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  "id": "2016-12-12-fitchburg-state-university-fs16-06-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-fs16-06-sexual-assault-2016-12-12",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2016-12-12",
    "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."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2016-12-12",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #FS16-06: Sexual Assault \n\nMonday December 12, 2016 3:12 p.m. \n\nThis is a safety notice from Fitchburg State University. University Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that was alleged to have occurred early Sunday morning in Russell Towers. The assailant in the case was unknown to the victim. \n\nA comprehensive investigation, being conducted in accordance with Title IX, is now under way. Anyone with information is asked to contact University Police at 978.665.3111. You may notice an increased police presence on campus as well as in residence halls. \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\nThe University Police offer personal safety tips on its website, including:\n\nKeep the door(s) to your residence and windows accessible from the outside locked at all times. Report defective locks on windows and doors immediately to the Capital Planning and Maintenance website. Students can also call the Work Request Line at extension 3115. \nNever sleep in an unlocked room or house. \nDo not put your names and address on key rings. \nDo not keep your residence and vehicle keys on the same ring. \nIf you lose the keys or One Card to your residence, have the lock(s) changed. On campus residents should notify the Police immediately. \nRequire visitors to identify themselves before you open your door. Off-campus residents should require official identification from all repair service personnel. \nDo not let strangers use your phone. \nIf you receive obscene or harassing telephone calls, or several calls with no one on the other end, immediately notify the Fitchburg State University Police. \nIf you find your room has been entered, do not go inside . Go to a neighbor and call the Fitchburg State University Police (for university housing) or the Fitchburg Police Department (for a private residence). If you are already inside, do not disturb the scene or touch anything. \n\nSafety is everyone's business. Be cautious, careful, and alert to reduce the risk of theft or incidents that might compromise safety.\n\nAdditional 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",
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        "Verbatim from official Fitchburg State timely warnings page."
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      "confidence": "high"
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  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official FSU Crime Alert recovered."
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    {
      "title": "Timely Warnings - Fitchburg State University",
      "url": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
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  "tags": [
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