Chief apologizes for delay

A reporting system failure within the campus police department, was the cause for the delay.

The following steps have been taken to ensure that this problem does not re-occur and that all of our community members are informed about serious crimes and potential dangers to the community in a more timely fashion:

• E-mail messages will be sent to all community members, who are on the system, as soon as possible after a report is received;

• Crime alerts will be posted in strategic locations around campus, as soon as possible after a report is received;

• RA's, EMS and SNaP students will be asked to 'alert' their fellow students immediately;

• SGA will be notified immediately (if possible);

• Patrol officers will 'alert the remainder of our academic community' during their foot patrol rounds and

• A 'crime alert' bulletin will be mailed to every member of our community (within 24 hours - if possible).

Several promising leads are being pursued in this particular case and we are optimistic that a suspect will soon be identified. Until that occurs, the Worcester Police Department and the WPI Police Department will continue its increased patrol activities.

Again, please accept my apology for the delay which occurred. I assure that the personal safety of WPI's Community members is this Department's primary concern.