Informational

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…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: UNC Police Seek Information in Burglary Investigation UNC Police are seeking help in their investigation into the report of a burglary to a room at Granville Towers West occurring on Tuesday afternoon, July 22. A resident reported to the Department of Public Safety Wednesday afternoon (July 23) that someone had…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: Manning Drive Traffic Light Temporarily Out / Pedestrian Bridge Closed In the wake of a fire early Monday morning (July 7) in the Valet Parking area in front of UNC Hospitals, the traffic light at the intersection of Manning and Hospital Drives is temporarily non-operational. Motorists should use caution in…

INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM ALERT CAROLINA: OWASA Repairing Water Main Break along South Columbia Street on Campus The Orange County Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is affecting repairs on a water main leak impacting water availability to two hydrants and to nine UNC campus facilities along both sides of South Columbia Street from the intersection of…