Suspicious person, package or substance

Person

• Do not provide unauthorized individuals access to buildings and offices or allow them to follow you into controlled access areas.
• Do not physically confront the person or block his or her access to an exit.
• Call the Department of University Safety and provide as much information as possible about the person and his or her direction of travel.

Package or substance

• Do not touch or disturb the item or material.
• Call the Department of University Safety.
• Notify others and evacuate the immediate area.
• Assist disabled individuals to safe refuge areas.
• Once you are out of the building, move a safe distance away and follow the safety officials' instructions.
• Do not re-enter the building until directed to do so by emergency personnel.

Bomb threat

If you should receive a threat about an explosive in your immediate area, follow this procedure:

• Note any identifying information about the threat and any details about the device.
• Evacuate immediately and move away from the hazard.
• Call 911 and the Department of University Safety.
• Follow the instructions of public safety officials and emergency personnel.
• Do not touch anything as you evacuate.
• Report any suspicious items, actions or individuals to authorities.