Campus Safety Email Advises on Safety Concerns in Light of Racial Slur Incident
Campus Safety (Photo Eric Lippe/The Gettysburgian)
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor
On Thursday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent a campus-wide email providing students with measures to take if they receive messages relating to the racial slur incident, in which a student cut a racial slur into another student at a social gathering in a campus residential hall.
“We understand that some of you may have received messages through social media, texts, phone calls or emails regarding the racial incident on campus,” said Wiltz. “We know this can be distressing, and we want you to know that we are here to support you.”
He advised students to send any messages they feel comfortable sharing to an email address, which will then be sent to a Campus Safety staff member for review and any necessary action.
The email concluded with instructions for students who feel they or others are in immediate danger.
“…do not hesitate to call 911 or Campus Safety at 717-337-6911 immediately. Your safety is our top priority.”
