Reported armed robbery near U Village

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 post names "Seattle police are searching the area" and gives "SPD's non-emergency phone line at 206-625-5011", so the responding authority is unmistakable.

  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: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the authority.
  2. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and SPD's tip line identify the authority.
  3. present: Seattle police and SPD's non-emergency line are named as the source of the information.
  4. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD phone line identify the responding agency.
  5. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the responding agency.
  6. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the authority behind it.
  7. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD non-emergency line identify the authority.
  8. present: Seattle police and SPD, with a non-emergency number, are named.
  9. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the authority.
  10. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the reporting authority.
  11. present: "Seattle police" and SPD's non-emergency line identify the issuing and responding authority.
  12. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the source agency.
  13. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD phone line identify the authority.
  14. present: Police, Seattle police and SPD with a non emergency number are named.
  15. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and SPD's tip line identify the authority.
  16. present: Seattle police and SPD, with a non emergency phone line, are named as the source.
  17. present: "Seattle police" and SPD's non-emergency line identify who is behind the notice.
  18. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD phone line identify the authority involved.
  19. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the authority behind the message.
  20. present: "Seattle police" and SPD's non-emergency line identify the source agency.
  21. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD non emergency line identify police as the source.
  22. present: "Seattle police" and "SPD's non-emergency phone line" identify the responding agency.
  23. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD phone line name the authority.
  24. present: "Seattle police", "SPD" and "UWPD" contact details identify the issuing authority.
  25. present: "Seattle police are searching the area" and the SPD non-emergency line identify the source.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The text names a "Reported armed robbery" whose suspect "Reportedly displayed a short-barrel rifle", a named threat with the weapon specified.

  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: A "reported armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  2. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  3. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  4. present: It names a "Reported armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  5. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a "short-barrel rifle" names the threat clearly.
  6. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle."
  7. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  8. present: A reported armed robbery involving a short-barrel rifle is specified.
  9. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  10. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a "short-barrel rifle" displayed names the threat clearly.
  11. present: A "reported armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  12. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle."
  13. present: It names a "Reported armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  14. present: A reported armed robbery in which a short barrel rifle was displayed is specified.
  15. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  16. present: It reports an "armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  17. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a "short-barrel rifle" displayed names the threat.
  18. present: The hazard is a "Reported armed robbery" in which the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  19. present: A "reported armed robbery" where the suspect "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  20. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  21. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is a specific threat.
  22. present: It names a "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle".
  23. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle" is specific.
  24. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a suspect who "displayed a short-barrel rifle" names the threat.
  25. present: A "reported armed robbery" with a "short-barrel rifle" displayed is a specific threat.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The robbery is sited "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village", a street and landmark pairing readers can place.

  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 places it "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  2. present: It is placed "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village."
  3. present: It is placed at "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  4. present: The site is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  5. present: It occurred "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  6. present: The site is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village."
  7. present: The scene is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  8. present: A business on NE 45th St. southeast of U Village is given.
  9. present: The site is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  10. present: It locates the business "on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  11. present: It is located "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  12. present: It is placed "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village."
  13. present: The scene is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  14. present: A business on NE 45th St, southeast of U Village, is named.
  15. present: The site is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  16. present: The place is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  17. present: It is at "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  18. present: It is placed "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  19. present: It gives "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  20. present: The business is placed "on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  21. present: It places the robbery "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  22. present: The scene is "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  23. present: It is placed "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village".
  24. present: "a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village" is specific.
  25. present: Sited "at a business on NE 45th St, immediately southeast of U Village."
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. "Avoid if possible" is a protective instruction to recipients, reinforced by the invitation to call SPD with information.

  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: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search.
  2. present: "Avoid if possible" asks the reader to take a protective action.
  3. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search.
  4. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" and may contact the SPD non emergency line.
  5. present: "Avoid if possible" and the request to contact SPD give recipients actions.
  6. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" and to contact SPD with information.
  7. present: "Avoid if possible" and the invitation to contact SPD are actions asked of readers.
  8. present: Readers are told to avoid if possible while police search.
  9. present: It tells readers to "Avoid if possible."
  10. present: "Avoid if possible" and the invitation to contact SPD give recipients actions.
  11. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search.
  12. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible."
  13. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" and to contact SPD with information.
  14. present: Readers are told to avoid if possible.
  15. present: The instruction "Avoid if possible" is a protective action for recipients.
  16. present: Recipients are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search the area.
  17. present: "Avoid if possible" tells recipients what protective action to take.
  18. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" and may "contact SPD's non-emergency phone line".
  19. present: "Avoid if possible" directs recipients away from the scene.
  20. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search.
  21. present: "Avoid if possible" is a protective instruction addressed to recipients.
  22. present: Readers are told to "Avoid if possible" while police search.
  23. present: "Avoid if possible" plus contacting SPD's line gives recipients an action.
  24. present: "Avoid if possible" and the request to contact SPD give recipients actions.
  25. present: "Avoid if possible" is a protective instruction addressed to readers.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Both the incident and the update are clocked: the robbery "around 9pm" and the "UPDATE at 9:45pm" stating the scene is cleared.

  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 given as "around 9pm" and the "9:45pm" update.
  2. present: "9:45pm" and the robbery "around 9pm" supply the timing.
  3. present: The update is at "9:45pm" and the robbery happened "around 9pm".
  4. present: The post is stamped "9:45pm" and dates the robbery "around 9pm".
  5. present: The post times "9:45pm" and "around 9pm" mark when it happened.
  6. present: Times are explicit: "UPDATE at 9:45pm" and the robbery "around 9pm."
  7. present: It gives "9:45pm" for the update and the robbery "around 9pm".
  8. present: Around 9pm and an update at 9:45pm are given.
  9. present: Times "9:45pm" and "around 9pm" are given.
  10. present: "9:45pm" and "around 9pm" give the timing of the incident and update.
  11. present: It gives "around 9pm" for the robbery and a 9:45pm update.
  12. present: It carries "UPDATE at 9:45pm" and the robbery "around 9pm."
  13. present: It gives "UPDATE at 9:45pm" and the robbery occurring "around 9pm".
  14. present: Times 9:45pm and around 9pm are stated.
  15. present: It gives "9:45pm" and says the robbery occurred "around 9pm".
  16. present: The robbery is placed "around 9pm" with an update at 9:45pm.
  17. present: The update is "at 9:45pm" and the robbery happened "around 9pm".
  18. present: Times are given as "9:45pm" for the update and "around 9pm" for the robbery.
  19. present: "UPDATE at 9:45pm" and "around 9pm" provide clock times.
  20. present: The update is at 9:45pm and the robbery occurred "around 9pm".
  21. present: Times are given: update "at 9:45pm" and the robbery "around 9pm".
  22. present: The update is stamped "9:45pm" and the robbery placed "around 9pm".
  23. present: It cites "9:45pm" for the update and the robbery "around 9pm".
  24. present: "9:45pm" and "around 9pm" give clock times for the incident and update.
  25. present: It gives "around 9pm" and an update at "9:45pm."
• Impactabsent0/25

  Final assessment

  Absent, 0 of 25. The rifle is described but nothing states what harm could follow: no injury, no severity, no danger wording, only that "The scene is cleared."

  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, danger level or potential consequence is stated anywhere in the text.
  2. absent: Aside from the weapon's description, no injury, severity or potential consequence is stated.
  3. absent: No consequence or severity is stated; the rifle is described but no potential harm is spelled out.
  4. absent: Despite the rifle, no sentence states any danger, injury or severity for readers.
  5. absent: No injury, danger or severity is stated; the scene is reported cleared.
  6. absent: No consequence or danger statement accompanies the weapon description; no injuries or threat level are mentioned.
  7. absent: No injury, danger level or possible consequence is stated, only the weapon and clothing description.
  8. absent: No statement of possible harm appears; the scene is simply reported cleared.
  9. absent: No injury, danger or severity statement accompanies the rifle description.
  10. absent: Beyond the rifle being displayed, no injury, danger or severity statement appears.
  11. absent: No injury, damage, or severity statement accompanies the display of the weapon.
  12. absent: Beyond naming the weapon, no consequence, injury, or severity of the threat is stated.
  13. absent: No consequence or severity is stated; no injuries or danger language appear.
  14. absent: No injury or severity is mentioned despite the rifle being displayed.
  15. absent: Nothing states what harm the rifle-carrying suspect might cause or any injury.
  16. absent: Nothing states what the rifle armed suspect could do or how serious the risk is.
  17. absent: No harm or severity is described, only the suspect description and a cleared scene.
  18. absent: Beyond naming the weapon, nothing states what harm could follow, and no injury or danger wording appears.
  19. absent: Nothing states injury, danger or possible consequence beyond the robbery report itself.
  20. absent: No injury, severity or potential consequence is stated anywhere in the message.
  21. absent: No injury, danger or consequence is stated beyond the description of the weapon and suspect.
  22. absent: No injury, danger or consequence is stated anywhere in the message.
  23. absent: No consequence is reported: nothing about injuries, loss or how dangerous the suspect is.
  24. absent: No injury, danger level or potential consequence is stated anywhere in the text.
  25. absent: No statement of danger or injury appears beyond the description of the weapon.