Doug Huffman
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To: The MUSC Community
From: Anthony Dunbar, Director of Public Safety
In the wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, I have the unfortunate but important task of ensuring you know how to respond in the unlikely event that you are faced with a violent shooting situation on campus.
This type of incident is unpredictable, and your immediate response
depends on the situation you face. The following guidelines have been developed, based on the best practices established by law enforcement experts.
If you are in the building where the shooting is occurring and it is possible to do so safety, exit the building immediately when you become aware of an incident, moving away from the immediate path of danger, and take the following steps:
1. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately.
2. Evacuate to a safe area away from danger, and take protective
cover. Stay there until assistance arrives.
3. Call Public Safety at 792-4196 providing the dispatcher with the following information:
a. Your name
b. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
c. Number of shooters, if known
d. Identification or description of shooter(s)
e. Number of persons who may be involved
f. Your exact location
g. Injuries to anyone, if known
4. Individuals not immediately impacted by the situation are to take protective cover, staying away from windows and doors until notified otherwise.
If you are directly involved in an incident and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:
1. Go to the nearest room or office.
2. Close and lock the door.
3. Turn off the lights.
4. Seek protective cover.
5. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
6. Do not answer the door.
7. Notify Public Safety if it is safe to do so, providing the
dispatcher with the following information:
a. Your name
b. Your location (be as specific as possible)
c. Number of shooters (if known)
d. Identification or description of shooter(s)
e. Number of persons who may be involved
f. Injuries if known
8. Wait for Public safety or local police to assist you out of the building.
If you are outside, seek protective cover and stay away from the doors and windows of all buildings. If safe to do so, move as far away from the danger area as possible.
The Charleston Police Department is trained and equipped to respond to an emergency incident of this nature. During the initial phase of the incident, Public Safety will respond and evaluate the situation to determine the best course of action for safety of the MUSC community. Once the Charleston Police Department responds to campus, they will be responsible for all tactical operations.
To: The MUSC Community
From: Anthony Dunbar, Director of Public Safety
In the wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, I have the unfortunate but important task of ensuring you know how to respond in the unlikely event that you are faced with a violent shooting situation on campus.
This type of incident is unpredictable, and your immediate response
depends on the situation you face. The following guidelines have been developed, based on the best practices established by law enforcement experts.
If you are in the building where the shooting is occurring and it is possible to do so safety, exit the building immediately when you become aware of an incident, moving away from the immediate path of danger, and take the following steps:
1. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately.
2. Evacuate to a safe area away from danger, and take protective
cover. Stay there until assistance arrives.
3. Call Public Safety at 792-4196 providing the dispatcher with the following information:
a. Your name
b. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
c. Number of shooters, if known
d. Identification or description of shooter(s)
e. Number of persons who may be involved
f. Your exact location
g. Injuries to anyone, if known
4. Individuals not immediately impacted by the situation are to take protective cover, staying away from windows and doors until notified otherwise.
If you are directly involved in an incident and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:
1. Go to the nearest room or office.
2. Close and lock the door.
3. Turn off the lights.
4. Seek protective cover.
5. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
6. Do not answer the door.
7. Notify Public Safety if it is safe to do so, providing the
dispatcher with the following information:
a. Your name
b. Your location (be as specific as possible)
c. Number of shooters (if known)
d. Identification or description of shooter(s)
e. Number of persons who may be involved
f. Injuries if known
8. Wait for Public safety or local police to assist you out of the building.
If you are outside, seek protective cover and stay away from the doors and windows of all buildings. If safe to do so, move as far away from the danger area as possible.
The Charleston Police Department is trained and equipped to respond to an emergency incident of this nature. During the initial phase of the incident, Public Safety will respond and evaluate the situation to determine the best course of action for safety of the MUSC community. Once the Charleston Police Department responds to campus, they will be responsible for all tactical operations.
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