BLOOMINGTON — For the second time in less than a week, a fraternity on the Indiana University (IU) Bloomington campus has been suspended following reports of hazing incidents that resulted in injuries.
The IU Police Department issued a crime notice Friday involving the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, stating that officers are investigating reports of “three hazing incidents that resulted in at least three injuries.”
The reported incidents occurred on October 12, October 10, and “sometime during the weekend of September 20,” at the fraternity house located on North David Baker Avenue. Police did not provide specific details about the incidents, and no suspects have been named.
In response to the reports, Indiana University issued a cease and desist order to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. This directive immediately suspends all chapter activities, prohibiting the organization from hosting, attending, or taking part in any social events, including recruitment and philanthropy/service activities.
IU released a statement on Alpha Epsilon Pi: “Following reports of hazing incidents resulting in at least three injuries, Indiana University issued a cease and desist directive to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. The directive suspends all chapter activities pending the outcome of the university’s investigation.” The statement also confirmed that the IUPD has launched a criminal investigation into the reported hazing activity.
Second Suspension in Four Days
Alpha Epsilon Pi is the second IU fraternity to be suspended for reported hazing within four days. On Wednesday, IUPD announced that Phi Kappa Psi is under investigation for an incident that reportedly happened on October 15-16. Phi Kappa Psi also received a cease and desist order from the university.
IU noted that the release of the crime notice is in accordance with new provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. The recent updates to the Clery Act expanded the definition of reportable incidents to include hazing, requiring universities to publicly report and respond to it in the same manner as other serious safety concerns.
“Indiana University takes all reports of hazing seriously and is committed to the safety and well-being of our students,” the university stated.
