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Alayna case, sexual assault process, resources

We take all reports of sexual assault seriously, investigate them thoroughly, and make determinations based on the evidence and facts obtained during the ASU investigatory process.



Arizona State University Police Department





ASU Police Awarded $70,812 from Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Arizona State University Police Department $70,812 in grant money to help reduce traffic-related issues in and around ASU’s four university campuses.







ASU Police Going Green with Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant

The Arizona State University Police Department has received $46,871.08 in grant money from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of two Zero DSR electric motorcycles.




Contact

Nikai Salcido

Media Relations Officer
(972) 821-2275
nikai.salcido@asu.edu

Arizona State University researchers awarded $4.7M by NIH to expand COVID-19 testing in underserved Arizona communities

In Arizona, as in other parts of the country, data shows that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the American Indian, African American and Latinx communities, as well as other vulnerable populations.




Contact

Jay Thorne

Associate Vice President
(602) 677-7518
jay.thorne@asu.edu

ASU researchers receive $6M state contract to develop rapid COVID-19 saliva test

As the world manages through the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona State University continues its work to discover and develop easier and more widespread COVID-19 testing to assist in managing the virus.







Arizona State University Instagram lawsuit

In July, ASU became aware of an Instagram account repeatedly promoting COVID-19 parties for when students returned for the fall semester. The account urged followers to avoid social distancing and face coverings, and included ASU trademarks and school colors while promoting behaviors such as COVID parties that create a risk to public health.