INCIDENT RESPONSE

Upon notification that an emergency has occurred, Public Safety shall implement the following actions.

1. Determine the nature and location of the emergency.
2. Based on the information, determine if the incident poses a threat to the general safety of others on the Life campus.  If the responding officer determines that the situation may pose a threat to others on campus the officer will contact the appropriate supporting agencies and the Emergency Coordinator.
3. If no threat is posed officers should handle the situation according to Life University policies.
4. The Emergency Coordinator will establish a command post remote from the scene and communications with scene and appropriate outside agencies.
5. If there are any injuries, advise as to the proper first aid pending the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
6. The authority to declare a campus state of emergency rests with the University President or his designates, the Vice President of Finance & Operations, or Provost, in his absence.
7. The Emergency Coordinator will determine the appropriate evacuation area.  Public Safety will assist with securing the area.
8. The Emergency Coordinator will direct the appropriate notification of students, staff, faculty and visitors.