Violent Behaviors and Active Shooters

Weapon On Campus

• Immediately call 911 and/or MSU Security (507) 389-2111
• Wait for police/security to arrive.
• Do not confront the person with the weapon.
• No effort should be made to intervene.
• If known, provide the following information to the police:
  
  • Name of individual with weapon(s)
  • Location of individual with weapon(s)
  • What person did with weapon after it was displayed

Active Shooter

If you are directly involved and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended.

1. Go to the nearest room or office.
2. Close the door, lock if possible, if you cannot, barricade the door with a desk, furniture or any other heavy item.
3. Cover the door windows.
4. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
5. DO NOT answer the door.
6. Notify the Police Department at 911.
7. Give the 911 Operator the following information:
   
   1. Your name
   2. Your location (be as specific as possible)
   3. Number of shooter (if known)
   4. Identification of shooter (if known)
   5. Number of persons who may be involved
   6. Wait for the Police to assist you out of the building.
8. Wait for the Police to assist you out of the building.

 If you are involved in a situation where someone has entered the area and started shooting, the following are a list of recommended actions:

1. Exit the building immediately.
2. Notify anyone you may encounter and exit the building immediately.
3. Notify the Police by calling 911.
4. Give the 911 Operator the following information:
   
   1. Your name
   2. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
   3. Number of shooters (if known)
   4. Identification of shooter (if known)
   5. Number of persons who may be involved
   6. Your location

Hostage - Witness

• If hostage-taker is unaware of your presence, do not intervene.
• Call 911 immediately and be prepared to provide the police with the following information:
  
  • Description of the hostage-taker
  • Location of the incident
  • Number of hostage (if known)
  • Reason for hostage taking
  • Injuries to hostages (if known)
• Stay on the phone with police if requested and safe to do so.
• Do not enter the hostage scene and advise others not to enter the area.
• Follow police directions upon arrival at the scene.

Hostage - If You Are Taken Hostage

• Follow the instructions of the hostage-taker.
• Do not panic. Calm others if they are present.
• Be respectful to the hostage taker.
• Ask permission to speak and do not argue.

It is imperative that all faculty, staff, and students be proactive in the prevention of potentially violent situations. Members of the university community are encouraged to report all incidents of threats (oral or written), physical assaults, violent encounters, etc., to the Mankato Police Department and/or MSU Security.