Shelter-In-Place/Lockdown If it appears dangerous for the community to remain outside, then all students, staff, faculty and guests may be directed to move into a building (e.g., in the event of a tornado, possibly in the case of an armed aggressor when RUN is not an option, or any other major event near campus). A completed lockdown of the building(s) may be required. The general purpose of a lockdown is to convert a building into a large “Safe Room” and will be made only if there is a serious risk of danger to staff, faculty and students. The decision to initiate building lockdown procedures may be at the discretion of University officials or in response to a request by local law enforcement officials. In the event of a lockdown: • In a classroom: close doors, use door barricade device and lock doors if possible. Turn off lights, silence phones, and stay away from windows. • In office area: remain in office, or secure area, with the door locked. Turn off lights, silence phones, and stay away from windows. • In common area: move to a lockable room (nearby classroom, office, etc.) as soon as possible. • Remain in your secure area until further instructions are provided. Depending upon the circumstances, a building may need to be “locked down” to prevent a critical incident occurring outside from entering the building. The term “lock down” means that all individuals are prohibited from entering or exiting the structure. In extreme cases, individuals inside the building may be asked to gather in a central location. The decision to initiate building lockdown procedures may be at the discretion of University officials or in response to a request by local law enforcements officials. The faculty and staff have the responsibility to assist in securing the building and classrooms when a lock down is ordered. The following general guidelines will be followed for managing an orderly and safe building lock down: • In a classroom: close doors, use door barricade device and lock doors if possible. Turn off lights, silence phones, and stay away from windows.
• In office area: remain in office, or secure area, with the door locked. Turn off lights, silence phones, and stay away from windows. • In common area: move to a lockable room (nearby classroom, office, etc.) as soon as possible. • Remain in your secure area until further instructions are provided.
Do not exit the building until the Public Safety or the person in charge announces that it is safe to do so.
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