Examples of Violence

• Physical assault or threat
• Stalking or continuous harassment of another causing terror, fear, worry or intimidation
• Actions aimed at disrupting or sabotaging daily operations

Types of Threats

• Written threats
• Verbal threats
• Electronic threats
• Stalking
• Harassment

If You are a Victim or Witness to a Life-Threatening Act

Call 911 immediately and advise the dispatcher of the following:

• Your name, location and type of violence
• Extent of injuries, if any
• Weapon involved
• Location and description of perpetrator, if known
• Status of threat

If No Injuries Occurred or There is Imminent Danger

• Advise Campus Safety immediately.
• Try to move to a safe area and notify the Tampa Police Department.
• If you need a victim’s advocate, call (813) 257-3900 for assistance.

If Confronted by a Threatening Person

• Leave the area/get out of harm’s way.
• Call 911 immediately.

If unable to leave the area:

• Try to stay at a safe distance.
• Try to calm the threatening individual.
• Try to get someone’s attention so they can call 911.
• Listen to the individual and let them do most of the talking.
• Be respectful and empowering.
• Point out choices.

Do not:

• Belittle, criticize, agitate or argue with the person.
• Challenge the individual verbally or physically.
• Make sudden movements.
• Make false statements or promises.

Contacting Authorities

• Dial 911.
• Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed. Program your cell phone with campus emergency numbers.
• Call Campus Safety at (813) 257-7777 from a cell or x7777 from a campus phone.
• Report:
• Your specific location – building name and office/room number
• Number of people at your specific location
• Injuries – number injured and types of injuries
• Assailant(s) – location, number, identity if known, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapons (long gun or hand gun), backpack, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.