Robbery crime alert for campus community area — Twitter and Facebook
AI-generated · every claim is source-linkedUniversity of Michigan DPSS published a public safety notice on or about 2020-11-15. Full text is preserved from the official news.dpss.umich.edu archive.
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How the first alert is built
To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (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.
Crime Alert 2020-5: Armed Robbery Summary: CANCELED – November 17, 2020: This Crime Alert has been canceled. The University of Michigan Police Department has a person of interest in custody. The victim was meeting a subject to sell a gaming console listed for sale on the internet. As the victim approached the vehicle the suspect pulled a gun and told him to give him the property. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction. If you have any information, please contact the Division of Public Safety & Security at (734) 763-1131 Safety and Security Tips: For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. - If you are in need of a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, DPSS has established a “Safe Exchange Zone.” - Do not disclose unnecessary personal details and avoid meeting at your home. - When possible, bring a friend to accompany you during the transaction. - Look assertive and be aware of your surroundings - Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative - If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone. - If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911 - Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355
Sourcepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: it names the University of Michigan Police Department and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
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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- present: University of Michigan Police and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: Names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: The University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS are named.
- present: Names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: Names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names the University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: UMPD and DPSS are named.
- present: University of Michigan Police Department and DPSS.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It says the University of Michigan Police Department has a person in custody and cites DPSS.
- present: It names the 'University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It is 'Crime Alert 2020-5' naming the University of Michigan Police Department.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and DPSS as the issuing authority.
- present: It names 'The University of Michigan Police Department' and the Division of Public Safety & Security.
Hazardpresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: the alert is headed "Armed Robbery" and describes a suspect who "pulled a gun".
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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- present: Armed robbery.
- present: 'Armed Robbery' with a gun.
- present: It names an armed robbery at gunpoint.
- present: Names an 'Armed Robbery' where the suspect pulled a gun.
- present: It names an "Armed Robbery" at gunpoint.
- present: It names an armed robbery with a gun.
- present: Names 'Armed Robbery' where a gun was pulled.
- present: Names an 'Armed Robbery' with a gun.
- present: It names an armed robbery with a gun.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' at gunpoint.
- present: It names an armed robbery.
- present: It names an armed robbery at gunpoint.
- present: It names an armed robbery.
- present: It names an armed robbery.
- present: 'Armed Robbery'.
- present: It is a 'Crime Alert' for 'Armed Robbery' where 'the suspect pulled a gun'.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which the suspect pulled a gun.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which 'the suspect pulled a gun' on a seller.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which a suspect pulled a gun.
- present: It is titled 'Armed Robbery' and says the suspect 'pulled a gun'.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which 'the suspect pulled a gun'.
- present: It concerns an 'Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pulled a gun'.
- present: It is 'Crime Alert 2020-5: Armed Robbery', where a suspect 'pulled a gun'.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which the suspect pulled a gun.
- present: It names an 'Armed Robbery' in which the suspect 'pulled a gun'.
Locationabsent0/25
Final assessment
Absent, unanimously: the robbery is described without any street, building, or area.
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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- absent: No location given.
- absent: No place is given for the robbery.
- absent: No place is given; the suspect fled "in an unknown direction".
- absent: No place of the robbery is given.
- absent: No incident location is given; the direction was unknown.
- absent: No location of the robbery is given.
- absent: No place is given for the robbery.
- absent: No place of the robbery is given.
- absent: No location for the robbery is given.
- absent: No place is given; the suspect fled 'in an unknown direction'.
- absent: No place is given.
- absent: No place is given for the robbery.
- absent: No location is given.
- absent: No location is given.
- absent: No place is given for the robbery.
- absent: No place is given; it only says the victim approached a vehicle to sell a console.
- absent: It mentions only a vehicle near the meeting spot and names no street, building, or area.
- absent: It mentions only 'the vehicle' and gives no street, building, or area where the robbery occurred.
- absent: It gives no street, building, or area, only that the victim approached a vehicle.
- absent: It describes the victim approaching 'the vehicle' but names no street, building, or area.
- absent: It never says where the robbery occurred; the vehicle meeting has no location.
- absent: It describes a vehicle meeting but gives no building, street, or named place.
- absent: It mentions only 'the vehicle' where the robbery happened and names no street, building, or area.
- absent: No place is given; the suspect 'fled in an unknown direction' with no location stated.
- absent: No place is given for the robbery; it mentions only 'the vehicle' without any street, building, or area.
Guidancepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: the safety tips tell readers to "bring a friend", "avoid meeting at your home", and "call 911" if threatened.
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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- present: Safety tips such as bringing a friend to transactions.
- present: Safety tips include using the Safe Exchange Zone and calling 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips advise using a Safe Exchange Zone and bringing a friend.
- present: Tips advise 'If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911'.
- present: Tips say to bring a friend, avoid meeting at home, and call 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips say use the Safe Exchange Zone and bring a friend.
- present: Tips advise using a Safe Exchange Zone and bringing a friend.
- present: Tips include using a Safe Exchange Zone and calling 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips say to use a Safe Exchange Zone, bring a friend, and call 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips include bringing a friend and calling 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips advise using a Safe Exchange Zone and calling 911.
- present: Tips advise bringing a friend and avoiding meeting at home.
- present: Tips advise using the Safe Exchange Zone and bringing a friend.
- present: Tips advise calling 911 and using blue light phones.
- present: Tips like bringing a friend and calling 911 if threatened.
- present: Tips advise using the 'Safe Exchange Zone' and to 'avoid meeting at your home'.
- present: The tips advise to 'bring a friend' and avoid meeting at home, which are protective actions.
- present: Its tips advise using the 'Safe Exchange Zone' and to 'avoid meeting at your home', which are protective actions.
- present: Tips advise to 'bring a friend' to transactions and 'call 911' if threatened.
- present: Its tips advise readers to 'bring a friend' to transactions and 'call 911' if threatened.
- present: Tips advise 'bring a friend' and to 'call 911 from any phone' if threatened.
- present: The tips say to 'bring a friend' and 'avoid meeting at your home', which are protective actions.
- present: Tips advise meeting in a 'Safe Exchange Zone' and 'bring a friend' to transactions.
- present: Tips advise 'bring a friend' and 'avoid meeting at your home', protective actions.
- present: Its tips say 'If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911'.
Timepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: the cancellation is dated "November 17, 2020".
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.
See all 25 individual reads
- present: November 17, 2020.
- present: 'November 17, 2020' cancellation date.
- present: It gives "November 17, 2020".
- present: States 'November 17, 2020' for the cancellation.
- present: It gives "November 17, 2020" for the cancellation.
- present: It gives November 17, 2020.
- present: Gives 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: Gives 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: It gives 'November 17, 2020' for the cancellation.
- present: It gives 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: It gives November 17, 2020.
- present: It gives 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: It gives November 17, 2020.
- present: It gives November 17, 2020.
- present: 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: The alert states 'CANCELED, November 17, 2020', which dates the message and the cancellation of the alert.
- present: It dates the cancellation of this crime alert to November 17, 2020, a specific calendar date.
- present: The alert states 'CANCELED, November 17, 2020', which dates the message and the cancellation of the alert.
- present: It gives the cancellation date 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: It says the alert was 'CANCELED, November 17, 2020', which gives a specific date for the status update.
- present: It carries the cancellation date 'November 17, 2020'.
- present: It gives the cancellation date 'November 17, 2020' in the summary line, which is a clear time reference.
- present: It gives 'November 17, 2020' as the date on which the crime alert was canceled.
- present: It gives 'November 17, 2020' as the date on which this crime alert was canceled.
- present: It gives the cancellation date 'November 17, 2020' in the summary line, which conveys when the alert status changed.
Impactabsent0/25
Final assessment
Absent, unanimously: the armed robbery is named and described, but no consequence or severity is stated.
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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- absent: No consequence stated.
- absent: No injury or severity is stated.
- absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
- absent: No consequence or severity is conveyed.
- absent: No injury or severity is stated.
- absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
- absent: No injury or severity is stated.
- absent: No harm or severity is stated.
- absent: No consequence or severity statement appears.
- absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
- absent: No harm or severity is stated.
- absent: No injury or severity is stated.
- absent: No injury or severity is stated.
- absent: No consequence is stated.
- absent: No consequence or severity stated.
- absent: The armed robbery is described without any injury to the victim or any explicit statement of severity.
- absent: It describes the gunpoint robbery but does not state potential consequences or severity.
- absent: The armed robbery is described without any injury to the victim or any explicit statement of severity.
- absent: It describes the gun threat but states no injury or severity.
- absent: The armed robbery over a gaming console is described, but no injury, danger, or severity statement appears.
- absent: It describes a gun being pulled but states no injury or explicit severity.
- absent: It says the suspect pulled a gun but states no consequence or severity.
- absent: It describes the suspect pulling a gun during the robbery but states no injury or explicit severity.
- absent: It states no injury or consequence, only the robbery and a person of interest in custody.
- absent: It describes the gun being pulled but states no injury or explicit severity of harm.
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Robbery crime alert for campus community area — Twitter and Facebook." Incident of November 15, 2020. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-armed-robbery-canceled-2020-11-15/
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