Emergency Preparedness

Intruder-An unauthorized person who enters classroom/office

• Notify University Police at 4-911.
• Ask another staff person to accompany them before approaching intruder.
• Politely greet intruder, identify yourself, and ask the intruder the purpose of his/her visit.
• Inform the intruder that all visitors must register at the University Police main office.
• If intruders purpose is not legitimate, ask him/her to leave. Accompany intruder to exit.

If intruder refuses to leave:

• Warn intruder of consequences for staying. Inform him/her that you have called police.
• Notify police Department Head if intruder still refuses to leave. Give police full description of intruder.
• Walk away from intruder if he/she indicates a potential for violence. Be aware of intruders actions at this time (where he/she is located, whether he /she is carrying a weapon or package, etc.)
• University Police will issue an All Clear when incident is under control.
• CERT completes CERT Documentation Form.

Hostage

• If hostage taker is unaware of your presence, do not intervene.
• Call 4-911 immediately, Give dispatcher details of situation.
• Seal off area near hostage scene.
• Be prepared to provide University Police with:
  • Number of hostage taker(s)
  • Description of hostage taker(s)
  • Type of weapon hostage taker(s) have
  • Number and names of hostages
  • Demands and instructions hostage taker(s) have given
• CERT keeps detailed notes of events.
• CERT completes CERT Documentation Form.

If taken hostage:

• Follow instructions of hostage taker.
• Try not to panic. Calm students if they are present.
• Treat the hostage taker as normally as possible.
• Be respectful to hostage taker.