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JOHNSON CAMPUS IMMEDIATE SAFETY ALERT

Email sent the morning of Saturday, 22 April 2023

UPDATE — NVU JOHNSON CAMPUS RE-OPENS

Dear Johnson Campus Faculty, Staff, and Students,

The Johnson campus will re-open campus today, Saturday April 22nd.

Although the potentially dangerous individual is still at large, we have implemented several safety protocols which will continue through the weekend and include:

  • NVU Public Safety has added extra staff for additional campus patrols.
  • The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will provide vehicle patrols a few times throughout the weekend.
  • The Director of Residence Life is on campus and can be reached through NVU Public Safety at 802.635.1205.

Please also continue to follow safety practices as well and keep in mind these reminders:

  • Do NOT allow any unknown individual(s) to follow you into a residence hall. If they are a resident of that building, they can provide their own access into the building.
  • Program Public Safety’s number into your phone: 802.635.1205.
  • If you cannot reach Public Safety, contact the Hall Advisor on duty at 802.730.3439.
  • Immediately contact Public Safety if you observe any suspicious activity or a suspicious individual on campus engaged in any activity that is out of the ordinary or that is attempting to follow you into a residence hall or into another building.
  • Download the Rave Guardian App: This is a free mobile app that turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. This is a companion service plugging into our existing Rave Alert system. Rave Guardian is available to download at the Google Play or Apple App Store. Rave Guardian also has a safety feature that directly connects you to Public Safety (or 9-1-1 if off-campus) in an emergency.
  • Contact Public Safety if you would like an escort to/from your building to another on campus location.

We recognize that this situation impacts our community members in different ways. If you need support, contact Lamoille County Mental Health at 802.888.5026; Public Safety at 802.635.1205; the Hall Advisor on duty at 802.730.3439 or Dean of Students Michele Whitmore at 802.793.4751.

updates on this situation can be found at http://vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/.

Thank you.

Michele Whitmore, MA ‘12
NVU Johnson Dean of Students
NVU Title IX Coordinator/P311 & P311-A
First Year Experience Coordinator
802.635.1452

Email sent the evening of Friday, 21 April 2023

UPDATE — NVU JOHNSON CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT

Dear Johnson Campus Faculty, Staff, and Students,

The Johnson campus will remain closed overnight. We anticipate sending an update in the morning.

Because the potentially dangerous person is still at large, we have implemented several safety protocols and ask that you follow safety practices as well:

  • NVU Public Safety will has added extra staff for additional campus patrols.
  • The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will provide vehicle patrols a few times this evening and tomorrow while the individual is at large.
  • The Director of Residence Life will be on campus throughout the weekend and can be reached through NVU Public Safety at 802.635.1205.

Please follow these helpful safety reminders:

  • Do NOT allow any unknown individual(s) to follow you into a residence hall. If they are a resident of that building, they can provide their own access into the building.
  • Program Public Safety’s number into your phone: 802.635.1205.If you cannot reach Public Safety, contact the Hall Advisor on duty at 802.730.3439.
  • Immediately contact Public Safety if you observe any suspicious activity or a suspicious individual on campus engaged in any activity that is out of the ordinary or that is attempting to follow you into a residence hall or into another building.
  • Download the Rave Guardian App: This is a free mobile app that turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. This is a companion service plugging into our existing Rave Alert system. Rave Guardian is available to download at the Google Play or Apple App Store. Rave Guardian also has a safety feature that directly connects you to Public Safety (or 9-1-1 if off-campus) in an emergency.
  • Contact Public Safety if you would like an escort to/from your building to another on campus location.

We recognize that this situation could impact members of our community in different ways. If you need support, contact Lamoille County Mental Health at 802.888.5026; Public Safety at 802.635.1205; the Hall Advisor on duty at 802.730.3439, or Dean of Students Michele Whitmore at 802.793.4751.

Stay abreast of any updates on this situation at http://vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/.

The University will also provide updates as we make additional decisions.

Thank you and have a good night.

Michele Whitmore, MA ‘12
NVU Johnson Dean of Students
NVU Title IX Coordinator/P311 & P311-A
First Year Experience Coordinator
802.635.1452

Email sent the morning of Friday, 21 April 2023

ATTN JOHNSON SAFETY ALERT

Dear Johnson Campus Faculty, Staff, and Students,

The Johnson Campus will be closing immediately today due to an armed and potentially dangerous person at large in the Morrisville, Vermont area. All classes and activities are canceled.

Vermont State Police and the Lamoille County sheriff’s department are actively searching for the individual. Residential students are encouraged to remain on campus in your residence hall. The only building that will be open is the dining hall.

If off campus, do not enter campus. If you have already arrived on campus, please return home.

Please immediately contact Public Safety at 802.635.1205 if you observe any suspicious individuals on campus.

More details are here.

For people that need immediate support, call Public Safety at 802.635.1205 or Dean of Students Michele Whitmore at 802. 793.4751.

We will be back in touch as needed.

Michele Whitmore, MA ‘12
NVU Johnson Dean of Students
NVU Title IX Coordinator/P311 & P311-A
First Year Experience Coordinator
802.635.1452