‘Extreme’ hazing allegations force fraternity suspension, investigation at major US university

The University of Colorado Boulder has suspended its Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter after receiving what representatives describe as a credible description of hazing prompting an immediate halt to all chapter sessions According to the university the initial summary was received on Dec and formally logged with campus functionaries the next day Since then at least two additional anonymous reports alleging extreme or severe hazing have surfaced CU Boulder disclosed in a campus safety alert issued Thursday night No other details on the statements were available The fraternity will remain suspended while the probe proceeds In the meantime the university is urging anyone with information related to accusations of hazing whether involving Phi Kappa Sigma or any other campus-affiliated organization to submit a description through Participant Conduct and Conflict Resolution Safe Tell or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers COLLEGE FRESHMAN DIED AFTER FRATERNITY HAZING LED TO 'HORRIFIC' ABUSE FAMILY SAYSA CU Boulder spokesperson underscored that the credible description triggered the interim suspension but stated the additional anonymous reports are also being reviewed I want to make it clear that the university has received one credible analysis of hazing involving Phi Kappa Sigma which has prompted the interim suspension the spokesperson reported Fox News Digital CU Boulder has also shared this to and is in communication with the Phi Kappa Sigma national organization Additionally the university has received at least two other anonymous reports of extreme or severe hazing this week the spokesperson continued We are seeking information about any instances of hazing involving CU Boulder students including Phi Kappa Sigma and the anonymous reports and are asking people to description information to Candidate Conduct and Conflict Resolution DEADLY WAKE-UP CALL ALLEGED FRAT HAZING ELECTROCUTION HIGHLIGHTS CANDIDATE DANGERS IN OFF-CAMPUS HOMESThe spokesperson added that privacy laws prevent the university from discussing occurrence specifics but emphasized that CU Boulder takes all accusations seriously and investigates them to the fullest extent viable Hazing is prohibited under both Colorado state law and university framework Boulder Police also addressed the situation noting that the department has no substantiated hazing reports in the city A police spokesperson explained Fox News Digital that since August officers have taken three hazing reports involving CU Boulder fraternities on University Hill all of which were investigated and either determined to be unfounded or closed FRAT HOUSE WHERE STUDENTS WERE ELECTROCUTED IN ALLEGED HAZING HAD LAUNDRY LIST OF KNOWN RED FLAGS REPORTThe department emphasized its ongoing relationship with the campus neighborhood including assigning a liaison officer to every fraternity Police encouraged anyone with information about doable criminal activity to contact Boulder Police at - - Phi Kappa Sigma s national headquarters also addressed the suspension We will be partnering with the institution to investigate the alleged behaviors from our Chapter at the University of Colorado Boulder Phi Kappa Sigma does not tolerate hazing or hazing-like behaviors and will continue to strive to eradicate it from the Greek System the fraternity s executive director revealed in a announcement to Fox News Digital Phi Kappa Sigma known nationally as the Skulls joined CU Boulder s Interfraternity Council in spring according to the school s website The fraternity has described its values as centered on academic achievement respectful conduct and strong brotherhood The inspection remains ongoing CU Boulder explained future updates will be posted on its alerts page The safety alert also offered guidance to students on recognizing practicable hazing including coercion unsafe or degrading initiatives or tasks presented as mandatory for joining a group The school encouraged students to trust their instincts intervene only when safe and record concerns to campus government Fox News Digital has reached out to the school's Phi Kappa Sigma chapter and CU Boulder Police for comment