Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community:
We write to share information we have received of an off-campus bias-related incident that occurred yesterday in the Georgetown/Glover Park neighborhood.
A Georgetown University employee reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) that, at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, near the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and W Place NW (near the Georgetown offices at 2115 Wisconsin Avenue), an unknown suspect made harassing comments regarding their perceived race and/or national origin. The suspect was described as a light-complexioned male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a red beanie cap, red and white jacket, and light-colored denim jeans.
GUPD is coordinating with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to investigate this incident. If anyone has information about this incident, please report it to GUPD at 202-687-4343. Please note that the classification of this incident may change as information becomes available to GUPD or MPD.
We strongly condemn any act of racism or hate in our community. We understand the impact this distressing incident has on our community, and resources are available to support our students and employees.
Our highest priority is the safety, security and well-being of our community. We include information below about safety measures and mental and emotional well-being resources:
- Use the LiveSafe Mobile App. LiveSafe is a personal security system that connects users with GUPD when activated during an emergency situation. The app also allows users to report suspicious activity, request a SafeRide Shuttle or personal escort, and use SafeWalk to share your location.
- If You See Something…Say Something. Program phone numbers for GUPD, (202) 687-4343, and Georgetown’s EMS responders, GERMS, (202) 687-4357, into your phones. If you are concerned about threatening behavior or are worried about potential violence to the university or someone at Georgetown, contact the Georgetown Threat Assessment Program.
- Access mental and emotional well-being resources via our Every Hoya Cares online resource center.Â
We encourage anyone who sees evidence of a bias-or hate-motivated incident to file a report through the Bias Related Incident Reporting form, accessible online or via the LiveSafe app, or call GUPD at 202-687-4343. Through the Bias Reporting System, Georgetown responds to, tracks and reviews bias-related incidents. Reporting incidents allows the University to quickly provide support to those impacted and hold the appropriate community members accountable for violations of University policy.
Sincerely,
The Georgetown University Police Department