Timely Warning

The Brown University Department of Public Safety provides this notice in compliance with the Timely Notice provision of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Incident

On Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 1:42 AM, the Brown University Department of Public Safety responded to Steinert Hall, located at 148 Power Street for a report of the smell of smoke in the basement of the building. Members of the Department of Public Safety arrived and could smell burning plastic.  Once in the basement area officers observed a faint haze in the air.   Upon further inspection officers discovered a burning trash can in the men’s restroom.  The fire was quickly extinguished by DPS. Providence Fire Department was called to the scene.  Brown University Fire Safety responded to the scene.  No injuries and no damage to the building. Brown Fire Safety’s preliminary investigation of the scene determined it to be an Arson investigation. This matter is under investigation by Brown University Department of Public Safety and Brown University Fire Safety.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322.

Resources

Brown University Department of Public Safety 401-863-3322

Brown University Department of Fire Safety 401-863-3463

Providence Fire Department 402-243-6050

Brown University Department of Emergency Management, Resiliency, and Business

Continuity  401-863-5458

The Brown University campus community is always encouraged to take the following steps to keep yourself and others safe:

• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not directly threatened
• If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call Brown DPS at 401-863-3322 or   the Providence Police at 401-272-3121

Please review the Brown DPS web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.

Location
148 Power Street