Transcript SKIDMORE COLLEGE Department of Campus Safety Special Programs: Student & Guest Orientation Training.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE
Department of Campus Safety
Special Programs:
Student & Guest Orientation Training
Campus Safety Background Information
Staff
• 17 Full Time
• 12 Part Time
• 24/7/365
Experience
• Hundreds of Years Experience
• Complimentary Backgrounds
Emergency Contact Info
Campus Safety Office – Open:
24 hours – 7 Days a week – 365 days per year
Emergency Numbers
x5566.…...…………..Campus Safety
(on-campus extension only)
518-580-5566…….Campus Safety
(we will know your location on campus)
911…………………….Saratoga Springs Police Department
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Cellular 911……….New York State Police
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(they will call Campus Safety to find out location)
Campus Safety Services
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Escorts
CPR/AED Training
Battery Jump Start
Operation ID
Bike Registration
Defensive Driving
Training
• Fire & Personal Safety
Programs
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“TIPS” Line (8477)
“SNOW” Line (7669)
Safety Alerts
Student Patrol
Mounted Patrol
Community Policing
Skidmore Urgent
Notification System
Campus Safety TIPS & Weather Lines
518-580-TIPS
“8477”
518-580-SNOW
“7669”
Emergency Information
AED Units
Locations: Sports
Blue Safety Lights Center, Dining Hall,
Locations: throughout Case Center, Gannett
lobby, Campus Safety
campus
Refuge Area (see sign)
Located by stairwells –
go into stairwell
Go there if unable to
get down stairs
Call Campus Safety if
possible
Evacuation Chairs
Used by trained personnel
DO NOT TAMPER WITH!
Locations: Tower, JKB,
Palamountain, Library,
Zankel
Elevators
Emergency phones
should work during
power outages
Campus Safety calls
elevator phones to
check if occupied
Siren Alert System
Mounted on top of Library
Tone followed by Audio Message
Fire Safety Tips
 Know the location of fire alarms and practice using your fire exit
 DO NOT tamper with fire alarms or extinguishers. (IT’S A CRIME)
 Keep flammable materials away from all heat sources
 DO NOT overload electrical circuits
 DO NOT smoke in bed
 DO NOT store any highly combustible material in you room
 Halogen lamps are prohibited
 Candles, incense and open flames are prohibited.
What to Do in the Event of a Fire
THINK… and DON’T PANIC
FEEL THE DOOR FOR HEAT: If the metal knobs or door are hot:
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR: Go to a window and call for help
• DO NOT JUMP: our doors and walls are fire rated to survive a
long time
• KEEP LOW TO THE GROUND: There is more fresh air
If you CAN exit your room: Close the door behind you, pull a fire
alarm if you pass one and go to the predetermined roll call location.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS to exit a building.
Siren/Audio Emergency System
Siren mounted on roof of Library
Extreme Emergency Situations
• Tornado Warning
• Dangerous Haz Mat Spill
• Armed Intruder
One Tone Followed by Audio Message
• Listen for message
Ability
Crime Triangle
Desire
Opportunity
If any of the points to the triangle are
removed, a crime cannot occur –
You can remove Opportunity by locking
doors and being aware of surroundings
Do:
• Travel in groups when possible
• Become familiar with surroundings
• Lock your doors & carry your keys at all times
• Report loss immediately
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Use Designated Drivers
Produce your ID when requested
Stay in well lighted areas
Lock your vehicles at all times
Have a plan & Let others know it
Use positive peer pressure on others
Keep a record of important info – credit cards,
serial numbers, etc.
Safety Alerts
Do Not Remove 12/14/01
Safety Alert!
Predatory Drugs
Incident:
There has been a recent incident at an off campus party where
there is evidence that a drug had been deliberately placed in the drink of an
unsuspecting student. The victim was rendered physically helpless. This act
constitutes a FELONY assault and police are investigating.
The use of
predatory drugs is illegal and creates a significant risk of serious injury,
possible death and exposure to sexual assault.
Predatory Drugs: There
are several predatory drugs that include:
Ecstasy, Rohypnol and GHB. Street names include: ruffies, rope, potatoes,
roaches, liquid X, G-juice and vita-G. These illegal drugs create serious health
risks, especially when combined with alcohol.
Effects:
When mixed with alcohol various effects include: respiratory
distress, long term memory loss, confusion, nausea, blackouts, seizure,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death.
Flyers will be posted
on buildings
Safety Tip: These drugs
come in various forms including liquid, powder
and tablets and are difficult to detect.
DO NOT:
Leave beverages unattended
Drink from a common container
Drink from a container that was not opened by you
Attend or leave any party alone
Call Campus Safety @ X5566 or Saratoga Police @ 584-1800 with any
information regarding this incident. Your information will remain confidential.
Health Services – X5550
Location: Jonsson Tower- 1st Floor
Hours:
Mon – Fri 9AM – 3PM
(closed 11:30A – 12P for lunch)
Treatment for Minor Illness or Injury
• Initial Evaluation by RNs
• Nurse Practitioners
• Doctor available for consultation
After Hours & Weekends seek treatment at:
• Wilton Medical Arts Urgent Care Center
(518-580-2273) or
• Saratoga Hospital Emergency Room (518583-8313)
Medical
Emergencies
for
contact Campus Safety
at X5566
Rabies Information
What is rabies and how do people get it?
•An infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system
•Caused from a bite of an animal with rabies. Any wild mammal, such as a raccoon,
skunk, fox, coyote or bat can have rabies and transmit it to people.
•Small rodents, such as squirrels, rats, mice, hamsters and chipmunks, are almost never
found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to cause rabies in humans
How to protect yourself?
Prevent bats from entering living quarters – do not leave doors propped open or open
unscreened windows.
What to do if come in contact or are bitten?
•Wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical attention.
•If possible, contain the bat by closing all windows and doors and call Campus Safety
immediately at ext. 5566.
•So, if you awaken and find a bat in your room, contact Campus Safety because the
animal must be captured to test…or you will need treatment.
•Do NOT let the bat out of the room if you wake up…YOU get out and call us.
Questions ???