Dear Marquette community,
I’m writing as a follow up to this morning’s safety alert text and email regarding an armed robbery and sexual assault that occurred in the Marquette University Police Department patrol zone. To ensure privacy for the student involved, we will not be sharing additional details beyond this morning’s safety alert. The university’s victim advocate services are providing confidential, holistic support to the victim and the entire campus community prays for the student’s healing.
The only person responsible for a crime is the perpetrator. Crime alerts are sent to Marquette students and employees in accordance with federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime to help prevent similar crimes and to identify offenders.
The safety and security of our campus community is our highest priority. MUPD is working around the clock on the investigation of the perpetrator of this crime, and we have extra officers on duty patrolling our neighborhood.
This situation will affect people in different ways, and there are many support services available to you.
Resources and support
- Marquette Advocacy Support Services is a confidential support service for any victim of sexual violence and is available 24/7 at (414) 288-5244.
- Title IX resources are available by calling (414) 288-3151.
- Campus ministers, hall ministers and affiliated ministers are available to talk in a supportive setting and multiple Masses are available today for Ash Wednesday.
- Marquette Counseling Center staff are available for drop-in visits and by appointment on the fourth floor of the Helfaer Wellness + Recreation facility. Visit or call (414) 288-7172. The Counseling Center is staffed in-person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week, and counselors are available 24/7 via phone.
- Marquette’s Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters, provides up to six free confidential, independent sessions with a master’s-level counselor. Additional grief resources are available on the Human Resources website.
- Marquette’s sacred spaces are accessible for prayer and/or reflection.
- The Office of Student Development is staffed with support resources. Email Kelly Albrecht, CARE Team case manager, or visit AMU 329 to speak with someone in-person.
Marquette University is committed to providing the safest environment possible in which to learn, live and work. If you observe any suspicious behavior or fear for your safety at any time, contact MUPD at (414) 288-1911 or through the EagleEye app or one of the more than 450 blue light phones on and near campus. Enter MUPD’s number in your phone so you have it handy at all times, and be aware of other safety tips.
Please check on each other, give grace and provide extra care for one another today and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Edith Hudson
Chief, Marquette University Police Department
