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  "id": "2023-07-07-university-of-michigan-ford-robotics-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-ford-robotics-sexual-assault-2023-07-07",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-07-07",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Sexual assault at Ford Motor Company Robotics Building",
    "headlinePublic": "Sexual assault at Ford Motor Company Robotics Building",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-4-sexual-assault) concerning this incident. Full text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS Crime Alert for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "July 8, 2023\nCrime Alert 2023-4: Sexual Assault\nAlert ID:\n2023-04\nAlert Agency:\nUMPD 23-2978\nAlert Issued:\nJuly 8, 2023\nDate of Incident:\nJuly 7, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m.\nLocation:\nFord Motor Company Robotics Building, 2505 Hayward\nOffense:\nSexual Assault\nSummary: The University of Michigan Police is actively investigating an incident that occurred the evening of July 7 at the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building.\nAn individual was banging on a locked exterior door and gained unauthorized access from a person inside the building. Once in the building, he followed the victim into a room and sexually assaulted her.\nSuspect(s): Male, no further information is available at this time.\nIf you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or email UM-DPSS-Tips@umich.edu\nRemember:\nTrust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.\nIf you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911\nAvoid providing building access to people you do not know, or anybody who makes you feel unsafe.\nWalk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible\nConfidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355Sexual assault is any sexual activity that occurs in the absence of consent. The responsibility lies with the perpetrator, not the survivor - no one deserves, asks for, or provokes sexual assault. The University of Michigan Police Department has a Special Victims Unit that strives to provide a safe, caring environmentwhere victims are empowered to take action. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we encourage you to report it to law enforcement.\nDPSS encourages community members in need of support to reach out to:\nDPSS Special Victims Unit\nSexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)\nCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)\nDean of Students Office\nSAFEHouse Center\nFaculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO)\nMichigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace ResiliencePlease note that an internal email had an incorrect date in the incident alert. The correct date is July 7, 2023.\nFor status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-4-sexual-assault",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2258,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2023-07-07T22:00:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series under dpss.umich.edu news-and-alerts.",
  "keyFindings": [
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  ],
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    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-4-sexual-assault",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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