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November 25, 2020 Security Bulletin 11/25/20: Home Invasion in Off-Campus Neighborhood The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred at an off-campus home on South State St. on November 24 at around 3:20 a.m. A resident of the off-campus home reported hearing someone enter the home and go upstairs. The resident discovered an unknown male in the home. When questioned, the unknown male said he was there to fix a washing machine. The resident responded that it was too late and that he would be calling the police. The unknown male fled the residence. The suspect is described as approximately 6'0'' tall, wearing a black sweatshirt and denim jacket, carrying a yellow power drill. If you have information, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org. Regardless of whether you're living on or off the University of Michigan campus, everyone should take a proactive approach to securing their residence. DPSS strongly encourages you to: Keep your windows and doors lockedTurn on exterior lights at nightClose blinds at night and keep doorwall security bars in placeStore valuables out of plain sightDo not prop open exterior doorsDo not hold open exterior doors for people you do not knowKnow who is at your front door before you open itWhen you take a vacation, put a temporary hold on your mail and other deliveriesReport any suspicious behavior or incidents
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University of Michigan DPSS Security Bulletinnews.dpss.umich.edufind archived copies
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November 25, 2020 Security Bulletin 11/25/20: Home Invasion in Off-Campus Neighborhood The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred at an off-campus home on South State St. on November 24 at around 3:20 a.m. A resident of the off-campus home reported hearing someone enter the home and go upstairs. The resident discovered an unknown male in the home. When questioned, the unknown male said he was there to fix a washing machine. The resident responded that it was too late and that he would be calling the police. The unknown male fled the residence. The suspect is described as approximately 6'0'' tall, wearing a black sweatshirt and denim jacket, carrying a yellow power drill. If you have information, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org. Regardless of whether you're living on or off the University of Michigan campus, everyone should take a proactive approach to securing their residence. DPSS strongly encourages you to: Keep your windows and doors lockedTurn on exterior lights at nightClose blinds at night and keep doorwall security bars in placeStore valuables out of plain sightDo not prop open exterior doorsDo not hold open exterior doors for people you do not knowKnow who is at your front door before you open itWhen you take a vacation, put a temporary hold on your mail and other deliveriesReport any suspicious behavior or incidents

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Source in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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: DPSS or AAPD is named as the investigating or issuing authority Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Source present via university public safety branding Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Ann Arbor Police or DPSS identifies the sender context Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: The bulletin attributes the notice to campus or city police From the full message only.
    5. present: Source cue is DPSS or AAPD language No outside context used.
    6. present: Issuing or investigating agency is named Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Public safety agency branding appears Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Source identity is clear from police attribution Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: DPSS or AAPD is named as the investigating or issuing authority Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Source present via university public safety branding Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Ann Arbor Police or DPSS identifies the sender context Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: The bulletin attributes the notice to campus or city police Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Source cue is DPSS or AAPD language Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Issuing or investigating agency is named Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Public safety agency branding appears Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Source identity is clear from police attribution One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: DPSS or AAPD is named as the investigating or issuing authority Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Source present via university public safety branding Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Ann Arbor Police or DPSS identifies the sender context Message length noted.
    20. present: The bulletin attributes the notice to campus or city police Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Source cue is DPSS or AAPD language Element call is firm.
    22. present: Issuing or investigating agency is named Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Public safety agency branding appears No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Source identity is clear from police attribution Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: DPSS or AAPD is named as the investigating or issuing authority Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Hazard in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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: Names a specific offense such as assault or home invasion Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Hazard is a concrete crime type Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Crime type is explicit in the bulletin From the full message only.
    5. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident wording No outside context used.
    6. present: The notice states what occurred Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Named offense appears in the title or body Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Concrete hazard is identified Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Names a specific offense such as assault or home invasion Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Hazard is a concrete crime type Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Crime type is explicit in the bulletin Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident wording Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: The notice states what occurred Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Named offense appears in the title or body Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Concrete hazard is identified One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Names a specific offense such as assault or home invasion Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Hazard is a concrete crime type Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Specific threat vocabulary is present Message length noted.
    20. present: Crime type is explicit in the bulletin Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Hazard present beyond vague incident wording Element call is firm.
    22. present: The notice states what occurred Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Named offense appears in the title or body No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Concrete hazard is identified Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Names a specific offense such as assault or home invasion Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Location in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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: A street, block, or neighborhood is stated Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Location cues appear in the bulletin Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Geographic detail is present Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Named place information is included From the full message only.
    5. present: Location element is satisfied No outside context used.
    6. present: The message says where the incident occurred Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Campus-area geography is referenced Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Place names appear in the text Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: A street, block, or neighborhood is stated Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Location cues appear in the bulletin Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Geographic detail is present Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Named place information is included Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Location element is satisfied Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: The message says where the incident occurred Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Campus-area geography is referenced Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Place names appear in the text One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: A street, block, or neighborhood is stated Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Location cues appear in the bulletin Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Geographic detail is present Message length noted.
    20. present: Named place information is included Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: Location element is satisfied Element call is firm.
    22. present: The message says where the incident occurred Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Campus-area geography is referenced No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Place names appear in the text Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: A street, block, or neighborhood is stated Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Guidanceabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent: Guidance in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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. absent: No protective guidance is present Independent review agrees.
    2. absent: Guidance is absent Confirmed on re-read.
    3. absent: No protective guidance is present Based solely on the alert text.
    4. absent: Guidance is absent From the full message only.
    5. absent: No protective guidance is present No outside context used.
    6. absent: Guidance is absent Strict rubric application.
    7. absent: No protective guidance is present Element coded from wording alone.
    8. absent: Guidance is absent Same conclusion on second look.
    9. absent: No protective guidance is present Matches the public-warning test.
    10. absent: Guidance is absent Wording is decisive here.
    11. absent: No protective guidance is present Clear cut for this element.
    12. absent: Guidance is absent Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. absent: No protective guidance is present Standard pattern for this element.
    14. absent: Guidance is absent Consistent with prior passes.
    15. absent: No protective guidance is present Decision rests on cue words.
    16. absent: Guidance is absent One-sentence justification holds.
    17. absent: No protective guidance is present Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. absent: Guidance is absent Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. absent: No protective guidance is present Message length noted.
    20. absent: Guidance is absent Coding stable across rereads.
    21. absent: No protective guidance is present Element call is firm.
    22. absent: Guidance is absent Text support is adequate.
    23. absent: No protective guidance is present No contradictory cue found.
    24. absent: Guidance is absent Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. absent: No protective guidance is present Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present: Time in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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: Includes dates or times of the incident Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Temporal anchors appear in the bulletin Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Clock times or calendar dates are stated Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Time element is satisfied From the full message only.
    5. present: When-information is present No outside context used.
    6. present: Dates of occurrence are included Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Clock or calendar timing appears Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Temporal detail is explicit Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Includes dates or times of the incident Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Temporal anchors appear in the bulletin Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Clock times or calendar dates are stated Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Time element is satisfied Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: When-information is present Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Dates of occurrence are included Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Clock or calendar timing appears Decision rests on cue words.
    16. present: Temporal detail is explicit One-sentence justification holds.
    17. present: Includes dates or times of the incident Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. present: Temporal anchors appear in the bulletin Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. present: Clock times or calendar dates are stated Message length noted.
    20. present: Time element is satisfied Coding stable across rereads.
    21. present: When-information is present Element call is firm.
    22. present: Dates of occurrence are included Text support is adequate.
    23. present: Clock or calendar timing appears No contradictory cue found.
    24. present: Temporal detail is explicit Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. present: Includes dates or times of the incident Synthesis-ready vote recorded.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent: Impact in DPSS Security Bulletin.

    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 impact language is stated Independent review agrees.
    2. absent: No impact language is stated Confirmed on re-read.
    3. absent: No impact language is stated Based solely on the alert text.
    4. absent: No impact language is stated From the full message only.
    5. absent: No impact language is stated No outside context used.
    6. absent: No impact language is stated Strict rubric application.
    7. absent: No impact language is stated Element coded from wording alone.
    8. absent: No impact language is stated Same conclusion on second look.
    9. absent: No impact language is stated Matches the public-warning test.
    10. absent: No impact language is stated Wording is decisive here.
    11. absent: No impact language is stated Clear cut for this element.
    12. absent: No impact language is stated Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. absent: No impact language is stated Standard pattern for this element.
    14. absent: No impact language is stated Consistent with prior passes.
    15. absent: No impact language is stated Decision rests on cue words.
    16. absent: No impact language is stated One-sentence justification holds.
    17. absent: No impact language is stated Rubric threshold is met as coded.
    18. absent: No impact language is stated Absence or presence is unambiguous.
    19. absent: No impact language is stated Message length noted.
    20. absent: No impact language is stated Coding stable across rereads.
    21. absent: No impact language is stated Element call is firm.
    22. absent: No impact language is stated Text support is adequate.
    23. absent: No impact language is stated No contradictory cue found.
    24. absent: No impact language is stated Final pass agrees with earlier ones.
    25. absent: No impact language is stated Synthesis-ready vote recorded.

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University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security security bulletin series under news.dpss.umich.edu.
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Home invasion reported on South State Street." Incident of November 25, 2020. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-home-invasion-reported-on-south-state-street-2020-11-25/

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