[CED/CD/EAT] Fwd: Campus safety

Wed May 3 06:17:23 MST 2017

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Subject: Campus safety

Leaders of CALS,

Yesterday, I heard from three speakers who left an impactful impression on me.  Each is a survivor of a school shooting: 1) Natalie Hammond, Asst. Principal from Sandy Hook Elementary, 2) Frank DeAngelis, Principal from Columbine High School, and 3) Kristina Anderson, Student from Virginia Tech.  More than 70 people died from these three incidents combined, and many more were victims.  Their stories were tearful, inspiring, and poignant.

Each advocated for improved school safety protocols and mental health support.  Improvements can start with us.

I share this email with you as a reminder that the inconceivable can and does happen, and to invite your help.  As leaders of CALS, please:

*       develop, discuss, and practice safety protocols within your area of responsibility

*       advocate for rooms having more than one exit, or hold meetings in rooms that do

*       reduce the key issues in your building (too many masters, lost master keys, every door has a different key, doors that don't lock or only lock from the outside, etc.)

*       ask UAPD to review safety protocols or help you develop one, http://www.uapd.arizona.edu/safety-presentations

*       share this active shooter video<https://security.boisestate.edu/active-shooter-videos/> with your faculty, staff, and appointed employees (this is to Ohio State University, but many of the safety protocols are the same at the UA)

*       consult with UA Dean of Students when students show warning signs, or with UA Life and Work Connections when employees present signs (e.g. talk of violence to self or others, extreme isolation or depression, significant changes in mood, etc.)

A powerful message came from the Principal at Columbine.  On the morning of April 20, 1999 he heard banging and went into the hallway to investigate.  He was startled and confronted by one of the gunmen with a shotgun pointed at him about 100 feet away.  Several students were walking down a perpendicular hallway and he ran to get those students to safety.  He was able to quickly open a door and lock himself and the students inside.  He showed a picture of his key ring that day - 35 keys.  He never had been able to find the correct key quickly before, but he did that day, and credits it with saving his life.

There are lessons we must take from events like these, and recognize, while unlikely, an act of violence can happen at any time on our campus.  Please lead efforts in your units to take action now to prevent and prepare.  Please share with others.

Jeffrey Ratje
Associate Dean, Finance and Administration | Treasurer, Arizona Experiment Station
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) | The University of Arizona
PO Box 210036, Forbes Building, Rm 314C
1140 E. So. Campus Drive | Tucson, AZ  85721
Phone: (520) 621-1468 | Fax: (520) 621-8558

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