Campus Lockdown Procedures

What to do in the event of a hostile intruder

You will be notified through our emergency notification system and by the College's loud speaker system to go into lockdown.

Take the following action

When an intruder on campus is actively causing deadly harm or the threat of imminent deadly harm to people, you must immediately seek cover and call or contact the police, 911, and the College's Department of Public Safety & Security. Give as many details as possible relative to location, number of assailants, means of aggression, and other pertinent information.

What to do during a lockdown

• Do not sound the fire alarm to evacuate the building. People may be placed in harm's way when they are attempting to evacuate the building. If a fire alarm does go off during a lockdown, do not evacuate unless you smell smoke.
• Be aware of alternate exits if it becomes necessary to flee. Persons should lock themselves in classrooms, dorm rooms, and offices as a means of protection.
• Persons should stay low, away from windows and barricade their door(s) if possible and use furniture or desks as cover.
• Cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway.
• Shut the blinds or pull the shades down. Turn off the lights and try to give the impression that the room is empty.
• Put your cell phones on vibrate.
• Do not make any noise.
• Students and staff should not attempt to leave the building until told to do so by security or police personnel. The exception to this is when a person believes that they are in more danger in staying in the building than in attempting to escape.
• If you are outside of a building when a lockdown is announced, if it is safe to do so, run into the nearest building and follow the above lockdown instructions. If it is not safe to run into a building, hide behind a large heavy object (i.e. vehicle, tree).