Topic: Safety

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Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 2
June 25, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 4
May 27, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 7
April 29, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 2
March 26, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 5
Feb. 25, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards
Jan. 29, 2025
The Appalachian State University Police Department conferred its 2024 awards of distinction to four App State Police officers — Lt. Kevin Wilson, Sgt. Petey Hausley, Officer Tylor Greene and Officer Cameron Masin — in honor of their outstanding service, valor and lifesaving efforts.
Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State
Jan. 28, 2025
Watauga County native and veteran App State Police Officer Johnny Brown has been named director of public safety and chief of police at Appalachian State University, after having served in the interim capacity of the role since September 2024. His new role became effective Jan. 20.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
Jan. 28, 2025
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 4
Nov. 27, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
Oct. 29, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Area leaders focus on recovery from Helene
‘Unified approach’ key to recovery, says Boone mayor
Oct. 9, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impacts to the High Country, leaders from the Town of Boone, Watauga County, App State and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce have been communicating regularly, working together to respond to the needs of the community.
Oct. 2, 2024 campus emergency siren test canceled
Sep. 24, 2024
The Appalachian State University campus siren warning system test, previously scheduled for Oct. 2, 2024, has been canceled.
20 recruits graduate from App State Police Academy, became sworn NC police officers
The recruits are the 7th class to complete the academy as part of App State’s Police Officer Development Program
Sep. 1, 2024
The seventh class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy comprises 20 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers working with the App State Police Department while they complete their degrees at App State. To date, the academy has trained nearly 140 sworn police officers.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 27, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
July 30, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 3
June 26, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.
App State’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program begins this fall
Program available at Boone and Hickory campuses
May 31, 2024
This fall, Appalachian State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — the only such program offered by a University of North Carolina System institution in Western North Carolina.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 5
May 28, 2024
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.