Victim struck and robbed of his vehicle by three masked suspects; car later recovered

To check this alert, Claude (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

  All 25 reads agree: the branded "U of M Twin Cities:" signature clearly identifies the university as sender.

  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 branded signature "U of M Twin Cities:" identifies the sender as the university.
  2. present: Opens with the branded sender tag "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the issuing university.
  3. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities" and references UMPD, naming the issuing university and police.
  4. present: Opens with the sender tag "U of M Twin Cities" and names "police", identifying the issuing authority.
  5. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities" naming the issuing university, and references calling 911 and z.umn.edu/alerts.
  6. present: The message opens with the sender tag "U of M Twin Cities" and references police, identifying the source.
  7. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities" and references UMPD, identifying the sending university and authority.
  8. present: The message opens with "U of M Twin Cities" and references UMPD area police, naming the issuing university as sender.
  9. present: Opens with the branded sender tag "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the issuing university.
  10. present: Opens with branded signature "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the sender.
  11. present: Opens with the branded signature "U of M Twin Cities" and references calling 911, identifying the issuing university.
  12. present: Opens with the sender tag "U of M Twin Cities" identifying the university as source.
  13. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities", the university naming itself as sender, and references police, so the source is identified.
  14. present: The message opens with the sender tag "U of M Twin Cities" and references calling 911, naming the issuing university.
  15. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities" and references police, identifying the sending institution and authority.
  16. present: Opens with the branded sender tag "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the issuing university.
  17. present: Opens with branded sender "U of M Twin Cities" and names "police", identifying the issuing authority.
  18. present: Opens with the branded sender "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the issuing institution.
  19. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities", the university naming itself as sender, and references "911".
  20. present: Opens with "U of M Twin Cities" and references UMPD via 911, naming the issuing university and authority.
  21. present: The message opens with "U of M Twin Cities", the university naming itself as sender.
  22. present: Opens with the branded sender tag "U of M Twin Cities", identifying the issuing institution.
  23. present: Opens with the branded signature "U of M Twin Cities" and references the responding police, identifying the sender.
  24. present: Opens with branded signature "U of M Twin Cities" and references police, identifying the sender.
  25. present: Opens with the branded sender "U of M Twin Cities" and names UMPD via the call to 911 and z.umn.edu/alerts.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Unanimous that the hazard is named specifically as an armed robbery involving assault and a firearm.

  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: States the hazard specifically as an "armed robbery" with assault and a firearm.
  2. present: Names a specific hazard, "an armed robbery" with assault and a stolen firearm recovered.
  3. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a stolen firearm, a specific threat.
  4. present: Names a specific threat, an "armed robbery" with assault and a recovered "firearm".
  5. present: Names a specific threat: an "armed robbery" with assault and a recovered firearm.
  6. present: It names "an armed robbery" with a victim assaulted by masked suspects and a firearm recovered, a specific threat.
  7. present: Names an "armed robbery" with assault and a stolen firearm, a specific threat.
  8. present: It names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm recovered, a specific threat.
  9. present: Names a specific threat: an "armed robbery" with assault and a recovered "firearm".
  10. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm recovered, a specific threat.
  11. present: Names a specific threat, an "armed robbery" with a victim assaulted and a "firearm was recovered".
  12. present: Names "an armed robbery" with a firearm, a specific threat.
  13. present: Names "an armed robbery" with a firearm involved, a specific threat.
  14. present: It names a specific threat, "an armed robbery" involving assault and a recovered firearm.
  15. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm, a specific hazard.
  16. present: Names a specific threat, an "armed robbery" with a victim hit and a firearm recovered.
  17. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a stolen firearm, a specific threat.
  18. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm, a specific threat.
  19. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a stolen firearm, a specific threat.
  20. present: Names a specific threat, an "armed robbery" involving assault and a firearm.
  21. present: It names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm, a specific threat.
  22. present: Names an "armed robbery" and assault with a weapon, a specific threat.
  23. present: Names a specific threat: "an armed robbery occurred" with assault and a firearm.
  24. present: Names "an armed robbery" with assault and a firearm, a specific threat.
  25. present: Names a specific threat, an "armed robbery" with the victim hit with a weapon and a firearm recovered.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All reads agree a specific location is given, near 14th Ave SE and 7th St SE.

  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: Gives location "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE."
  2. present: States the location "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific street intersection.
  3. present: States it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  4. present: Gives a specific location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE".
  5. present: States it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific street location.
  6. present: It locates the crime "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific intersection.
  7. present: Says it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  8. present: It locates the crime "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific place.
  9. present: Gives a location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific street intersection.
  10. present: States the location "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific place.
  11. present: Gives a specific location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE".
  12. present: Says it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  13. present: Says it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  14. present: It locates the crime "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific street intersection.
  15. present: States it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  16. present: Gives a location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific intersection.
  17. present: Gives a precise location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE".
  18. present: Gives a specific place, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE".
  19. present: Says it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific street location.
  20. present: States the location "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific place.
  21. present: It locates the crime "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific intersection.
  22. present: Says it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  23. present: States it happened "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  24. present: States it occurred "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific location.
  25. present: Gives a location, "near 14th Ave SE/7th St SE", a specific intersection.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Unanimous that recipients are instructed to call 911 with any information about the crime.

  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: Instructs recipients: "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  2. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a directed action.
  3. present: Instructs "If you have any information about this crime please call 911", a recipient action.
  4. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" with information, a directed action.
  5. present: Instructs recipients: "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  6. present: It instructs recipients to "call 911" with information, a protective/reporting action.
  7. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a directed action.
  8. present: It instructs recipients to "call 911" with information, a directed action.
  9. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a directed action.
  10. present: Instructs recipients "please call 911" if they have information.
  11. present: Instructs recipients, "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  12. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information.
  13. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a directed action.
  14. present: It instructs recipients, "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  15. present: Instructs recipients, "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  16. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a protective/reporting action.
  17. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a directed action.
  18. present: Tells recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a recipient instruction.
  19. present: Instructs recipients, "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  20. present: Tells recipients "If you have any information about this crime please call 911", a directed action.
  21. present: It instructs recipients to "call 911" with information about this crime.
  22. present: Instructs recipients, "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  23. present: Instructs recipients: "If you have any information about this crime please call 911."
  24. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" if they have information, a direct action.
  25. present: Instructs recipients to "call 911" with information, a protective/reporting action.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All reads agree the time is stated as 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am.

  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: Conveys time "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am."
  2. present: Gives a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  3. present: Gives "5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a specific date and time.
  4. present: States the time, "5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", giving date and clock time.
  5. present: Gives recency: "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a specific date and clock time.
  6. present: It gives a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  7. present: Gives recency with "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  8. present: It gives recency with "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  9. present: States timing, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  10. present: Gives date and time "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  11. present: States the date and time, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  12. present: Gives time "on 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  13. present: States "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a specific date and time.
  14. present: It gives a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am."
  15. present: Gives a time, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", conveying when it occurred.
  16. present: States timing, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  17. present: States the date and time, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  18. present: States a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  19. present: Gives a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  20. present: Gives recency, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  21. present: It gives a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  22. present: Gives the time "on 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a clock time and date.
  23. present: Gives the date and time "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
  24. present: Gives "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am", a date and clock time.
  25. present: States a clock time and date, "On 5/23/26 at approximately 4:20am".
• Impactpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by unanimous 25-0 read; the armed robbery alert conveys a threat of harm to people from a weapon beyond naming the incident.

  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: Describes an armed robbery in which the victim was hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury.
  2. present: Reports an armed robbery in which the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury.
  3. present: Describes an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury to a person.
  4. present: It reports the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face with a weapon and robbed, an explicit harm.
  5. present: It reports the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face and a firearm was recovered, a stated harm.
  6. present: Reports the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, a stated injury.
  7. present: It reports an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon which is a stated injury.
  8. present: Reports an armed robbery where the victim was hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury, and a firearm was recovered.
  9. present: Reports an armed robbery in which the victim was hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury, and a firearm was recovered.
  10. present: The alert states the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, an explicit physical harm.
  11. present: Describes an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated harm to a person.
  12. present: The alert states the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face with a weapon and robbed, a stated injury.
  13. present: The alert reports an armed robbery in which the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury, with a firearm recovered.
  14. present: Reports the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, a stated harm.
  15. present: States the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, a stated injury.
  16. present: The alert states the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, an explicit harm to a person.
  17. present: It reports an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury, and a firearm was recovered.
  18. present: The message states the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon and had property stolen, an explicit stated injury.
  19. present: It reports an armed robbery in which the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, and a firearm was recovered, conveying stated violent harm.
  20. present: Reports an armed robbery in which the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury.
  21. present: Describes the victim being assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon which is a stated injury.
  22. present: Reports an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face and a firearm was recovered, a stated harm.
  23. present: Reports an armed robbery in which the victim was hit in the face with a weapon and a firearm was recovered, a stated harm.
  24. present: The alert reports an armed robbery where the victim was assaulted and hit in the face with a weapon, a stated injury to a victim.
  25. present: Reports the victim was assaulted by being hit in the face with a weapon during an armed robbery, a stated injury.