing situation and/or class schedule - Navigate the disciplinary process at MIT - Connect with on- and off-campus counseling and support resources We can also provide support to family members and friends. We know how hard it can be to know the best way to support a survivor while also taking care of yourself. Mental Health and Counseling Service Building E23, 3rd floor, 617-253-2916 The Mental Health and Counseling Service provides free and confidential consultation, short-term therapy, referrals, and coordination with other Institute resources with consent. Student Support Services Building S3 | 5-104, 617-253-4861 The Deans in Student Support Services (S3) provide support to undergraduate students dealing with a myriad of issues. This office coordinates many services available at the Institute by helping an undergraduate student obtain personal and academic support, contact Institute administrative staff and professors, take time away from the Institute, or contact the VPR victim-advocates available 24-hours a day. The Office of Graduate Education Building 3-138, 617-253-4860 The Office of Graduate Education provides information, reporting options, available resources, and academic support to MIT's graduate student community. Dean on Call Program 617-253-1212 or Dial 100 from a campus phone Staff members from the Division of Student Life are available to students for emergency assistance after hours (from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours per day on weekends) and when the Institute is closed. To reach the Dean on Call, dial 100 from campus phones or call 617-253-1212 from a mobile phone. This extension is staffed by the MIT Police. Ask to speak to the Dean on Call. MIT Police Building W89, 617-253-1212 for emergencies | 617-253-2996 for non-emergencies The MIT Police have specially trained male and female officers who investigate sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. During all interviews, the MIT Police will make every effort to have a female officer present for female survivors, and a male officer for male survivors. The MIT Police can provide survivors with referrals for mental health or medical assistance and resources for advocacy and planning. They can also help survivors, who wish to do so, make contact with local police and/or the district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal survivor assistance. Off-campus Services BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER [ www.barcc.org ] BARCC provides free services to survivors of rape and sexual assault, including a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and medical advocacy. Call the 24-hour hotline at 800-841-8371. THE RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK [ apps.rainn.org/ohl-bridge ] Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) TRANSITION HOUSE [ www.transitionhouse.org ] Call 617-661-7203 for emergency shelter and transitional and supported housing. CASA MYRNA VAZQUEZ [ www.casamyrna.org ] Dial 617-521-0100 for this multicultural organization offering a variety of services to individuals affected by domestic violence. SAFELINK Contact the Massachusetts statewide 24-hour toll-free domestic violence hotline at 877-785-2020. THE NETWORK/LA RED HOTLINE [ tnlr.org ] Dial 617-742-4911; 617-227-4911, TTY Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-midnight for emotional support, information, and safety planning for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender individuals facing abuse by a partner. Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco MIT Police Department 617-253-1212

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The notice opens "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and closes with an issuing signature, Sgt. Andrew Turco of the MIT Police Department.

    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 opening says "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    2. present: Begins "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and is signed by a sergeant.
    3. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and is signed by a sergeant.
    4. present: "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" names the issuing authority.
    5. present: The message names the MIT Police working with other agencies and is signed by Sgt. Turco.
    6. present: The message opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and is signed by a sergeant.
    7. present: States the MIT Police are working with other agencies and is signed by an MIT Police sergeant.
    8. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    9. present: It begins "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and is signed by Sgt. Turco.
    10. present: "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" names the issuing authority.
    11. present: The MIT Police Department, working with other agencies, is named and Sgt. Turco signs it.
    12. present: It begins "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", identifying the senders.
    13. present: The text opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    14. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    15. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", identifying the issuer.
    16. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", identifying the sender.
    17. present: The MIT Police, working with other local agencies, are identified and the notice is signed by a sergeant.
    18. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", identifying the source.
    19. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", identifying the source.
    20. present: The opening names the MIT Police working with local agencies, and Sgt. Turco issues it.
    21. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies", naming the sender.
    22. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    23. present: Says "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies" and is signed by a sergeant.
    24. present: It opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies".
    25. present: Opens with "The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies," an identified source.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25 and unanimous. The hazard is named outright: "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity" by an unknown male suspect.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: A woman "reported being sexually assaulted" by an unknown male, a specifically named crime.
    2. present: Reports a woman "being sexually assaulted", a specific violent offense.
    3. present: Reports "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted", naming the offense precisely.
    4. present: A woman "reported being sexually assaulted," identifying a specific violent crime.
    5. present: It reports "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted," a specific violent crime.
    6. present: It names a woman "being sexually assaulted", a specific violent crime rather than a vague incident.
    7. present: Reports a woman "being sexually assaulted", a specific violent crime.
    8. present: Reports "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted", a specific violent crime.
    9. present: The threat named is a woman "reported being sexually assaulted" by an unknown male in the fraternity bathroom.
    10. present: The hazard named is a woman "being sexually assaulted" at a fraternity house.
    11. present: The hazard is a reported sexual assault of a woman by an unknown male suspect.
    12. present: The named threat is a woman "being sexually assaulted" by an unknown male in the house bathroom.
    13. present: The hazard is named as a woman "reported being sexually assaulted" in the fraternity bathroom.
    14. present: The threat is a reported sexual assault by an unknown male in a fraternity bathroom.
    15. present: Concerns "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted", a clearly named threat.
    16. present: The named threat is a woman "being sexually assaulted" by an unknown male suspect.
    17. present: A woman reported "being sexually assaulted", which names the threat precisely.
    18. present: It reports a woman "being sexually assaulted", a specific violent crime.
    19. present: The hazard is stated as a woman "reported being sexually assaulted" at a fraternity.
    20. present: It reports a woman "being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity," a named crime.
    21. present: The threat is named as a woman "being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity".
    22. present: The hazard is "a woman who reported being sexually assaulted" by an unknown male suspect.
    23. present: Names a woman "being sexually assaulted", a specific threat.
    24. present: A woman "reported being sexually assaulted", a specifically named violent crime.
    25. present: It reports a woman "being sexually assaulted at the Sigma Chi fraternity," a specific crime.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The place is given to street address and room: "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", specifically "the bathroom in the basement of the fraternity house".

    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 names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", including the basement bathroom.
    2. present: Names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    3. present: Places it in "the basement of the fraternity house", "Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    4. present: The site is "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA," down to the bathroom.
    5. present: The site is "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA," including a basement bathroom.
    6. present: It locates it "at the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", down to the basement bathroom.
    7. present: Names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA" and its basement bathroom.
    8. present: Names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA" and its basement bathroom.
    9. present: It places the assault "at the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    10. present: It specifies "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", down to the basement bathroom.
    11. present: It locates it at "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", in the basement bathroom.
    12. present: It is placed at "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    13. present: It gives "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    14. present: It names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA" and its basement bathroom.
    15. present: Specifies "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", down to the basement bathroom.
    16. present: The site is "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    17. present: The assault occurred in the basement bathroom of Sigma Chi at "532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA".
    18. present: It names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", a basement bathroom.
    19. present: It names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA" and the basement bathroom.
    20. present: The place is "532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA," specifically the fraternity basement bathroom.
    21. present: The location is "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", down to the basement bathroom.
    22. present: The site is "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", in the basement bathroom.
    23. present: Places it "at the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", in the basement bathroom.
    24. present: It gives "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA", down to the basement bathroom.
    25. present: It names "the Sigma Chi fraternity at 532 Beacon Street, Boston, MA" and the basement bathroom.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Under "SUGGESTIONS" readers are told to "Be aware of your surroundings", note the blue light phones, and "Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger".

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: It tells readers to dial 100 "if you feel you're in danger" and to call MIT Police when uncomfortable.
    2. present: Tells readers to be aware of surroundings, dial 100 if in danger and call MIT Police.
    3. present: Directs readers to be aware of surroundings, program and call the police number, and use blue light phones.
    4. present: Recipients are told to be aware of surroundings and to "Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger."
    5. present: Suggestions tell readers to stay aware, dial 100 if in danger, and call the MIT Police.
    6. present: It urges readers to be aware of surroundings, program the police number and dial 100 if they feel in danger.
    7. present: Instructs readers to be aware of surroundings, program the police number and dial 100 if in danger.
    8. present: Tells readers to be aware of surroundings, program the police number and dial 100 if in danger.
    9. present: It tells readers to be aware of surroundings, program the police number, and dial 100 if they feel in danger.
    10. present: It instructs readers to "Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger" and be aware of surroundings.
    11. present: Recipients are told to be aware of surroundings, dial 100 if in danger, and call police.
    12. present: Suggestions tell readers to be aware of surroundings, dial 100 if in danger and call police.
    13. present: Suggestions instruct readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
    14. present: It instructs readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
    15. present: Directs readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones, and dial 100 if in danger.
    16. present: It tells readers to be aware of surroundings and to "Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger".
    17. present: Suggestions direct readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
    18. present: Readers are told to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones, and dial 100 if in danger.
    19. present: It instructs readers to be aware of surroundings and to "Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger".
    20. present: Suggestions include dialing 100 if you feel in danger and using blue light emergency telephones.
    21. present: It instructs readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
    22. present: It instructs readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones, and dial 100 if in danger.
    23. present: Directs readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
    24. present: It instructs readers to be aware of surroundings, program the police number and "Dial *100* if you feel you're in danger".
    25. present: It tells readers to be aware of surroundings, use blue light phones and dial 100 if in danger.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Two times are fixed: the assault "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and the report to police "today, October 20, 2017".

    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: Times are precise: "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    2. present: Gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and notification "today, October 20, 2017".
    3. present: States "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and notification "today, October 20, 2017".
    4. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" plus the notification date.
    5. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and a notification date.
    6. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" plus notification "today, October 20, 2017".
    7. present: Gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" plus the October 20 notification.
    8. present: Gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and the October 20 notification.
    9. present: Times are given: "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    10. present: The assault is timed "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    11. present: Given as "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    12. present: The window "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" gives timing.
    13. present: The assault window is "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    14. present: Times are precise: "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    15. present: Notes the assault "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and reporting on October 20.
    16. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and the notification date.
    17. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and a notification date.
    18. present: Times given: "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    19. present: The assault window is "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    20. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and the notification date.
    21. present: Times are given as "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017", with report date October 20.
    22. present: Times are precise: "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    23. present: Gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" and notification "today, October 20, 2017".
    24. present: The assault window is "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017".
    25. present: It gives "between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM on October 15, 2017" plus the notification date.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent, 0 of 25, with no dissent. The long notice narrates the assault and lists survivor resources but never states injury, severity, or what harm the unidentified suspect could still cause.

    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: No injury, severity, or potential consequence of the threat is asserted in the text.
    2. absent: No injury or severity of the threat to others is stated, only resources for survivors.
    3. absent: No injury, danger level, or possible consequence for the community is stated anywhere in the notice.
    4. absent: No injury, severity or potential consequence to the community is stated anywhere in the notice.
    5. absent: No injury, danger level or consequence is described, only the sequence of events and resources.
    6. absent: Despite lengthy resources, the text never states what harm the unidentified suspect could cause or how severe the risk is.
    7. absent: Beyond naming the assault, no severity, injury or potential consequence is stated.
    8. absent: Beyond a generic reference to feeling in danger, no harm or severity from this incident is stated.
    9. absent: No injury, severity or potential consequence to the community is stated, only resources and prevention advice.
    10. absent: No injury, severity, or potential harm to the wider community is expressed in the text.
    11. absent: No injury, severity or potential harm is conveyed beyond the account of the assault itself.
    12. absent: No injury, severity or potential consequence of the threat is described in the notice.
    13. absent: No injury, harm or severity level is stated; the bulk of the notice lists support and reporting resources.
    14. absent: Despite extensive resources listed, the notice never states the severity or possible harm of the ongoing threat.
    15. absent: Although resources are listed at length, the text never states injury, danger, or severity of the threat.
    16. absent: No injury, severity or potential consequence of the hazard is described in the notice.
    17. absent: No injury or severity statement accompanies the account, only support resources and prevention programs.
    18. absent: No injury or severity of potential harm is described despite the seriousness of the crime.
    19. absent: No injury, ongoing risk, or severity statement accompanies the account of the assault.
    20. absent: No severity or potential consequence to the community is stated, only resources and the account.
    21. absent: Despite extensive support resources, the text never states the potential harm or severity of the threat.
    22. absent: The account gives no injury, severity, or statement of what further harm might occur.
    23. absent: The account describes the assault but states no injury, severity or consequence language.
    24. absent: Despite lengthy support resources, the text never states the harm or severity the hazard could cause.
    25. absent: No injury or severity of outcome is stated; the account and resource list carry no consequence claim.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

MIT Police publishes Clery timely warnings and crime alerts at police.mit.edu/crime-alert with full incident narrative, safety guidance, and issuer attribution. This entry is from residual archive recovery for Sexual Assault at the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official MIT Police crime-alert page preserves complete timely-warning narrative text.
Outcome
MIT Police investigation status as stated in the official crime alert.
Provenance

Sources

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    Sexual Assault at the Sigma Chi fraternity | MIT Police
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Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Sexual Assault at the Sigma Chi fraternity." Incident of October 20, 2017. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/mit-sexual-assault-sigma-chi-fraternity-2017-10-20/

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mitmassachusetts-institute-of-technologytimely-warningsexual-assaultcrime-alertUnder Investigation
Added July 2026Updated July 2026Via ingestion