Diné College

Intruder/Hostage

INTRUDER-AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WHO ENTERS SCHOOL PROPERTY:

  • Notify Diné College Campus or Center Director/Security.
  • Ask another staff person to accompany you before approaching guest/intruder.
  • Politely greet guest/intruder and identify yourself.
  • Ask guest/intruder the purpose of his/her visit.
  • Inform guest/intruder that all visitors must register at the main office.
  • If intruder’s purpose is not legitimate, ask him/her to leave. Accompany intruder to exit.

IF INTRUDER REFUSES TO LEAVE:

  • Warn intruder of consequences for staying on college property.<
  • Notify security or police and Diné College Campus or Center Director/Security if intruder still refuses to leave. Give police full description of intruder. (Keep intruder unaware of call for help if possible.)<
  • Walk away from intruder if he/she indicates a potential for violence. Be aware of intruder’s actions at this time (where he/she is located in college, whether he/she is carrying a weapon or package, etc).<
  • Maintain visual contact with intruder from a safe distance.<
  • Diné College Campus or Center Director/Security notifies Diné College Administration and may issue lockdown procedures.<

HOSTAGE:

  • If hostage taker is unaware of your presence, do not intervene.
  • Call 6911 immediately. Give dispatcher details of situation; ask for assistance from hostage negotiation team.
  • Seal off area near hostage scene.
  • Notify Diné College Campus or Center Director/Security.
  • Diné College Campus or Center Director/Security notifies Diné College President.
  • Give control of scene to police and hostage negotiation team.
  • Keep detailed notes of events.

IF TAKEN HOSTAGE:

  • Follow instructions of hostage taker.
  • Try not to panic. Calm students if they are present.
  • Treat the hostage taker as normally as possible.
  • Be respectful to hostage taker.
  • Ask permission to speak and do not argue or make suggestions.