Protest Safety Awareness Update

Dear Howard University Community,

Like many of you, I mourn and feel an immense amount of grief about the grisly details revealed in the video of Tyre Nichols’ traffic stop and beating. While the justice system is responsible for determining guilt or innocence in the serious charges filed against the officers involved in the case, our communities have the continued burden of opposing and healing from violence in policing.

Campus Safety Update

I am writing to update community members on an incident that took place earlier this afternoon on Georgia Ave.

Crime Alert - Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), along with the Howard University Department of Public Safety, is investigating a reported robbery of a Howard University student, which occurred at approximately 12:34 p.m. in the 2300 block of Georgia Ave. N.W.  

A complainant reported that while walking in the area he was approached by three suspects who demanded his coat. When he refused, they struck him several times about the head and body and forcibly took the coat. 

Auto Theft - ADVISORY

The Howard University Department of Public Safety (HUDPS), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is investigating a reported stolen vehicle that occurred sometime between January 12 and January 15 from the 6th St. NW and Fairmont.

The vehicle is described as a blue, 2013 Honda Elantra with Florida license plates #PJML65. A lookout has not been yet established in the investigation, but authorities solicit the support of the public in providing any information pertaining to the location of the car or potential suspects.

Auto Theft - ADVISORY

The Howard University Department of Public Safety (HUDPS), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is investigating a reported stolen vehicle that occurred sometime between January 10 and January 12 from the Banneker parking lot.

The vehicle is described as a black, 2016 Toyota four-door Rav 4 with New Jersey license plates #T89NTW. A lookout has not been yet established in the investigation, but authorities solicit the support of the public in providing any information pertaining to the location of the car or potential suspects.

Operating Status

Public Safety for Homecoming 2025

Prohibited Items & Bag Policy

Homecoming 2022 Safety Message

Welcome home to all returning Bison and to the greatest time of year for all students and especially our first-year students.

This will be our first celebration in several years without many public health restrictions we have observed to facilitate important events safely. Our family, friends, and guests will have substantial access to many of our buildings and virtually all areas of the open campus, in addition to our athletic complex and designated gathering areas.

Making memories safely should be the highest priority for everyone throughout the entire week.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. at 9th Street NW and Florida Avenue NW.  

A group of Howard University students was approached by a single suspect off campus at the King Gas Station, who demanded and took money and jewelry. The suspect used a handgun to strike one of the complainants in the face, who refused the demand.