CRIMINAL OR SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
The following procedures should be observed when dealing with a criminal or suspicious behavior situation.
In the event that such behavior occurs in which injury to persons or property appears imminent, these steps should be taken. 1. If you witness a criminal act, or if you notice a person(s) acting suspiciously on campus, immediately notify the EMC, Local Campus Facilities Manager and Police Department (911), and give them your information and follow their instructions. The Local Campus Facilities Manager will notify the Director of Facilities Management who will assess the situation and provide instructions which could include immobilizing the ERT. 2. If you are the victim of, or are involved in any on-campus violations of the law such as assault, robbery theft, overt sexual behavior, etc... Do Not Take Any Unnecessary Chances! Notify the Police Department by dialing 911 as soon as possible and supply them with your information. 3. If you should witness suspicious behavior promptly notify University personnel and provide the following information
a. Nature of incident b. Location of incident c. Description of person(s) involved 4. Assist University personnel by supplying them with requested information.
5. Should gunfire or discharged explosives jeopardize the campus, take cover immediately, using all available concealment that is possible. Following the disturbance, seek first aid if necessary. 6. The Police Department will assess the situation and confer the appropriate area head if available and if time permits. Participants who refuse to disperse will be arrested if any laws have been violated. 7. Politely terminate phone calls and conversation 8. If you believe time permits shut down computers, machinery and word processing equipment, and secure confidential files and materials. (Loss of physical items or information is not as important as your safety.) 9. Once evacuation process begins, do NOT go back to your desk. Obtaining your personal belongings is acceptable if they are readily available or located in your path of travel to the exit or stairwell. Use common sense and do not delay others. 10. The last person leaving any enclosed area should close the door without locking it. This will help protect your area. 11. All NLU personnel have the responsibility to assist in the orderly evacuation or movement of individuals in accordance with the published procedures for that site. 12. When the Police/Fire Departments arrive, they take over/assume control of the situation and the building until the emergency is declared over. Important : In the event of a n evacuation ordered by local jurisdictional authority, all personnel and students should report to the designated campus area assembly location detailed in Section 3.H. The Local Campus Facilities Manager will take attendance and assist in the accounting for all building occupants. Please be advised: The local Police/Fire Departments have full legal authority to require or not require evacuations at their discretion, and in fact have the authority to over-ride standard University procedures.
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