Safety Awareness Notices

Welcome to the North Dakota State University Police and Safety Office Personal Awareness Notices site. Included here are public safety awareness messages for events happening within proximity of the main NDSU campus as well as within buildings owned and operated by NDSU within the city of Fargo. They are intended to alert our campus community to situations which may require awareness on everyone’s part in order to maintain personal safety. The list includes both notices of Clery crimes occurring within our on campus area as well as relevant public notices issued by the city of Fargo. Data for the current and prior academic year is included in this summary. Crimes that may trigger a message include criminal homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson or any other crime that the University feels may pose an ongoing threat to the university community.

Additional information regarding concerning activity in the vicinity of NDSU as well as for the city of Fargo is available at the City of Fargo’s Crime Mapping and Statistics webpage.

Community members are also encouraged to sign up for the Cass Clay Alerts Emergency Notifications. This can be accomplished by visiting https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/cass-clay-alerts

September 21, 2024 Fargo Press Release

FARGO PRESS RELEASE - Shooting Homicide Investigation Underway on 8th Avenue North

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — The Fargo Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, September 21, at approximately 1:15 a.m. outside a residence in the 1300 block of 8th Ave. N. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered an adult male victim who had been shot and killed.

The suspected shooter, identified as Tyreik Taylor-Roberts, who resides at the address, has been taken into custody without incident. A weapon believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered at the scene. Roberts has admitted to being the shooter.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. The FPD has secured the area and are actively investigating the incident.

The FPD asks for the public’s patience as officers work diligently to gather the facts. This is an on-going investigation, there is no further information releasable at this time.

September 8, 2024 Fargo Press Release

Fargo Police Respond to a Call for Shots Fired

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – On Sunday, September 8 at 12:55 a.m., The Fargo Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of 11th Street North for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived on scene, their investigation showed that individuals attending a house party had engaged in an argument outside of the residence. That argument resulted in a gunshot being fired into the residence. Investigation further showed that no one was injured as a result of that gun fire.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Jaiden Pickett, a 19-year-old Fargo resident, for the charges of terrorizing and reckless endangerment. 

Pickett was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and no further information is releasable at this time due.

July 18, 2024 - Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft

Timely Warning - Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft

Between 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 and 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18 an attempted motor vehicle theft occurred in the E-2 lot, 1800 10th St. N.  A 2020 Silver Hyundai Elantra was broken into and had the ignition tampered with. University Police are continuing the investigation of this theft.

Please remember to lock your vehicles and secure your keys and other valuables.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

April 13, 2024 - Burglary

Timely Warning - Burglary in Stockbridge Hall

In the overnight hours of 4/12 to 4/13 a burglary took place in Stockbridge Hall. Suspect(s) made entry into an unlocked, unoccupied room and took items of value. 

Please remember to lock your doors and windows and alert police if you see anything suspicious. 

Please call the NDSU Police at 231-8998 if you have any information regarding this event.

April 3, 2024 - Sexual Assault

Timely Warning - Sexual Assault

Dear Community Members,

On 04/03/2024 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual are acquaintances.

The reporting individual has been offered resources and options.

While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s).

Should you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998.  You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police "Text-A-Tip" line at (701) 526-6006.

People's safety and well-being at NDSU are of paramount importance to the University.  If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from:

University Police

Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Officeor other on and off campus support agencies.

The NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind:

  *   Be aware of your surroundings

  *   Whenever possible, travel with friends and use the Campus Safety Escort Service 

  *   Download and familiarize yourself with the Pathlight app

  *   Report suspicious persons, activity, or other safety concerns immediately

Reading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are FREE local and national resources:

RAINN: 1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line) hotline.rainn.org/online(chat option)

NDSU Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy: megan.talcott@ndsu.edu

Student Health Services: www.ndsu.edu/studenthealthservice/sapa

Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead: 701-293-7273 (24-hour line) www.raccfm.com

Why am I receiving this message? The NDSU Annual Security Report has more information on the Clery Act and Timely Warning alerts. Specific information on Timely Warnings can be found on page 4 of the booklet (page 6 of the PDF).

October 23, 2023 - Sexual Assault

Timely Warning - Sexual Assault

Dear Community Members,

On 10/23/2023 NDSU Police were informed of a sexual assault. It was reported to have occurred in a residence hall on the NDSU Campus during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 21st. The report indicated the suspect and the reporting individual are acquaintances.

The reporting individual has been offered resources and options.

While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim's fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s).

Should you have any information that might aid in this investigation or if you observed any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998.  You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police "Text-A-Tip" line at (701) 526-6006.

The safety and well-being of NDSU are of paramount importance to the University.  If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, please seek help and resources from:

University Police

Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 

or other on and off campus support agencies.

The NDSU Police would also like to provide some basic guidelines for members of the campus community to keep in mind:

  *   Be aware of your surroundings

  *   Whenever possible, travel with friends and use the Campus Safety Escort Service 

  *   Download and familiarize yourself with the Pathlight app

  *   Report suspicious persons, activity, or other safety concerns immediately

Reading about sexual assault can be difficult. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk, below are FREE local and national resources RAINN

1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line)

hotline.rainn.org/online (chat option)

NDSU Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacymegan.talcott@ndsu.edu

Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - Fargo/Moorhead

701-293-7273 (24-hour line)

Why am I receiving this message? Click HERE for more information on the Clery Act and Timely Warning alerts. Specific information on Timely Warnings can be found on page 4 on the booklet (page 6 of the PDF).

October 2, 2023 - Motor Vehicle Theft

Timely Warning - Motor Vehicle Theft

TIMELY WARNING MESSAGE FROM NDSU.

A motor vehicle theft took place involving a 2014 Silver Chevy Impala which was stolen from the UVS parking lot between 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 29, and 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1.

University Police are continuing the investigation of this theft.

Please remember to lock your vehicles and secure your keys and other valuables.

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

September 10, 2023 Aggravated Assault

Timely Warning: Aggravated Assault near Ceres Hall

TIMELY WARNING MESSAGE FROM NDSU

An aggravated assault was reported to have taken place on the NDSU campus overnight at approximately 3 a.m. near Ceres Hall.

As a reminder, please walk with friends when out late and be aware of your surroundings. NDSU also has a virtual escort application available at www.ndsu.edu/besafe

If you have information that would assist the police investigation you are asked to call the NDSU Police at 231-8998.

This message is authorized and transmitted by the University Police Communications Call Center.

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