Aggravated assault at the McCarthy Way gate

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (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

  All 25 reads agree Source is present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuing department.

  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: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of Crime Alerts, with USC DPS contact numbers throughout.
  2. present: The USC Department of Public Safety is identified as the issuer of "Crime Alerts" and as the contact agency, with TrojansAlert named.
  3. present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of this Crime Alert and the listed recommendations.
  4. present: The USC Department of Public Safety is named as the Crime Alert issuer and as the responding contact agency.
  5. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert.
  6. present: The Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of Crime Alerts, with USC DPS and LAPD listed as responding agencies.
  7. present: The Department of Public Safety is named as the agency that "issues Crime Alerts," with USC DPS named throughout as the contact authority.
  8. present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the agency that issues Crime Alerts and as the reporting contact.
  9. present: The USC Department of Public Safety is identified as the agency that "issues Crime Alerts" and as the named contact throughout.
  10. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is identified as the agency that issues Crime Alerts and as the contact.
  11. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert.
  12. present: The USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of Crime Alerts and as the contact agency.
  13. present: USC Department of Public Safety and DPS identify the issuing agency for this Crime Alert.
  14. present: USC Department of Public Safety is identified as the issuer of Crime Alerts and as a contact agency, along with LAPD.
  15. present: USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert.
  16. present: "The Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues Crime Alerts" and USC DPS contact lines identify the sender.
  17. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of Crime Alerts, with LAPD listed as a contact.
  18. present: The message says "The Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues Crime Alerts to the university community", identifying USC DPS as the source.
  19. present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert.
  20. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the agency that issues the Crime Alert.
  21. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer, with LAPD listed as a responding contact.
  22. present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert and as the contacting agency.
  23. present: The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert.
  24. present: The text states the Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues Crime Alerts and names USC DPS and LAPD as responding agencies.
  25. present: USC Department of Public Safety is named as the issuer of the Crime Alert, with DPS and LAPD listed as authorities.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All 25 reads agree Hazard is present: aggravated assault is named as the incident.

  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: It names the reported offense as aggravated assault and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  2. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  3. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  4. present: The reported offense is aggravated assault, and the narrative describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  5. present: It names aggravated assault and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  6. present: It names the reported offense as aggravated assault and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  7. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  8. present: The reported offense is Aggravated Assault, with the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  9. present: It names the offense as "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  10. present: It names the offense as aggravated assault and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  11. present: Reported offense is aggravated assault, and the suspect punched and kicked the victim.
  12. present: Reported Offense is Aggravated Assault, and the narrative describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  13. present: Reported Offense: Aggravated Assault, and the narrative of the suspect punching and kicking the victim, name a specific threat.
  14. present: The reported offense is "Aggravated Assault", and the text says the suspect repeatedly punched and kicked the victim.
  15. present: It names aggravated assault and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  16. present: Reported offense is "Aggravated Assault", and the narrative describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  17. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  18. present: "Reported Offense: Aggravated Assault" names a specific crime, and the narrative describes punching and kicking.
  19. present: The reported offense is named as aggravated assault, with the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  20. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
  21. present: It names the offense as Aggravated Assault and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  22. present: The reported offense is Aggravated Assault, and the text describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  23. present: It names "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  24. present: It names the reported offense as "Aggravated Assault" and describes the suspect punching and kicking the victim.
  25. present: It names aggravated assault and describes the suspect repeatedly punching and kicking the victim.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All 25 reads agree Location is present: McCarthy Way gate is a specific campus place.

  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: It locates the incident on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  2. present: It states the location as "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance."
  3. present: It locates the incident "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance", a named campus place.
  4. present: It locates the incident "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance," a named campus place.
  5. present: It locates the incident on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  6. present: It locates the crime on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  7. present: It locates the crime "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance," a named campus place.
  8. present: The incident is placed on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  9. present: It states the location as "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance."
  10. present: The location is given as on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  11. present: The location is on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  12. present: Location is given as On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance, a named campus place.
  13. present: The incident is placed On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance, a named on-campus site.
  14. present: The location is specified as "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance".
  15. present: It locates the incident on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  16. present: Location is given as "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance".
  17. present: It locates the crime "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance", a named campus place.
  18. present: The location field states the crime was "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance".
  19. present: The location is given as On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
  20. present: It locates the incident "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance".
  21. present: It locates the crime On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance, a named campus place.
  22. present: It locates the crime on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance, a named campus place.
  23. present: It locates the crime "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance".
  24. present: It locates the incident "On campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance."
  25. present: It locates the incident on campus at the McCarthy Way Gate Entrance.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All 25 reads agree Guidance is present: the notice tells people what to do if they have information or are in danger.

  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: It instructs people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  2. present: It instructs people to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and stay cautious of strangers.
  3. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, and not try to apprehend suspects.
  4. present: It instructs people to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  5. present: It instructs people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and stay cautious of strangers.
  6. present: It instructs people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, avoid apprehending suspects, and travel with friends.
  7. present: It instructs people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  8. present: It instructs people to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe place, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  9. present: It tells recipients to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  10. present: It instructs those in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and keep distance from strangers.
  11. present: It instructs people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe place, and not apprehend suspects.
  12. present: Recipients are told to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and follow listed safety steps.
  13. present: Instructions include calling 911 or DPS if in danger, going to a safe location, not apprehending suspects, and traveling with friends.
  14. present: People in danger are told to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, keep distance from strangers, and not apprehend suspects.
  15. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and keep distance from strangers.
  16. present: It instructs those in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, and not try to apprehend suspects.
  17. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, stay calm, and not try to apprehend suspects.
  18. present: Recipients in danger are told to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, and "Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects".
  19. present: Recipients are told to call 911 or DPS if in danger, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  20. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, stay calm, and not apprehend suspects.
  21. present: It tells recipients to go to a safe location, call DPS or 911, keep distance from strangers, and not try to apprehend anyone.
  22. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, not apprehend suspects, and travel with friends.
  23. present: It tells people in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, stay calm, and not try to apprehend suspects.
  24. present: It instructs recipients in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, stay calm, and not apprehend suspects.
  25. present: It instructs recipients in danger to call 911 or DPS, go to a safe location, keep distance from strangers, and not apprehend suspects.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  All 25 reads agree Time is present: a date and clock time for the assault are stated.

  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: It reports the date and time of occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  2. present: It gives a clock time, "09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.," and uses "immediately" in several call instructions.
  3. present: It gives a clock time and date: "09/15/2026 12:15 a.m."
  4. present: It states the date and clock time of occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  5. present: It reports the occurrence at 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  6. present: It gives the occurrence time as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m. and tells readers to call immediately with information.
  7. present: It reports the occurrence at "09/15/2026 12:15 a.m." and tells readers to call police "immediately."
  8. present: Occurrence is given as a clock time and date: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  9. present: It gives the occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m. and tells people to call DPS "immediately" with information.
  10. present: Date and time of occurrence are 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m., and contact instructions say to call immediately.
  11. present: Date and time of occurrence is given as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  12. present: Date and Time of Occurrence is 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m., a specific clock time.
  13. present: Date and Time of Occurrence: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m. gives a clock time and date.
  14. present: It lists occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m. and tells readers to "immediately" call DPS with information.
  15. present: It gives a clock time and date of occurrence: 09/15/2026 at 12:15 a.m.
  16. present: It states date and clock time of occurrence: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  17. present: It reports the occurrence at "09/15/2026 12:15 a.m." and tells recipients to call immediately.
  18. present: "Date & Time of Occurrence: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m." supplies a clock time, and the text also says to call immediately.
  19. present: Date and time of occurrence are stated as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  20. present: It reports "Date & Time of Occurrence: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m." and also uses "immediately".
  21. present: It reports the occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m., a specific date and clock time.
  22. present: It states the date and clock time of occurrence as 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  23. present: It gives a clock time and date of occurrence: 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.
  24. present: It gives a clock time and date, "09/15/2026 12:15 a.m.," and tells people to call "immediately."
  25. present: It gives a clock time and date of occurrence, 09/15/2026 12:15 a.m., and tells people to call immediately.
• Impactpresent17/25

  Final assessment

  A 17 to 8 majority finds Impact present: a serious or continuing threat and DANGER language state severity, not only the crime name.

  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. present: DPS states the incident represents a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others.
  2. absent: Describing the beating states the crime, not added consequences or severity, and "DANGER" appears only in a conditional 911 prompt.
  3. absent: It does not state injury, death, or other severity beyond the assault itself, such as "dangerous" or "could be deadly".
  4. absent: The beating is the assault itself; "immediate DANGER" is only a generic call-911 prompt, not a stated consequence.
  5. present: DPS states these alerts are issued when an incident represents a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others.
  6. present: It says the incident represents a serious or continuing threat to safety and tells readers to call if in immediate DANGER.
  7. present: It states that such incidents represent "a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others."
  8. present: The victim was punched and kicked, and the alert cites a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students and employees.
  9. present: DPS states that such incidents represent "a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others."
  10. present: DPS states the incident is a serious or continuing threat to safety, and the text refers to immediate DANGER.
  11. absent: The assault on the victim is described, but no consequence or severity for the audience is stated.
  12. present: DPS says these alerts are for a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students and others, and the victim was beaten.
  13. absent: Punching and kicking describe the assault itself. There is no statement of injury, danger, or what the hazard could do.
  14. present: DPS says Crime Alerts are issued for a "serious or continuing threat to the safety" of the community, and the victim was beaten.
  15. present: DPS says it issues these alerts when an incident represents a serious or continuing threat to safety, which states severity.
  16. absent: The assault is named and described, but the text does not state injury, deadly harm, or other severity beyond the crime.
  17. present: DPS states it issues these alerts when an incident represents a "serious or continuing threat to the safety" of students and others.
  18. present: DPS states it issues these alerts when an incident "represents either a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others".
  19. absent: Punching and kicking describe the assault itself, with no added severity such as injury, deadly, or dangerous.
  20. present: DPS says the incident "represents either a serious or continuing threat to the safety" of the community and warns of "immediate DANGER".
  21. absent: Punching and kicking name the assault itself, and there is no injury, death, or other stated consequence or severity.
  22. present: The victim was repeatedly punched and kicked, and DPS frames the incident as a serious or continuing threat to safety.
  23. present: DPS states such alerts are issued for a "serious or continuing threat to the safety" of the community, and the beating implies injury.
  24. present: It says the incident represents a "serious or continuing threat to the safety" of students and others.
  25. present: DPS says these alerts are issued when an incident represents a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students and others.