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  "id": "2016-11-20-fitchburg-state-university-fs16-03-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-fs16-03-sexual-assault-2016-11-20",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2016-11-20",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Sexual Assault — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "headlinePublic": "Sexual Assault — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "summary": "Fitchburg State University [published an FSU Crime Alert / timely warning](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings). Full text recovered.",
    "outcome": "See official alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2016-11-20",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #FS16-03: Sexual Assault \n\nSunday November 20, 2016 10:44 a.m. \n\nUniversity Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that was alleged to have occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 on Snow Street near the rear of the Recreation Center. The female victim was walking alone when she was groped from behind. The assailant fled on foot. A comprehensive investigation, being conducted in accordance with Title IX, is now under way. \n\nAs always, we encourage members of the campus to keep the following in mind:\n\nDial 911 for off-campus emergencies. \nOn campus, report suspicious people to the Fitchburg State University Police Department at 978.665.3111. \nReport all criminal incidents and losses to University Police officers immediately. \n\nSafety is everyone's business. Be cautious, careful, and alert to reduce the risk of theft or incidents that might compromise safety. Personal safety tips can be found on the on and off campus safety page .",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Fitchburg State University timely warnings archive",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official Fitchburg State timely warnings page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 979,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Fitchburg State timely warnings archive mining (wider b62).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official FSU Crime Alert recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely Warnings - Fitchburg State University",
      "url": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-masters",
    "timely-warning",
    "massachusetts",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}