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• CDC's Response to Zika

  For up-to-date information on Zika, please visit www.cdc.gov/zika Read more

• SECURITY ALERT - Terror Attack in Belgium

  On Monday, 3/22/16, a terrorist bomb attack targeting an airport and subway station in Brussels, Belgium killed 35 people and injured over 300.  There is no known nexus to New York City but both cities have similar infrastructure so now is a good time to review how we would react to such a threat or actual attack.
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• SECURITY ALERT - Off-Campus Sexual Assault

  On Monday, 11/16/15, The GC’s Title IX Coordinator and Public Safety Director were informed of an off-campus sexual assault involving two GC students.  The female student reported that a male student drugged and sexually assaulted her while she was incapacitated. 
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• SECURITY ALERT - Oregon School Shooting

  The personal safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is of primary importance at the Graduate Center.  In the wake of the school shooting at Roseburg, Oregon, we are once again reviewing our present security posture and emergency operation plans and will be looking at strategies to prevent such incidents from happening on our campus. - See more at: http://www.gc.cuny.edu/About-the-GC/Resources-Services/Security-Public-Safety/Security-Alerts#sthash.ObEtY9Gz.dpuf
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• Security Alert: University Employee Payroll Scam

  The FBI Internet Crime Center reports that university employees across the country are receiving fraudulent e-mails indicating a change in their human resource status so perpetrators can steal employee credentials and access direct deposit accounts. This alert outlines precautions that should be taken to protect yourself from this type of crime.
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• Boston Marathon Bombing - Heightened Threat Level

  On Monday, 4/15/13 two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring more than 140.  The FBI and Boston Police Department are investigating various leads but as of now it is still unclear who might be responsible for the blast.  NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly announced this morning that while there is no known threat to New York City, NYPD is on heightened alert and is increasing its uniformed presence and taking other special precautions.  In addition, the Office of Security & Public Safety will step up perimeter patrols, paying special attention to parked vehicles and unattended packages.  
   
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• SECURITY ALERT - Bicycle Part Thefts

  Recently there has been an increase in bicycle part thefts from the streets around our building. Wheels and seats from expensive bicycles are particularly attractive targets but any unsecured bike part is at risk. A recent inspection of bicycles parked in front of our building revealed that many were vulnerable to theft.  Read more

• SECURITY ALERT - Emergency Procedures for Active Shooting Incidents

  The personal safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is of primary importance at the Graduate Center.  In the wake of the school shooting at Newtown, Connecticut, we are once again reviewing our present security posture and emergency operation plans and will be looking at strategies to prevent such incidents from happening on our campus.

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• SECURITY ALERT - iPhone Thefts on 5th Avenue

  Information pertaining to the recent theft of iPhones outside the Graduate Center on 5th Avenue. Read more

• Update - Office thefts on 4/6/09

  On Wednesday, 4/22/09, at approximately 10:35AM, two of the three suspects involved in the 4/6/09 office thefts attempted to enter The Graduate Center. The suspects were detained, NYPD was called and the suspects were taken into custody. The NYPD Detective assigned to the case reported that both suspects confessed and provided valuable information concerning the third suspect. He also said that there was a possibility that some of the stolen property might be recovered.
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