The Trump administration is investigating Brown University's security protocols due to potential violations of the federal Clery Act following a mass shooting on December 13 that resulted in two student fatalities and nine injuries. The U.
S. Department of Education is examining whether the university adequately met its safety and security requirements as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Specific concerns raised include issues with the campus surveillance system, which reportedly failed to prevent the suspect's escape and provide timely information, and delays in emergency notifications to students and staff. Brown University has placed its head of public safety on administrative leave pending an external review, and the interim leader for the police department has been appointed.
The university's president stated that one of two emergency notification systems did alert a large number of individuals, but a siren system was not activated to avoid causing panic. The investigation also follows President Trump's public criticism of the university's camera coverage.
The suspected shooter, who was also linked to a murder at MIT, was found deceased after a manhunt.