Psychological Crisis or Intruder Threat

AUHS is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and employees. The University maintains a campus security plan to provide guidance for community members during an emergency that might threaten the physical safety of its students, faculty and staff, the general public, and the resources of the University. If a situation becomes threatening and loss or anticipated loss of control occurs, the following are recommendations for dealing with the crisis:

1. 1. Attempt to deescalate the issue as much as possible.
   2. Phone and/send another student or coworker for help from an administrative management response team.
   3. Phone for help from police (if off hours).
   4.  In the case of gunfire or discharged explosives, take cover immediately using all available concealment.
   5. Give as many details as possible relative to location, number of assailants, means of aggression and other pertinent information.
   6. Do not sound the fire alarm to evacuate the building. People may be placed in harm’s way when attempting to evacuate the building.
   7. Be aware of alternate exits if it becomes necessary to flee.
   8. Persons should lock themselves in classrooms and offices as a means of protection.
   9. Persons should stay low, away from windows and barricade their door(s) if possible and use furniture or desks as cover
   10. If possible, cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway
   11. Students and staff should not attempt to leave the building until told to do so by Public Safety or police personnel. The only exception to this is when, given the specific circumstances, a person is certain beyond any doubt that they are in more danger in staying in the building than in attempting to escape.
   12. After the disturbance, seek emergency first aid if necessary.