Agressive Behavior Or Armed Assault

IF ANY INDIVIDUAL IS DISPLAYING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OR THREATENING TO HARM SOMEONE OR SELF:

CALL 9-1-1

• State: "This is an emergency"

• REMAIN CALM and give your name, location (building, room number), nature of emergency and phone number you are calling from

• DO NOT HANG UP unless there is no further information being required or unless there is an immediate threat to your safety

• Call Security AFTER you call 9-1-1

WHAT TO DO WHILE WAITING FOR HELP:

• Listen. Avoid any physical contact and allow the student to talk.

• Assist. Provide a quiet atmosphere, minimize environmental stimulation. Give the student some space. Ask the student what or who may be helpful.

• Recognize. Know your limitations. 

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A HOSTAGE SITUATION OR ARMED ASSAULT:

• Initiate shelter-in-place until evacuation orders are received from authorities.

HOW TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE DURING A HOSTAGE SITUATION OR ARMED ASSAULT:

• Turn off lights.

• Close all doors to the outside.

• Close and lock all windows.

• Seek shelter away from window s and doors.

• Stay as low to the floor as possible, trying to stay out of the line of sight of the perpetrators).

• Remain silent and still.

• DO NOT draw attention to yourself or others.