Intruder/Suspicious Person Procedures

If an armed or threatening intruder comes on to Olympic College property it is very important that faculty, staff and or students report it immediately and take protective actions. Olympic College has an open campus in the middle of a city and covers over 30 acres, creating unique challenges when dealing with this type of situation.

Olympic College Safety & Security recommends the following procedures.

If you see an armed intruder and you are in an office or classroom:

• Remain in the classroom or office and immediately lock all doors.
• Call 9-911 and alert the Bremerton Police Department. Try and remain calm so you can give an accurate description of the person or person(s). Note type of dress, height, weight, sex, and any other characteristics/physical items that are particular to the individual(s). Report the type of weapon (if known) and direction of travel or building entered.
• Call Olympic College Safety & Security at 7800 and report the above information.
• Lock the windows and close blinds or curtains.
• Turn off lights and all audio equipment.
• Stay out of the open areas and be as quiet as possible.
• Try to remain as calm as possible.
• Keep classroom or office secure until police or Safety & Security arrive and give directions.

If you think you can safely make it out of the area, then do so. If you decide to run , do not run in a straight line. Attempt to keep objects (trees, vehicles, trash cans, etc.) between you and the hostile person. When away from immediate area of danger, summon help and warn others.

Playing Dead

If the intruder is causing death or physical injury to others and you are un-able to run or hide you may choose to assume a prone position and lay as still as possible.

Fighting

Your last option if you are caught in the open and are in close proximity of the intruder is to fight back. This is dangerous and not recommended, but depending on your situation this could be your last option.

If you are caught by the intruder and are not going to fight back, obey all commands and avoid eye contact.

Once emergency personnel have arrived and taken over the situation, obey all commands.

Safety & Security Procedures

• Once notified of a hostile intruder, Olympic College Safety & Security Supervisor will ensure 911 has been contacted.
• The Safety & Security Supervisor will then implement the Olympic College Emergency Procedures Plan.
• The college President will be notified and the Emergency Management Team will establish a command center.
• The Emergency Management Team will coordinate the campus response with the Bremerton Police Department.