LU Alert: Timely Warning

Timely Warning Alert (24-002752)

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This alert is being sent in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as this incident represents a Clery Act crime that occurred on Clery Act geography and poses a serious or continuing threat to the campus community.

It was recently reported that on 2-20-2024 a female student was touched inappropriately on the backside while in the Reber Thomas Dining Hall. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 pm. The possible subject was described as a black male approximately 25 to 30 years old and approximately 5’9” – 5’10.” The male was last seen with facial hair wearing a hat when the incident occurred. This incident is currently under investigation by LUPD.

If you are in immediate danger, call Liberty University Police Department at 434-592-3911 or call 9-1-1.

Be respectful of those around you.  Ask for consent before touching someone else. Liberty University defines consent as, the voluntary and freely given agreement, through words and / or actions, to participate in a mutually agreed-upon sexual act. Consensual sexual activity happens when each person willingly affirms that they choose to participate.

For more information on Liberty University’s definition of consent as well as information on sexual misconduct, please visit Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy at: https://www.liberty.edu/title-ix/wp-content/uploads/sites/126/2022/09/NEW-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

For information on support resources, services and programs at Liberty University please see the Office of Equity and Compliance’s website found here or the Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety found here.