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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Fellow Highlanders,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">My office has received multiple inquiries about
<span style="background:white;mso-highlight:white">the </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2024/05/07/student-weapon-campus-police-custody"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1155CC;background:white;mso-highlight:white">recent
arrest of a UCR student</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white;mso-highlight:white"> in connection with the discovery of a weapon in a campus residential building</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
We find ourselves balancing our desire to be transparent with our legal obligation to comply with privacy laws, including those specific to students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What I can tell you is that in this situation, consistent with our policies, there was a full assessment of the student
and the situation. The student was placed on interim suspension and ordered to leave campus and not return pending the outcome of the conduct process. The student complied and continues to comply. All available information was considered, including information
guarded by privacy statutes. After reviewing all the information at the time, we concluded the student was not a threat to the campus and it was safe to carry on normal campus operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I understand that it is frustrating that there are many other questions we cannot answer to your satisfaction. We also can’t
say some things because it might interfere with the district attorney’s prosecution or the student conduct process. The information we cannot share includes information that may help alleviate concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Rest assured that the police continue to closely monitor the situation using all available tools and resources. Any change
in that assessment will result in the university taking appropriate steps, including closing the campus, if necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">It is of utmost importance to ensure your safety and well-being. Mental health therapists are available 24 hours a day for crisis counseling and
support at </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1155CC">Counseling and Psychological Services</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
(951-827-5531). Additionally, </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://casemanagement.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1155CC">Case Management</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
(951-827-5000) is ready to assist students in making connections to university resources during difficult times, reaffirming our commitment to your support and care.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For additional information about this incident and other important campus operations, please visit the
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1155CC">Announcements section</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
of </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://insideucr.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">insideucr.ucr.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">,
which is updated regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brian Haynes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">BRIAN L. HAYNES, PH.D.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<br>
Office of the Vice Chancellor<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">2108 Hinderaker Hall<br>
Riverside, CA 92521<br>
Phone: (951) 827-4641 | Fax: (951) 827-2248 | Email: <a href="mailto:vcsa@ucr.edu">vcsa@ucr.edu</a><br>
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