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  "id": "2017-02-28-fitchburg-state-university-ss17-01-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-ss17-01-sexual-assault-2017-02-28",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2017-02-28",
    "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": "2017-02-28",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #SS17-01: Sexual Assault \n\nTuesday February 28, 2017 4:23 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 Wednesday, Feb. 22 in a vehicle outside the McKay Complex. The parties involved are both Fitchburg State students who were acquainted with each other before the reported incident. A comprehensive investigation, being conducted in accordance with Title IX, is now under way. \n\nThe alleged incident was reported to University Police earlier today, whereupon additional resources were made available to the student making the report. The investigation remains active and ongoing. \n\nThis notice is to remind the campus community of the University's commitment to safety and the high standards it sets for its members. No forms of sexual violence or misconduct will be tolerated. Additional resources for the campus community can be found at the Fitchburg Anti-Violence Education website .\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": 1534,
      "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",
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