If a lockdown or Shelter-In-Place order is given, staff and students should lock themselves in a secure classroom or office as quickly as possible. The order may come via the college’s intercom system, text/email alert system or by word of mouth.
A lockdown order may be issued for incidents that occur off campus or outside on campus grounds, but could potentially affect safety on campus. For example, if an armed intruder was seen leaving ADM and the gunman is still at large or a gunman is seen in one of our parking lots, a lockdown order would be given.
A shelter-in-place order may be issued for an incident that as occurred within our campus. For an example, a person with a weapon is seen in our center core area, an order to shelter-in-place will be given.
In the event of an active shooter on campus, a shelter-in-place/lockdown order will be given. Depending on the circumstances, in may be best to evacuate the area instead. For example, if there was an active shooter in the Health Professions wing, and you are in center core, it would be up to the individual to decide their best course of action, to shelter-in-place or evacuate the building. Once an alert if given, employees and students who shelter-in-place should not leave their classroom or office until the all clear is given.
The video “Shots Fired on Campus” is an excellent resource. It provides in depth information for students and employees about what to do in the event of an active shooter on campus, and all employees and students are encouraged to watch it. Any faculty or employee who would like to have the Chief of Public Safety come to their work area or classroom for further discussion can call Dean Hazen at extension 6557.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
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Lock the door
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Be out of the shooter’s view
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Turn out the lights
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Silence phones
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Remain quiet
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Wait for an all clear announcement or law enforcement.
EVACUATE
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Leave via the closest exit
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Exit to furthest area of the parking lot away from the buildings
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Keep hands visible
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Follow instructions of law enforcement
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Once out, call 875-7211 ext. 555 or 911 when you are safe.