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Police Investigating a Possible Assault at Purchase College
Campus police are currently investigating an alleged assault on the SUNY Purchase campus that may have taken place over the weekend.
The SUNY Purchase University Police sent out a notice on Tuesday to all students warning them of a reported assault that took place over the weekend.
"We take your safety very seriously," the statement said. "As a community we need to take care of each other."
The notice encouraged students to always make sure that they have a safe way home and to take advantage of a program that provides a police escort to walk them through campus.
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"Respond assertively if you feel any discomfort with another person's behavior," the notice continued. "Don't make excuses. Trust your instincts."
Students were notified that there was a reported assault, but no details are available at this time, according to Purchase spokeswoman Geraldine Sanderson.
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Campus police were not immediately available for comment.
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