CCSU University Police
Heightened State of Security
WHAT IS A “HEIGHTENED SECURITY
STATE OF ALERT”?
“A
mindset that leads you to notice unusual or suspicious behavior/circumstances
and reporting your observations to authorities in a logical, rational and timely
manner.”
Heightened
Security is not intended to induce fear and panic. People should go about their normal business while paying
particular attention to their surroundings.
Suspicious
Behavior/Circumstances:
Be aware of and report to University Police
(if an emergency 911, otherwise extension 22375):
- People
in buildings or areas who do not appear to be conducting legitimate
business.
- People
monitoring areas, buildings or entrances.
- Unauthorized people in restricted, sensitive or
private areas.
- People requesting information with no apparent
need for that information.
- People wearing clothing not consistent with the
weather conditions at large gatherings (bulky coat in warm weather etc.)
- Abandoned parcels or other items in unusual
locations or high traffic areas.
- Individual attempting to access utility locations
(water, electrical, petroleum, telecommunications, information systems).
- Multiple persons who appear to be working in unison,
committing the above.
Be alert to the following and notify the University Police at extention 22375:
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Vehicles Parked Near
Buildings or Public and Common Areas
- Unexpected/Unfamiliar
Delivery Trucks
- Unfamiliar Vehicles
Parked For Long Periods
- Vehicles Containing
Unusual/Suspicious Parcels or Material
- Vehicles Arriving
and Being Left Behind at Odd Hours
- Substances Leaking
or Spilling from Vehicles
Building/OfficeSecurity:
- Don’t prop open building/residence hall
entrance doors/windows. Rectify these situations when you observe
them.
- Account for and secure keys.
Don’t leave them unattended or give to unauthorized persons.
Report lost keys to Facilities Management or the University Police.
- Account for and secure all sensitive
material/information when not able to attend to it.
- Account for and secure sensitive deliveries in a
timely manner.
- Secure all areas when not attended.
- Be aware of unfamiliar persons in or visitors to
your office/lab etc.
- Protect access codes, combinations and cards,
change codes regularly. Report compromised codes promptly to the
person in charge of area.
- Be Prepared: Take time out to familiarize
yourself with alternative exit routes you’re your building.
- Report suspicious tampering with physical
security (doors, locks etc.)
- Talk with co-workers; know what is
out-of-place (unclaimed items etc.)
- Be prepared to work with University
Police and/or fire fighters if there is a need to lock down or evacuate a
building or the campus.
- Familiarize yourself with what
belongs in your work area. You
may be asked to assist police personnel in determining whether a suspicious
package actually belongs in the department or is a potential hazard.
- Familiarize yourself with the
Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
American Red Cross guidelines for disaster preparedness for the home.
(see links below)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/
http://www.fema.gov/
http://www.redcross.org/
