[URGENT] Public Safety Advisory

UIC Police offer the following security tips:
• Report crime promptly to police.
• To contact the UIC Police, call 312-355-5555 for emergencies or 312-996-2830 for non-emergencies.
• For confidential counseling, contact Counseling Services at 312-996-3490 for students; and Employee Assistance Service at 312-996-3588 for faculty and staff.
• Any student, staff or faculty member at UIC who experiences sexual assault, domestic/dating violence or stalking can access free, anonymous and confidential services by calling the Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) at 312-413-8206.
• For additional information on reporting an incident of sexual misconduct, visit oae.uic.edu/sexual-misconduct/report-an-incident/
On Apr 27, 2023, UIC Police received a report through the Campus Security Authority Incident Reporting System, that a student was the victim of a criminal sexual assault by a known acquaintance, who is not affiliated with UIC. The victim reported the incident occurred on Feb. 21, 2023 at approximately midnight in a dorm room located at 700 S. Halsted St. The victim completed a sexual assault kit at a local Hospital. UICPD conducted a follow-up investigation which resulted in the victim not wanting police involvement at the time of this notification. Victim reported no injuries.
Approximate crime location mapped:
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Public safety advisories are distributed to the university community in compliance with the federal Clery Act. UIC Police may also issue notifications for off-campus crimes in the interest of public-safety awareness. Security tips are standard precautions, not special or incident-specific measures. Offender descriptions and precise locations are provided only to aid in the identification of possible suspects. Updates to investigations are not sent by email but will be posted online at: emergency.uic.edu/public-safety-advisory/