Emergency Guide University of California, San Diego

Acts of Violence

Response to an active shooter:

• Lock or barricade the door. Block the door using whatever is available – desks, tables, file cabinets, etc.
• Stay behind solid objects away from the door as much as possible.
• Place signs in exterior windows to identify your location and the location of injured persons.
• Consider trying to escape.
• If possible, call 9-1-1.

If you witness violent behavior:

• Immediately move to a safe area and report the threat to the UCSD police.
  
  
  • From a land line: 9-1-1
  • From a cell phone: (858) 534-HELP (4357)

• Provide as much information as you can, including:
  
  
  • Location of incident
  • Type of violence
  • Description of person(s) involved (gender, approximate age, clothing, appearance, weapons)
  • Any information about victims (number of victims, appearance, condition)
  • Direction of travel (where were the suspects last seen, where were they going)

If you hear about a violent incident on campus:

• Stay away from the area and warn others to do the same.
• Check for UCSD status updates using one of the methods below:
  
  
  • Consult the UCSD Emergency Status Web site
  • Call the UCSD Emergency Status phone number: (888) 308-UCSD (8273)

If you are confronted by a violent person:

• Try to maintain a calm demeanor. Survey your surroundings for avenues of escape in case you will need them.
• If the violent person talks to you, speak as clearly and as confidently as you can. Avoid challenging or debating with the person.
• Avoid confrontation with the violent person unless you feel your life or the lives of others are in danger. If you feel there is immediate danger, you will have to decide what is best to do. This may include fighting or fleeing.
• Think about the violent incidents you have heard about in the media. Learn from the responses or lack of responses of the victims. Think about what your options would be if you were placed in a situation of violence. Thinking about your options ahead of time and discussing them with others may help you make better decisions under terrifying circumstances.

If you are involved in a violent incident:

• Report any violent incidents to the UCSD Police.
• Consider taking advantage of support services and counseling:
  • Faculty and staff: Contact the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
  • Students: Contact Psychological and Counseling Services.

Once the UCSD Police are informed, they will determine a response that could include activating the text and voice emergency notification system, as well as the campus public address system.