• Nature of the incident    
• Location of the incident     
• Description of person(s) involved
• Description of the property involved

The University Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day for your assistance and protection.  This service is provided seven days a week on a year-round basis.

Quick Response…

In-Progress Incidents Do not attempt to apprehend or interfere with the crime except in case of self-protection. Give your name and location and make sure the dispatcher understands that the incident IS IN PROGRESS.

Reporting Crimes in Progress

Call 6235. Provide the following information: (1) nature of the incident.  Advise that the incident is in progress; (2) location; (3) description of suspect(s); (4) description of weapons; (5) description of property; (6) auto license of vehicle; (7) direction of travel upon escape; and (8) stay on the line with the dispatcher.

Reporting Crimes Which Have Already Occurred

All crimes should be reported.
Call 6235.  Do not touch anything that may relate to the crime.
When the University Police Department responds, provide a description of property and the names/descriptions of any suspects or witnesses.

Crime Prevention

Always lock your office, car and room door(s) when you leave (even if it’s just for a few minutes).

Avoid walking or jogging alone.  Avoid poorly lit areas.

Engrave your driver’s license number on all valuables.  Keep records of all credit cards and property serial numbers. University Police will loan you an engraver.

When walking at night to a parking lot, have your keys ready so that you can get into your car quickly and without attracting someone’s attention.  Be alert to your surroundings.

Do not leave keys in your car or valuables in view.  Lock all valuables, radios, cell phones, sporting equipment, camera, briefcase, luggage, etc), in the trunk.

Call 6235 to request a ride from University Police.  This is an “on-campus” service provided free of charge from dark until 1 a.m. during the academic year.

Never leave laptop computers, wallets, purses, book bags, etc. unsecured or unattended.

Report all threats and suspicious activities or persons.

1. Under all circumstances, attempt to stay calm and be alert to situations that you can exploit to your advantage.  Remember that the primary objective of the University and the Police officials will be to secure your safe return as quickly as possible.  Do not discuss what action your family, friends or employer may take.
2. Make a mental note of all movements including times in transit, direction, distances, speeds, landmarks along the way, special odors and sounds like transportation, bells, construction, etc.  Whenever possible, take note of the characteristics of your abductors, their habits, surroundings, speech mannerisms and what contacts they make.  Such information can be of great value in their ultimate apprehension.
3. Generally, do not expect a good opportunity for escape.  Attempts to escape should not be made unless it is indicated that your life is in imminent danger.  Carefully calculate the best possible odds for success.
4. Avoid making provocative remarks to your abductors.  As noted, they may be unstable individuals who react explosively and are likely to become violent and abusive.  Try to establish some kind of rapport with your captors.

1. If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus, DO NOT handle the object.  Leave the area immediately and call 911 or 6235.
2. Every call must be treated as real until verified.
3. Any person receiving a phone call that a bomb or other explosive device has been placed on campus should ask the caller the following:
   
   

   When is the bomb going to explode?
   Where is the bomb located?
   What kind of bomb is it?
   Why did you place the bomb?

   
   
4. Remain calm and continue talking to the caller as long as possible.  Record the following:
   
   

   Time of the call
   Age and gender of caller
   Speech pattern, accent
   Emotional state
   Background noise

   
   
5. Buildings will NOT be evacuated unless police personnel make a determination that a delay in evacuation would unnecessarily increase the risk factor to occupants.  The senior police person will consult with the administrator or the department head if there is time to do so.
6. Police personnel will conduct a detailed bomb search.  Employees are requested to make a cursory inspection of their work areas for suspicious objects and to report their location to police personnel.  DO NOT touch the object.
7. The search team should not try neutralizing, removing or disturbing a suspected bomb.
8. Removal is to be attempted by specialized bomb disposal experts only.
9. Building Facility Managers should look for a police command post as they may be requested to assist with crowd control.

AT THE INDICATION OF FIRE:

1. Safeguard life and isolate the fire.
2. Close all doors on your way out of the room.  Do Not Lock The Doors.
3. Report fire and/or smoke by activating the nearest fire alarm.
4. Call the University Police Department by dialing 911 or 6235.
5. Slowly state, “I want to report a fire.”  Give your location (building, floor, room number).
6. Do not attempt to fight a fire alone.  Report it immediately to 911 or 6235.  Firefighting should be delegated to trained firemen, with the possible exception of a minor fire, which could be extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher.  Be sure to use the correct type of extinguisher.
7. Direct those persons in the immediate vicinity to assist in the fire containment and to notify the Building Facility Manager.
8. Beware of special hazardous materials requiring special firefighting precautions.
9. When the building evacuation/fire alarm is sounded or when told to leave by police personnel or the Building Facility Manager, walk quickly to the nearest exit and alert others to do the same.
10. ASSIST those persons who are disabled in exiting the building.  Do Not Use the Elevators During A Fire.
11. If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an article of clothing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside the window as a marker for emergency personnel.  If there is no window, stay near the floor.  Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, by staying near the floor the air will be more breathable.  Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency personnel of your location.

1. Immediately take cover under tables, desks and other such objects, which will give protection from falling glass or debris.
2. After effects of the explosion and/or fire have subsided, call 911 or 6235 and the Building Facility Manager.  Give your name and describe the nature and location of the emergency.
3. If necessary or if directed to do so by police personnel or the BEC, activate a fire alarm.
4. When the building evacuation/fire alarm is sounded or you are told to leave by police personnel or the BEC, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
5. ASSIST those persons who are disabled in exiting the building.  Elevators may be used to evacuate disabled persons ONLY after the elevator has been declared safe.  Always evacuate mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches) with the person if possible.
6. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building.  Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
7. If requested, assist police personnel and/or the Building Facility Manager.
8. An emergency command post may be set up near the emergency site.  Keep clear of the command post unless you have important information to report.
9. DO NOT return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by police personnel or the Building Facility Manager.