Lockdown Policy
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Building or Area Lockdown
A lockdown may be
implemented in the face of a hazardous or life threatening situation. It is
intended to limit access and hazards by controlling and managing staff and
students in order to increase safety and reduce possible victimization. When a lockdown is declared, all community
members are to stay put in their current position, unless they are immediately
adjacent to the dangerous situation (shooter, bomb threat, etc). Close and lock all doors, shut window and
close blinds, stay low on the floor behind a desk if possible.
The building will
have restricted access until the “All Clear” is given or individuals are
directed by emergency personnel or staff.
All college activities, classes and events are immediately paused and
will not resume until official notice is given.
A lockdown may be called by College officials, law enforcement agencies
or other emergency responders. A lockdown may be called for a variety of
reasons including: weapons, intruders, police activity in or around the school,
contamination or hazardous materials or terrorist events.
Faculty – Staff Response - Lockdown
During a lockdown a
professor or staff person may:
• Detain students
in the classroom
• Check the halls
and clear hallways of individuals
• Keep students
calm
• Keep an
attendance log of all students in the room and update throughout
the evacuation if necessary
• Keep students
secure by locking windows and doors
• Do not allow
anyone in or out until an “all clear” signal has been given
• Monitor mobile
phone “MAC Alert” text messaging, email, and voice mail for updates
• After the
incident report all people by name to the Office of Student Affairs (Dean of
Students)
Once the local
police arrive, they will be briefed on the situation and they will take
command.
There will be a
communication link between the local police, Security, and the Crisis Response
Team
MAC Alert emergency
message system will transmit information as quickly as possible.
Monitor MAC Alert
mobile phone text messaging, email, and voice mail for updates.
Always be observant. The personal safety of others may depend on what you remember about the situation.