System Alerts

Gunfire has been reported in the area of Park Ave. and Garfield St., near the Library parking lot. Police have been notified. Please avoid the area until further notice.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported an armed suspect in the area of C st. South and 123rd st S. Please stay indoors.

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded today to a fire alarm at Foss Hall, an unoccupied PLU structure. CPFR put the fire out and there are no injuries reported. CPFR has a large number of responding vehicles on scene, and have cordoned off the intersection of 124th & Yakima for hydrant access and support vehicles....

A single gunshot was heard to the northeast of campus and  Police have been notified. Please stay indoors and remain there until further notice. Updates will be posted here as they are known.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department received a call about possible gunshots a few blocks north of campus. Please avoid the area if travelling off campus. Campus Safety has been in contact with the sheriff’s department and is continuing to monitor the location of the incident. At this time there is no need for additional action on...

Gunfire was heard near Marco’s Cantina on Garfield St, near Park Ave. Please stay indoors until further notice.

Gun shots heard near Garfield Street. PCSD responded and determined that there was no threat to campus. You may return to your regular activities.

Police are responding to an incident near 119th St and Park Ave, and are using a canine unit. Please remain indoors until further notice.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is searching the area around 117th St S, East of pacific avenue, for an armed suspect believed to be involved in a shooting in Spanaway. The suspect is not believed to be on the PLU side of Pacific Avenue and at this time there is not known threat to the PLU...

Police have informed us that an armed robbery occurred in the South Hall parking lot. The suspect is believed to be the same suspect from the previous incidents tonight (03/18/22) at 128th & Park that caused the previous Stay in Place, and the off-campus police response that resulted in the Community Alert. The suspect robbed...