Campus public safety It has been determined that a “swatting” call, meant to generate an emergency response under false pretenses, was made at approximately 8:24 p.m. on April 9.

April 10, 2023
Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.

Campus public safety

It has been determined that a “swatting” call, meant to generate an emergency response under false pretenses, was made at approximately 8:24 p.m. on April 9.

April 10, 2023

Dear Wolf Pack Family,

At approximately 8:24 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, University Police received a call claiming there was an active shooter on the Quad. University Police Services mobilized and responded with several first-responding agencies in the community. Within 15 minutes, the campus was searched and it was determined that there was nothing suspicious and the campus was cleared by University Police. As a precautionary measure, an increased police presence remained on campus. It has been determined that this was a “swatting” call, which is meant to generate an emergency response under false pretenses.

Although the campus was cleared by University Police within 15 minutes of having received the call, we use instances like this to review and refine our public safety procedures and policies as they relate to all emergency situations. Much of today has been spent doing exactly this.

As a reminder, the University Police Department offers active assailant training year-round to our faculty, staff and students. Safety is our top priority and we encourage our community members to understand the actions they can take to ensure personal safety, including being aware of their surroundings, saying something if they see something, and downloading the SafePack App to view the University’s safety resources available. Active Assailant training, along with other valuable safety workshops, are available for scheduling for any class or department on campus by calling (775) 784-4013 or by emailing unrpd@police.unr.edu.

The safety of our campus community is of paramount importance.

We also have several resources on our campus that can help process the events of last night. Counseling Services offer therapy and psychological services for students; the Downing Counseling Clinic (through the College of Education and Human Development) offer therapy services for students, faculty and staff; and the Employee Assistance Program is available for faculty and staff. The University’s LiveWell program is also available to help you prioritize your well-being and navigate campus resources that are available to help you do so.

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval
President

April 10, 2023