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A crime has recently occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Advisory Alerts are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients.
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of shots fired near the 400 block of N. Glenwood Avenue, near the intersection of N. Glenwood Avenue and W. Ayres Avenue. This is approximately five blocks west of N. University Street and six blocks south of W. Main Street.
A short time later, a person not affiliated with Bradley University arrived by private vehicle at a local hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. A crime scene was located in the area of the 400 block of N. Glenwood Avenue. No suspect information is available. There is no imminent threat to campus.
An investigation is continuing.
If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.
Do Your Part to Stay Safe
The Bradley University Police Department is a fully sworn police department with officers who work to keep the Bradley community safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year. The BUPD patrols the campus as well as a significant area off campus. It works closely with other local law enforcement agencies, but safety also requires you to take action. A safe campus can be achieved only with the cooperation of the entire university community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Please remember:
A "Community Advisory Alert" is issued via email when serious criminal activity occurs outside of Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients, or when serious criminal activity that does not meet the Campus Safety Alert criteria occurs within the Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients.
As you are aware, a bomb threat was reported yesterday evening, April 25, resulting in a campus-wide lockdown.
While this threat proved to be unfounded, we take any threat seriously and will continue to take the utmost concern for our campus safety. The events of last night resonated across campus, and we recognize any such emergency response causes anxiety, stress and fear. I want to assure you that our campus is safe. Police received a very specific threat of a caller claiming he was in the building with explosive devices, but an investigation and thorough sweep of the building proved the individual was never there and no bombs or any type of devices were found to be present.
We are confident in the safety of campus and this will continue to be an on-going investigation.
We want to thank all of our first responders – both within the Bradley Police Department and our partners at the Peoria Police Department. Their swift action and expertise in handling the situation helped to ensure the safety and security of the entire campus.
I also want to thank our campus community for their cooperation and understanding during this stressful time. Counseling services are available for students at 309-677-2700 or 309-677-3200 after-hours.
While this incident has caused concern and disruption to our daily routine, I want to reiterate we take the safety of our campus very seriously. We will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that our campus remains a safe and secure environment for learning, research, and community, including a review of our campus emergency and communication plan.
Today at approximately 7:22 p.m. the Bradley University Police Department (BUPD) received a bomb threat for the Business, Engineering and Convergence Center on campus (BECC), resulting in a campus-wide lockdown.
BUPD quickly responded to the BECC, working closely with the Peoria Police Department (PPD) and the PPD’s EOD squad. After a thorough sweep of the building the all clear was given at 9:55 p.m.
During the sweep by law enforcement, the BECC and the neighboring Renaissance Coliseum were evacuated. There were no injuries reported during this operation.
The Bradley University Police Department is well trained for emergency situations, frequently conducts emergency operations drills, and has a proven and successful working relationship with the Peoria Police Department. Campus safety is the BUPD’s top priority and every threat is taken seriously and will be investigated thoroughly.
During this investigation the BECC will be closed until further notice. Any student, faculty or staff who left property behind during the evacuation can come to the south entrance of the BECC and officers will help reunite property with owners between 10:15 p.m. and midnight tonight.
The Business, Engineering and Convergence Center is now open to students, faculty and staff. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
If any property left behind during tonight’s evacuation has not yet been collected, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000.
The Peoria Police Department has announced an arrest in the below incident.
A crime has recently occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Advisory Alerts are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients.
At approximately 8:34 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a robbery of a business in the 900 block of N. Bourland Avenue, near of the intersection of W. Windom Street and N. Bourland Avenue. This is approximately two blocks east of N. University Street and one block south of W. Main Street.
One suspect entered a business, displayed a weapon and obtained property. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on W. Windom Street.
Information about the race or ethnicity of alleged suspects is provided only to aid detailed descriptions that include physical stature, clothing or unusual characteristics. Racial descriptions do not, by themselves, offer a meaningful picture of an individual's appearance.
An investigation is continuing.
If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.
Do Your Part to Stay Safe
The Bradley University Police Department is a fully sworn police department with officers who work to keep the Bradley community safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year. The BUPD patrols the campus as well as a significant area off campus. It works closely with other local law enforcement agencies, but safety also requires you to take action. A safe campus can be achieved only with the cooperation of the entire university community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Please remember:
A "Community Advisory Alert" is issued via email when serious criminal activity occurs outside of Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients, or when serious criminal activity that does not meet the Campus Safety Alert criteria occurs within the Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients.
Dear Bradley Campus Community:
A crime has recently occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Advisory Alerts are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients.
On Sunday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 12:17 a.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a shot fired near the 1100 block of N. Bourland Avenue. This is approximately two blocks east of N. University Street and two blocks north of W. Main Street.
No injuries have been reported. No additional evidence was located to indicate shots were fired. No suspect information is available. There is no imminent threat to campus.
An investigation is continuing.
If you have any information regarding any crimes, please contact the Bradley University Police Department at (309) 677-2000, the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip 411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.
Do Your Part to Stay Safe
The Bradley University Police Department is a fully sworn police department with officers who work to keep the Bradley community safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year. The BUPD patrols the campus as well as a significant area off campus. It works closely with other local law enforcement agencies, but safety also requires you to take action. A safe campus can be achieved only with the cooperation of the entire university community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Please remember:
A "Community Advisory Alert" is issued via email when serious criminal activity occurs outside of Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients, or when serious criminal activity that does not meet the Campus Safety Alert criteria occurs within the Bradley University Clery Act geography and does not require immediate action by recipients.