Dear Student, Faculty & Staff,
Under the Jeanne Clery Act of 1998, any college or university participating in federal financial aid programs is required to send out timely warnings to inform the campus community of a crime or potential crime that constitutes a serious or continuing threat to students, staff and faculty at SF State. Timely warnings are distributed via email to maximize access to information that may assist individuals with taking affirmative actions to preserve their safety and welfare.
Members of the campus community who are concerned about their safety are encouraged to adopt risk-reduction measures, keeping in mind that these measures may not prevent violence; further, failure to follow these guidelines *does not* mean that violence against you is justified or warranted:
- Be aware and mindful of your surroundings at all times; pay attention to people and activities around you.
- Recognize that wearing earphones connected to electronic devices while walking can distract you and make you less able to sense potential danger or threats.
- Choose busy, well-lit streets and avoid isolated areas, alleys, vacant lots, abandoned buildings and construction sites.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe in any situation, leave and get to a safe place right away. Keep in mind that college students are most likely to be victimized by an individual known to them!
- Consider using an app to help maintain communications with friends, family, colleagues and others. The Circle of 6 app has been endorsed by The White House as one such tool to help promote safety.
The UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to utilize the SafeWalk program as part of a personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk. SafeWalk team members are trained and supervised by the UPD. They are available from 4:30-11:30pm M-F. UPD personnel (CSOs and officers) are available when SafeWalk members are not on duty.
Information about SF State’s commitment to a campus free of gender-based violence and our response when incidents of sexual assault/violence are reported can be found on the Title IX webpage. Additional crime prevention and risk-reduction tips can be found on the UPD webpage. Please contact the San Francisco State University Police Department at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205. Crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Trauma Recovery/Rape Treatment Center at (415) 437-3000.
TIMELY WARNINGS
Timely Warnings for the current calendar year can be found below. Timely Warnings for previous calendar years can be found under Archived Timely Warnings.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm. Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
UPDATE (Dec. 18, 2023)
On Dec. 18, 2023, two subjects reported being victims of an armed robbery in the area of 350 Buckingham Way in University Park North. The suspects fled prior to police arrival.
The suspects in this case were apprehended and are in police custody. The threat to the University community has been mitigated. There is no ongoing threat to our campus community.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, please contact the UPD at (415) 338-2222 or via the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols throughout the campus community. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm. Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On Dec. 18, 2023 at about 2:15 p.m., the San Francisco Police Department received a report of an armed robbery via firearm in front of 350 Buckingham Way in University Park North. San Francisco State University Police Officers responded to assist.
There are two victims of the crime: a locksmith who was assisting a vehicle owner. The victims reported being at the vehicle reprogramming the owner’s car key. The locksmith was in the driver’s seat and the vehicle owner was standing outside the driver’s door when a black Infiniti G37 coupe drove up to their location.
Two suspects exited their vehicle with firearms, which they pointed at the victims. The suspects demanded the locksmith’s tablet and the password to the tablet. The locksmith complied and the suspects returned to their vehicle. One of the suspects then exited the suspect vehicle and demanded the password again. The locksmith provided the password a second time. The suspect got back into the vehicle. The suspects were last seen driving northeast on Buckingham Way towards the intersection of Winston Dr.
Both suspects were described as adults, under 6’1” in height, wearing black hoodies and black masks. One suspect was described as carrying a black Glock style handgun. The other suspect was described as carrying a black and brown Glock style handgun with a brown barrel.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, please contact the UPD at (415) 338-2222 or via the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205, on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm. Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 9:16 PM, a victim reported being sexually assaulted in Mary Park Hall by a suspect the victim had met that night in the residence hall. The suspect was last seen getting onto the elevator.
The suspect was described as an adult male, approximately 24 years old, with a medium build, short, buzzed cut hair, a tattoo on the neck, and wearing blue sweatpants and a black t-shirt. The victim was informed by the suspect that he was not an SF State student.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, please contact the UPD at (415) 338-2222 or via the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm. Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, at approximately 01:32 AM, San Francisco State University Police officers were conducting patrols in the area of University Park North when they were approached by a subject who claimed they were victim of an armed robbery via firearm in the area of 255/265 Buckingham Way approximately an hour prior.
The victim stated when they were walking from 270 Buckingham Way towards 255/265 Buckingham Way an unknown suspect came from an unknown direction and put the victim in a headlock and placed what they believed to be a firearm to their upper torso. The unknown suspect took the victim’s backpack containing their laptop and cellular phone.
The suspect got into a dark colored SUV that was parked in the area of 280 Buckingham Way and drove Northbound on Buckingham Way towards Winston Drive.
The suspect was described as an adult, approximately 6’0” tall, wearing a black face mask and dark clothing. The descriptions of the occupant(s) of the vehicle were unknown.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, contact SFPD at (415) 553-0123. You can also contact the UPD at (415) 338-2222 or on the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:45pm. Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On August 28, 2023, at approximately 3:25 p.m., the San Francisco Police Department received a report of an armed robbery via firearm in the area of 19th Ave and Buckingham Way. San Francisco State University Police Officers responded to assist.
The victim reported walking northbound on the west sidewalk of 19th Ave, towards the intersection of Buckingham Way, when the suspect grabbed one of the two necklaces the victim was wearing and ripped it from the victim’s neck. A witness attempted to intervene when the suspect pulled out a black colored handgun and told the witness, “Just let me go.” The victim attempted to grab onto the suspect but was unsuccessful and injured a finger in the process.
The suspect got into the rear of a small gray Mazda sedan with tinted windows. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on 19th Ave.
The suspect was described as an adult, approximately 5’8”, wearing a black face mask and a black hoodie. The descriptions of the occupants of the vehicle were unknown.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, contact SFPD at (415) 553-0123. You can also contact the UPD at (415) 338-2222 or on the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm (closed between 12:00 – 1:00pm). Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On Wednesday, June 07, 2023, at approximately 03:30AM., the San Francisco State University Police Department (UPD) received a report of a robbery in front of Station Café located at 1600 Holloway Avenue.
The victim stated they were walking Southbound on 19th Avenue in front of Station Café when two suspects who were walking Northbound on 19th Avenue approached the victim. The two suspects pushed the victim to the ground. When the victim fell to the ground, the victim’s belongings (cellphone and wallet) fell out of their pockets. As the victim went to collect their belongings, the two suspects also began to grab the victim’s belongings. The two suspects began to wrestle with the victim for the items. The suspects were eventually able to take the victim’s belongings and fled on foot Westbound on Holloway Avenue.
The suspects were described as:
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Suspect #1: adult, approximately 6’, approximately 270 lbs., average build, wearing a black hooded sweater.
- Suspect #2: adult, approximately 6’, approximately 270 lbs., average build, wearing a black hooded sweater.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, please contact UPD at (415) 338-2222 or on the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information. Additional crime prevention and risk-reduction tips can be found on the UPD webpage.
Note: This message is being provided so that members of the SF State community can make informed decisions regarding their personal safety and/or assist in apprehending an at-large suspect. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional responses, in particular for victims/survivors of sexual assault/sexual violence. If you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 205 on Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm (closed between 12:00 – 1:00pm). Additional crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Crisis Line at (415) 781-0500.
On Feb. 2, at approximately 8:07 p.m., the San Francisco State University Police Department (UPD) received a report of a robbery in the Cesar Chavez Student Center at 1650 Holloway Ave.
The victim reported being in the lounge area near The Depot in the Cesar Chavez Student Center lower conference level, when the victim was approached by three suspects. They asked what the victim was doing there and what the victim had.
The three suspects then began to punch and kick the victim until the victim fell to the ground. The suspects then began searching the victim’s pants, taking the victim’s wallet. The suspects were last seen walking towards the center stairwell of the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
- Suspect 1 was described as an adult, approximately 18 years old, 5’6”, “bowl cut” black hair, with a skinny build, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
- Suspect 2 was described as an adult, approximately 18 years old, 5’7”, with a thin build, “medium to longish” black hair, wearing a black jacket, black shirt and black pants.
- Suspect 3 was described as an adult, approximately 20 years old, 6’0”, with a large athletic build, long black hair, and wearing a beanie, black pants and black sweater.
If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information, contact UPD at (415) 338-2222 or on the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.
In response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.
UPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.
Please contact UPD at (415) 338-7200 or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.