A witness reported seeing a possible firearm within the Hawley-Buxton residence halls tonight at approximately 8:16 p.m. and alerted Oregon State Public Safety officers. 

A video confirmed there was an individual with a possible firearm at Hawley-Buxton hall. There was a safety alert regarding the active threat shortly after at 8:36 p.m. 

OSU department of Public Safety officers went to the scene, located the individual and determined that the firearm was an artwork prop, and not a functional firearm. 

OSU Public Safety officers determined that there was no ongoing threat to public safety and emailed an “all clear” email to OSU’s community at 8:42 p.m.

The university asks students to report suspicious and criminal behavior to the Department of Public Safety at 541-737-3010 (non-emergency) or 541-737-7000 (emergency). The OSU Department of Public Safety, https://publicsafety.oregonstate.edu/, may be reached 24-hours a day and can assist university community members with safety planning.

Familiarize yourself with the security systems and procedures utilized in your building.

Students may access mental health resources through Counseling and Psychological Services, https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/.  

For information about Anytime Anywhere services and to download the MySSP@OSU app:  https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/anytimeanywhere.

The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, https://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/cape, is a confidential resource to support survivors of interpersonal violence.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/, assists OSU community members by seeking to ensure equitable and inclusive environments for all.

Employees may access care through the Beyond Benefits Employee Assistance Program, https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/current-employees/health-wellness-work-life/employee-assistance-program/beyond-benefits.