University Police Emergencies Procedures Guide

Intruder/Shelter In Place

Shelter-in-Place & Lockout

• The decision to lockdown the University rests with the University Police.  A Shelter-in-Place consists of getting all staff and students to a secured room/area and locking all interior and exterior doors and windows.

Shelter-in-Place Procedures

• Remain calm.
• Cancel all outside activities and direct students and staff to get into the building.
• Commence the lockdown immediately by closing and locking all interior and exterior doors if possible.
• Close all windows and keep all blinds and curtains open.
• Keep quiet and stay away from doors and windows.
• Maintain a calm environment through calm leadership. Reassure occupants that everything possible is being done to return the situation to normal.
• If a gunshot or an explosion is heard, call 911 immediately 
• Conduct frequent roll call of all students and immediately report any missing student to University Police at ext. 4141.
• Shelter-In-Place is to remain in effect until canceled by University Police and an All Clear is announced.

Intruder on University Property 

• If an intruder/unauthorized person enters the building call 911 or University Police at ext. 4141.
• Prepare to lockdown or start to Shelter-in-Place.
• Do not unlock your doors until you hear the All Clear announced.

Hostage Situation Procedures

• Call 911 immediately.
• Move everyone away from the hostage situation as rapidly and quietly as possible.
• Listen for instructions to evacuate the area or activate Shelter-In-Place procedures.
• Gather all the facts regarding the situation for the police, Gather detailed descriptions of the suspects and victims, including clothing, location and weapons. Keep notes on times, any communication from the person holding the hostages and other witness information.