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Hostile Intruder

  • Remain calm, do not confront.
  • If possible to safely escape area, do so quietly and quickly (keep hands empty and visible to enforcement personnel).
  • If safe escape is not possible, lock or barricade yourself in the safest place you can quickly get to.
  • Call 9-1-1 and give your location.
  • Turn lights off, remain quiet, out of sight and take cover near concrete walls, file cabinets or whatever is available and keep away from windows and doors.
  • Turn off cell phone ringers.
  • Do not open door, or respond to voice command until you can confirm it is a police officer or University official.