HOSTILE INTRUDER RESPONSE
RESIDENCE HALLS

When a hostile person(s) is actively causing or threatening death or serious bodily injury, Public Safety recommends that residence hall occupants implement the following procedures.

• Remain in your room and immediately lock the door to the hallway and dial 911 for POLICE.
• If possible, call Public Safety at (561) 803-2500.
• If away from your room, join others in a room that can be locked.
• Don’t stay in the hallway.
• Barricade yourself in your room with desks, beds, or anything you can push against the door.
• Lock the windows and close the blinds or curtains.
• Stay away from the windows.
• Turn off lights and all audio equipment.
• Try to remain as calm as possible and stay out of open areas and be as quiet as possible.
• Do not sound the fire alarm. A fire alarm would place occupants in potential harm as they attempt to leave the building. 

If caught in an open area such as a hallway or lounge, you must decide upon a course of action.

Options include:

• HIDING Make sure any hiding place is secure and not obvious.
• RUNNING If you think you can safely make it out of the building by running, then do so. If you decide to run, do not run in a straight line. Attempt to keep objects such as desks, cabinets, fixtures, etc. between you and the hostile person. Once outside, do not run in a straight line. Use trees, vehicles and other objects to block you from the view of the intruder. When away from the immediate area of danger, summon help in any way you can and warn others.
• PLAYING DEAD If the person(s) is causing death or serious physical injury to others and you are unable to run or hide you may choose to play dead if other victims are around you.
• FIGHTING Your last option if you are caught in an open area in the building may be to fight back. This is dangerous, but depending on your situation, this could be your last option.

If you are caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey all commands and don’t look the intruder in the eyes.

Once the police arrive, obey all commands. This may involve being handcuffed or keeping your hands in the air. This is done for safety reasons and once circumstances are evaluated by the police, they will give you further direction.

HOSTILE INTRUDER RESPONSE
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS

When a hostile person(s) is actively causing or threatening death or serious bodily injury, Public Safety recommends that building occupants implement the following procedures.

NOTE: While the guide refers primarily to academic/administrative buildings, these procedures are also relevant to other common buildings on campus.

• Remain in the classroom or office and immediately lock doors to the hallway. If possible
  cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway.
• If communication is available, call 911.
• Do not sound the fire alarm. A fire alarm would place occupants in potential harm as they attempt to leave the building.
• Lock the windows and close blinds or curtains.
• Stay away from the windows.
• Turn off lights and all audio equipment.
• Try to remain as calm and quiet as possible.
• Keep everyone together.
• Keep classrooms secure until police arrive and give directions.
• If not in a classroom, try to get to a classroom or an office.
• Stay out of open areas.

If caught in an open area such as a hallway or lounge, you must decide upon a course of action.

Options include:

• HIDING Make sure any hiding place is secure and not obvious.
• RUNNING If you think you can safely make it out of the building by running, then do so. If you decide to run, do not run in a straight line. Attempt to keep objects such as, desks cabinets, fixtures, etc. between you and the hostile person. Once outside, do not run in a straight line. Use trees, vehicles and other objects to block you from the view of the intruder. When away from the immediate area of danger, summon help in any way you can and warn others.
• PLAYING DEAD If the person(s) is causing death or serious physical injury to others and you are unable to run or hide you may choose to play dead if other victims are in the immediate vicinity.
• FIGHTING Your last option if you are caught in an open area in a building may be to fight back. This is dangerous, but depending on your situation, this could be your last option.

If you are caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey all commands and don’t look the intruder in the eyes.

Once the police arrive, obey all commands. This may involve being handcuffed or keeping your hands in the air. This is done for safety reasons and once the circumstances are evaluated by the police, they will give you further directions.

HOSTILE INTRUDER RESPONSE
UNIVERSITY GROUNDS

When a hostile person is actively causing or threatening death or serious bodily injury on the University grounds, Public Safety recommends consideration of the following options for those caught in exposed locations.

NOTE: These procedures are also relevant to other common buildings on campus.

• Have your cell phone available for instruction via PBA Alert and Rave Guardian emergency notification system. If you do not have one and you are near someone who does, stay with them and follow the instructions accordingly. 
• Remember to silence your cell phone but continue to monitor it for further instruction. 
• If you become aware of the location, description or actions of the shooter/intruder call 911 and answer the questions the emergency dispatcher has for you. If you feel that the sound of your voice will alert the shooter/intruder of your presence, keep the operator on the line. By doing so, it will allow the dispatcher to listen to any developments.
• Do not respond to any commands until you are sure that they come from a police officer, Public Safety officer, or emergency responder.
• If you are instructed by Public Safety to stay in place, you should remain where you are. However, if you are without ample cover (i.e. a hallway), you should attempt to enter a classroom and stay away from the door and windows. If a classroom is not available, use the restroom and lock yourself in a bathroom stall.
• If the shooter/intruder is inside your building and you have an opportunity, exit the building immediately.
• If the shooter/intruder is inside your building and exiting the building is not possible, go to the nearest office and lock the door.
• If the shooter is outside your building, get to a room that can be locked. Then close and lock all the windows and doors.
• Remember to stay away from any doors and windows.
• Turn off the lights and call 911 if you have up-to-date information on the location of the shooter/intruder or if you witness anything.

If caught in an open area such as a hallway or lounge, you must decide upon a course of action.

Options include:

• Running If you think you can safely get away by running, then do so. If you decide to run, Do not run in a straight line. Attempt to keep objects between you and the hostile person. Use trees, vehicles and other objects to block you from the view of the intruder. When away from the immediate area of danger, summon help anyway you can and warn others.
• Hiding If you decide to hide, make sure the hiding place is secure and not obvious.
• Playing dead If the person is causing death or serious physical injury to others and you are unable to run or hide you may choose to play dead if other victims are are around you.
• Fighting Your last option if you are caught in an open area may be to fight back. This is dangerous, but depending on your situation, this could be your last Option.

If you are caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey all commands and don’t look the intruder in the eyes.

Once the police arrive, obey all commands. This may involve being handcuffed or keeping your hands in the air. This is done for safety reasons and once circumstances are evaluated by the police, they will give you further directions.