On three separate occasions this past week, Clemson students were subjected to racial slurs and other inappropriate conduct while walking on our campus. Due to two of the incidents being reported immediately, Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) officers were able to stop and identify the individuals responsible for this conduct. Those individuals are not affiliated with Clemson University. In coordination with the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, the appropriate action was taken to deter these individuals from repeating conduct of this nature on our campus.
We take such racially motivated remarks and/or acts toward our students extremely seriously, and such conduct directed at anyone in our community runs counter to Clemson’s values.
Additionally, this weekend several clear zip lock sandwich bags containing KKK recruitment flyers weighted by small gravel, rice, or dried beans were placed at various roadways and parking lots on our campus. These appear to have been dropped from a moving vehicle. This was not an isolated event on our campus as this type of activity was also reported on that same night in other parts of Oconee County. We are in contact with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners concerning this matter and it remains an ongoing investigation.
Due to these incidents CUPD has increased our patrols of campus areas that are heavily used by students and will remain vigilant in our efforts to keep Clemson a safe and secure learning environment.
Please report any information on these or similar incidents on our campus to CUPD (911 or 864-656-2222) or through the Rave “CU” Guardian free mobile safety app found at https://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/cupd/rave-guardian/.
Issued by Clemson University Media Relations in cooperation with the Clemson University Police Department
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