BUPD Alerts

A "Campus Safety Alert" is issued via email when a Clery Act crime occurs within Bradley University's Clery Act geography but does not require immediate action by recipients. 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.

Past 60 Days:

Safety Alert

August 25, 2024

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

A crime has occurred in the Bradley University campus area and we want you to be informed so you can take appropriate precautions. Alerts, such as this, are issued for incidents that have already occurred but do not require immediate action by recipients. 

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, at approximately 8:41 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a reported aggravated assault that had just occurred in the Geisert Parking Lot, located at 911 N. Duryea Place.

The victim, who is not affiliated with Bradley University, had just arrived in a vehicle and was confronted by the suspect who was also in a vehicle. An argument about driving ensued and then the suspect briefly revealed a firearm. The suspect did not point the firearm at the victim. The suspect then re-entered his vehicle and left the area.

The suspect was the front passenger in a silver sedan. The silver sedan was last seen northbound on N. University Street away from campus.

This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no imminent threat to campus.

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.

An investigation is continuing. 

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:

  • Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • During the hours of 5 p.m. and 3 a.m., utilize the Safety Cruiser program by using the Cruiser App or calling 309-677-2800.  
  • Use the Student Patrol or Bradley University Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000
  • Do not leave your property, vehicles, homes or residence hall rooms unsecured.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
  • Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones.
  • Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
  • Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas when possible.
  • Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley University Police Department.
  • If approached, give up your property. 

A Campus Safety Alert is issued via email when a Clery Act crime occurs within Bradley University's Clery Act geography but does not require immediate action by recipients. 

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookX formerly Twitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Community Advisory Alert

August 1, 2024

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. 

At approximately 8:28 a.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a robbery of a business in the 400 block of N. Western Avenue, near of the intersection of W. Callender Avenue and N. Western Avenue. This is approximately seven blocks west of N. University Street and five blocks south of W. Main Street.

One suspect entered a business, implied a weapon and obtained property.  No weapon was seen and there were no injuries. The suspect fled on foot eastbound in the alleyway between W. Callender Avenue  and W. Ayres Avenue.

The suspect was described as an older male, about 6'3" tall, wearing a black ballcap, a white surgical mask, a dark green jacket, dark pants, and white tennis shoes. 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:

  • Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • During the hours of 5 p.m. and 3 a.m., utilize the Safety Cruiser program by using the Cruiser App or calling 309-677-2800.  
  • Use the Student Patrol or Bradley University Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000
  • Do not leave your property, vehicles, homes or residence hall rooms unsecured.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
  • Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones.
  • Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
  • Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas when possible.
  • Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley University Police Department.
  • If approached, give up your property. 

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.   

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Community Advisory Alert

July 20, 2024

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 Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Bradley University Police and Peoria Police responded to a report of a single shot fired near the 1000 block of N. Orange Street, near the intersection of N. Orange Street and W. Russell Street. This is approximately five blocks east of N. University Street and one block north of W. Main Street.

No injuries or property damage have been reported. Evidence was located to indicate a shot was firedNo 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:

  • Report suspicious people immediately to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • During the hours of 5 p.m. and 3 a.m., utilize the Safety Cruiser program by using the Cruiser App or calling 309-677-2800.  
  • Use the Student Patrol or Bradley University Police Department escort programs by calling 309-677-2000
  • Do not leave your property, vehicles, homes or residence hall rooms unsecured.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Walk in pairs or groups, especially during the evening and night.
  • Do not become distracted by talking on your cell phone or listening to music through headphones.
  • Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys or parking lots.
  • Be aware of places along your path of travel that could conceal a criminal (shrubbery, building recesses, etc.). Avoid or keep a distance from these areas when possible.
  • Take note of suspicious vehicles, especially those that appear to be circling the block or driving unusually slow. If you observe a suspicious vehicle, relay its description and location to the Bradley University Police Department by calling 309-677-2000 or using one of the emergency blue light phones on and around campus.
  • If you think someone is following you, cross the street, head for a well-populated, well-lit area and contact the Bradley University Police Department.
  • If approached, give up your property. 

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.   

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookX formerly Twitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Community Advisory Alert

July 16, 2024

UPDATE

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

Phone service has been restored to campus. For BUPD services, please contact the BUPD dispatch center at our standard number: (309) 677-2000.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Dear Bradley Campus Community:

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at approximately 10:30 a.m., University Police was advised another telephone outage has occurred on campus and is again impacting telephone service on campus. Division of Information Technology (IT) representatives are working to resolve the issue. The BUPD dispatch can be reached at (309) 258-2899 or by dialing 9-1-1.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Community Advisory Alert

July 16, 2024

UPDATE

Dear Bradley Campus Community:

Phone service has been restored to campus. For BUPD services, please contact the BUPD dispatch center at our standard number: (309) 677-2000.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Dear Bradley Campus Community:

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at approximately 3:20 a.m., we learned telephone outage had occurred on campus and is impacting telephone service across campus. Division of Information Technology (IT) representatives are working to resolve the issue. The BUPD dispatch can be reached at (309) 258-2899 or by dialing 9-1-1.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram @BradleyUPolice.


Safety Alert

July 15, 2024

Severe weather conditions have developed. Take shelter immediately. Wait for the all clear. 


Community Advisory Alert

July 10, 2024

UPDATE

We have an update to a previous Community Advisory Alert concerning a robbery that occurred near the Bradley campus May 10, approximately five blocks west of N. University Street and three blocks south of W. Main Street.

During the course of the investigation into this incident, BUPD officers identified ten juvenile suspects. Each juvenile has now been arrested and released to a parent or guardian. No additional suspects are being sought. The incident occurred during a basketball game at an off campus playground near the intersection of W. Fredonia Avenue and N. Glenwood Avenue.

None of the people involved are affiliated with Bradley University. Due to the age of the suspects, no additional suspect information will be released. BUPD thanks the Peoria Public Schools Department of School Safety for their assistance.

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.

To learn more about the BUPD visit the police page online and follow the BUPD on FacebookX formerly Twitterand Instagram @BradleyUPolice.