Informational

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Emergency Communication during Verizon Disruption UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY:   Verizon is currently experiencing a disruption of cellphone coverage (cellphone and data) for our region.   Until this problem is resolved, Verizon customers needing to reach UNC-Chapel Hill Public Safety in an emergency should dial 9-1-1 on a land…

(September 4, 2015) — As the 3rd anniversary of the murder of Faith Hedgepeth approaches, the Chapel Hill Police Department and NC SBI are renewing their appeal for information from the public.  Last year, significant information about the case was released with the hope that it would result in a community member providing something new that…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: You may hear the University’s emergency sirens on Wednesday, August 26, between noon and 1 p.m. during a TEST that is part of Alert Carolina, our ongoing safety awareness campaign. No action is required. The sirens sound only for a major emergency or an immediate safety or health threat, such…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Message from Chief Jeff McCracken: Emergency Drill near Municipal Drive, Carolina North Forest on Monday, August 10 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As part of the University’s commitment to continuously enhance safety on campus, I am writing to let you know about an emergency preparedness drill that will be conducted…

July 24, 2015 INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA:  Update on Notifications for Armed Robberies Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: We write to share updates about the communication problems that came to light Wednesday night with our Alert Carolina emergency notification system regarding two armed robberies on campus. The two students who reported those related incidents near…

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: The Town of Chapel Hill Police has released the following information jointly with UNC Public Safety, and Duke University Police: Police Departments Seek Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects Three area law enforcement agencies have responded to multiple reports of armed robberies over the past several days.  The UNC Department of Public…

Dear Campus Community, Wednesday night at approximately 11 p.m., two armed robberies were reported on campus. Per our Alert Carolina protocols, sirens were immediately activated. However, follow-up notifications were not issued for approximately 45 minutes; the system failed. A full review will be launched immediately to ensure this breakdown in communication does not happen again.…

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: Town of Chapel Hill Police has release the following information: Officer Discharges Firearm after Suspect Strikes Officer with Stolen Vehicle Today at approximately 2:35pm, a Chapel Hill Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding.  The driver, Joanne Kay Hall (50), fled from the officer and a pursuit ensued.  A short…

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: Town of Chapel Hill Police apprehended a subject sought for speeding in Chapel Hill and in the UNC campus area this morning near the UNC Institute of Government. At approximately 9:56 a.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department began pursuit of a driver who was speeding on NC 54 east of…

UNC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY: The Town of Chapel Hill Police is investigating a stabbing which occurred late Friday night (April 3) on East Franklin Street. At approximately 11:45 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a reported stabbing in the area of 209 East Franklin Street. Upon arrival, police located a male victim…