U of M boosts Dinkytown patrols, safety tech after shooting and stabbing
The University of Minnesota Police are increasing patrols on campus and in Dinkytown after a shooting and a stabbing, the department said.[1]
Students reported officers on "every single corner" on weekend nights and patrol vehicles were driving alleys near student housing.[1] Chief Michael Davis emailed students that a large crowd "not associated with the university" was present during the Dinkytown shooting and that UMPD is committed to campus safety amid fall move-in.[1] The university highlighted campus kiosks that connect directly to 911 and said it is rolling out electronic lockdown buttons on classroom doors.[1] Officials reminded students they can request campus security escorts or call for a ride around campus at any time.[1]
A Dinkytown shooting earlier reported left two men hurt and one person arrested.[2]
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- The University of Minnesota Police are increasing patrols on campus and in Dinkytown, with students reporting officers on “every single corner” on weekend nights and patrol vehicles driving alleys near student housing.
- Chief Michael Davis emailed students saying a large crowd “not associated with the university” was present during the Dinkytown shooting and that UMPD is committed to campus safety amid fall move-in.
- The university highlighted campus kiosks that connect directly to 911 as part of its safety infrastructure.
- The university said it is rolling out electronic lockdown buttons on classroom doors.
- Students were reminded they can request campus security escorts or call for a ride around campus at any time.
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- University of Minnesota Police are increasing patrols on campus and in Dinkytown, with students reporting officers on “every single corner” on weekend nights and even driving alleys near student housing.
- Chief Michael Davis emailed students stating that a large crowd “not associated with the university” was present during the Dinkytown shooting and that UMPD is committed to campus safety amid fall move-in.
- The university highlighted specific safety infrastructure: campus kiosks that connect directly to 911 and an ongoing rollout of electronic lockdown buttons on classroom doors.
- Students were reminded they can request campus security escorts or call for a ride around campus at any time.