CAMPUS STATUS: OPEN
There is no major emergency on-campus at this time.
Members of the University of San Andreas Board of Regents have approved the reopening of most campus buildings to facilitate the examination period for winter semester classes. Some buildings may remain closed and have visible fences and signs indicating their closure. Major law enforcement activities have been demobilized on campus, yet a visible presence will remain from both the USALS Police Department and the Los Santos Police Department.
USALS understands the significance of returning to campus after a traumatic experience and we are dedicated to ensuring students and faculty feel both safe and healthy upon their return. All Winter 2024 session courses have facilitated hybrid/online avenues for taking final examinations, and students are encouraged to use these methods if they are not yet comfortable returning to campus. Grief counsellors and mental health specialists will be present through the rest of the examination period, and their offices remain open in all semesters.
Dates for in-person examinations can be viewed here. Commencement dates are available at commencement.usals.edu.
USALS Counseling and Psychological Services
USALS CAPS 24/7 Line: 555-825-0768
Distress Helpline: free, 24/7 support to anyone in emotional distress. Contact 555-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66376
Website: www.counseling.usals.edu
Los Santos Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: 1-555-LSPD-24-7
Website: www.lspdonline.org
USALS Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: (555) 825-1491
Website: www.police.usals.edu
Today, an improvised explosive was detonated outside the entrance of a building on campus close to the center block. There are no reported deaths or injuries but there is structural damage to buildings on campus. As a result, USALS has decided to close campus for all in-person activities until further notice for the safety of students/faculty and to allow law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. USALS will be cooperating with the investigation.
Students: In-person classes are cancelled. Instructors will contact you regarding the delivery of scheduled course material.
Remote work: Faculty, staff, and administrators will work online where possible and should contact their supervisors regarding working remotely.
Faculty: If you had in-person classes scheduled today, please contact students as soon as possible regarding changes to the delivery of course material.
On-campus services at all campuses will not be operational, and all activities are cancelled for the day and evening of Thursday, Feb. 13. Most student services and registrar services are available online.
Anyone with information regarding the terror attack is urged to file an electronic tip through the Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB)'s Electronic Tip Line, or call 911 in emergencies.
#LS STRONG
Federal Investigation Bureau | Los Santos Field Office
Emergency: 911
Tip line: Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB)'s Electronic Tip Line
Los Santos Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: 1-555-LSPD-24-7
Website: www.lspdonline.org
USALS Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: (555) 825-1491
Website: www.police.usals.edu
Yesterday, a series of explosions were set off in Vespucci, resulting in the deaths and injuries of many. As a result, USALS has decided to close campus for all in-person activities in order to mitigate risks to security.
Students: In-person classes are cancelled. Instructors will contact you regarding the delivery of scheduled course material.
Remote work: Faculty, staff, and administrators will work online where possible and should contact their supervisors regarding working remotely.
Faculty: If you had in-person classes scheduled today, please contact students as soon as possible regarding changes to the delivery of course material.
On-campus services at all campuses will not be operational, and all activities are cancelled for the day and evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12. Most student services and registrar services are available online.
Anyone with information regarding the terror attack is urged to file an electronic tip through the Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB)'s Electronic Tip Line, or call 911 in emergencies.
#LS STRONG
Federal Investigation Bureau | Los Santos Field Office
Emergency: 911
Tip line: Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB)'s Electronic Tip Line
Los Santos Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: 1-555-LSPD-24-7
Website: www.lspdonline.org
USALS Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: (555) 825-1491
Website: www.police.usals.edu
Attention USALS Students, Faculty, and Staff,
The USALS Police Department has been alerted to an increase in phishing email scams targeting USALS domain emails this week. These fraudulent emails may appear to come from university officials, IT services, or other trusted sources, attempting to steal personal information, login credentials, or financial data.
Be on the lookout for:
🔹 Emails requesting urgent action on your account (e.g., password resets, financial transactions).
🔹 Messages containing suspicious links or attachments.
🔹 Requests for personal or financial information via email.
🔹 Emails with poor grammar, misspellings, or unusual sender addresses.
How to Stay Safe:
✅ Verify the sender before clicking on any links or attachments. Real USALS email handles are @usals.edu
✅ Do not provide sensitive information via email.
✅ If unsure, contact USALS IT Services directly at itsecurity@usals.edu.
✅ Report suspicious emails to phishing@usals.edu.
Your online security is important. Stay vigilant and help keep our campus community safe from scammers.
USALS Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: (555) 825-1491
Website: www.police.usals.edu
Say hello to SafeALERT, USALS' much-needed campus security tool.
SafeALERT is USALS' public alert & warning system, used to distribute emergency notifications to the campus community. A SafeALERT emergency notification is primarily used in an emergency to notify the USALS campus community of a dangerous situation and/or immediate threat to their health or safety.
For Students: Students with a valid email address in MyUSALS are automatically enrolled to receive emergency notifications via email. Additionally, students that have entered a cell phone number under the emergency notifications section of MyUSALS will also receive SMS text notifications through the SafeALERT system.
For Faculty & Staff: Faculty and staff with valid email addresses in USAPath are automatically enrolled to receive SafeALERT notifications via email. Additionally, faculty and staff with a cell phone number in USAPath are also automatically opted-in to receive SMS text notifications through the SafeALERT system.
For Family, Friends, and Visitors: If you would like to receive SafeALERT text messages, you may sign up by texting 'SAFEALERT' to 555-777. No charge but Message & Data rates may apply. To opt-out, text ‘STOP’ to 555-777.
Available every day of the year from dusk until 1 a.m.
CSO escorts are available free of charge to walk with students, faculty, staff or visitors. Request by calling or texting (555) 794-9255. Please allow 15 to 20 minutes for your escort to arrive.
For non-emergency assistance, please call USALS PD at (555) 825-1491, or report incidents in person.
Crimes in progress and crimes that have just occurred should be reported by dialing 9-1-1 from any phone.
When calling to report a crime or incident, please be ready to give information such as: a brief description of the occurrence, when and where the incident occurred, weapons the suspect(s) carried, where and when the suspect(s) was last seen, description of the suspect(s) and any other relevant information. In addition to the importance of reporting, timely information assists in developing information and warnings for the campus.