The NSU Public Safety Department initiated emergency protocol procedures at 2:30 p.m. on Friday., after being informed that an altercation with three men, one of which was armed, occured on Broward College’s central campus.
David Dawson, the executive director of university relations, said that the public safety department was immediately contacted by the Davie police at the time of the incident.
He said that at no time was there a direct threat to the NSU campus. But to be cautious, Public Safety began lock-down procedures in the residence halls, University School and the Mailman Segal Center. There were no alerts sent out because there was no immediate threat to students, faculty or staff.
Rose Benitez, a former NSU student and current BC student, said the incident was troubling and she feels concerned about how adults handle their situations on campus.
“It concerns me how it affects the incoming freshmen, making them uncomfortable.” Benitez said.
Most NSU students were not even aware of this incident. Yavir Escovar, sophomore biology major said that he heard about it from a few people, but was disappointed that an alert was not sent out.
“I feel we should have been warned.” Escovar said.
Bianca Felix, a sophmore sociology and psychology major said she was sitting in the SUTV office when a colleague came in and asked her if she heard about the armed guy. She said she was not aware that any emergency procedures were taken.
Dawson said “Had there been any real risk to any student, faculty or staff, we would be prepared to lock down the entire campus, which is part of our emergency protocol procedures.”
