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Test of Title IX Resources 1/22/16

This is a test of the Title IX Resources. No incidents have occurred. If you have information about this crime, please call the Stanford University of Public Safety at (650) 329-2413. Stanford University does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. The university encourages anyone who has been sexually assaulted or… Read more Test of Title IX Resources 1/22/16

Community Alert-Sexual Battery 1/19/16

On January 16, 2016 at approximately 10pm, the Stanford Department of Public Safety was notified of a sexual battery that had taken place earlier that evening around 8pm in a women’s restroom located near the Stanford Church. The reporting party, who was not the victim or a witness to the incident, reported that a fifteen… Read more Community Alert-Sexual Battery 1/19/16

Sexual Battery 1-16-2016

FR STANFORD PD: 1-16-16, Reported Sexual Battery at a Main Quad restroom, 8 pm. The suspect was described as a white male adult about 6 feet tall with a full beard. He was wearing a red Stanford hoodie sweatshirt with black Stanford sweatpants and white shoes. He appeared to be in his early 20’s. Be… Read more Sexual Battery 1-16-2016

*Community Alert

This Community Alert is to notify the Stanford community that there has been a recent spike in thefts from vehicles. The thefts have occurred at various locations and times on campus. Several of these thefts have occurred from vehicles parked at Nixon Elementary School after school hours and on weekends. The method of entry into… Read more *Community Alert

Community Alert - Online Blackmail Scam

The Department of Public Safety has been made aware of fraudulent online activity impacting individuals at Stanford. As a result, campus police are warning users of internet-based video chat programs (such as Skype) about an online blackmail scam. To carry out the scam, the offender contacted the individual victims on a social networking site… Read more Community Alert - Online Blackmail Scam

Attempted Theft From Vehicle

On Tuesday, December 8th, at approximately 7:50pm, an attempted theft from inside a vehicle occurred in the parking lot of the Pearce Mitchell Houses at Campus Dr. and Mayfield Ave. The unknown subject entered the unlocked vehicle, but no property was taken. The owner discovered the subject inside his vehicle, who then fled east down… Read more Attempted Theft From Vehicle

Burglary 11-16-15 RSS

On Monday evening 11/16/15, 9:56PM, the Stanford Police received a report that a burglary had occurred at the Schiff House Dormitory on Santa Theresa Lane. Witnesses reported the suspect entered the dorm room. When confronted by the resident, the suspect exited the dorm room and the building. Witnesses described the suspect as a white… Read more Burglary 11-16-15 RSS

-Burglary, 11/16/15,9:56pm

STANFORD PD: 11/16/15, Burglary at Schiff House Dorm,9:56pm. Be alert. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. End

Indecent Exposure

On Monday, November 2nd, at approximately 5:00am, a male (who was not recognized as a resident of the dorm) deliberately exposed himself to another male at the Castano dorm located at 685 Escondido Road. The victim described the suspect as a dark skinned Hispanic or Southeast Asian male; late 20’s to 30 years… Read more Indecent Exposure

Police Activity Update 10/17/15

As previously reported via text and email, there is police activity on Junipero Serra Blvd impacting the surrounding areas. A major injury collision has occurred on JSerra between Campus Drive East and Stanford Ave. Junipero Serra will be closed until further notice. Please take alternate routes and avoid the area. Further updates will be… Read more Police Activity Update 10/17/15

Police Activity 10/17/15, 6:55 PM

STANFORD PD: 10/17/15,Police activity at Jserra from Pedro St to Sandhill, 6:55PM. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. En

Power restored in most campus locations

Power is reported to have been restored in most campus buildings affected by the outage this afternoon. The outage was triggered by deconstruction work occurring at the site of the former Cardinal Cogeneration Plant. Crews continue working to restore power to all buildings affected by the outage.

Update on power outage, small Maples fire

A power outage affecting a number of campus buildings was triggered at approximately 1:45 pm today as a result of deconstruction work occurring at the former site of the Cardinal Cogeneration Plant. Crews are currently working to restore power to campus buildings. Current estimates are that power should be restored beginning at 6 p.m., though… Read more Update on power outage, small Maples fire

Fire Update/Power Outage 10/12/15

Campus officials are working to restore power to approximately 35 buildings impacted by a power outage. Lands, Buildings and Real Estate (LBRE) Operations Center is communicating directly with building managers about the power outage. The electrical fire at Maples is thought to be related to the power outage. No one was injured in the fire… Read more Fire Update/Power Outage 10/12/15

Fire 10/12/2015 UPDATE

Palo Alto Fire Department remains at Maples Pavilion performing inspection and cleanup. Roadways have been reopened. Maples remains closed.

Fire reported out at Maples Pavilion

The fire at Maples Pavilion is out and crews are working to clear the scene. Please continue to stay away from the area.

Further update on Maples Pavilion

No flames or smoke are visible outside Maples Pavilion. Fire units continue their response. The building is evacuated and no injuries are reported at this time. Please continue to stay away from the area. Additional updates will be posted to this site when available.

Update on Maples Pavilion

Fire units are on scene at Maples Pavilion, responding to reports of a fire in the northeast section of the building. The building has been evacuated and no injuries are reported at this time. Campus Drive is closed between Bonair Siding and Sam McDonald Mall. Pedestrians should avoid all areas surronding Maples Pavilion until further… Read more Update on Maples Pavilion

-Fire 10/12/2015 UPDATE

10/12/2015 – Fire at Maples Pavilion UPDATE – Road closures at Campus Drive between Bonair Siding and Sam McDonald Mall. Pedestrians avoid all areas surrounding Maples Pavilion until further notice.

Possible fire at Maples Pavilion

As of 2:15 pm, Monday, October 12, an incident, which may be a fire, has been reported at Maples Pavilion on Campus Drive between Galvez and Bonair Siding. People are asked to stay away from the area. This site will be updated when more information is available.

-Fire 10/12/2015

On 10/12/2015, Fire at Maples Pavilion, 2:15pm. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. End

AlertSU Test 10-8-2015

This is a test of the Stanford University emergency alert system. This is only a test. There is no known emergency at Stanford at this time. If this were a real emergency, this message would contain information about the event and any necessary protective actions. In a real event, responders will post additional… Read more AlertSU Test 10-8-2015

Test of campus AlertSU system on Thursday, October 8

Between noon and 1pm, Thursday, October 8th, Stanford University will conduct a test of the campus AlertSU mass notification system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to members of the Stanford Community; the test will also include activation of the outdoor warning system. The outdoor warning system will sound an alarm… Read more Test of campus AlertSU system on Thursday, October 8

Update: Sexual Battery 9/18/15 10:01

STANFORD PD: 9/18/15 10:23PM SEXUAL BATTERY UPDATE: The suspect was apprehended by SUDPS without further incident.

Sexual Battery 9/18/15 at 10:01

STANFORD PD: 9/18/15, Reported sexual battery at Tresidder Memorial Union at 10:01PM. Be alert & protect yourself. Updates as available at police.stanford.edu

Burglary Residential 8-31-2015

Sometime between midnight August 31st and 9am September 1st, a residential burglary occurred in the 800 block of Tolman Dr. in the faculty/staff housing area on the Stanford campus. It is believed that the suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked sliding glass door, as there was no evidence of forced entry. Occupants were not… Read more Burglary Residential 8-31-2015

All buildings reopened at Knight Management Center

All buildings have been reopened in the Knight Management Center complex.  Serra Street has opened to traffic, and the area has returned to normal operations after a bomb threat Friday morning. Officers from both the Stanford Department of Public Safety and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have concluded their search of the facilities. Police… Read more All buildings reopened at Knight Management Center

Update on evacuation of Knight Management Center

Officers from the Stanford Department of Public Safety and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have completed an initial sweep of half of the Graduate School of Business/Knight Management Center complex after a bomb threat earlier this morning. The entire Knight Management Center complex will remain closed for the rest of today, Friday, Aug. 14,… Read more Update on evacuation of Knight Management Center

Update on evacuation

Police are continuing their search of the Knight Management Center, which remains closed. The employees who are affected by the evacuation are receiving direction. Please continue to avoid the area. The remainder of the university remains open and is operating normally. Continue to check this website for updates.

Update on bomb threat, evacuation

Out of an abundance of caution, Stanford Public Safety has evacuated the Graduate School of Business/Knight Management Center complex while it investigates a bomb threat. The evacuation boundary is between Campus Drive, Arguello Way and Serra Street. Serra Street and Arguello are closed, Campus Drive is open. Stay away from the area until further notice.… Read more Update on bomb threat, evacuation

Bomb threat at GSB

There has been a bomb threat at the Graduate School of Business / Knight Management Center. Out of an abundance of caution, the area has been evacuated while police search the area. Stay away from all areas around Arguello Way, Campus Drive, and Serra Mall.

Bomb Threat 8-14-15

Bomb Threat at GSB, evacuation in process. Stay away from all areas within Arguello Rd, Campus Dr, and Serra Mall. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu.

-Update- Armed Person 07/28/15, 8:10P

STANFORD PD: 07/28/15, 8:51P Area of Dinkelspiel has been cleared and is safe. The suspect was not found and no additional reports of an armed suspect were received. End

-Armed Person @Dinkelspiel 7/28/15 8:10P

STANFORD PD:07/28/15, 8:10P Armed person reported near Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Be alert & take protective measures. Updates at emergency.stanford.edu

-Gas Leak Update 07/14/15 6:09pm

As a final update to the gas leak at 1047 Campus Drive, Campus Dr. between Mayfield Ave. and Junipero Serra Blvd. is now open for normal traffic. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

-Gas Leak Update 07/14/15 5:38pm

As an update to the reported gas leak at 1047 Campus Drive, the gas line has been capped. It is now safe to return to the area and buildings. However, Campus Dr. remains closed between Mayfield Ave. and Junipero Serra Blvd. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu.

Gas Leak Update 07/14/2015

Both SAE (1047 Campus Drive) and Kappa Sigma (1035 Campus Drive) houses have been evacuated and Campus Drive has been closed from Mayfield Avenue to Junipero Serra Boulevard. Please stay away from the area until further notice. Updates will be provided when available.

-Gas Leak 07/14/15 3:55pm

STANFORD PD: 07/14/15, There is a reported gas leak at 1047 Campus Dr, 3:55pm. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. END

-Mountain Lion

At 7:50 pm a mountain lion was seen in the vicinity of Gerona Rd and Junipero Serra Blvd area. If you see a mountain lion DO NOT APPROACH IT, especially one that is feeding or with kittens. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation. CALL 9-1-1. Here are a few tips: Avoid hiking… Read more -Mountain Lion

Attempted Robbery 07/07/2015 1:30PM

STANFORD PD: 07/07/2015, Attempted robbery with a knife at 1:30 PM in Palo Alto on University Avenue near Bryant Street. The suspect attempted to take the victim’s iPhone while brandishing a knife. The suspect’s efforts were thwarted by individuals in the area. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The suspect was described by the… Read more Attempted Robbery 07/07/2015 1:30PM

-Fire Update 7/3/15

The vegetation fire that was reported previously in the Lake Lagunita area has been extinguished. Palo Alto Fire Department remains on scene performing inspection and cleanup of the area. The fire was started by a remote controlled plane that crashed. There are no reports of injuries or damage to structures. Nearby student residence buildings will… Read more -Fire Update 7/3/15

-Fire update: 7/3/15

On 7/3/15, around 12:30pm there was a fire at Lake Lagunita. Palo Fire is currently on scene and evacuations are taking place for at following addresses: 1135 Campus Drive (Narnia House) and 1115 Campus Drive (Enchanted Broccoli Forrest. Please stay away from the area. Updates when available at this site.

- Fire 7/3/15

STANFORD PD: 07/03/15, Fire at Lake Lagunita, at 12:30pm. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. End

Possible Burglary: Update 6/22/15

On Monday, June 22, 2015 Department of Public Safety received a call reporting a possible burglary on Frenchman?s Rd. While upstairs, the owner of the home heard noises down stairs. When he looked out the window he saw a person wearing a black t-shirt riding a bike down his driveway headed towards Frenchman?s Rd. … Read more Possible Burglary: Update 6/22/15

Possible Burglary, 06/22/2015 12:00PM

STANFORD PD: 06/22/2015, Possible burglary on 700 block of Frenchmans Road, 12:00PM. Possible suspect description of an unknown race male in a black shirt on a mountain bike with an unknown direction of travel. Be alert.

Burglary 06/11/2015 2:06am

STANFORD PD: On 06/11/15 at 2:06am, an unknown suspect entered 2 unlocked and unoccupied rooms at the Ujamaa Residence. Various reports of personal property were taken. Please remember to remain vigilant, lock your doors, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu.

Police Activity 5/22/15

STANFORD PD: At 4:30AM on 5/22/15 Stanford Police cleared the Old Chemistry area and normal traffic may resume. Police.Stanford.edu

Police Activity Update 3:00AM 5/22/15

Subject is still at large and described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. Approximately 170 lbs. Please stay away from the area. Updates when available at this website.

-Police Activity 5/22/15

STANFORD PD: 05/22/15, Police activity at Old Chemistry Building, 2:30AM. Stanford Police was in pursuit of a vehicle down Lomita way. Vehicle collided into fence outside old chemistry building Subject fled on foot and was described as a Hispanic male with unknown clothing. Stay away from the area. Updates when available at emergency.stanford.edu. End

Prowler Update 4/30/15

At 10:50pm, Stanford police received a report of a prowler at Governor?s Corner. Subject is described as a white male adult, 5?8?-5?9?, approximately 50-60 years old, average build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark baseball cap, dark pants (possibly jeans) and eyeglasses. The Stanford Police encourage individuals to keep their doors and windows locked.… Read more Prowler Update 4/30/15