PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: ALL PERSONS ON CAMPUS SHOULD REMAIN INSIDE, posted 12:42 a.m.

By Staff on March 7, 2009, 12:42 a.m.

This is an actual emergency and not a test. At 12:40 a.m. Saturday, March 7, there is an unconfirmed report of a student-age male carrying a weapon in the area of Spelman Hall. Stay inside. Public Safety has recommended that all students remain inside until further notice. Do not go outside to travel to another building. Close and lock the doors and windows.

Individuals with any information that might be relevant to the investigation should call the Department of Public Safety at (609) 258-3333.

Check e-mail and/or the University's home page for further information and updates.

Princeton University's Department of Public Safety has confirmed that there is no threat to the campus following an investigation that ended with the location of a male student found with a non-functional firearm in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 7. Public Safety at 1:20 a.m. issued an "all clear" message to the campus community after first notifying students earlier in the morning of an unconfirmed report of a weapon on campus.

Normal activities resume at Princeton after morning incident; posted Monday, July 27, 9:52 a.m. .

Princeton University's Department of Public Safety has confirmed that there is no threat to the campus following an investigation that ended with the determination that an individual was walking on campus with a toy gun. After first notifying the campus earlier in the morning of an unconfirmed report of a possible weapon on campus, the University at 8:34 a.m. posted an "all clear" message to its home page, followed by a message sent to the campus by Public Safety.

ALL CLEAR: SITUATION RESOLVED AND NORMAL ACTIVITIES MAY RESUME, POSTED 1:20 A.M. .

Public Safety at 1:20 a.m. has confirmed that there is no threat. Public Safety has issued an all clear, and members of the campus community can resume their normal activities. An individual has been identified in relation to the previous unconfirmed report of a student-age male with a weapon.

1:22 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to a tornado watch in effect, closed or flooded roads, power outages and a request to keep windows closed. Because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University will be closed except for critical and essential staff beginning at midnight Sunday morning, Aug. 28, and lasting through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.

4:20 P.M. AUG. 27 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to safety precautions for students on campus, elevator shut-downs in University buildings, additional tips related to securing households and personal belongings, and cancellation of all events scheduled for Saturday through Sunday. Because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University will be closed except for critical and essential staff beginning at midnight Sunday morning, Aug. 28, and lasting through at least 2 p.m. Sunday.

7:44 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to a tornado watch that has ended, a re-opened road and extended Sunday dining hours. Because of severe weather from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University is closed except for critical and essential staff beginning through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.

4:30 P.M. AUG. 26 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

Because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University will be closed except for critical and essential staff beginning at midnight Sunday morning, Aug. 28, and lasting through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. An update will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm. This weekend, many campus facilities will be closed and various scheduled activities will be cancelled in an effort to ensure the safety and security of individuals on campus.