From the Department of Public Safety
A forcible sex offense that occurred inside Anderson Hall on March 15 was reported to campus authorities on March 19. The victim in this case is an AU student.
The victim has identified the suspect as a student member of the AU community. An investigation of the incident is ongoing.
If you have information relating to this incident, or witness suspicious activity, please call the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-3636 or 911 for the Metropolitan Police Department.
Make a confidential tip through the Department of Public Safety webpage.
Safety Tips
•Walk in groups whenever possible and look out for each other.
•Avoid isolated and dark areas.
•Carry your cell phone and keep it accessible.
•If you are approached, take note of the person's appearance, clothing and anything unusual that will help identify the suspect.
•Be aware of the emergency telephones (yellow boxes on pillars, blue light phone towers, and red telephones) located on campus, in building lobbies, elevators and in parking lots.
•Do not let anyone follow you into the building, or admit anyone as a guest unless they are your guest.
General Tips
•Report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to the Department of Public Safety.
•Program AU Public Safety into your cell phone for emergencies: 202-885-3636.
•The Department of Public Safety provides escorts, 24 hours a day/seven days a week, for community members to and from University-owned property. To arrange for an escort, call 202-885-2527 or use a blue light or red emergency phone.
•AU does not condone sexual or gender-based violence in any form. The University provides resources for prevention, awareness, and response
