Current Status

There is no emergency at this time.


Emergency Hotlines

650-725-5555
844-ALERTSU (844-253-7878)

For Emergency Assistance

Dial 911
(9-911 from campus phones)

UPDATE to report of threat on campus

ALERTSU UPDATE: 2/16/24 at 3:14pm

DPS responded to several locations on campus in response to the threat and has since conducted additional investigation. At this time, DPS has no additional information that lends credibility to the threat of a shooting on campus. Please call 911 immediately if you observe any suspicious activity.

https://police.stanford.edu/alert
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This emergency notification is being sent in compliance with the Clery Act. FAQs about the Clery Act and the AlertSU notifications can be found here:
https://police.stanford.edu/pdf/Clery-FAQ.PDF

ALERTSU – Report of a threat to commit a shooting

ALERTSU: 02/16/2024 at 12:40pm, an unidentified person called the non-emergency phone at Palo Alto dispatch stating he was at the entrance to campus and intended to commit a shooting. DPS responded immediately to the area and has been evaluating the veracity of the call. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying the community. Call 911 immediately if you observe suspicious activity.
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This emergency notification is being sent in compliance with the Clery Act. FAQs about the Clery Act and the AlertSU notifications can be found here:
https://police.stanford.edu/pdf/Clery-FAQ.PDF