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Incident Support Team | 1/23/2013 |
Suffolk University Police and Security Department (SUPD)
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The SUPD Dispatch Center, located in the Donahue Building lobbyon the lower level of Sargent Hall, has direct telephone and radio communications with the Boston and State Police Departments and will notify the Boston and/or State Police, Boston Fire Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services Department and other city or state public safety agencies as needed and appropriate whenever a major public safety incident is reported on or adjacent to Suffolk University premises. Specifically, BPD will be notified for all incidents that occur on or near university premises that require local police action and for all incidents involving firearms or other dangerous weapons, since SUPD police officers do not carry firearms. All telephone calls at the SUPD Dispatch Center are recorded.
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Non-emergency business and to report past incidents 617-573-8333
Emergency Notifications and Documentation
Individuals with Mobility Impairments Members of the university community with mobility impairments or other conditions which may require them to have assistance evacuating a building during a fire alarm or other emergency are urged to register with their appropriate Disability Resources Office. Disability Resources will provide SUPD with a record of such individuals and their schedules. Individuals requiring assistance during an evacuation should familiarize themselves with the evacuation routes in the buildings they will be using and contact SUPD at 617-573-8111 to report their location if they need assistance.
The Disability Resource Offices are as follows:
CAS and SBS Students: University Office of Disability Services (617-994-6820)
Law Students: Law School Dean of Students Office (617-573-8157)
University Employees: Human Resources (617-573-8415)
Violence/Hostile Behavior should be reported to SUPD when it safe to do. Violent and hostile behavior includes any behavior that is threatening, intimidating and/or considered dangerous to others, which adversely impacts the normal activity of the day. If you observe a criminal act on campus, a person acting in a suspicious manner on campus, violence on campus or the threat of violence on campus, notify the Suffolk University Police Department (SUPD) at extension 8111 (or at 617-573-8111) as soon as it is safe to do so and report the incident.
Include the following information when reporting an incident:
5. Are there any weapons involved?
Sexual Assaults and Domestic Violence Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence are urged to contact SUPD as soon as possible. Violent acts such as these will not be tolerated on campus and SUPD will work compassionately and professionally with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence to help ensure they receive appropriate medical and emotional care and are provided with the support and guidance necessary for them to make informed decisions regarding safety options in the aftermath of such violence. Refer to the Suffolk University Policy on Sexual Misconduct for specific information and resources. The policy can be found in the Student Handbook and on the SU website at http://www.suffolk.edu/studenthandbook/17840.php
Additional information for members of the Law School Community may be found at http://www.suffolk.edu/law/student-life/19216.php
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Suspicious Packages/Substances should be reported to the SUPD. No attempt should be made to touch or handle such items. SUPD will respond to investigate the information obtained when it is safe to do and or notify the BPD, BFD (hazmat team), and Emergency Management. All incidents will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. In cases that SUPD does respond, we will isolate the substance and or the suspicious package, establish communication and control, set up a perimeter, evacuate as needed, and attempt to identify persons involved and or those person(s) adversely impacted, provide first aid, gather evidence and attempt to render the scene safe upon investigation.
All incidents will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. In cases that SUPD does respond, we will isolate the substance and or the suspicious package, establish communication and control, set up a perimeter, evacuate as needed, and attempt to identify persons involved and or those person(s) adversely impacted, provide first aid, gather evidence and attempt to render the scene safe upon investigation.
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Incident Support Team Emergency Manager | 1/23/2013 1/11/2021 |