Brown University Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave
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Providence, R.I. — Brown University placed its vice president for public safety, Rodney Chatman, on administrative leave this week after a December 13 campus shooting that killed two students and injured nine others. University President Christina Paxson named former Providence police chief Hugh T. Clements as interim leader and announced rapid response measures, external after-action reviews, and a campus security assessment. The U.S. Department of Education said it will review compliance with the Clery Act. Reporting and university statements form the record of actions and timelines. Officials promised transparent updates to the community. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Oct (prior): Campus police union recorded a vote of no confidence in leadership.
- 2. Dec. 13: Shooting on Brown University campus killed two students and injured nine others.
- 3. Mid-December: Questions emerged about surveillance, building access, and notification timing.
- 4. University placed Rodney Chatman on administrative leave and appointed Hugh T. Clements interim.
- 5. Dec. 22: U.S. Department of Education announced a review for potential Clery Act violations.
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