{
  "id": "2026-03-05-umass-amherst-peeping-incidents-reported-at-field-and-grayson-halls",
  "slug": "umass-amherst-peeping-incidents-reported-at-field-and-grayson-halls-2026-03-05",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Massachusetts Amherst",
    "shortName": "UMass Amherst",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "UMass Alert / UMPD Advisory",
    "enrollment": 32000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-03-05",
    "type": "sexual-offense",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Peeping incidents reported at Field and Grayson Halls",
    "headlinePublic": "Peeping incidents reported at Field and Grayson Halls",
    "summary": "UMass Amherst Police [published a public safety advisory](https://www.umass.edu/police/alerts-advisories). Full text is preserved from the official UMPD Alerts and Advisories page.",
    "outcome": "See official UMPD advisory for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "UMPD Public Safety Advisory\n\r\nField & Grayson Halls\n\nCA01-26-4725 3/5/2026\n\nThe University of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department (UMPD) is investigating three reports from residents of Field Hall involving an unknown individual or individuals who were observed looking at female residents while they were showering. \n\nThe incidents are reported to have taken place on February 9, 2026, February 22, 2026, and March 3, 2026. \n\nUMPD encourages any member of the community to report suspicious behavior immediately to the police. Students are reminded to remain aware of their surroundings and to contact UMPD immediately if they observe or are aware of similar situations. UMPD may be contacted 24 hours a day at (413) 545-2121 or online at https://www.umass.edu/police/about/contact-us. \n\nAdditional resources available to students include: \n\nResidential Life Staff\nIf you are impacted by this series of incidents, please connect with Residence Director Berlyann Rivera or Assistant Residence Director Emmanuel Bosompem.\n\nDean of Students Office \n227 Whitmore Hall \nPhone: (413) 545-2684 \nRequest assistance from the Dean of Students Office here \n\nCenter for Counseling and Psychological Health \nMiddlesex House \nPhone: (413) 545-2337 \nAfter 5:00 p.m. or on weekends and holidays, call the main CCPH phone number (413) 545-2337. \nhttps://www.umass.edu/dean-students/student-conduct \n\nEqual Opportunity and Access Office \n225 Bartlett Hall \nPhone: (413) 545-3464 \n\nCenter for Women and Community \n2nd Floor New Africa House \nSupport Groups & General Counseling: (413) 545-0883; \nSexual Assault Support & Advocacy (SASA) Hotline: (413) 545-0800 \n\nContacts\n\n- Emergency: (413) 545-3111\n\n- Non-Emergency: (413) 545-2121\n\n- Confidential Tips: (413) 577-8477\n\nYou Receive Alerts\n\n- by email to your network address\n\n- through outdoor sirens and PA system\n\n- by text messaging (subscribe)\n\n- Subscribe to UMass Amherst Alerts Emergency Text Messaging\n\nUMass Police Department\n\nOur duty is to serve our community by providing a safe environment in which to live, learn and grow.\n\n\r\n\n585 East Pleasant Street\nAmherst, MA 01003-9600\n\n(413) 545-2121 \n\n[email protected]\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.umass.edu/police/alerts-advisories",
      "sourceDescription": "UMass Amherst Police Alerts and Advisories page",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official umass.edu/police/alerts-advisories HTML.",
        "Source page hosts multiple dated advisories; this case isolates one advisory block."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2188,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "UMPD Public Safety Advisory dated 2026-03-05"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department Alerts and Advisories series.",
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    "Official UMPD Alerts and Advisories page preserves public safety advisory text."
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      "title": "UMPD Alerts and Advisories",
      "url": "https://www.umass.edu/police/alerts-advisories",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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    "sexual-offense"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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