Emergency Response

If you discover a fire:

1. Call the MWSU Police at 816-271-4438 or call 911
2. If the fire is small and you have the training, use a proper fire extinguisher to combat the fire. DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF OR OTHERS by trying to extinguish a large, well developed fire.
3. If the fire is beyond your control:
   1. Pull the fire alarm
   2. Help rescue anyone who might need assistance
   3. Contain the fire by closing doors behind you
   4. Evacuate the area

If you are notified of a fire in your building:

1. Evacuate the building as directed by campus staff
2. Follow the directions of staff on where to go during an evacuation
3. If you are unable to evacuate:
   1. Remain in your room
   2. Place something at the base of the entrance door to prevent smoke from entering the room
   3. Call MWSU Police at 816-271-4438 or call 911
   4. Open any window to signal for help

If you are notified a tornado is approaching:

1. Move quickly to an interior area at the lowest level of the building
2. Academic buildings have sheltering information in each classroom
3. Residential Life will provide specific shelter information
4. Stay away from windows
5. Stay out of large open area rooms
6. Sit down or kneel on the floor, covering your head
7. Do not leave the area until campus staff advise it is okay
8. If outside, seek shelter in the nearest building or a depression in the earth

After a tornado:

1. Beware of broken glass, hanging electrical lines, unstable buildings, fires
2. Call MWSU Police at 816-271-4438 if there is significant damage to your building or if someone is hurt
3. Comply with the directions given by the MWSU Police or campus staff
4. Check on fellow students and employees

If you discover a police emergency (crime in progress):

1. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND OR INTERFERE WITH A CRIMINAL EXCEPT IN SELF-DEFENSE
2. If it is safe to do so, try to get a detailed description of the criminal noting:
   1. Height
   2. Weight
   3. Sex
   4. Age
   5. Race
   6. Clothing
   7. Weapon
   8. Method of travel
   9. Direction of Travel
3. If the criminal enters a vehicle, note:
   1. License number
   2. Make, model, color
   3. Any other identifiers
4. Call MWSU Police at 816-271-4438 or call 911
5. Remain where you are until contacted by an MWSU Police Officer

If you are notified of a Police Emergency:

1. Cooperate fully with MWSU Police

Recognize Threats:

1. Phone Threat: If a threat is received over the phone, remain calm. Ask specific questions to gather as much information as possible, such as:
   1. Potential location of bomb
   2. Type of bomb or description
   3. Time for detonation or triggering action
   4. Why was it placed there
2. Suspicious Package: Take note of odd sounds, odors, wires, excessive tape, or stains.

Immediate Actions:

1. Evacuate or Shelter in Place: Follow building protocols; avoid windows and unsecured areas.
2. Avoid Electronics: Do not use phones/radios near the suspected device.
3. Secure Area: Direct people away without entering high-risk zones.

Communication:

1. Alert Authorities: Call MWSU Police at 816-271-4438 or call 911 with as many details as you were able to collect.
2. Limit Details: Limit the details shared publicly to avoid panic.
3. Emergency notification will provide information regarding shelter and evacuation locations.

If you discover a medical emergency:

1. Avoid leaving the injured ill person expect to summon help
2. If injury or illness is severe or life threatening, dial 911 first, then MWSU Police at 816-271-4438
3. Do not move the person unless he/she is in danger
4. Render first aid, CPR and AED if trained to do so and equipment is available
5. Be mindful of potentially infectious body fluids
6. If you are exposed to another’s body fluids, inform MWSU Police.

1. Recognize Warning Signs: Warning signs include verbal threats, intense anger, or visible distress. Be vigilant for signs of potential violence, which can include aggressive gestures, vocal outbursts, or fixation on certain grievances.
2. Suspicious Activity Awareness: Observe unusual behaviors, such as loitering in restricted areas, carrying suspicious packages or bags, or making repeated visits without clear purpose.
3. Social Media and Digital Threats: Threats may sometimes be expressed online. Please report any social media post that suggests violent intentions toward the campus community to the University Police.
4. Physical Indicators of Weapons: While maintaining personal safety, recognize signs of potential weapon concealment such as a bulging pocket, suspicious clothing, or visible weapons.
5. Reporting Suspicious Behavior: Remember if you “See Something, Say Something”. For emergency reporting, please call 911. Non-emergency University Police is 816-271-4438
6. Response Actions: Remember Run, Hide, Fight in the event of an active threat.
   1. If safe, evacuate the area.
   2. If evacuation is unsafe, shelter in place, locking doors, and turning off lights.
   3. Defend in place as a last resort.