Emergencies (F-10)
Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: January 27, 2009
Any emergency situation or threat of violence should be reported immediately to UPD by calling 468-2608, ext. 911 from any university phone, or by utilizing any Emergency Call Box located throughout the campus.
Each department within the university is responsible for maintaining current emergency notification information for each employee working in the department. This information should be updated at least annually or whenever an information change occurs.
Certain specified emergencies will be reported and/or investigated as outlined below.
Accidents/Injuries:
The UPD dispatcher answering the call will determine needed action. If an ambulance is needed, UPD will contact the ambulance service and provide proper directions for the campus location. UPD also will dispatch an officer to the scene. UPD shall notify the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management immediately when responding to a call involving an injury to a university employee. After investigation, if a report is warranted, the officer will file the report. A copy can be obtained on the next working day at UPD.
Armed Robbery:
If confronted with an armed robbery situation, a university employee should follow the instructions of the person committing the robbery and, as soon as it is safe to do so, report the situation to UPD.
Bomb Threats:
Any university employee receiving a threat should obtain as much information as possible and report to UPD immediately. Any decision to evacuate the area will be made by the appropriate vice president and the chief of UPD.
Death.:
UPD will conduct an investigation, notify other necessary authorities, and notify the immediate family.
Elevator Rescue:
Any person trapped in an elevator should use the elevator's emergency telephone, which is a direct line to UPD. UPD will give instructions to the person by telephone, dispatch an officer to the elevator, rescue the trapped individual(s), lock the elevator to prevent further use, and place a service call for repairs.
Fire:
When a fire alarm is activated, either by an electronic device or by a telephone call to UPD, a university police officer will be dispatched for inspection. The officer will determine if the alarm is false or indicates an actual fire. If a fire exists, the officer will call the Nacogdoches Fire Department and evacuate the area if, in the opinion of the officer, this is necessary. If the alarm was false, the officer will reset the alarm and report the incident to the Criminal Investigative Division of UPD.
Theft:
Upon receiving a theft report, a university police officer will begin an investigation of the alleged theft. If the investigation reveals enough evidence for a conviction, the Criminal Investigative Division of UPD will file the appropriate charges at the Nacogdoches County Courthouse.
Cross Reference: None
Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for University Affairs
Contact For Revision: Chief of University Police
Forms: None