Reporting a Suspicious or Threatening Individual
- Notify the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services immediately at extension 5444 or 5445 if you believe an intruder is on the premises.
- Be prepared to give an accurate description of the individual's race, age, gender, appearance and location.
- Be prepared to describe the direction of travel in which he or she was headed.
- Report any new information that becomes available.
- Report solicitors immediately to the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445.
For your own safety do not approach or engage the individual(s) yourself. Go to the nearest phone and call the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445.
Threatening Individual
A threatening individual is any person who you determine to be a threat to you or those around you. The individual may have a weapon or just make you feel uncomfortable. The person may be acting aggressively or appear under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Trust your instincts and keep yourself safe by creating distance between you and the person(s).
- Notify the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445 (whether the individual poses an immediate threat to you or not) and be prepared to provide a situation assessment.
- Be realistic about your ability to protect yourself. Stay calm and avoid conflict. If possible, seek protection in a classroom or office that locks and has phone access.
Remember, the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services encourages you to report suspicious activity, whether or not it ends up being a true crime in progress.
