Intruder/Suspicious Person Procedures
If an
armed or threatening intruder comes on to Shoreline
Community College property it is very important that
faculty, staff and or students
report it immediately and
take protective actions. Shoreline Community
College maintains an open campus in the middle of a residential
and park area covering over 80 acres, creating unique
challenges when dealing with this type of situation.
Shoreline Community College Safety & Security recommends the
following procedures.
If you see an armed intruder and you are in an office or
classroom:
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Remain
in the classroom or office and immediately lock all
doors, if possible.
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Call
9-911 and alert the Shoreline Police Department. Try and
remain calm so you can give an accurate description of
the person or person(s). Note type of dress, height,
weight, sex, and any other characteristics/physical
items that are particular to the individual(s). Report
the type of weapon (if known) and direction of travel or
building entered.
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Call
Shoreline College Safety & Security at x4499 and report
the above information.
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Lock the
windows and close blinds or curtains.
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Turn off
lights and all audio equipment.
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Stay out
of the open areas and be as quiet as possible.
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Try to
remain as calm as possible.
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Keep
classroom or office secure until police or Safety &
Security arrive and give directions.
If you are caught in an open or exposed area and you cannot
get into a classroom or office you must decide upon a course
of action:
Hiding
Look for a safe and secure hiding area. Once in place try
and remain calm. Stay hidden until you can make contact with
emergency personnel.
Running
If you think you can safely make it out of the area, then
do so. If you decide to run, stay low and do not run in a
straight line. Attempt to keep objects (trees, vehicles,
trash cans, etc.) between you and the hostile person. When
away from immediate area of danger, summon help and warn
others.
Playing Dead
If the intruder is causing death or physical injury to
others and you are un-able to run or hide you may choose to
assume a prone position and lay as still as possible.
Fighting
Your last option if you are caught in the open and are in
close proximity of the intruder is to fight back. This is
dangerous, but depending on your situation this could be
your last option.
If you are
caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey
all commands and avoid eye contact.
Once
emergency personnel have arrived and taken over the
situation, obey all commands. Once
the threat is over, render first aid to injured near you and
summon emergency aid responders.
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