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Sexual Assault

On October 24, 2017, the Stanford University Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault (rape). The incident took place on the east side of campus after midnight on October 23, 2017. The victim and suspect know one another. If you have information about this crime, please call the Stanford University Department of… Read more Sexual Assault

2017 Annual AlertSU Test

This is a test of the Stanford AlertSU system. There is no emergency at this time. For more information about the AlertSU system, visit police.stanford.edu. Thank you for your participation.

2017 AlertSU Annual Test Notification

On Thursday, October 19, between noon-12:30 pm, Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community.  Text messages will be sent from  “89361.” The test will also include activation of the outdoor warning system, which will sound an audible… Read more 2017 AlertSU Annual Test Notification

Auto Burglary - Update

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) received a report of an in-progress vehicle burglary at the Stanford Golf Course on October 13, 2017 at 6:25pm. A second vehicle was reported to have been burglarized in the area of the Cantor Arts Center (Lomita Dr. and Roth Way) around the same time. The suspect… Read more Auto Burglary - Update

Update on Air Quality

Stanford is continuing to monitor local air quality as a result of the tragic North Bay wildfires this week. Local air quality is expected to continue to vary based on meteorological conditions. The current Bay Area Air Quality Management District forecast suggests improved air quality tomorrow and through the weekend, but the situation is changeable.… Read more Update on Air Quality

Stanford and the North Bay Fires

Additional information about Stanford’s response to this week’s devastating fires in the North Bay is available at https://news.stanford.edu/2017/10/11/north-bay-fires/ Further updates will be provided on this website.

Page Mill Road Closure Update-10/11/17

Road Closure Update: Page Mill Road between Hanover and Peter Coutts has been reopened to normal traffic as of 4:55pm. https://police.stanford.edu/alertsu.html

Road Closure--Page Mill 10/11/17

ROAD CLOSURE: As of 4:00 pm on 10/11/17, Page Mill Road is closed between Hanover Street and Peter Coutts Road due to police activity in the area. Stanford Avenue is experiencing heavy traffic due to this road closure. Plan an alternate route around the impacted area. Stay away from the area until further notice.… Read more Road Closure--Page Mill 10/11/17

Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from this week’s devastating North Bay fires has been increasing today in the Bay Area, including around the Stanford campus. As of early afternoon, the nearest official air monitoring station, in Redwood City, measured an Air Quality Index reading of 160 for particle pollution. This placed local air quality as measured by particle pollution… Read more Wildfire Smoke

Public Safety Phone Outage Update

The IT Department has resolved our phone issue. Phones should be working properly again. Thank you for your patience.

Public Safety Phone Outage

Stanford Department of Public Safety is experiencing intermittent phone outages. If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1; from a University phone, dial 9-9-1-1. For non-emergency inquiries, please call our regular business line at 650-723-9633, leave a message with your name, phone number and brief message. Though our phone lines are down, we are still capable of… Read more Public Safety Phone Outage

Chilled water curtailment ends

All chilled water curtailment has ended. Chilled water storage tank levels and forecasted loads are back to normal. It will take about two hours to restore remaining buildings to normal conditions. Please notify your building manager of any continuing space temperature issues in your location. Thank you for your patience and support during the… Read more Chilled water curtailment ends

Cooling curtailment returns to Stage 1

Due to improved chilled water tank storage levels, the Stage 3 chilled water curtailment on the Stanford campus was lifted at 5:30 a.m. today and Stage 2 is being lifted starting immediately. The campus will remain at Stage 1 curtailment until conditions are reassessed later this morning. A Stage 1 curtailment means that, in… Read more Cooling curtailment returns to Stage 1

Building cooling update - Stage 3

The Chilled Water Curtailment affecting the Stanford campus this afternoon has been raised to Stage 3. This means that temperatures in teaching, research or commercial spaces may exceed campus guidelines of 80-85 degrees for a more extended period of time, perhaps 24 hours or more. Building managers responsible for equipment that may be sensitive… Read more Building cooling update - Stage 3

Building cooling update

Due to worsening chilled water load and storage tank levels, a Stage 2 Chilled Water Curtailment is being implemented on the Stanford campus this afternoon. This means that in addition to reducing comfort cooling in some buildings under Stage 1, the curtailment may result in temporary disruption of teaching, research and commercial operations. Temperatures… Read more Building cooling update

Building Cooling Alert

A Stage 1 Chilled Water Curtailment, affecting building comfort cooling in many campus academic buildings and offices, is being implemented on the Stanford campus this afternoon (Tuesday, September 5). Campus buildings are cooled by a chilled water system. Due to the record-high weekend temperatures, along with continued high humidity and high overnight temperatures, the… Read more Building Cooling Alert

Gas line break resolved

The gas line break on Serra St has been repaired. Galvez St and Serra St are now open to all traffic.

Gas Line Break Final Update

The gas line break on Serra St has been repaired. Galvez St and Serra St are now open to all traffic. 

Gas Line Break Update

PG&E is on scene to repair a gas line break on Galvez St. between Serra St. and Campus Drive. The gas has been turned off and PG&E is working on repairs. Time of repairs is estimated to be approximately 5-6 hours. Continue to stay away from the area and use alternate routes. Refer to https://police.stanford.edu/alertsu.html for additional updates.

Gas Line Break Update

Gas Line Break Update: PG&E is on scene. The gas has been turned off and they are working on repairs. Time of repairs will be approximately 5-6 hours. Continue to stay away from the area and use alternate routes. Updates will be posted on this site when available.

Gas line break on Galvez St. Avoid area

There is a reported gas line break. Galvez Street is closed between Campus Drive and Serra Street. Serra Street is closed between Galvez Street and Campus Drive. Please stay away from the area. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu/alertsu.html

Gas Line Break 9/1/17

STANFORD PD:9/1/17, There is a reported gas line break. Galvez Street is closed between Campus Drive and Serra Street. Serra Street is closed between Galvez Street and Campus Drive. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.edu

Update to Fire @ the Dish 8/23/2017

STANFORD PD: 8/23/2017, as an update to the Fire reported last night at the Dish hiking area near interstate 280, the Dish has been reopened for public access.

Update: Fire @the Dish 8/23/2017

STANFORD PD UPDATE: August 23, 2017. The fire at the Stanford Dish Hiking Trails has been extinguished. The Stanford Dish Hiking trails will remain closed until further notice. Junipero Serra Blvd. is now open to normal traffic.

Fire @ the Dish

STANFORD PD: 8/22/2017, Fire at the Dish hiking area near interstate 280, 9:32 PM. Stay away from the area. Junipero Serra Road is closed between Stanford Avenue and Campus Drive East. Santa Clara County and Palo Alto Fire resources are on scene. The fire is not threatening any structures. The Dish area will be closed… Read more Fire @ the Dish

Road Closure Update

Junipero Serra Blvd between Stanford Ave and Campus Drive East is now open.

Road Closure

ROAD CLOSURE on Junipero Serra Blvd between Stanford Ave and Campus Drive East; unknown time of reopening. Plan alternate route, avoid area. Updates when available on this site.

Sexual Assault

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety was notified about a sexual assault that occurred on the west side of campus. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30pm, and the victim and suspect are acquaintances. The female victim described the suspect as follows: White male adult, approximately 22-25 years old, brown hair, brown eyes, thin build,… Read more Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault - Rape

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety was notified about a sexual assault rape that occurred at a student residence on the west side of campus. The incident occurred on 07/19/17 at approximately 1:30am. The victim and the suspect are acquaintances. The female victim described the suspect as follows: light skinned, Black male, 6’3", 180… Read more Sexual Assault - Rape

Auto Burglaries

Between July 2nd and July 17th, 2017, 7 auto burglaries from parked vehicles located in different areas of the Stanford University campus have been reported to the Stanford Department of Public Safety. In each case, windows were broken to gain entry into the vehicle.    The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is encouraging… Read more Auto Burglaries

Robbery

On 05/25/2017, a robbery occurred on Campus Dr near Avery Mall, at 12:00am. Suspects are described as two black male adults with braids or dread lock hair. Both males approximately 6 foot, last seen wearing all dark clothing. Suspects fled on foot. Take measures to protect yourself and stay away from the area… Read more Robbery

Burglary

The Stanford Police received a report of multiple burglaries in the NG House on Serra Street, Friday, 05/12/17, at approximately 4pm. Witnesses describe the suspect as a black female adult, late 20-30 years of age, 5’4”, wearing a yellow dress with a red or dark colored sweatshirt. She was carrying a blue backpack… Read more Burglary

Suspicious Circumstances, 5/7/17, 8:15pm

STANFORD PD: (MM/DD/YY), Reported Prowler/Peeping at (Location), (Time). Be alert & protect yourself. Updates will be posted on this page when available.

Battery

STANFORD PD: 05/07/2017, Reported battery on the East side of campus at 12:54. The suspect is described to be a light to medium skin adult male unshaven, approximately 20 years of age. The suspect is about 6’1 wearing a red and white Cavaliers jersey. Be alert & protect yourself. Updates when available at https://police.stanford.e0 yourself.… Read more Battery

Attempted Burglary

At 10:00am this morning Public Safety was notified of an attempted Burglary. On 5/6/17, a student on the first floor of Roble Hall (Wing B) heard noises at his window. He went to the window and observed a suspect holding his window screen open. The suspect immediately fled from the scene in an unknown direction.… Read more Attempted Burglary

Prowling Arrest

On Monday, May 1st, at approx. 3:10pm, Stanford deputies arrested and booked Jun Nicdao PEGARIDO into the San Jose Main Jail on a charge of Prowling that occurred minutes earlier at a residence on the 500 block of Gerona Road. He is also under investigation as a possible suspect in the Indecent Exposure incidents that… Read more Prowling Arrest

Indecent Exposure

STANFORD PD: On 04/30/17 at 1:55 AM, three victims who were traveling together reported to Stanford DPS that a male had exposed himself to them from outside of his parked vehicle on the east side of campus. The vehicle was described as a newer white sedan. Suspect left in his vehicle in an unknown direction… Read more Indecent Exposure

Community Alert -- Scam Warning

Scam Warning SUDPS has received several reports about individuals who are attempting to scam victims out of money by fraudulently claiming to be working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some of our community members have been victims of this scam in which the caller demands payment for back or missed taxes. In… Read more Community Alert -- Scam Warning

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Sexual Battery 4/26/17 5:25 PM

STANFORD PD: On April 27, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Stanford deputies were dispatched to a call of a sexual battery on the second floor of the Mitchell Earth Sciences building. A female staff member reported that a man came up behind her while she was at a water fountain and grabbed her buttocks. Deputies… Read more Sexual Battery 4/26/17 5:25 PM

Suspicious Person/Indecent Exposure

STANFORD PD: On 04/18/17 at 11:57 PM a female reported to Stanford DPS that a male followed her into her student residence located on the west side of campus. While in a common area inside the residence hall the male exposed himself then left in an unknown direction and was not located. The male is… Read more Suspicious Person/Indecent Exposure

Sexual Battery

FR STANFORD PD: On 04/07/2017, two reported sexual batteries occurred at the 600 block and the 800 block of Escondido Rd. The first assault occurred on the 600 block of Escondido road at approximately 10:40pm. During the first assault, the suspect approached the female victim from behind while she was walking east on Escondido Rd.… Read more Sexual Battery

Sexual Battery Just Occurred

STANFORD PD: 04/07/2017, 2 Reported sexual batteries occurred on Escondido Rd. Be alert & protect yourself. Updates available at https://police.stanford.edu

Community Alert - Prowler Incidents

On Monday 4/3/2017 Palo Alto Police sent out a News Release regarding two prowler incidents in the College Terrace neighborhood. The incidents occurred Sunday 4/2/2017. Due to the proximity to campus and the nature of the incidents, Stanford Department of Public Safety is notifying the Stanford Community about the incidents. The complete News Release with a… Read more Community Alert - Prowler Incidents

Reported Sexual Assault

Today, March 6, 2017, a female reported to Stanford DPS that a male student sexually assaulted her in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in a student residence located on the east side of campus.  No additional information about this incident is available at this time.  If you or someone you… Read more Reported Sexual Assault

Sexual Battery

On 03/01/17, at approx. 11:00pm, a Sexual Battery occurred at the CalTrain Station located at 95 University Ave., Palo Alto. The victim reported that while waiting for a bus, the suspect approached her and asked for directions. He then grabbed her arm and and pelvic region. The victim yelled at the suspect who then fled… Read more Sexual Battery

Sexual Battery

FR STANFORD PD: 03/01/17, Reported Sexual Battery at University Ave. Train Station, 11pm. Be alert & protect yourself. Updates when available at police.stanford.edu

Attempted Robbery in Palo Alto

On Monday 2/13/17 Palo Alto Police sent out a News Release regarding an attempted robbery at the Stanford Shopping Center in a parking lot near the corner of El Camino and Quarry Road. The incident occurred Saturday 2/11/17.  Due to the proximity to campus and the nature of the incident, Stanford DPS is notifying the… Read more Attempted Robbery in Palo Alto

Suspicious Person, 1/30/17

On Saturday, January 28, 2017, at approximately 8:58 pm, Stanford DPS was notified of an individual behaving suspiciously, possibly using binoculars to look into a student residence on Santa Teresa Street. The officers located the individual in the Searsville parking lot on campus a short time later. The individual gave the deputies permission to search… Read more Suspicious Person, 1/30/17

Hate Crime Vandalisms on Campus

Since 12/30/16, 17 incidents of vandalism of a similar nature have been committed at various locations on the Stanford campus. Symbols resembling swastikas, only with the arms inverted, have been drawn using a black substance, possibly a grease pencil on university property. The most recent incident occurred between January 20-22, 2017 in the Escondido Village… Read more Hate Crime Vandalisms on Campus