In the last few days, #Winthrop has received a great deal of input regarding the hiring of a particular employee. Following our usual practice, we are working with internal personnel and legal counsel to conduct an investigation, and we will act accordingly per the findings...

...of the investigation. Please know we are pursuing this matter diligently and cannot allow the University to be swayed into hasty and inappropriate action. In the meantime, we want to be clear that we assertively affirm that Winthrop University respects, supports...

...and appreciates all law enforcement officers including those on our campus and those in the local community, our state, and the nation. This high level of regard extends to other first responders as well.