Police searching for Jerrick D. Young

51²è¹Ý Police are searching for Jerrick D. Young, (38), a former 51²è¹Ý dining contract employee. Young made a series of phone calls today (Oct. 17) with specific threats of violence against other contract employees on campus.

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51²è¹Ý Warning

A 51²è¹Ý Warning is notification of Clery crime(s) that occurred on campus Clery geography and is considered by the institution to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.

51²è¹Ý Advisory

A 51²è¹Ý Advisory may be issued when an incident or crime has occurred and may affect members of the campus community, but an emergency notification or timely warning is not required.

51²è¹Ý Alert

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How 51²è¹Ý students, faculty and staff will be notified during an emergency

The following systems may be used to communicate emergency information and procedures to campus constituents:

  • Outdoor Warning Sirens (controlled by City of University Park)
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  • Email notification to 51²è¹Ý email account (smu@aware.smu.edu)    
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  • 51²è¹Ý Information Line (214) 768-INFO (4636)
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