Emergency Preparedness

If any Student/Staff Member is Kidnapped

• Call 4-911.
• Lock all doors/ windows
• Be prepared to provide a description of the kidnapper and person(s) kidnapped.
• If vehicle is involved, attempt to identify (CYMBAL)
  • Color of vehicle
  • Year
  • Make
  • Body (two door, type of vehicle)
  • Anything else of importance (direction of travel, etc.)
  • License number
• Refer media to Director of University Relations.
• University Police obtains witness statements.

Kidnapper

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

If kidnapped:

• Follow instructions of kidnapper.
• Try not to panic. Calm students if they are present.
• Treat the kidnapper as normally as possible.
• Be respectful to kidnapper.
• Ask permission to speak and do not argue or make suggestions.