Given the prevalence of campus shootings or reports of armed persons on campus, the following resource guide was developed to help campus employees better prepare themselves to respond in the case of an active or suspected shooter on campus. It is intended to be helpful to both staff and faculty members alike.
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Additional
1-If you're in class when a campus emergency arises, students will look to you as the
positional authority for direction. Be prepared to tell them how to shelter in place
(make sure their electronics are all silenced!)
2-If your campus goes into crisis response mode prior to your class meeting time:
(a) you have the authority to cancel or postpone class to ensure safety.
(b) students may feel the need to process during class.
3-If you feel ill-equipped to lead processing discussions, refer students to your
campus mental health professionals.
4-You can invite campus emergency responders and mental health professionals
into your classes and meetings.
5-During a shooting event (or any active threat), safety personnel have 1 priority: eliminating the active threat. Be prepared to ensure your own safety and security.
1-If you're in class when a campus emergency arises, students will look to you as the
positional authority for direction. Be prepared to tell them how to shelter in place
(make sure their electronics are all silenced!)
2-If your campus goes into crisis response mode prior to your class meeting time:
(a) you have the authority to cancel or postpone class to ensure safety.
(b) students may feel the need to process during class.
3-If you feel ill-equipped to lead processing discussions, refer students to your
campus mental health professionals.
4-You can invite campus emergency responders and mental health professionals
into your classes and meetings.
5-During a shooting event (or any active threat), safety personnel have 1 priority: eliminating the active threat. Be prepared to ensure your own safety and security.
