A spokesperson with The Ohio State University said that there is no active threat on campus after Buckeye Alert messages were sent out Friday afternoon. © Provided by WBNS Columbus The message alert system for the university caused confusion for many after an accidental active attacker alert was sent out within an hour of a system test. Load Error A test alert was sent out by the university and shortly after the following message was shared: “Buckeye Alert! Active Attacker reported on/near the OSU Columbus campus. Secure in place: RUN,HIDE,or, as a last resort,FIGHT! Police responding. More info soon” The university clarified that the Buckeye Alert of an active attacker was sent by accident by their vendor. “Buckeye Alert TEST – We are undergoing system maintenance and our vendor accidently activated our system. There is NO emergency on any Ohio State campus.” A spokesperson with the university said, “We are aware…
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