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• Communicate with person your concern for their safety

• Call for emergency assistance (police 8021, EMT)

• Do not permit the person to go to sleep without someone to watch them until emergency workers arrive

• Do not permit person to leave, or walk alone

• Do not permit person to drive – take keys if possible

• Time is a factor, obtain assistance from police as soon as possible

• If a person is lying down, or passed out, turn them on their left side in case they vomit.

• Be prepared mentally for possible violence.

• Anger need not escalate to violence, nor does it constitute immediate danger.

• Respond in a calm, lowered tone of voice. Angry reactions will only make you a combative opponent.

• Listen to the individual, and do not interrupt to argue.

• Keep your distance.

• Avoid crowds or distractions.

• Watch for non-verbal signals warning of potential violence. For example, clenched fists.

• Agree with what you can of their statement, and explain your position.

• Set a time for a later conference if needed.

• End the conversation respectfully.

• If you suspect you have witnessed, or come into contact with a questionable substance – call Police at extension 8021, or 911 off campus

• Avoid exposure to material in question

• Do not walk into or touch spilled material

• Avoid inhalation by holding breath as long as possible

• OUTDOORS – Move upwind a minimum of 300 feet

• INDOORS – Close door and evacuate building

• If contact occurs, wipe skin immediately, remove contaminated clothing and flush with water if possible for 20 minutes.

• Await emergency personnel and be sure they are aware of your contact with the material in question

• Inform Emergency Personnel of EXACT location of the questionable material

• Remain calm

• Listen carefully

• Show interest

• Obtain as much information as possible (location of bomb, what does it look like, time to go off, etc.)

• Once safe call police (304) 336-8021, or 9-1-1, provide details

• Do not activate alarm system or use elevators

• Legislative Rule 148 Regarding State Owned Vehicles Effective 3-1-18
• FM011 Driver Acknowledgement of Training
• HB 4015 Effective 6-5-18
• DOA-FM-031 Fuel Card User Agreement 5-1-18
• DOA-FM-023 Defensive Driving and DMV Drivers License Record

Safety, Service and Protection
The West Liberty University Campus Police Department is dedicated to providing excellence in service to the campus community. We shall strive to insure a safe, secure and pleasant atmosphere, conducive to a positive social and educational process, in the law enforcement efforts to protect the college community.

Campus law enforcement and safety is primarily the responsibility of Campus Police, which provides 24-hour-a-day patrol to the grounds, parking lots, residence halls, academic buildings and the faculty housing area.

Campus Police Department Employs 
The Campus Police Department employs full-time campus police officers commissioned by the State of West Virginia, with full law enforcement authority and responsibilities identical to the local police or Sheriff’s Department. The Campus Police officers work closely with the West Virginia State Police, Sheriff’s Department, and other law enforcement agencies.

WLU is fortunate enough to have a full-time police department, as opposed to campus security. The current WLU full-time police officers amount to nearly 150 years of experience, with backgrounds consisting of previous law enforcement experience in City, County, Municipal, and Campus Police Departments.

Speaking of Parking
The Campus Police Department also handles the enforcement of parking regulations on campus and issues tickets for parking violations. If you wish to appeal a ticket, please use the Parking Appeal Form, which contains the appropriate instructions and information.

Training Standards
West Liberty University Police Department has met or exceeds the training standards of the West Virginia Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Law Enforcement Training Committee. They also receive on-going in-service and specialized training in non-violent crisis intervention, legal updates, domestic violence, firearms, and other skills.

Enforcement of regulations and other responsibilities
Campus police officers enforce state, local and college rules and regulations governing underage drinking, the use of controlled substances, weapons, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. They are also responsible for public safety services, such as crime reports, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, and traffic accidents. Monthly reports are reported to the West Virginia State Police, who are consistent with the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) systems.

Annual Report on Campus Safety
The annual Campus Safety Report is required by the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. The Act requires that the report be sent to all employees and students of the university. It contains the following:

• A summary of the college’s security procedures
• The annual summary of reported incidents
• A list of definitions explaining the various categories of incidents reported in the annual summary

A copy of the most recent report may be viewed by clicking on Annual Security Report

Shaw Hall, 1st Floor
Phone: 336-8021
police@westliberty.edu

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

If indoors

• DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
• Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
• Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
• Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
• Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
• Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
• DO NOT use the elevators.

If outdoors

• Stay there.
• Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
• Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls.  Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

If in a moving vehicle

• Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
• Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

If trapped under debris

• Do not light a match.
• Do not move about or kick up dust.
• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
• Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

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February 28, 2019

Reporting a Fire
* Call 9-1-1
* Pull the pullstation
* Evacuate the building

Initiating a false fire report or tampering with fire equipment is illegal, very dangerous, and will result in a fine.

If a Fire Alarm Sounds
* ALWAYS ASSUME THE ALARM IS REAL and exit the building quickly without running. You must exit, even if you know the alarm is false.
* Use emergency exits if you can, but never use the elevator.
* Before opening a door, use the back of your hand to feel near the top for heat.
   o If the door is hot or warm, or smoke is present, do not open.
   o If the door is cool, open it slowly.
* Close all doors behind you to limit the spread of fire and smoke.
* If you must exit through heat or smoke, cover your nose and mouth with a towel or an item of clothing, then crawl or crouch.
* Move well away from the building and meet your fellow residents at the designated location. Do not re-enter until a Campus Police officer or the Fire Department gives permission. Anyone who interferes with a firefighter or fails to cooperate in any way is subject to a fine and/or arrest.
* If you cannot exit, place towels or a blanket (wet, if possible) at the base of the door. Open a window, yell for help, wave a towel or shirt.

If there is a phone call, 9-1-1.

Mobility Impairment
* Call 9-1-1 to report a mobility-impaired person in Hall _______, Floor __, Room_____. If you cannot call, open a window, yell for attention, wave a towel or shirt.
* Close the door, and wait with the person for Fire Department personnel.
* NEVER carry a mobility-impaired person unless there is imminent danger. Leave the wheelchair or other devices behind and follow the instructions of the individual as to how he/she is best transported.

Prevention and Planning
* Know the location of emergency exits, alarm pull boxes, and fire extinguishers.
* Report damaged equipment immediately.
* Never prop open hallway doors. Many have automatic closing devices designed to prevent the spread of fire.
* Never store bicycles or other items in hallways or stairwells.
* Campus residents receive a fire safety presentation. After that presentation, fire drills are held once each semester. Drills will be repeated for any residence hall that does not meet safety and evacuation response standards.

Keep You and WLU Healthy!
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Flu Information: flu.gov**

WLU Flu Prevention: In partnership with the Ohio County Health Department, West Liberty University is making every effort to help our campus prevent the outbreak of flu.  Taking every precaution is very important.  According to the CDC, 53% of all H1N1 (Swine Flu) hospitalizations are people under the age of 25.  Please read below for instructions on flu prevention and what to do if you think you have the flu.

What to Do If You Think You Have the Flu – Action Steps:

• IF: You have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating without physical activity);
• THEN: Stay at home or in your residence hall until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever.  This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
• AND THEN: Please notify your instructors as soon as possible by phone or email regarding class absences. Please note that documentation of your illness will commonly be required and that many professors will allow for absences associated with illness.

If you feel ill, to prevent spreading the flu…
Don’t come in to the Health Service…call/email first!:

The West Liberty University Health Service
Christy Bennington, RN, BSN, Health Services Nurse
Phone: (304) 336-8049  email: cbennington@westliberty.edu

Things You Can Do to Prevent the Flu:

• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.  When a tissue is not available, cover coughs or sneezes using your elbow or shoulder instead of your hands.
• Wash hands frequently: Wash hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer where available.
• Keep it clean: Students are encouraged to keep their living space as clean as possible, particularly if they have roommates.  Everyone needs to make an extra effort to clean commonly-used surfaces such as doorknobs, refrigerator handles, remote controls, counter tops, and any equipment that has multiple users.
• Do not touch your, eyes, nose mouth with yours hands.
• Get the regular flu shot as well as the H1N1 shot when it becomes available.
• Prepare your own “Flu Kit” containing a thermometer, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, surgical mask, and fever reducing medication.
• More online at flu.gov**: Extensive information regarding the flu and its prevention is available online at flu.gov**

Emergency Warning Signs

• Difficulty breathing
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but return with a fever and worse cough
• If you see these signs, seek medical attention.

Additional Resources
Centers for Disease Control (H1N1 Page) **
WV DHHR**
Ohio Co. Health Department**
Local H1N1 News**

**Link will redirect to an external website

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Understanding the Homeland Security Advisory System

The world has changed since September 11, 2001. We remain a nation at risk to terrorist attacks and will remain at risk for the foreseeable future. At all Threat Conditions, we must remain vigilant, prepared, and ready to deter terrorist attacks. The following Threat Conditions each represent an increasing risk of terrorist attacks. Beneath each Threat Condition are some suggested Protective Measures, recognizing that the heads of Federal departments and agencies are responsible for developing and implementing appropriate agency-specific Protective Measures:

1. Low Condition (Green). This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks. Federal departments and agencies should consider the following general measures in addition to the agency-specific Protective Measures they develop and implement:

* Refining and exercising as appropriate preplanned Protective Measures;
* Ensuring personnel receive proper training on the Homeland Security Advisory System and specific preplanned department or agency Protective Measures; and
* Institutionalizing a process to assure that all facilities and regulated sectors are regularly assessed for vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks, and all reasonable measures are taken to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

2. Guarded Condition (Blue). This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Condition, Federal departments and agencies should consider the following general measures in addition to the agency-specific Protective Measures that they will develop and implement:

* Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;
* Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
* Providing the public with any information that would strengthen its ability to act appropriately.

3. Elevated Condition (Yellow). An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies should consider the following general measures in addition to the Protective Measures that they will develop and implement:

* Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
* Coordinating emergency plans as appropriate with nearby jurisdictions;
* Assessing whether the precise characteristics of the threat require the further refinement of preplanned Protective Measures; and
* Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

4. High Condition (Orange). A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the Protective Measures taken in the previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies should consider the following general measures in addition to the agency-specific Protective Measures that they will develop and implement:

* Coordinating necessary security efforts with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies or any National Guard or other appropriate armed forces organizations;
* Taking additional precautions at public events and possibly considering alternative venues or even cancellation;
* Preparing to execute contingency procedures, such as moving to an alternate site or dispersing their workforce; and
* Restricting threatened facility access to essential personnel only.

5. Severe Condition (Red). A Severe Condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attacks. Under most circumstances, the Protective Measures for a Severe Condition are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time. In addition to the Protective Measures in the previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies also should consider the following general measures in addition to the agency-specific Protective Measures that they will develop and implement:

* Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs;
* Assigning emergency response personnel and pre-positioning and mobilizing specially trained teams or resources;
* Monitoring, redirecting, or constraining transportation systems; and

Closing public and government facilities.

In case of a hostile intruder or shooter:

• Take cover – if you can, take immediate shelter in a room with a lockable door.
• Use any concealment available.
• If communications are available, call 911.
• Do not sound the fire alarm. A fire alarm would signal the occupants to evacuate the building and thus place them in potential harm as they attempt to exit.
• Lock the windows and close blinds or curtains. Stay away from windows.
• Turn off lights and all audio equipment.
• Try to remain as calm as possible.
• Keep everyone together until the police arrive and give you directions.
• If you hear shots being fired, do not go out into a hallway or corridor to investigate.
• Stay out of open areas and be as quiet as possible.
• If for some reason you are caught in an open area such as a hallway or lounge, etc., you must decide what you are going to do. This is a very crucial time and it can possibly mean life or death:
  • You can try to hide, but make sure it is a well-hidden space or you may be found as the intruder moves through the building or area looking for victims.
  • If you think you can safely make it out of the building or area by running, then do so. If you decide to run, do not run in a straight line, and attempt to keep objects such as desks, cabinets, fixtures, etc., between you and the hostile intruder. When away from the immediate area of danger, summon help any way you can and warn others.
  • If the intruder is causing death or serious physical injury to others and you are unable to run or hide, you may choose to play dead if other victims are around you.
  • Your last option if you are caught in an open area in a building may be to fight back. This is dangerous, but depending on your situation, this could be your last option.
• If you are taken hostage:
  • Stay as calm as possible. Remember law enforcement’s first priority is your safe, speedy release.
  • Observe and remember as much detail about hostage takers as you can. (Dress, physical descriptions, speech, mannerisms, etc.)
  • Do not discuss what action the College or others may take to rescue you.
  • Watch for any situation you can exploit to your advantage.
  • Comply with your captor’s directions as best you can.
  • Avoid provocative remarks. Hostage takers may react explosively and violently.
  • Physical resistance or direct challenges may cause your captors to injure you or others.
  • Do not physically resist or struggle with hostage takers unless you believe you are in danger of losing your life otherwise.
  • Escape attempts – do so only if you believe your life is in immediate danger and you have carefully weighed your chances for success.
  • Try to establish rapport with hostage takers – by becoming a person, rather than an object to them, you increase your chances of getting out of a situation safely.

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• • Always lock car and trunk
  • Store valuables out of sight in trunk
  • Do not leave keys in car or hide a spare key
  • Do not leave keys, purse, backpack etc., unattended
  • Lock your bike in a rack
  • Use well-lit walkways, walk with someone
  • Do not meet strangers alone
  • Always tell someone where you are going
  • Be aware of surroundings – stay away from dark, lonely, or other areas where other people cannot be seen
  • Mark personal belongings such as books, clothing, etc.

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In the event of a tornado warning (which means that a tornado is imminent), to ensure your safety, please adhere to the following:

• Basement areas are best.  Lowest level floors need to be used when basements will not accommodate the need.
• Use hallways or rooms without windows or glass.
• If necessary to use rooms with windows, open the windows.
• Avoid wide-roofed areas (auditorium, gymnasium, other large rooms).

If unattended vehicle:

• If no phone is available leave name and phone number on windshield
• Call police as soon as possible (8021) or 9-1-1

If other person is available, obtain:

• • name
  • address
  • phone number
  • insurance company
  • insurance policy number
  • license plate number
  • persons drivers license number

• call police as soon as possible (304) 336-8021 or 9-1-1

If injuries occur, call police immediately.