Everyone is asked to assist in making the campus
a safe place by being alert to suspicious situations
and promptly report them. If you are a victim
or a witness to any on-campus offense, avoid
further risks. Immediately notify Public Safety
at x3636 and report the incident, including
the following information:
Assist the officers when they arrive by supplying
them with all additional information and ask
others to cooperate. Take cover immediately
using all available concealment if gunfire or
explosives endanger you or the campus community.
After the disturbance, seek emergency first
aid if necessary.
If taken hostage, try to remain calm, avoid
drastic action, and try to keep the following
ideas in mind:
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The initial 45 minutes are
the most dangerous
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Try to stay alert
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Don’t speak unless you are
spoken to and then only when necessary;
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Don’t talk down to the captor,
who may be in an agitated state, but treat
him or her with respect
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Avoid appearing hostile
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Maintain eye contact with
the captor at all times if possible, but do
not stare
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Avoid speculating, and arguments.
Expect the unexpected and comply with instructions
as best as you can
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Inform the captor, if medications,
first aid, or restroom privileges are needed
by anyone. In all probability, the captors
do not want to harm persons held.
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