In event of a hostage situation, it is important that the Campus Safety is quickly notified. Upon the receipt of notification, the following actions will be taken.
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Campus Safety will contact local law authorities and activate the ERP.
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Faculty, staff, and/or students who have escaped or are not affected should stay away from the location and indoors out of sight of the hostage takers.
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In coordination with the Pennsylvania State Police, the College will consider the following:
¨ Evacuate the entire facility to assembly areas or an offsite location
¨ Conduct a media briefing offsite if the State Police spokesperson cannot conduct one
¨ Provide a location for the families of the hostages to congregate for counseling
¨ Your name, location, and telephone number
¨ Number of persons being held hostage
¨ Location of the hostages
¨ Condition of the hostages
¨ Demands of the hostage takers
¨ Physical description of the hostage takers (sex, race, age, height, weight, build, glasses, facial hair, hair color, hat, and clothing color and type), if possible
¨ Description of the hostage taker’s vehicle and weapon, if possible
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The Director of Physical Plant will ensure the Police have accurate drawings or blueprints of the affected building(s).
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The Director of Communications will provide the public notice as directed by the Decision Makers.
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