Armed Hostile Intruder

CAMPUS EMERGENCY NUMBER
.:: 601-974-1234 ::.
Put it in your cell phone ... put it on speed-dial.
(Dial 1-2-3-4 from campus extensions)

In a Residence Hall

When a hostile person(s) is actively causing deadly harm or the imminent threat of deadly harm within the residence hall, we recommend the following procedures be implemented:  

• Lock yourself in your room.
• If communication is available, 1234 - Campus Safety.
• If away from your room, join others in a room that can be locked.
• Don't stay in the open hall.
• Do not sound the fire alarm.  A fire alarm would signal the occupants in the rooms to evacuate the building and thus place them in potential harm as they attempted to exit.
• Barricade yourself in your room with desks, beds or anything you can push against the door.
• Lock your window and close blinds or curtains.
• Stay away from the window.
• Turn all lights and audio equipment off.
• Try to stay calm and be as quiet as possible.
• If for some reason you are caught in the open such as hallways and lounge areas:

1. You can try to hide, but make sure it is a well hidden space or you may be found as the intruder moves through the dorm looking for more victims.
2. If you think you can safely make it out of the building by running, then do so.  If you decide to run, do not run in a straight line.  Keep any objects you can between you and the hostile person(s) while in the building.  Once outside, don't run in a straight line.  Use trees, vehicles or any type of object to block your view from the residence hall as you run.  When away from the immediate area of danger, summon help any way you can and warn others.
3. If the person(s) are causing death or serious physical injury to others and you are unable to run or hide you may choose to play dead if other victims are around you.
4. The last option you have if caught in an open area in the dorm may be to fight back.  This is dangerous, but depending on your situation, this could be your last option.
5. If you are caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey all commands and don't look the intruder in the eyes.
6. Once the police arrive, obey all commands.  This may involve your being handcuffed or made to put your hands in the air.  This is done for safety reasons and once circumstances are evaluated by the police, they will give you further directions to follow.  

In a Non-Residence Hall

While the guide refers primarily to academic buildings, it should be stated that these procedures are also relevant to administrative buildings and other common buildings on the campus.

• Faculty should immediately lock the students and themselves in the classroom.  If possible cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway.
• If communication is available - 1234
• Do not sound the fire alarm.  A fire alarm would signal the occupants to evacuate the building and thus place them in potential harm as they attempted to exit.
• Lock the windows and close blinds or curtains.
• Stay away from the windows.
• Turn off lights and all audio equipment.
• Try to remain as calm as possible.
• Keep everyone together.
• Keep classrooms secure until authorities arrive and give you directions.
• If you are not in a classroom, try to get to a classroom or an office.
• Stay out of open areas and be as quiet as possible.

On the Grounds of the College

Run away from the threat if you can, as fast as you can using the above detailed procedures.