PEMBROKE — The campus police officer involved in a homecoming pepper spray incident no longer works for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The news of the officer’s status was included in an email sent out recently to students, staff and faculty by Lisa Schaeffer, vice chancellor for Student Affairs. The email included news that the university had completed its investigation of the incident on Oct. 12 when pepper spray was used on people gathering for UNCP’s homecoming football game.

Schaeffer’s email did not include the officer’s name or state if the officer resigned or was fired.

“With the investigation now complete we can focus our efforts collectively on moving our campus and community forward,” Schaeffer’s email reads in part.

A forum with campus police took place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the University Center Annex.

“I thank you for your patience as we worked diligently and thoroughly toward resolution. I have full confidence in our ability as one BraveNation to focus on our future, learning and growing from this experience together,” Schaeffer’s email reads in part.

Staff report