Tulsa Community College

Emergency Response Training

Four Types of Emergencies

Standard Response Protocol

Lockout Secure the PerimeterLockdown Locks, Lights, Out of SightEvacuate To the Stated LocationShelter As needed for specific hazards

LockoutRecovers all students from outside the

building, secures the building perimeter and locks all outside doors.

Implemented when there is a threat or hazard outside of the building.

Incidents Requiring a LockoutCriminal Activity

RobberyHigh speed chaseSuspicious person

Dangerous animal near schoolCivil unrest, such as riots or demonstrationsCustody issue

Example of a LockoutPolice car chase on Capitol Hill

LockdownGoing into any room (classroom, office,

storage) that has a door. If there is no lock, use items in the room to barricade the door.

Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.

Incidents Requiring a LockdownPhysical altercation.

Gunshots directed at, or near,

the college campus.

Hazardous chemical spills.

Electrical conditions or disasters close to

the college campus.

Intruder on Campus/Active Shooter.

Example of a LockdownSanta Monica College lockdown after gunman entered the library.

Steps to Take During LockdownLocks – Lock doors and windows.

Barricade the door with any heavy objects nearby.Do not allow anyone to enter.Have an escape plan in mind should the threat approach. Use self-defense if necessary.

Lights – Turn off lights. Close blinds.

Steps to Take During LockdownOut of Sight – Get on the floor.

Silence cell phones.Cover vs. Concealment

Cover offers protection from gunfire. Brick buildings, thick tree trunks, large pipes.

Concealment prevents an enemy from seeing you. Dark area, furniture, walls.

EvacuateUtilized to move occupants and staff from

one location to another.When being evacuated:

Leave belongings behind. Form a single file line. Keep hands visible.Listen to commands given.Communicate important information.Search for alternate evacuation routes.

Incidents Requiring EvacuationIntruder on Campus/Active ShooterFireContamination due to hazardous materialsWeather related ( earthquake, winter

weather)

Example of an EvacuationMetro Campus Fire

Example of an Evacuation cont’dChemical Spill on USC Health Campus Prompts Evacuations

Watertown, MA evacuation in the neighborhood where the Boston Marathon bombing suspect was hiding.

ShelterShelter is called when the need for personal

protection is necessary.

Incidents Requiring to Shelter

TornadoEarthquakeHazardous MaterialsBlizzardIntruder on Campus/Active Shooter

Example of a ShelterMoore, OK tornado aftermath

Intruder on Campus/ Active Shooter Response to an IOC/Active Shooter could be

any of the 4 protocols, depending where the threat is located.

Run, Hide, Fight

Emergency Preparedness• Mentally prepare

yourself before an emergency occurs.

• Take a deep breath and evaluate the situation.

• Remain calm and quiet.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Be aware of exits or possible “safe” places.

• Help others if possible.• Role play your possible

actions during an emergency.

• Play the “what if” game in your work area and other parts of the campus.

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Actual MessageAttention!!!Attention!!!

This is an Emergency _________ for the ______________.This is an Emergency _________for the ______________.

Please only contact Campus Police to provide information about the situation. Inquiries about the emergency only hinder responders.

Please let us know if you don’t have a phone in your classroom.

ALL CLEAR Announcement

After the emergency has been resolved.

The announcement will be made either over the intercom or in person by a uniformed police officer.

Campus PoliceTCC Campus Police is a Police entity – we

have the same authority as a city police department.

Our best resource is YOU!!

Reporting Unusual BehaviorThreats of violence.Strange or unlawful behavior.Call Campus Police immediately.

918-595-8888

TCC Alerts Be sure to sign up to receive TCC Alerts and

have your students sign up as wellhttps://tcc.bbcportal.com/

There is no A. B. C.

Every situation will constitute a different response depending on the threat. Thinking

through numerous possibilities now will better prepare you for a real event.

Remember

You don’t choose tragedy,

but you can choose your

response.