Crisis Management
Safety and Security Information
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911
Safety & Security Website
•	View the Campus Safety and Security page on your campus website to locate:
•	Annual Security Reports (ASR)
•	Student, Faculty & Staff Must- Know Emergency Information
•	Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (CSCPA), Violence against Women Act (VaWA), Title IX, Ti tle IX coordinators and other use ful information
Safety
•	Park in designated areas only.
•	Lock your car doors and DO NOT leave valuables in your car
•	While on premises, DO NOT leave valuables unattended.
•	If an emergency arises such as a fire, lock down, evacuation, or shelter in place, follow the information provided by your supervisor or CRT.
•	Know who your campus CRT members are, and review emergency response plans that are posted on the Campus Safety and Security website.
Security 
A certified security officer is assigned to most campuses. The on-duty officer is available to escort students and employees to and from their car. The officer can be reached from the receptionist desk or by asking a CRT member.
If You See Something, Say Something! 
If you have a problem or see anything suspicious, report it to a campus staff member, CRT member or security immediately!
In case of emergency, dial 911 immediately, and notify a campus staff member as soon as possible after making the call.
ID Badges
•	Must be worn at all times while on school property.
•	Lost your badge? A replacement can be obtained at your campus.
•	Found a lost ID badge? Please turn it in to any staff member.
Parking
•	Most campuses require that all student, staff, and faculty vehicles must have a parking sticker.
•	The sticker must be attached to a visible area (rear bumper or back window).
•	Maintain a slow driving speed in the parking lot and watch out for other cars and pedestrians.
Crisis Communications
This institution utilizes the “Alertnow” mass notification system that generates voicemails, emails, text messages. In a crisis, messages will also be posted on the school website and on the hotline (877-353-4737).
Please keep the Information Hotline number handy. The hotline will advise you of important updates. Make sure your contact information is always up to date for the “Alert Now” system.
To opt out Alertnow text– reply “STOP”. 
Campus Response Team
•	Every campus has a CRT. CRT members are identified by a radio or a Red CRT Lanyard.
•	The CRT serves as the “Campus Security Authority” (CSA).
•	The CRT primarily directs the immediate campus response until la w enforcement and/or emergency arrive.
211 and 988  Crisis Hotline
Dial 2-1-1 or 988 for 24/7 assistance providing free, confidential crisis counseling, along with referrals to a Crisis Center service and over 4,600 other community resources. 
For more information see https://988lifeline.org/
Ombudsman
The Ombudsman can connect you with campus and community services which include; community counseling services, free legal services, medical assistance and the institutions formal grievance process.  The Ombudsman may be reached at: (866) 549-9550.
Veterans Crisis Hotline
Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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