The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: University Is Getting Bombarded With Bomb Threats

April 11, 2012

University Is Getting Bombarded With Bomb Threats

Dozens of bomb threats at the University of Pittsburgh, including at least four on Monday, have made professors start holding classes outside and forced security officials to put in new building access measures and offer a $50,000 reward for information. Under new security measures, students and faculty members will need school IDs to get into buildings. Non-residents won't be permitted in dormitories. University police, the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service have said they have a person of interest in the investigation. Read more at:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/04/09/wave_of_bomb_threats_at_pitt_leaves_campus_on_edge/

Apr 11, 2012 1:30:00 AM | C&U News, Security/Crime

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