This timely warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit www.psu.edu/hotlines for support.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A sexual assault was reported to University Police at noon on July 12. The reported assault occurred between 12:15 and 1 a.m. July 12 in a residence hall room in the Pollock Halls complex on the University Park campus. The victim, a student, reported that a known male inappropriately touched her. The Pollock Halls complex is located on the south eastern portion of campus, adjacent to McKean Road.
University Police also have posted this timely warning alert.
Police have shared the following safety tips:
-- Get verbal consent from your partner, and don't assume you know what the other person wants.
-- Don’t feel obligated to do anything you don’t want to. “I don’t want to” is always a good enough reason.
-- Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.
-- Listen to your partner. If you are getting unclear messages, stop.
-- Sexual assault is a second degree felony in the state. Sentencing can include as many as 10 years in prison, fines and psychiatric treatment.
-- Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
It can be assumed that conditions that continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the University community. It is the duty of the administration to warn of possible "dangerous conditions" on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an "affirmative duty" exists to warn persons associated to the University of possible peril at the hands at some third party or parties.
Penn State University Police can be contacted at 814-863-1111 or 26 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802.