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A "Campus Safety Alert" is issued via email when a Clery Act crime occurs within Bradley University's Clery Act geography but does not require immediate action by recipients. A "Community Advisory Alert" is issued via email when serious criminal activity occurs outside of Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients, or when serious criminal activity that does not meet the Campus Safety Alert criteria occurs within the Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients.

Past 60 Days:

Community Advisory Alert

September 25, 2024

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

A crime has recently occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Advisory Alerts are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients. 

At approximately 12:34 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a battery and attempted robbery that had just occurred in the 800 block of N. Elmwood Avenue. 

One suspect approached the student victim and demanded his property. A physical altercation then occurred and the victim was struck by a fist. The victim declined medical treatment. A second suspect was present but did not actively participate in the incident. Both suspects fled campus. Using the BUPD's security cameras, officers were able to quickly identify both suspects. The first suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was charged with aggravated battery and attempted robbery. He was transported to the Peoria County Jail. The second suspect was identified but does not face any criminal charges. Neither suspect is affiliated with Bradley University.

The arrested suspect is a 26 year old City of Peoria resident.

All evidence suggests this was an isolated incident. The Bradley campus remains safe.

I want to thank the responding officers, BUPD dispatchers and BUPD support staff who immediately responded and whose actions led to the quick arrest of the suspect. Our thoughts are with the student victim as they heal from this incident.

If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on Facebook, X, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.

Community Advisory Alert

September 19, 2024

UPDATE

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

We have an update to yesterday evening's Community Advisory Alert. During the course of the investigation into this incident, it was determined the sounds were fireworks and not a gun shot.

If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on Facebook, X, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.

Community Advisory Alert

September 18, 2024

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

A crime has recently occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Advisory alerts are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients. 

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:33 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a single shot fired near the 1200 block of W. Moss Avenue, near the intersection of N. Duryea Place and W. Moss Avenue. This is approximately one block west of N. University Street and four blocks south of W. Main Street.

No injuries have been reported. No additional evidence was located to indicate shots were fired. No suspect information is available. There is no imminent threat to campus.

An investigation is continuing. 

If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.

Do Your Part to Stay Safe

The Bradley University Police Department is a fully sworn police department with officers who work to keep the Bradley community safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year. The BUPD patrols the campus as well as a significant area off campus.  It works closely with other local law enforcement agencies, but safety also requires you to take action. A safe campus can be achieved only with the cooperation of the entire university community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Please remember:

  • Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • During the hours of 5 p.m. and 3 a.m., utilize the Safety Cruiser program by using the Cruiser App or calling 309-677-2800.  
  • Use the Student Patrol or Bradley University Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000. 
  • Do not leave your property, vehicles, homes or residence hall rooms unsecured.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
  • Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones.
  • Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
  • Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas when possible.
  • Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley University Police Department.
  • If approached, give up your property. 

A "Community Advisory Alert" is issued via email when serious criminal activity occurs outside of Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients, or when serious criminal activity that does not meet the Campus Safety Alert criteria occurs within the Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients.   

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on Facebook, X formerly Twitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.

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