What You Can Do

To prevent the escalation of violent incidents, every member of the campus community should learn how to recognize and report behavior that could lead to violence. If you are the victim of an assault, or a direct threat, you should report the incident to the police, and to your supervisor, academic counselor or another College representative. The person to whom you make the report should take immediate steps to ensure your safety and address the problem behavior. The police may take a report, or arrest the responsible individual if a crime has been committed.

Do not ignore or downplay direct or indirect threats, as they could escalate into serious incidents. Campus departments should have a plan for educating their students, faculty and staff and a plan for responding to incidents that occur.

Return to the Personal Safety Education Page