South Dakota State University issuance timely warning.
INCIDENT: Threat of Harm
OCCURRED: Jan. 23, 2024
LOCATION: Not specified
DETAILS: On 01/23/2024 at approximately 1031 hours an anonymous phone call was received by South Dakota State University threatening to carry out an attack on the campus of SDSU. Additional phone calls were also received making nonspecific threats. Be aware of your surroundings, take personal precautions, and if you see something contact university police at 605-688-5117.
UPDATE: After further investigation, and with the assistance of additional state law enforcement resources, evidence indicates that the threat originated from outside of the state of South Dakota. There have been a large number of hoaxes perpetrated against a variety of schools and public institutions in the United States in recent months. University police have increased their presence on campus and will continue to closely monitor any and all active threats against the university community. As always situational awareness is key to personal safety, please report any suspicious activity to the University Police Department or university official.