Two Incidents: Burglary (Phi Sigma Kappa and Delta Tau Delta)

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

• Sourcepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The notice closes "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" with a callback number, naming both the officer and the agency behind this Timely Warning.

  Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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  1. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and headed "Timely Warning", naming the issuing agency.
  2. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and headed "Timely Warning", so the issuing authority is explicit.
  3. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" with a phone number, naming the sender.
  4. present: The message closes "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing authority explicitly.
  5. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  6. present: The warning is signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the sending authority plainly.
  7. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  8. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  9. present: It closes "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing authority outright.
  10. present: It closes with "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing agency plainly.
  11. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a fully named issuing authority.
  12. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  13. present: Signed 'Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department', an unmistakable identified sender.
  14. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and repeatedly attributes the notice to MIT Police.
  15. present: Closes with "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing agency and officer.
  16. present: It is headed "Timely Warning" and signed "Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing authority plainly.
  17. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  18. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", an explicitly named issuing authority.
  19. present: It is signed "MIT Police Department" and issued by a named sergeant, so the sending authority is explicit.
  20. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and labeled "Timely Warning", so the sender is named.
  21. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming both a person and the issuing police agency.
  22. present: It closes with "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing agency.
  23. present: Headed "Timely Warning" and signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", a clearly named issuing authority.
  24. present: Signed "Issued by Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department" and repeatedly attributes the notice to the MIT Police.
  25. present: Headed "Timely Warning" and signed "Sgt. Andrew Turco, MIT Police Department", naming the issuing agency plainly.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" is backed by narratives of two men who "stole multiple items" and of bikes taken from a garage, a named crime.

  What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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  1. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime threat rather than a vague emergency.
  2. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" plus described break-ins and thefts names a specific crime hazard.
  3. present: The header and body name "Burglary" twice, a specific criminal threat rather than a vague incident.
  4. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat, twice over.
  5. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat.
  6. present: The heading reads "2 Incidents: Burglary" and describes items and bikes stolen from two fraternity houses.
  7. present: The header and body name "Burglary" at two fraternity residences, a specific criminal threat.
  8. present: The heading reads "2 Incidents: Burglary" and describes entries and thefts, a specific crime hazard.
  9. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime threat rather than a vague situation.
  10. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat rather than a vague situation.
  11. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat.
  12. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific crime hazard.
  13. present: The header reads '2 Incidents: Burglary' and describes stolen items and forced entries.
  14. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" and the narrative of stolen items name burglary as the specific threat.
  15. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat.
  16. present: The subject line reads "2 Incidents: Burglary" and both narratives describe break-ins and stolen property.
  17. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime, burglary, as the threat.
  18. present: The header "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime as the threat.
  19. present: The heading and body name "Burglary" at two fraternity houses, a specific criminal threat.
  20. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" and the narrative of stolen items name burglary as the specific threat.
  21. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" and the narrative of stolen items name burglary as the specific crime threat.
  22. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names burglary, a specific criminal threat.
  23. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime threat rather than a vague situation.
  24. present: The heading "2 Incidents: Burglary" names a specific crime hazard, with break-ins and stolen bikes described.
  25. present: It names "2 Incidents: Burglary" and describes stolen items, a specific criminal threat rather than a vague situation.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, with no dissent. Street addresses pin both scenes: "487 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", each tied to a named fraternity house.

  Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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  1. present: Gives exact addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  2. present: Gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as incident locations.
  3. present: Gives street addresses: "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  4. present: It gives street addresses: "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  5. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  6. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the crime scenes.
  7. present: Gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  8. present: Gives street addresses, 487 Commonwealth Avenue and 416 Beacon Street, both in Boston.
  9. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  10. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the incident sites.
  11. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  12. present: Gives exact addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  13. present: Gives street addresses: '487 Commonwealth Avenue' and '416 Beacon Street in Boston'.
  14. present: Gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as incident sites.
  15. present: Gives exact addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  16. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  17. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  18. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  19. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street" in Boston.
  20. present: Gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street", plus the fraternity names.
  21. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the incident sites.
  22. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston".
  23. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the incident sites.
  24. present: Gives exact addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the incident locations.
  25. present: It gives street addresses, "487 Commonwealth Avenue" and "416 Beacon Street in Boston", as the incident locations.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows", to "Immediately notify the MIT Police at 617-253-1212", and to document serial numbers of valuables.

  The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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  1. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  2. present: Directs readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately at 617-253-1212.
  3. present: Directs readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to call MIT Police at 617-253-1212.
  4. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police at 617-253-1212.
  5. present: Recipients are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  6. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  7. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify police at 617-253-1212.
  8. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  9. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  10. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately at 617-253-1212.
  11. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  12. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  13. present: Tells readers to 'Always lock your doors and windows' and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  14. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  15. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  16. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police at 617-253-1212.
  17. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  18. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  19. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  20. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  21. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately at 617-253-1212.
  22. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately.
  23. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately at 617-253-1212.
  24. present: Tells readers to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately about suspicious activity.
  25. present: Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows" and to notify MIT Police immediately at 617-253-1212.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The first burglary is dated "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM" and the bike theft to a window from 1:00 PM on 07/08/2018.

  When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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  1. present: Carries dated windows such as "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  2. present: Carries dated windows such as burglary "on 07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  3. present: Carries dates and clock windows such as "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  4. present: It dates both burglaries, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM", giving clear recency.
  5. present: It dates both incidents, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  6. present: It dates the break-ins to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM" and an overnight window.
  7. present: Dates and windows are given, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  8. present: Dates and clock windows are given, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  9. present: Dates and clock windows appear, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  10. present: It dates the break-ins to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM", a precise recency cue.
  11. present: It dates the break-ins to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  12. present: Dates and clock windows appear, such as "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  13. present: Dates and clock windows appear, such as '07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM'.
  14. present: Dates and time windows appear, including "on 07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  15. present: Dates and clock windows appear, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  16. present: It dates the burglary to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  17. present: Dates and clock windows appear, such as "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  18. present: It dates the burglary to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  19. present: It dates the break-ins to 07/09/2018 between about 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM.
  20. present: Dates and clock windows appear, such as "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  21. present: It dates the burglary to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM", a precise recency cue.
  22. present: It dates the burglaries to "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  23. present: Dates and windows are given, for example burglarized "on 07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  24. present: Dates and clock windows are given, "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
  25. present: Dates and clock windows appear, including "07/09/2018 between approximately 10:45 AM and 11:15 AM".
• Impactabsent9/25

  Final assessment

  Absent by majority, 9 of 25. The text recounts items already stolen but never states how dangerous the burglars are or what further harm could follow; the nine dissenters counted property loss itself as consequence.

  What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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  1. absent: No statement of how dangerous this is to people, only that items and bikes were taken.
  2. absent: It reports what was taken but never states how serious the risk is or what further harm could follow.
  3. absent: Past property loss is recounted, but no statement of danger or severity to readers is offered.
  4. absent: Nothing states what harm could follow; it describes stolen items without any severity or danger language.
  5. present: It frames the risk as losing belongings, urging readers to "protect yourself and your belongings from theft".
  6. absent: Nothing states how serious the burglaries could be for people; only the crimes and prevention tips are described.
  7. present: Consequence is spelled out: intruders "stole multiple items" and bikes were taken, so property loss is stated.
  8. present: States concrete loss: intruders "stole multiple items" and bikes were taken, showing what the crime costs victims.
  9. absent: It reports items already taken but never states what the burglars could do or how dangerous they are.
  10. present: It frames the risk as losing belongings, urging steps "to protect yourself and your belongings from theft".
  11. absent: Property was taken but no statement of danger or severity to people is offered.
  12. absent: Thefts are reported but no statement of danger or severity to people is offered.
  13. absent: No statement of harm or severity beyond the fact of theft itself, no danger language.
  14. absent: It lists precautions but never states what harm the burglaries could cause beyond the loss already described.
  15. present: States the consequence plainly: intruders "stole multiple items" and bikes were taken from the garage.
  16. absent: Nothing states how serious the harm could be beyond the fact that items were taken.
  17. present: It warns of loss, urging steps "to protect yourself and your belongings from theft" and recover stolen property.
  18. absent: Nothing states how serious the burglaries could be for people, only that items were stolen.
  19. present: It states property consequences: two men "stole multiple items" and bikes were taken from the garage.
  20. absent: Reports what was already taken but never states how serious the danger is or what burglary could do to people.
  21. absent: It describes thefts but never states what the burglaries could do to people or how serious the risk is.
  22. absent: No harm or severity is asserted; the text describes stolen items without saying what the risk could cost.
  23. present: It states consequences of the hazard: intruders "stole multiple items" and bikes "were stolen from an unattached garage".
  24. present: States the aim is to "protect yourself and your belongings from theft", conveying loss of property as the consequence.
  25. absent: Only past property loss is reported, with no statement of danger, injury risk, or how serious the threat is.