Transcript Best Practices at a Two Year Community College

Best Practices at a Two Year
Community College
2nd Annual Campus Safety Symposium, From Prevention to Response: A
Multi-Departmental Approach
June 25, 2008
Presenters
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Edward J. Terceiro
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[email protected]
Ext. 164
[email protected]
Chief Information Officer
Ext. 253
Jeff Lafrenier
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Ext. 102
V.P. of Student Services & Enrollment Mgt.
Pat Ainsworth
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Exec.Vice President
Ann S. McDonald
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[email protected]
Lieutenant, Campus Police
Karen Kolimaga
[email protected]
Ext. 150
[email protected]
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Chief of Safety and Security
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College Phone Number: 978-632-6600
Ext. 365
Overview
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Mount Wachusett Community College will present an
overview of their emergency planning and preparedness
policies and procedures. Focusing on improved
communications and employee training, they will provide
information about their emergency contact system, and
facilities’ safety manual. The panel will present the college-wide
planning process and important lessons learned over the past
two years as they developed, tested and put into practice new
policies and procedures.
Presentation Outline
 Communication
& Technology
 Training & Preparation
Communication & Technology
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Blackboard Connect (formerly ConnectEd)
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Implementation & Use
Outcomes
Print Publications
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Classroom & Office Safety
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Response Guide
Training & Preparation
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Faculty & Staff Training
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Threat Assessment
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Student Awareness & Education
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Evacuation Drills
Orientation
Facilities
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Incident Report Form
BeSafe Manual
Campus Police Training
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Active Shooter Training
Critical Incident Command
So What Happens When Something
Happens?
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December-February, 2007-2008 – Snow Closings
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March-April 2008 – Non-specific threatening graffiti on
main campus
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Lesson learned: Pre-prepare broadcast messages to suit different
“emergencies”.
Lessons learned: Prepare for “caller triage” and “opt out” requests.
Keep database and “sending number” up-to-date.
April 2008 – Specific threatening graffiti on main
campus
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Lesson learned: Think about public transportation users
Lesson learned: Be prepared to call in local authorities for assistance.
May 15, 2008 – MWCC Commencement
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Lesson learned: Non-emergencies are the best way to practice
emergency procedures.
Questions & Answers
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Helpful Vendor and Contact Information:
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BeSafe
 BeSafe Technologies, Inc., 1047 Falmouth Road, Suite 2, Hyannis, MA 02601;
[email protected]
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Blackboard Connect, Inc. (formerly ConnectEd)
 www.blackboardconnect.com/default.asp
 Account Rep.: Brian McKenzie
 818-808-1735 or [email protected]
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Active Shooter Training
 Send correspondence to: Colonel Mark F. Delaney, State Police Headquarters, 470 Worcester Road,
Framingham, MA 01702
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Thanks for attending!!!