Informational

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wednesday (Aug. 20) successfully tested its emergency sirens as well as text-message delivery as part of the Alert Carolina safety awareness campaign. The sirens sounded an alert tone in conjunction with a brief pre-recorded public address message. The test siren activation was followed by two test text…

Emergency drill a success for all involved

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will conduct an emergency drill on Monday, August 11 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Manning Drive on the UNC campus. Our Department of Public Safety is coordinating the exercise, which will include local law enforcement and response agencies. The drill will focus on how the University…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This is a reminder message that we’ll conduct an emergency drill on Manning Drive on Monday, August 11, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Our Department of Public Safety is coordinating the exercise, which will include local law enforcement and response agencies. The drill will focus on how the University…

FOR IMMEDIATE USE: Thursday, July 31, 2014 UNC Campus Security Initiative Releases Final Report and Recommendations Chapel Hill — The UNC Campus Security Initiative issued a final report today, offering a comprehensive review and recommendations for improving safety and security across the 17-campus University of North Carolina. In a time of growing concern and increasing…

Dear Chapel Hill Community, In our grief over the tragic death of Dr. Feng Liu, whose life was taken last week during a robbery, we join together as a town and campus community to give each other support. Last night, many of you had the opportunity to attend a vigil to remember Dr. Liu sponsored…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2014 National Night Out 2014 On Tuesday August 5th, neighborhoods throughout Chapel Hill are cordially invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 31st Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.  National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch…

Dear Chapel Hill Community: Our hearts go out to Professor Liu, his family, loved ones and colleagues during this very difficult time and in the wake of an unspeakable and senseless tragedy. Safety is our highest community priority. During this difficult time, we are reminded of the importance of the partnerships that have been formed…

Dear Carolina community: I am writing in regard to the tragic loss of a member of the Carolina community. As many of you know, Dr. Feng Liu, a research professor in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, passed away this morning in what the Chapel Hill Police Department is calling a robbery/homicide. This is a tremendous…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Chapel Hill Police Make Arrest in Robbery / Homicide Town of Chapel Hill Police has released the following information: On July 23, 2014, Chapel Hill Police Officers responded to a report of a serious assault and robbery on W. University Drive in Chapel Hill. Officers arrived and found a victim…