Active Attacker Response Program News Today

Following the Michigan State University mass shooting on Feb. 13, Penn State released a message to the Spartan community, expressing its “deepest condolences.”

Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University’s official Active Attacker Response Program, to learn more about how to react when encountering a potentially life-threatening situation in any environment.

The beginning of a new semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For many students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own — and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one’s own safety and security.

"As we express our heartfelt support for the entire UVA community, so too should we remember to lean on one another here at Penn State."

As the country continues to grapple with the horrifying act of violence committed May 24 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Penn State joins with the nation in expressing its deepest sympathies for the victims, their families and friends, and the entire Uvalde community.

Following a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Penn State reminded students and community members of counseling resources and its active attacker response program.

The start of a new semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For many students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own — and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one’s own safety and security.

During the first two weeks of in-person learning (Feb. 15 to Feb. 26), the University will conduct universal COVID-19 testing of all students who are taking in-person classes or who are taking a fully remote or online course load while living in Centre County or within a 20-mile radius of a Penn State campus outside of University Park.  Students should be on the lookout for an email sent to their Penn State email address to register for a time to get tested. At University Park, the tests w...

Community reminded to review Penn States active attacker protocol Penn State University Police and Public Safety reminds students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University’s official Active Attacker Response Program. Image: Penn State Community reminded to review Penn States active attacker protocol January 26, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Police and Public Safety reminds students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the ...