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To the University Community: We would like to thank ALL of you for showing your support of our efforts during this difficult and stressful time. Your expression of gratitude is recognized and appreciated by all of us!




IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Let us begin by saying that we appreciate the grace and patience that each of you has shown throughout these very challenging times. We are a great University because we have dedicated and loyal members who are working together in amazing ways.

As we begin to experience escalated evacuations, we have decided to take next steps to heighten security measures on our campus. Beginning April 9th, the University will limit access to buildings once they have been swept and cleared. Not all buildings will have limited access immediately, but over the next few days we expect this will extend to all buildings.

To enter secured buildings, we all will need to present a University of Pittsburgh ID card.There will be single entrances to buildings so there will be longer waiting times to get into the buildings. At each entrance, there will be two check points-one for those carrying backpacks, book bags, and packages and one for those without. We encourage all to carry only those items necessary for your study and work, in order to facilitate admittance. In addition, non-University of Pittsburgh residents will not be allowed in the residence halls.

Please make sure you arrive to your building earlier than your usual arrival time to accommodate this necessary security step. We will continue to evacuate and sweep buildings when threats are received but these additional security measures will reduce the amount of time needed to clear and reopen the buildings.

We have made it through many complicated situations before. Thank you for your patience and dedication and know that we will get through this one together.

Rapid response to WPIC shooting saves countless lives.
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Letter from University Chancellor Mark Nordenberg:
http://tinyurl.com/7jzj2wh

The Pitt News:
http://tinyurl.com/7art8xy

WTAE:
http://tinyurl.com/7stz7xp

USA Today:
http://tinyurl.com/75hkbmx

WPXI (Evening Press Conference):
http://tinyurl.com/7q7lg7u

Tribune-Review:
http://tinyurl.com/7rkgmnv

Kansas City Star:
http://tinyurl.com/6tjdg6p

Protecting Children at the University: The University strives to provide a safe academic and work
environment for all members of its community and guests.
This is especially important with respect to the safety and welfare of children.
Click Here for information about reporting child abuse or sexual misconduct and required clearances.

National CyberSecurity and Communications Integration Center Bulletin - Tax Filing Phishing Attacks

US News: Self-Defense Classes Gain Popularity on College Campuses

Pitt police talk safety with UCDC children

This article was published in the Summer 2009 issue
of The Tactical Edge, the official journal of the
National Tactical Officers Association (www.ntoa.org)

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Pitt SERT officers participate in drill

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