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Crime Alert & Silent Witness Program
The purpose of the Crime Alert program is to allow community members access to recent information on crimes. University Police will post the Crime Alert posters around campus to inform the community that a crime has occurred and is as of yet, unsolved.

The University Police request that anyone with information on the crime or possible suspects involved contact the department.

If you have information, please call University Police at 949-5222 or complete an online form to report any information. Callers may remain anonymous.

Unless citizens report crimes promptly, and participate in and support crime prevention efforts, the criminal justice system operates under a severe handicap.  If crimes are never reported, little can be done to help other members of the community from also being victims. The University community can be much safer with your assistance. You can assist by reporting unusual activity to the police immediately.  The likelihood of arresting an offender drops with each minute of delay in reporting.

It is our policy to attempt not to trace the origin of an email sent via this form, unless such is deemed necessary for public safety. Persons may also report crime through the Centre County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-35-CRIME or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1800-4-PA-TIPS.

Call University Police at 814-949-5222 to report any information. Callers may remain anonymous.

A web based form can also be completed below.

Information About the Crime

Please provide any information on the suspect, (i.e. name, address, physical description), dates and times of the crime.  How do you know the crime occurred?  Do you know if it has been reported? Provide as much detail as you can.


An Investigator would like to contact you for a follow-up on the information you provide..  You may still remain anonymous, but it will aid the Investigator if they could discuss the information in more detail..
Your Name (may be left blank):
Your Email (may be left blank):
Your Telephone Number (may be left blank):

 

DO NOT USE THE SILENT WITNESS PROGRAM TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY OR A CRIME IN PROGRESS! Call 949-5222 or 911.

All information must be verified before any action is taken.  Please provide your name, telephone number and or email so that we may verify the information you have provided.

Any reports that are determined to be false or those that can not be verified, will not be investigated.

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Michael D. Lowery, Chief, Police & Safety
Willow Building, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-949-5222; E-mail: MDL16@psu.edu
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