Issuing Timely Warnings (Policy SW-32)

Policy:

In the event a situation arises, either on or off campus, that in the judgment of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Public Safety or Clarkson College campus authority constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus-wide “timely warning” will be issued.

Procedure:

Campus authorities who are responsible for carrying out or authorizing the issuing of a “Timely
Warning” are:

› Director of UNMC Public Safety
› President
› Vice President of Communications and Development
› Director of Facilities

Factors for issuing a timely warning are:

› The nature of the crime.
› The continuing danger to the campus community.
› The possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts.

Warnings generally include:

› The nature of the threat.
› Source of the information.
› Suggested precautions to be taken.

The method of warnings:

› Campus email system
› PA System/Fire Alarm Speakers
› RAVE Alert Notification System
› Social Media

 

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