“Stay in Place” for off-campus incident: ALL CLEAR

Alert Type: Warning

Start Time: Apr 25, 2019 @ 11:45pm

End Time: Apr 26, 2019 @ 12:18am

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department informed PLU that a domestic violence situation had occurred in the 400 block of 122nd street, near PLU, and that one of the involved parties had left the scene with a kitchen knife.

Police and Campus Safety Officers are patrolling the area, and police dogs are being deployed. We ask that everyone remain indoors until further notice. Updates will be added to this post, and an “All Clear” notification will be sent when possible.

Updates

  • Apr 25, 2019 @ 11:58pm - Update - Police Searching Campus
    As of now, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department is still utilizing search dogs on campus. The suspect is not a PLU member, and all swipe cards are locked to PLU members only. Please continue to stay indoors.
  • Apr 26, 2019 @ 12:11am - Police Search Moving Off Campus
    The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is still utilizing search dogs in the area, but they have moved off campus and into the surrounding neighborhood. We anticipate being able to lift the Stay in Place status within the next half hour. Please continue to stay indoors.
  • Apr 26, 2019 @ 12:18am - Police Search Over
    PCSD has discontinued their search for the suspect. Normal campus activity may resume.

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    If you wish to talk confidentially with a trained professional because you or someone you know is:
    - experiencing domestic violence,
    - seeking resources or information, or
    - questioning unhealthy aspects of a relationship
    there are both on and off campus resources available.

    Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline:
    Phone: ‪253-798-4166‬
    Toll Free: ‪800-764-2420‬
    TTY: ‪253-798-6050‬

    Campus resources:
    Campus Safety | ‪253-535-7441‬
    Center for Gender Equity ‪| 253-535-8759‬
    Health Center | ‪253-535-7337‬
    Counseling Center | ‪253-535-7206‬
    Campus Ministry | ‪253-535-7464‬
    Residential Life | ‪253-535-7200‬
    Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities | ‪253-535-7462‬

    You are not alone and we are here to help.

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