Police officials said this weekend's protests were peaceful, and that the protesters were not related to a group of activists who in October sent razor-blades in letters to prominent primate researchers, including a dozen at Harvard. The FBI is investigating those threats. At the time, HUPD increased its patrols around the building.
In light of the series of recent, usually unannounced protests near William James Hall itself, HUPD and building officials are once again stepping up security.
"We're doing additional directed patrols in the area," said Peggy A. McNamara, HUPD's spokesperson.
The lab itself is separated from the rest of the building by an autonomous keycard system. Only authorized personal are allowed onto the floor with the animals.
"The lab has an ongoing policy
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