If a Hostile Intruder (Active Shooter) or Violent Person is discovered on the campus, the individual making the discovery shall immediately contact the Department of Campus Security (ext. 7000) and provide as much information as possible. Do not approach the intruder or intervene in any ongoing crime. At a minimum, the individual should provide a description of the intruder and any specific characteristics (height, weight, hair color, race, and type and color of clothing) and type of weapon(s) if any.

If gunshots are heard within a building, faculty/students will close and lock or barricade their room doors and turn off the lights to that area. Remain calm and keep as quite as possible. Everyone will stay in the locked/barricaded room until informed by Police/Security personnel that it is safe to come out of the area. Someone should use their cell phones to notify the Department of Campus Security (999-7000) of the situation.

Under no circumstances should the fire alarm be activated or an attempt made to evacuate the building unless you are in the room or immediate area where the shots are being fired. Persons may be placed in harm’s way when they are attempting to evacuate the building. Should the fire alarm sound, do not evacuate the building unless:

The Department of Campus Security will follow their established protocols and procedures.

There is no specified time limit for when students and faculty will be permitted back into or exit the isolated area.  This will depend solely upon the information received and the results of the findings of the local authorities.