System Alerts

PLU is experiencing a partial campus power outage. Currently, it appears to be affecting Tingelstad, Pflueger, and South Residence Halls, as well as the Columbia Center. We are working with the Parkland Light & Water utility company, and the campus engineer is on site coordinating a solution. Currently, we do not have an ETA on...

PLU is conducting a lock down drill on 10/20/22 from 11:30am to 11:40am. The purpose of this drill is test campus lock down capabilities and for community members to learn and practice lock down procedures. There will be no live action dramatizations during this drill. You may see observers, either Campus Safety officers in uniform or...

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is responding to multiple reports of gunfire in the area between 121st & Park (by the PLU Library) and 123rd & C St (about two blocks away from Tingelstad). 911 has also heard reports from as far away as 118th & A st (across Pacific Ave).  Reports vary between 5...

PCSD is responding to a vehicle theft suspect armed with a gun in the area of the University Center Parking Lot. Please secure all doors and windows and remain inside your office/classroom until further notice.

Gunfire has been reported in the area of Park Ave. and Garfield St., near the Library parking lot. Police have been notified. Please avoid the area until further notice.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported an armed suspect in the area of C st. South and 123rd st S. Please stay indoors.

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded today to a fire alarm at Foss Hall, an unoccupied PLU structure. CPFR put the fire out and there are no injuries reported. CPFR has a large number of responding vehicles on scene, and have cordoned off the intersection of 124th & Yakima for hydrant access and support vehicles....

A single gunshot was heard to the northeast of campus and  Police have been notified. Please stay indoors and remain there until further notice. Updates will be posted here as they are known.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department received a call about possible gunshots a few blocks north of campus. Please avoid the area if travelling off campus. Campus Safety has been in contact with the sheriff’s department and is continuing to monitor the location of the incident. At this time there is no need for additional action on...