The U.S. Department of Education launched a Clery Act review of Brown University after a campus shooting that killed two students, requesting security records, crime logs and emergency‑notification materials as it investigates whether the university met federal campus‑safety obligations. Secretary Linda McMahon raised questions about Brown’s surveillance, timeliness of alerts and communication after the attack. Brown placed its top campus safety official, Chief Rodney Chatman, on administrative leave as the university begins an internal review and names Hugh T. Clements, former Providence police chief, to lead public safety during the assessment. The suspected shooter, a former student, was found dead after a five‑day manhunt, but the ED review centers on institutional procedures and whether Brown’s notifications and reporting complied with Clery requirements. The probe underscores heightened federal scrutiny of campus emergency planning and reporting. The Clery Act requires timely warnings and annual security reports; a finding of violation can trigger administrative actions and reputational fallout for private and public institutions alike.