Reed College Fires Director After Privacy Breach Led to Alumnus' Arrest
Reed College has dismissed Gary Granger, its long-serving director of college safety, following a privacy breach. Granger shared an alumnus's personal details with the FBI, leading to the alumnus' arrest.
Granger, without a subpoena or warrant, disclosed the local address and phone number of Robert Jacob Hoopes, a Reed College alumnus. Hoopes was identified using facial recognition software as a suspect in an assault on a federal officer at an ICE facility. He was subsequently charged with murder, and his trial is ongoing.
The incident has sparked debate within the college community about privacy, protocol, and external influence. Reed College's policy clearly states that directory information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers, should not be released to third parties unless required by law. Granger's actions violated this policy, leading to his termination. College President Audrey Bilger and Vice President for Student Life Karnell McConnell-Black announced the change in leadership.
Reed College has taken action against Gary Granger for breaching privacy policy. The incident has raised important discussions about privacy and protocol. The college community awaits the outcome of Robert Jacob Hoopes' trial.
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