[Agvisors] FW: [3D Memos] Important Safety Information for the Spring 2013 Semester

[Nancy Rodriguez Lorta]

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Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 11:22 AM
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Subject: [3D Memos] Important Safety Information for the Spring 2013
Semester

 

 

To:                          Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Department
Heads, Faculty and Teaching Assistants

From:              Chief Anthony Daykin, UAPD

                  Vice President Melissa Vito, Student Affairs and UACERT
Chair

                  Vice President Allison Vaillancourt, Human Resources

Date:                     January 17, 2013

RE:                          Important Safety Information for the Spring
2013 Semester

 

We often receive inquiries from members of the university community asking
if there are specific policies and/or procedures in place for responding to
and dealing with issues such as:

.     Disruptive behavior in classrooms

.     Threatening behavior by students and employees

.     Workplace violence 

.     Bomb threats

.     An armed individual or active shooter

As the spring semester begins, we want to take this opportunity to provide
you with a few resources and reminders.  We encourage faculty members and
teaching assistants to take a few minutes to review this information with
the students in your classes.  For vice presidents, deans, directors, and
department heads, we encourage you to share this information with the people
in your respective divisions and departments.   

As an important reminder, if you observe or experience a violent or hostile
situation, please call 9-1-1 immediately or as soon as it is safe to do so.


We would also like you to know that the University of Arizona Police
Department provides a number of crime prevention programs for students,
staff, and faculty to enhance personal and workplace security.  To schedule
a program with the Crime Prevention Unit, call 626-8007.

Disruptive Behavior:

The Policy on Disruptive Behavior in an Instructional Setting defines
"disruptive behavior" and outlines the procedures for responding to and
reporting this type of behavior to the Dean of Students.  The policy can be
found at: http://policy.arizona.edu/disruptive-behavior-instructional

Threatening Behavior by Students:

The Policy on Threatening Behavior by Students defines "threatening
behavior" and outlines the procedures for immediately reporting such
behavior to the University of Arizona Police Department, the Dean of
Students, and a supervisor or department head.  This policy can be found at:
http://policy.arizona.edu/threatening-behavior-students

 

Workplace Issues:  

The University's Workplace Violence Policy prohibits any form of violence,
including acts defined as "intentionally threatening; intimidating;
physically injuring; stalking; damaging property; or referencing or using a
weapon or firearm, unless the individual doing so is a certified law
enforcement officer acting within the course and scope of his or her
duties."  This policy can be found on the Division of Human Resources'
website at http://uhap.arizona.edu/chapter_2#2.21
<http://uhap.arizona.edu/chapter_2%232.21%20>   or
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/policy/401.1.

Report any concerns or observations of workplace violence to Human Resources
when you experience or witness behavior that is threatening, intimidating,
or bullying.  Individuals can reach a representative in Human Resources by
calling 626-3116 or 626-2600 (Arizona Health Sciences Center) to make a
report.  Human Resources will review the information provided and seek
additional information and resources as needed to support individuals
affected by workplace violence.

Response to Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages:

Although reports of bomb threats are rare on campus, there is always the
possibility for such incidents to occur, or for suspicious packages to be
discovered through the mail or by delivery.  The University of Arizona
Police Department will respond to all reports of bomb threats and suspicious
packages on the University of Arizona campus, Mt. Graham International
Observatory and other areas routinely patrolled by this department. Bomb
threats and suspicious packages on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus will be
handled by the Phoenix Police Department. Incidents on the UA Sierra Vista
campus will be handled by the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction. For
all other remote UA properties, the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction
will respond as necessary. See the UACERT website www.cert.arizona.edu for
information on how to respond to a bomb threat.

Response to an Active Shooter:

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life.
Students, employees and visitors are likely to follow the directions of
instructors, supervisors and administrators during an active shooter
situation. 

1. EVACUATE 

. Have an escape route and plan in mind 

. Leave your belongings behind (take keys and phones only if it doesn't
delay your escape) 

. Keep your hands visible 

2. HIDE 

. Hide in an area out of the active shooter's view 

. Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors if possible 

3. TAKE ACTION 

. As a last resort and only when your life is in danger 

. Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter 

. Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter 

CALL 9-1-1 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO 

 

INFORMATION YOU SHOULD PROVIDE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT & 9-1-1 

. Location of the active shooter/s 

. Number of shooters, if more than one 

. Physical description of the shooter/s 

. Number and type of weapons possessed by the shooter/s 

. Number of potential victims and their locations at the incident scene 

Sign up for UAlert:

UAlert is a free service that delivers emergency alerts to registered UA
students, faculty, and staff-as well as their friends and family-via their
cell phones, mobile devices, and/or email accounts during a campus
emergency.

UAlert is often the most efficient and timely way to receive notifications
about critical incidents affecting any of the University of Arizona
campuses.

By signing up for UAlert, you'll receive any all-campus notifications that
are sent to the UA community. If you are affiliated with the UA Sierra Vista
or the Phoenix Biomedical campus, you can sign up to receive alerts specific
to those campuses as well.

During a critical incident, a series of messages will be sent to notify the
community about the situation and to provide important information and
instructions. When the situation has been resolved, a final "all clear"
message will be sent. UA students, employees, and their friends and family
are encouraged to check the UA website and local media reports for other
critical updates.

To sign up, go to the UA home page at www.arizona.edu and click on the
UAlert icon on the bottom of the page.

Thank you for assisting in our ongoing efforts to keep our community updated
on our emergency procedures at the University of Arizona by sharing this
information.

 

 

 

 

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Services -621.9514 or 621-7306

 

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