What is this notice? Campus Crime Alerts are released by the University of Oregon Police Department when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, and in compliance with federal law. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety situations, and allow campus community members to take precautions for personal safety. All crimes should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement.

Over the weekend of July 31, four windows at UO Portland were broken by concrete bricks thrown in separate incidents. One of the broken windows resulted in three unknown subjects briefly trespassing into the building and some property being stolen from a single office on the ground floor.

UOPD immediately boarded up the windows when notified of the incidents.  UOPD has also reviewed video footage, which identifies a male suspect known to UOPD, and plans to take legal action to preclude him from campus. The Portland Police Bureau is also investigating the incidents. Anyone with information should call the PPB non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

UOPD is continuing to review video footage and is working with Portland police to help identify any further suspects.

UO Portland plans to repair, replace, and potentially upgrade ground level windows to enhance security. Additionally, security will make more frequent security sweeps around the building to ensure that doors are properly closed, and that there are no other opportunities for intruders to trespass.

SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
• In secured buildings (including laboratory and research spaces and residence halls), do not let in strangers, do not allow strangers to enter behind you as a courtesy, do not prop open doors, and do not lend out keys. Only open the front door of a secured building or residence to someone you know and trust.
• Immediately report any malfunctioning or broken doors or windows in UO buildings to UO Portland Facility Services (503-412-3691 – https://www4.quecentre.com/uoregon), and insist the problem be corrected as soon as possible.
• UO Portland security guards can walk students, faculty, and staff to their vehicles in the parking lot, and to nearby transit options (train and bus stops). Security can be reached at 503-519-3477.
• Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD Portland at 503-412-3696.
• Download the UO Mobile App for easy access to safety resources, safe ride options, and maps.