2023 Alerts
9/15/23 University Safety Bulletin- Crime Awareness Notice – Content Warning
4:36pm Email:
*This message has been approved for mass email distribution by the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Boise State Policy 8100.*
–Content Warning – Sexual Assault–
The university received a report of a sexual assault and battery that occurred at an off-campus residence associated with a fraternity on September 9, 2023. This incident is currently under university investigation.
Boise State University is committed to the health, well-being, and safety of all students. The University is issuing this Safety Bulletin to remind the campus community of conduct that violates our policy and to ensure the campus is informed of resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
The only person responsible for sexual assault is the perpetrator. It is a crime and a violation of University policy to engage in sexual activity with another person without their consent. This is reflected in University POLICY 1065, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING. A University student or employee in violation of this policy faces sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination. Additionally, battery is a violation of POLICY 2020, STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT.
Please be mindful of the following, and act accordingly:
- Make sure you have consent before you engage in any sexual contact or activity. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
- Consent for sexual activity must be free of force, threat, intimidation, or coercion.
- Consent is demonstrated through words or actions creating clear permission of willingness to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity.
- Neither silence nor a prior relationship is sufficient to indicate consent.
- If a person is non-participatory or states that they want to be doing something else, stop. If you are unsure, stop.
- A person can withdraw their consent to engage in sexual activity at any time.
- Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.
- Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is – intervene if you can.
- Your first priority should always be your personal safety. If you don’t feel safe—or if you begin to notice any warning signs of abuse—it’s important you take the necessary steps to ensure your ongoing safety.
- No one deserves to experience abuse in any capacity and every type of abuse is serious.
Support and Reporting Options for Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking flowchart:
https://www.boisestate.edu/
Options for reporting sexual misconduct include:
- Reports of sexual misconduct, as well as questions related to sexual misconduct, should be directed to Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu. The Office of Title IX and Institutional Equity can also provide support and resources to students and staff.
- Students may receive confidential counseling services by contacting University Counseling Services by phone at (208) 426-1459, or in person at 1529 Belmont St., Boise, ID (located directly behind the Student Recreation Center, in the Norco Building).
- All students can receive confidential support services, including assistance filing a complaint with the University and/or with law enforcement, as well as learn how to help make our campus safer through bystander intervention, by contacting the Gender Equity Center in person on the second floor of the Student Union Building, above the Info Desk at 1700 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706, by phone at (208) 426-4259, or by sending an email to genderequity@boisestate.edu.
Victims are encouraged to report crimes to law enforcement but are not required to.
- In case of emergency, call 911, activate a blue emergency phone on campus, or call the Department of Public Safety at (208) 426-6911.
- You can request a security escort from the Department of Public Safety by calling (208) 426-6911 or via the free Rave Mobile Safety app. The Rave Mobile Safety App can also act as a panic alarm. To learn about the app and how to download it, visit: https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/home/ rave-guardian/. - You may reach the Boise Police Department on campus by calling (208) 426-6911 or report in person at the Department of Public Safety substation located in Capitol Village at 2245 University Drive; or, if you wish, anonymously by calling (208) 343-COPS or online https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/ policies-and-forms/367-2/. - If you choose to initiate a police investigation of a crime, the Boise Police Department will investigate, provide support, and offer related services.
- In an emergency situation, anyone in Ada County can now also text 9-1-1 Dispatch. This service has been recommended for victims who worry about their safety in speaking on a phone, as well as individuals with speaking or hearing difficulties.
If you have questions about how the University responds to and investigates reports of sexual misconduct, please visit BOISESTATE.EDU/TIXIE/ or contact Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu.
As a reminder, all reports of crimes that occur on campus including sexual misconduct that are reported to the Department of Public Safety are updated within two business days and can be located on the Campus Crime Log. Crimes that occur off campus do not appear in the Campus Crime Log.
* All reports of crimes and sexual misconduct are assessed to determine whether the campus community will be alerted through a “Timely Warning.” Whether the circumstances warrant a “Timely Warning” is based on factors in federal law. Sometimes, as in this instance, a “Timely Warning,” as defined in federal law is not appropriate – see University POLICY 12090, TIMELY WARNING FOR CRIME PREVENTION. Even when a “Timely Warning” is not appropriate under federal law, the University can always provide crime alerts and safety awareness information to members of its community.
9/1/23 Timely Warning (Sexual Assault) – Content Warning
4:27pm Email:
*This message has been approved for mass email distribution by Alicia Estey, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, in accordance with Boise State Policy 8100.*
–Content Warning – Sexual Assault–
This afternoon, the Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault that occurred last night in on-campus housing. The suspect and victim met on a dating app, and the suspect encouraged the victim to consume large quantities of alcohol and marijuana. The victim passed out and woke with signs that a sexual assault had occurred. The University is investigating the incident.
*The details provided about the incident include all information that is available to share while considering the privacy and safety of the victim(s) involved and law enforcement/university investigations that may be ongoing.*
Boise State University is committed to the health, well-being, and safety of all students. The University is issuing this Timely Warning Notice to warn the campus community of a continuing threat. This notice includes the resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
The only person responsible for sexual assault is the perpetrator. It is a crime and a violation of University policy to engage in sexual activity with another person without their consent. A person who is incapacitated is unable to consent. This is reflected in University POLICY 1065, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING. A University student or employee in violation of this policy faces sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination.
Please be mindful of the following, and act accordingly:
- Make sure you have consent before you engage in any sexual contact or activity. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
- Consent is demonstrated through words or actions creating clear permission of willingness to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity.
- A person who is incapacitated by alcohol and/or illegal or prescription drugs, unconscious, or asleep cannot give consent for sexual activity.
- One common warning sign which indicates that a person may be incapacitated is slurred speech.
- Incapacitation focuses on whether a person has the ability to make informed, rational judgments and decisions, including giving consent.
- A person can withdraw their consent to engage in sexual activity at any time.
- Neither silence nor a prior relationship is sufficient to indicate consent.
- Consent for sexual activity must be free of force, threat, intimidation, or coercion.
- If a person is non-participatory or states that they want to be doing something else, stop. If someone states they want to stop, do not try to convince or coerce them into continuing. If you are unsure, stop.
- If someone talks about planning to target another person at a party, confront them, or get help from a friend, parent, or other trusted person to intervene.
- Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.
- If someone looks like they may need help, ask if they’re okay. Enlist a friend, RA, bartender, or host to help you step in if needed.
- Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is – intervene if you can.
Support and Reporting Options for Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking flowchart:
https://www.boisestate.edu/
Options for reporting sexual misconduct include:
- Reports of sexual misconduct, as well as questions related to sexual misconduct, should be directed to Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu. The Office of Title IX and Institutional Equity can also provide support and resources to students and staff.
- Students may receive confidential counseling services by contacting University Counseling Services by phone at (208) 426-1459, or in person at 1529 Belmont St., Boise, ID (located directly behind the Student Recreation Center, in the Norco Building).
- All students can receive confidential support services, including assistance filing a complaint with the University and/or with law enforcement, as well as learn how to help make our campus safer through bystander intervention, by contacting the Gender Equity Center in person on the second floor of the Student Union Building, above the Info Desk at 1700 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706, by phone at (208) 426-4259, or by sending an email to genderequity@boisestate.edu.
Victims are encouraged to report crimes to law enforcement but are not required to.
- In case of emergency, call 911, activate a blue emergency phone on campus, or call the Department of Public Safety at (208) 426-6911.
- You can request a security escort from the Department of Public Safety by calling (208) 426-6911 or via the free Rave Mobile Safety app. The Rave Mobile Safety App can also act as a panic alarm. To learn about the app and how to download it, visit: https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/home/ rave-guardian/. - You may reach the Boise Police Department on campus by calling (208) 426-6911 or report in person at the Department of Public Safety substation located in Capitol Village at 2245 University Drive; or, if you wish, anonymously by calling (208) 343-COPS or online https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/ policies-and-forms/367-2/. - If you choose to initiate a police investigation of a crime, the Boise Police Department will investigate, provide support, and offer related services.
- In an emergency situation, anyone in Ada County can now also text 9-1-1 Dispatch. This service has been recommended for victims who worry about their safety in speaking on a phone, as well as individuals with speaking or hearing difficulties.
If you have questions about how the University responds to and investigates reports of sexual misconduct, please visit BOISESTATE.EDU/TIXIE/ or contact Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu.
As a reminder, all reports of crimes including sexual misconduct that are reported to the Department of Public Safety are updated within two business days and can be located on the Campus Crime Log.
All reports of crimes and sexual misconduct are assessed to determine whether the campus community will be alerted through a “Timely Warning.” Whether the circumstances warrant a “Timely Warning” is based on factors in federal law. Sometimes, the circumstances do not permit the University to issue a “Timely Warning,” as defined in federal law – for instance, because the University often does not have enough information, or did not receive the information timely. See University POLICY 12090, TIMELY WARNING FOR CRIME PREVENTION. Even when the circumstances do not permit a “Timely Warning” under federal law, the University can always provide crime alerts and safety awareness information to members of its community.
08/30/22 BRONCOALERT:
5:19pm: Emergency BroncoAlert: ALL CLEAR/NETWORK RESTORED.. Resume normal activities.
3:15pm: BroncoAlert/Urgent. Network outage affecting multiple systems on campus. Problem is being investigated. Update to follow
8/25/23 Important Message from the Department of Public Safety
2:22pm Email:
Welcome to Boise State from the Department of Public Safety!
Because your safety and the safety of our campus community are our top priority, we are providing the following safety-related information to enhance your on-campus experience. Please read the following and consider saving it for future reference.
Crimes and Policy Violations
While we do our very best to provide a safe experience for all of our campus community, if you are the victim of a crime we encourage you to report to the Department of Public Safety as soon as possible. Contact the Department of Public Safety through the RAVE app, by emailing publicsafety@boisestate.edu, or by calling (208) 426-6911.
Sexual assaults occur across college campuses at the highest rate during the first few months of the academic year, thus, we warn the campus community about the risk of sexual assault at the beginning of the fall semester. It is a crime and a violation of University policy to engage in sexual activity without consent from the other person. This is reflected in University POLICY 1065, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING. A University student in violation of this policy faces sanctions up to and including expulsion.
Safety Tips
A victim of sexual assault is never at fault. The only person responsible for sexual assault is the perpetrator. Students can, however, take precautions and actions to help prevent sexual assault.
- If someone talks about planning to target another person at a party, confront them or get help from a friend, parent, or other trusted person to intervene.
- If you see someone engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.
- If someone looks like they may need help, ask if they’re okay. Enlist a friend, RA, bartender, or host to help you step in if needed.
- If attending a social function, consider attending with friends that you trust.
- Look out for your friends.
- Always have a plan to get home and communicate your plans with trusted friends.
- Know where your drink comes from.
- Watch your drink.
- Drink responsibly. Eat something before or while drinking alcohol. Drink water also while consuming alcohol. Pace yourself – don’t consume drinks too quickly. Consume in moderation – avoid drinking more than you can tolerate.
- University officials understand students may be hesitant to seek assistance during times of need due to fear of getting in trouble. Students that seek assistance for themselves and/or others should be able to do so without having to worry about the repercussions of seeking help. The Amnesty Protocol is in place to address situations that may involve illegal activities, such as underage drinking and/or drug use, BUT also involve help seeking behavior(s) for those in need of medical assistance.
In compliance with the federal Clery Act, the university is required to send Timely Warnings to the campus community when crimes occur on or near campus that could pose a threat to your safety. Such notifications will include as much information as possible about the crime and will provide prevention and resource information. Such notifications will be sent via text or email. For more information about the Clery Act and Timely Warnings, please reach out to the Clery Compliance Officer at crimereporting@boisestate.edu.
Safety Bulletins
The University may also send notifications about criminal activity and/or safety information not specific to a reported crime, or when it determines that a Timely Warning is not necessary or appropriate, but desires to provide information to the campus community.
Bronco Alerts are emergency notifications sent via text message about an immediate threat to the health or safety of those on campus. The alerts highlight significant emergencies or dangerous situations such as urgent weather conditions or law enforcement activity.
The Department of Public Safety has a number of resources available to students, including 24/7 security escorts, emergency blue light phones located across campus, campus safety maps, jumpstart and lock-out assistance, and resources for reporting through the Boise Police Department and the CARE network. CARE is the university team that responds to situations of concern. More information can be found on the Department of Public Safety website.
Download the RAVE Guardian application, Boise State’s mobile safety app that allows you to set a safety timer, call or text public safety 24/7, send anonymous tips to public safety, and access emergency procedures and resources.
Contact the Department of Public Safety through the RAVE app, by emailing publicsafety@boisestate.edu, or by calling (208) 426-6911.
Stay safe and enjoy your Boise State experience!
This communication was approved for mass email distribution by Alicia Estey, Chief Financial and Operating Officer and Vice President for Finance and Operations in accordance with the provisions of Boise State University Policy 8100.
08/24/23 BRONCOALERT:
10:16am: BroncoAlert/Urgent. Internet outage is resolved. All classes will resume normal schedule this afternoon. See email for more details. All clear.
8:42am: BroncoAlert/Urgent. The internet outage situation is ongoing. Most services have been restored, but wifi is intermittent. See email for more information.
7:01am: BroncoAlert/Urgent. Real-time (synchronous) online classes canceled until noon MDT. Update on afternoon online classes to follow. In-person classes will meet
6:06am: BroncoAlert/Urgent: Campus teams are working with University’s internet providers to restore services as quickly as possible. Updates to follow via BroncoAlert
6:05am: BroncoAlert/Urgent. Campus is experiencing a widespread internet outage that is impacting most educational and administrative services including email.
08/22/23 BRONCOALERT:
8:58pm: BroncoAlert Urgent: Lightning hazard has passed campus area, flooding is still present on campus. Avoid University/Lincoln and Earle/University intersections.
8:14pm: BroncoAlert: URGENT Severe Weather storm has caused flooding on campus. Current storm cell will last another 30 min frequent lighting stay inside.
08/03/23 BRONCOALERT:
5:32pm: Emergency BroncoAlert: ALL CLEAR/EMERGENCY ENDED. Resume normal traffic in the area of Dale St just off campus.
11:30am: Emergency BroncoAlert. Police action in the area of Dale St. Situation contained, but area is closed to traffic. Will advise when area has reopened.
06/06/23 BRONCOALERT:
9:05pm: EmergencyBroncoAlert Emergency: NWS issued a severe storm warning until 9:45 PM. Campus roadways flooding. Use caution when traveling. See email for further.
4/16/23 Sexual Assault Timely Warning – *Content Warning*
7:29pm Email:
*This message has been approved for mass email distribution by Alicia Estey, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, in accordance with Boise State Policy 8100.*
!!Content Warning – Sexual Assault!!
This afternoon, the University received a report of a sexual assault that occurred last night in an off-campus house on Lincoln Avenue that is known to be associated with a campus fraternity. The victim was able to identify the suspect. The victim was alone in a room of the house waiting for another person when the suspect entered the room and used force to sexually assault the victim. The University is investigating the incident.
*The details provided about the incident include all information that is available to share while considering the privacy and safety of the victim(s) involved and law enforcement/university investigations that may be ongoing.*
Boise State University is committed to the health, well-being, and safety of all students. The University is issuing this Timely Warning Notice to warn the campus community of a continuing threat. This notice includes the resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
The only person responsible for sexual assault is the perpetrator. It is a crime and a violation of University policy to use force to engage in sexual activity with another person. This is reflected in University POLICY 1065, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING. A University student or employee in violation of this policy faces sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination.
Please be mindful of the following, and act accordingly:
- Consent for sexual activity must be free of force, threat, intimidation, or coercion.
- Neither silence nor a prior relationship is sufficient to indicate consent.
- If a person is non-participatory or states that they want to be doing something else, stop. If someone states they want to stop, do not try to convince or coerce them into continuing. If you are unsure, stop.
- Make sure you have consent before you engage in any sexual contact or activity. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
- If someone talks about planning to target another person at a party, confront them or get help from a friend, parent, or other trusted person to intervene.
- Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.
- If someone looks like they may need help, ask if they’re okay. Enlist a friend, RA, bartender, or host to help you step in if needed.
- Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is – intervene if you can..
Support and Reporting Options for Survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking flowchart:
https://www.boisestate.edu/
Options for reporting sexual misconduct include:
- Reports of sexual misconduct, as well as questions related to sexual misconduct, should be directed to Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu. The Office of Title IX and Institutional Equity can also provide support and resources to students and staff. Students may receive confidential counseling services by contacting University Counseling Services by phone at (208) 426-1459, or in person at 1529 Belmont St, Boise, ID (located directly behind the Student Recreation Center, in the Norco Building).
- All students can receive confidential support services, including assistance filing a complaint with the University and/or with law enforcement, as well as learn how to help make our campus safer through bystander intervention, by contacting the Gender Equity Center in person on the second floor of the Student Union Building, above the Info Desk at 1700 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706, by phone at (208) 426-4259, or by sending an email to genderequity@boisestate.edu.
Victims are encouraged to report crimes to law enforcement but are not required to.
- In case of emergency, call 911, activate a blue emergency phone on campus, or call the Department of Public Safety at (208) 426-6911.
- You can request a security escort from the Department of Public Safety by calling (208) 426-6911 or via the free Rave Mobile Safety app. The Rave Mobile Safety App can also act as a panic alarm. To learn about the app and how to download it, visit: https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/home/ rave-guardian/. - You may reach the Boise Police Department on campus by calling (208) 426-6911 or report in person at the Department of Public Safety substation located in Capitol Village at 2245 University Drive; or, if you wish, anonymously by calling (208) 343-COPS or online https://www.boisestate.edu/
publicsafety-security/ policies-and-forms/367-2/. - If you choose to initiate a police investigation of a crime, the Boise Police Department will investigate, provide support, and offer related services.
- In an emergency situation, anyone in Ada County can now also text 9-1-1 Dispatch. This service has been recommended for victims who worry about their safety in speaking into a phone as well as individuals with speaking or hearing difficulties.
If you have questions about how the University responds to and investigates reports of sexual misconduct, please visit BOISESTATE.EDU/TIXIE/ or contact Danielle Berish Charters, Title IX Coordinator, at (208) 426-1750 or via email to tixcoordinator@boisestate.edu.
As a reminder, all reports of crimes including sexual misconduct that are reported to the Department of Public Safety are updated within two business days and can be located on the Campus Crime Log.
All reports of crimes and sexual misconduct are assessed to determine whether the campus community will be alerted through a “Timely Warning.” Whether the circumstances warrant a “Timely Warning” is based on factors in federal law. Sometimes, the circumstances do not permit the University to issue a “Timely Warning,” as defined in federal law – for instance, because the University often does not have enough information, or did not receive the information timely. See University POLICY 12090, TIMELY WARNING FOR CRIME PREVENTION. Even when the circumstances do not permit a “Timely Warning” under federal law, the University can always provide crime alerts and safety awareness information to members of its community.