What Can Security Leaders Learn From Prevented University Attack?

"The student, Luqmaan Khan, 25, was arrested after authorities discovered within his vehicle a written intention for the attack, a handgun, and ammunition. In this notebook, Khan reportedly listed the University's campus police as a target. Subsequent searches of his residence revealed body armor, a scoped rifle, and a modified handgun, which included a machine gun conversation device, also known as a switch. This device, the report notes, was illegal."

"Proactive patrolling and engagement by New Castle County police officers meant that they noticed a car in a park after hours which led to a conversation where they determined that the person in the vehicle seemed agitated. Through a deeper inspection, Police then determined that this person was planful, well-equipped and committed to engaging in serious and potentially wide-spread violence."

Luqmaan Khan, 25, was arrested after authorities found in his vehicle a written intention for an attack, a handgun, and ammunition. The notebook reportedly listed University of Delaware campus police as a target and contained combat techniques and a sketched layout of the University of Delaware Police Department. Searches of Khan's residence uncovered body armor, a scoped rifle, and a modified handgun fitted with an illegal machine gun conversation device, also known as a switch. Proactive patrolling by New Castle County officers led to initial contact and deeper inspection. Campus police communication and safety resources, including a 'Send Word Now' alert system, support community reassurance.

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