All Procedures

Active Shooter on Campus

The following general guidelines are intended to reduce your personal risk in the unlikely event that an active shooter incident should occur on campus.

If you are outside a building when an event occurs, you should take immediate cover.

If you are in a building when an event occurs, follow these steps:

Secure the Immediate Area

Lock and barricade doors
Do not stand by doors or windows
Turn off lights
Close blinds
Block windows
Turn off radios and computer monitors
Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection (i.e., concrete walls, thick desks, filing cabinets - cover may protect you from bullets)
Do not answer the door
Silence cell phones

Considerations Before "Unsecuring" an Area

Think about all possible risks before un-securing any rooms.
Understand that the shooter will not stop until they are engaged by an outside force.
Rescue should be attempted only if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside a secured area.
If concern exists for the safety of individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured.
Know all alternate exits in your building.

Contact Authorities

Dial NYIT Security (7789) from any campus phone
Call 911

What to Report:

Your specific location: building name and office/room number.
Number of people at your specific location.
Injuries: number injured, types of injuries.
Assailant(s): location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapons (long gun or hand gun), backpack, identity (if known)
Separate explosions from gunfire, etc.

Office of Security Response

The follow steps will be taken by NYIT Security once they are notified of the situation:

Evacuate victims
Facilitate follow up medical care, interviews, counseling
Investigate

Be Prepared

During an active shooter event, NYIT will utilize all means of emergency communication, including phone, text, and email. You are encouraged to sign up for NYIT Alerts.

To better prepare yourself in the event of an active shooter incident in your immediate vicinity, watch the video below from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and remember these three words: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.

Download a DHS pocket card with additional information

Alcohol and Other Drug Emergencies

Alcohol/drug overdose is a medical emergency that may result in death. Individuals who appear under the influence of alcohol or other drugs may present with a variety of symptoms, including some of the following:

Loss of motor control
Disorientation
Slurred speech
Slow or shallow breathing
Clammy, cold skin which may appear bluish
Vomiting
Agitation
No response to being pinched or shaken
Unconsciousness

All intoxicated individuals deemed to be a danger to themselves or others, should be evaluated by a member of NYITs emergency response team as soon as possible as outlined in the following protocol.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Local law enforcement
Director of facilities or designee
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Counseling and Wellness staff
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the NYIT community. The goal of this policy is to effectively intervene in instances where an individual has overdosed from alcohol or another drug to help facilitate the appropriate level of care. Quick response is vital.

Notification
Prompt medical response is vital; call 911 right away. Then follow the established chain of primary responders. The Office of Campus Security will be the NYIT first responders in all emergency events and should be notified immediately.

Procedures

For witnesses:

Immediately call 911.
Say you have a possible alcohol or drug overdose.
Call the Office of Campus Security.
Do not leave the student alone! If unconscious, carefully roll the student on his left side so prevent choking if he vomits.
Tell responding medical personnel any details you remember about what the victim ingested (i.e., how much alcohol, what type of alcohol, in what period of time did the drinking occur, what type of medication, the milligrams/dosage, is there an empty pill bottle, etc.).

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Call 911; say you have a possible alcohol or drug overdose.
Ask witnesses for details of what has been ingested (i.e., how much alcohol, what type of alcohol, in what period of time did the drinking occur, what type of medication, the milligrams/dosage, is there an empty pill bottle, etc.).
Explain ingestion details to emergency medical responders.
If deemed necessary, the individual will be transported to the nearest hospital emergency room to be evaluated for a drug overdose.
Continue to monitor the individual’s condition.
If the individual is a student, the dean of students, in consultation with the attending physician, may notify the parent or guardian about the hospitalization with or without the student’s permission based on the circumstances.

Follow-up:

Continue to monitor situation.
College of Osteopathic Medicine/health services should receive a copy of the emergency incident report as soon as possible.
The dean of students or designee and the director of housing and residential life, if applicable, should interview the student and medical personnel.
After receiving a copy of the hospital’s discharge plan (to be provided by the student) and discussing the student’s written psychiatric evaluation, if applicable, with the Office of Counseling and Wellness Center staff, the dean of students or designee and the director of housing and residential life, if applicable, should determine the appropriateness of the student being allowed to return to classes and to the residential halls.
If the student is not granted permission to return to the residence halls, the dean of students should contact the student’s parents or guardians (or emergency contact) so that they can assume responsibility for care.

Bias/Hate Crimes

NYIT does not tolerate bias or hate crimes, including crimes where victims are, according to New York state's hate crime laws, “intentionally selected, in whole or in part, because of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation.” For more information on New York state's hate crime laws, visit http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO:.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/coordinator of campus operations and student services staff
Office of Counseling and Wellness Center staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free from bias/hate crimes.

Procedures

For victims:

Call the Office of Campus Security, or if the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911. (It is best if you do this right away, but campus security will listen to your complaint no matter how long it is made after the incident.)
If you would feel more comfortable, report the incident to the dean of students or the dean of housing and residential services.
Follow campus security instructions.
If there has been a sexual assault or rape advise do not to shower, urinate, bathe, douche, brush teeth or hair, or change clothing if the assault occurred with the last 24 hours.
Seek help from an NYIT Counseling and Wellness Center for counseling and support. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center regarding an incident will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others.)

For witnesses:

Call the Office of Campus Security.
If a threat is still posed, leave the immediate area, but let campus security know where you are. (Local law enforcement will want to interview you.)
Stay with the victim(s), if possible, until help arrives.
Seek help from an NYIT Counseling and Wellness Center if you need counseling and support.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Find a private space where you can talk with the victim.
Be compassionate and non-judgmental. Listen to what the victim wants to do.
If the victim is in crisis, call an appropriate professional staff member for assistance; request that the director of security contact 911.
If there has been a sexual assault or rape, advise the victim not to shower, urinate, bathe, douche, brush teeth or hair, or change clothing if the assault occurred with the last 24 hours.
Encourage the victim to seek medical care regardless of how long it has been since the assault.
If a sexual assault has occurred, encourage the victim to receive care at a hospital.
Arrange transportation to a medical facility.
Provide a support person to accompany person to a healthcare facility.
In certain circumstances, which will be determined by the dean of students, the coordinator of campus operations and student services, the associate dean of counseling and wellness services, or the director of security, it will be necessary to report incidents of a violent felonies as well as a bias crime to the vice president for student affairs. Incidents involving the following circumstances will be reported, however the identity of the victim will not be revealed without written permission.
- The presence of assault-related injuries on the victim
- The use of a weapon during the assault
- The use of drugs to facilitate the assault
- Any sexual assault/rape on campus by a person unknown or known to the victim
- An incident that warrants the undertaking of additional safety and security measures for the protection of the community.

Follow-up:

Encourage a follow-up medical exam if an assault or sexual assault has occurred.
Encourage follow up counseling on or off campus.
Discuss accommodating a new resident assignment, if applicable.
Ensure judicial follow up occurs according to NYIT Student Code of Conduct.
Provide appropriate follow up with the campus community, including addressing community concerns, information sharing, and other necessary support services. (Refer, when necessary, to the policy on public demonstrations.)

** Note to Responders
Victims may come forward at varying points with differing emotional states, at varying lengths of time following an incident. It is the responsibility of the person contacted to describe the available options for assistance that may apply to each victim's unique situation. Medical, legal, and psychological services must be explored. In addition to seeking medical assistance and emotional support, the victim has the right to choose to pursue criminal action and, in the case of an on-campus incident, to provide the college with information to pursue judicial action. The decision to pursue judicial action in no way restricts the victim from filing criminal charges, and vice versa. Individual reactions often play a key role in the victim's perception of the incident. As someone contacted by the victim, it is essential to give supportive, non-judgmental reactions. It is important for the victim to feel a sense of control in the process. The decision of the victim must be respected regardless of what the staff member thinks may be best. It is required to provide confidential services to the victim and to provide those who come forward with a protective environment.

Bomb Threats

In the event that NYIT has been notified by voice or in writing, including electronically, that a bomb has been placed on campus, an immediate and efficient response is critical. Every case will be different. Professional judgment is needed in each case.

Preparedness

Keep a printed copy of the Bomb Threat Worksheet at their desks and be familiar with the questions to ask if confronted with a threat by phone.
Place Office of Campus Security phone number stickers on their phone.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Develop an emergency phone chain (with home and cell phone numbers).
Designate an off-campus evacuation meeting place.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of individuals within their department who may need special assistance during an emergency.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of any chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Counseling and Wellness staff
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
Assist and provide for the safety of the NYIT Community in the event of a bomb threat.

Notification
Call 911. Follow the established chain of primary responders. The Office of Campus Security will be the first NYIT responders in all emergency events and should be notified immediately. If campus security decides to evacuate a building, campus security and/or the emergency evacuation wardens will act to secure building occupants.

Procedures

For received voice threat (i.e. by phone):

Listen closely, and try to record every word spoken by the person making the call. Ask the caller to repeat the message. (Use attached Bomb Threat Worksheet.)
Ask the caller to provide information such as where the bomb is and the time of possible detonation.
Advise the caller that the building is occupied and that an explosion could result in death or serious injury to many innocent people.
Listen carefully to any background noises such as motors running, music, and or other noises that might provide a clue as to from where the call is being made.
Pay particular attention to the voice: gender, accents, and speech impediments.
Immediately after the caller hangs up (if possible while the caller is still connected), call 911, report this information to campus security, and follow their instructions.
The individual who received the call should remain available, as law enforcement personnel will want to interview you.

For received written threat (i.e. letter or electronic):

Avoid unnecessary handling of the note and any materials accompanying it.
Save all materials, including any envelope or container.
Immediately call 911, and notify campus security, and follow their instructions.

For primary responders:

Respond to the scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Inform local law enforcement agencies.
Confer with the person(s) who received the threat.
Evaluate the information received.
Evacuate the building or area in accordance with established building evacuation procedures.
Conduct a search.

In the event of an actual explosion, refer to NYIT's Building Evacuation Policy.

Building Evacuation

In the event of an emergency in an NYIT-operated building, immediate response is critical. The time between recognition of an emergency and evacuation response can be the difference between life and death. Every case will be different. In some cases, individual departmental staffs have specific evacuation guidelines based upon the needs of that area. (Departments with such guidelines should provide these plans to the Office of Campus Security.)

Examples of emergencies requiring evacuation include:
Fire, smoke (visible or smell)
Smell of gas (natural or vehicular)
Bomb threat or explosion
Natural disaster or hazardous weather
Terrorism, threat, or violent incident

Preparedness

All community members/departments should:

Know the locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.
Consider potential escape routes.
Make sure all hallways and escape routes are clear.
Place Office of Campus Security phone number stickers on their phone.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Develop an emergency phone chain (with home and cell phone numbers).
Designate an off-campus evacuation meeting place.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of individuals within their department who may need special assistance during an emergency.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of any chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.

Office of Campus Security will:

Know and clearly mark designated locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit doors.
Identify any individuals who may require special attention such as persons with disabilities and their locations on campus.
Identify location of chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.
Develop emergency location posts for individuals to move toward in the event of evacuation (100 feet from building).
Maintain clear hallways and escape routes in all buildings.
Identify and train fire evacuation wardens.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Emergency and fire evacuation wardens
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
Rapidly and safely evacuate all individuals from the building.

Procedures

For building occupants:

Activate building fire alarm system.
If the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911.
Call the Office of Campus Security/local law enforcement:
- Long Island: 516.686.7789
- New York City: 646.273.7789
- Central Islip: 631.348.7789
- Long Island residences: 516.876.3333
- New York City residences: 911
Move people who require special attention, such as persons with disabilities to a secure area near the stairwells, and make emergency responders aware of their location immediately upon arrival at scene.
Exit building, move at least 100 feet from building, and wait for further instructions.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Notify all building occupants of the emergency and the need to evacuate the building.
Identify any individuals with special needs and provide assistance as necessary.
Advise evacuees to use staircases for escape. Prohibit use of elevators.
Move evacuees toward designated emergency location posts (100 feet from building). Identify alternative locations if designated locations are blocked or impacted by the emergency.

Follow-up:

Engage campus recovery procedures as outlined by the offices of Facilities and Campus Security, University Police (SUNY OW), and external law enforcement and 'helping' agencies.
Engage services of the Office of Counseling and Wellness and campus medical staff in the event of injuries, death, or general need for counseling.
Continue to provide accurate and appropriate information regarding the incident to the Office of Communications and Marketing and Office of the President throughout event and after.
Meet with campus constituencies and stakeholders for information processing.
Determine if students are able to return to campus housing.
Document incident according to established procedures.

The following guidelines should be considered in evacuating persons with disabilities:

Communicate the nature of the emergency to the person.
Ask the person how you can assist.
If possible, evacuate mobility aids with the person (i.e. crutches, wheelchairs).

Visual Impairments

Describe the nature of the emergency , and offer to guide the person to the nearest emergency exit. Have the person take your elbow and escort him, advising of any obstacles, such as stairs, narrow passageways, or overhanging objects. When you have reached safety, orient the person to where you are, and ask if further assistance is needed.

Hearing Impairments

Most buildings are not equipped with flashing light alarms and persons with impaired hearing may not perceive that an emergency exists. Communicate with the person by writing a note or using simple hand gestures.

Persons Using Wheelchairs

Ask the person what method of assistance he prefers. Some people have minimal ability to move, and lifting them may be dangerous to them. Some persons using wheelchairs have respiratory complications; remove them from smoke or fumes immediately. If the disabled person wants to be moved in the wheelchair, keep the following considerations in mind:

Ask if they want to move forward or backward down stairs.
Wheelchairs have many movable or weak parts.
Some persons have no upper trunk or neck strength.
Power wheelchairs have very heavy batteries; an evacuation chair may be needed and the chair retrieved later.
If a seatbelt is available, use it.
Do not attempt to move a person in a wheelchair by yourself; seek help.
Ask how to remove him from the wheelchair.
Ask whether to move his extremities or not.
Ask whether he want to be moved down the stairs forward or backward.
Ask whether the seat cushion or pad should be brought.
Ask what is necessary for aftercare.

Campus Security

The safety and security of the people and property of New York Tech are the highest priority of the university and of the Office of Campus Security. At our Long Island campus, we provide security services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while we have security personnel onsite at our New York City campus when buildings are open. All of our security guards are trained in emergency response procedures and can also help support the reporting of threatening, irrational or criminal behaviors on campus.

In an emergency, call 911 first

Then call Campus Security at:

Long Island: 516.686.7789
New York City: 646.273.7789
NYITCOM @ Arkansas State (A-State Campus Police): 870.972.2093
Vancouver Downtown Administrative Office: 604.639.0942
Vancouver Broadway Tech Centre Administrative Office: 778.783.5900

You can call from your mobile phone or any campus phone, or from any of the emergency "blue light" phones located throughout campus.

Our Services

ID Cards
Parking Permits (Long Island campus only)
Campus Alone: security escort during evening/weekend hours
Tech Safe App
Campus Alone & Walking Escort Service
Lost and Found
Vehicle Assistance: jump starts, lock-outs, etc.

Policies and Information

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Campus Alerts: Communication of campus closures and emergencies
Campus Precautions
Crime Statistics and Reporting
Emergency Procedures: Campus response procedures
Parking and Vehicle Policies (Long Island campus only)
Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order
Vaccination Information & Policy

Contact Us

Spiros Dandouras, Associate Director
Simonson House, Room 105
516.686.1034
sdandour@nyit.edu

Campus Security

In an emergency, call 911 first

Then call Campus Security at:

Long Island: 516.686.7789
New York City: 646.273.7789
NYITCOM @ Arkansas State (A-State Campus Police): 870.972.2093
Vancouver Downtown Administrative Office: 604.639.0942
Vancouver Broadway Tech Centre Administrative Office: 778.783.5900

You can call from your mobile phone or any campus phone, or from any of the emergency "blue light" phones located throughout campus.

Our Services

ID Cards
Parking Permits (Long Island campus only)
Campus Alone: security escort during evening/weekend hours
Tech Safe App
Campus Alone & Walking Escort Service
Lost and Found
Vehicle Assistance: jump starts, lock-outs, etc.

Policies and Information

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Campus Alerts: Communication of campus closures and emergencies
Campus Precautions
Crime Statistics and Reporting
Emergency Procedures: Campus response procedures
Parking and Vehicle Policies (Long Island campus only)
Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order
Vaccination Information & Policy

Contact Us

Spiros Dandouras, Associate Director
Simonson House, Room 105
516.686.1034
sdandour@nyit.edu

Civil Disturbance and Demonstrations

Members of the NYIT community seeking to assemble should contact the Office of the Dean of Students for an authorized demonstration permit. A peaceful, non-obstructive student demonstration will be permitted unless one or more of the following conditions exist as a result of the demonstration:

Interference with the normal operation of NYIT and surrounding community
Prevention of access to buildings, classes, offices, and other facilities
Threat of physical harm to persons or damage to NYIT facilities or the surrounding community
Activity that violates the Student Code of Conduct

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; Manhattan residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
Assist and provide for the safety of the NYIT community.

Procedures

Non-obstructive demonstrations, generally, should not be interrupted. Demonstrators should not be blocked or provoked and efforts should be made to conduct NYIT business as a normally as possible. Security personnel will be assigned to the demonstration area to ensure safety.

For community members:

If you observe a group of people who appear agitated or who are engaged in a demonstration and are not accompanied by campus security, call the Office of Campus Security. If the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911.
Do not attempt to disband the group.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Ask the demonstrators to terminate any disruptive activity.
If the demonstrators are violent—injury to persons or property has occurred or appears eminent—call 911.
If the demonstrators are calm, ask the dean of students and, if applicable, the director of residential program or their designees to attempt to persuade the demonstrators to discontinue the disruptive activity, and advise the demonstrators of the rights and responsibilities as members of the campus community.
Attempt to identify the demonstrators in alleged violation, including taking photographs as necessary and appropriate.
Contact the director of security and the director of facilities to consult with the president or his designee and other members the primary and secondary response teams to determine if outside law enforcement professionals should be brought in. (The director of security reserves the right to call off-campus law enforcement agencies for assistance, without counsel from others, if it is deemed to be of paramount importance in assuring the safety of persons or property involved.)
If local law enforcement has been called, inform the demonstrators.

Follow-up:

Primary and secondary responders
Provide aid to anyone who may have been injured.
Engage the services of the Counseling and Wellness Centers staff for those in need.
Document the incident, and advise the members of the response team.
Engage campus recovery procedures as outlined by the Department of Facilities.
The Dean of Students or Coordinator of Campus Operations and Student Services (CI) meet with demonstrators in an effort to resolve issues leading to the demonstrations.
Follow up to ensure that appropriate campus and off-campus disciplinary action occurs.

Communicable Diseases

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is transmissible from person to person. The reporting of suspected or confirmed communicable diseases to the local health department is mandated for physicians and labs under the New York State Sanitary Code. There are certain communicable diseases that require prompt attention and rapid action to avoid the spread and control the disease. Examples of these communicable diseases include:

Chicken Pox
Coronavirus (SARS, SAR-Cov-2, MERS)
Hepatitis A (in food handlers)
Measles
Meningococcal Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Rubella
Typhoid
Tuberculosis

Primary Response Team

Academic Health Care Centers (Chief Medical Officer)
Counseling and Wellness Services
Office of the Dean of Students (staff/coordinator of campus operations and student services staff)
Office of Housing and Residential Life

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Provost

Objectives
To control the spread of disease and provide necessary information to all who may be affected, in compliance with all state/county/city regulations related to communicable disease.

Notification
Follow the established chain of primary responders. The first responder in all communicable disease emergencies should be the chief medical officer of the university’s Academic Health Care Center, who should be notified immediately.

Procedures

For community members:

If you have or have been exposed to a communicable disease, immediately call the Academic Health Care Centers at 516.686.1300.
- Explain that you have been exposed to or have a communicable disease.
- Be prepared to share symptoms.
- Follow their instructions.

For chief medical officer:

Determine appropriate management of infection control emergency.
Immediately notify the appropriate departments of health by telephone, as required by agency protocols.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary health agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.
Initiate emergency response phone chain by calling Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs, who will initiate contact with New York Tech administration.
Remain in consultation with the departments of health throughout the duration of the emergency situation.

For primary responders:

Post health and wellness information and updates in highly visible areas on campus. Include information stating who is at risk, where treatment is available (if applicable), and emergency numbers.
Communicate all pertinent information to students, faculty, staff, and family members via email(s).
Determine other ways to quickly and frequently provide information and updates to students and the college/campus community, including website updates/microsites, open forums, social media, digital signage, and other channels.
Communicate relevant information to students who are participating in off-campus activities (internships, etc.).
Chief medical officer and other university administrators will notify the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs to coordinate communications outside of the college community, including interviews with the media.

Follow-up:

Dean of Students will notify any student(s) and Human Resources will notify any employee(s) who may present a risk due to infection of steps necessary to receive clearance to return to campus.
Students must provide written documentation of medical clearance to the Dean of Students prior to returning to campus. Employee(s) must provide written documentation of medical clearance to Human Resources prior to returning to campus.
In the event of a student hospitalization, the Dean of Students or designee will coordinate outreach to parents/guardians as appropriate.

Death

Death can be the result of natural or accidental causes; it can be the result of a suicide or a homicide. This document does not address the crisis management that is needed to prevent a death; it assumes that the death has occurred. Every case will be different. Professional judgment is needed in each and every case.

Primary Response Team

New York Tech campuses: Office of Campus Security
- Long Island residences: University police
- New York City residences: 911
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Office of the Dean of Students staff/coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Counseling and Wellness Services staff
Office of Enrollment Services
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
To initiate and coordinate an official internal notification and response process in the event of a a New York Tech community member death. The purpose is to respond to death within the community in a caring and timely fashion that avoids unnecessary burden for those handling the personal affairs by promptly informing appropriate school administrators to act accordingly where there is operational responsibility for the person's academic, financial, residential, or contractual relationships with the institution.

Notification

On-Campus Death: Call 911. Follow the established chain of primary responders. The Office of Campus Security will be the first New York Tech responders in all emergency events and should be notified immediately. Contact New York Tech officials in the immediate vicinity to help secure the situation until local law enforcement or campus security arrive.
Off-Campus Death: There is no way to predict who will learn first of off-campus deaths. Community members who learn of the death of a student or staff or faculty member should notify the appropriate New York Tech official: the Office of the Dean of Students for student deaths, the Office of Human Resources for staff or faculty deaths.

Procedures for an On-Campus Death

For community members:

Call 911
Call the Office of Campus Security/local law enforcement:
- Long Island: 516.686.7789
- New York City: 646.273.7789
- Central Islip: 631.348.7789
- Long Island residences: 516.876.3333
- New York City residences: 911
Do not allow anyone to enter the area or touch the victim or any property. Do not conduct searches.
Write down the names of any individuals who were present at the time of death or when the body was found.
Remain on campus and available to answer law enforcement questions.
Reach out to the Counseling and Wellness Center or the Office of Human Resources for support if necessary.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations and the dean of students, if student death, or the Office of Human Resources, if staff or faculty death.
Do not allow anyone to enter the area or touch the victim or any property. Do not conduct searches.
Write down the names of any individuals who were present at the time of death or when the body was found or who inadvertently entered the scene before local law enforcement arrives.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigation agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.
Assist the police in determining victim's identity, local (residence) address, next-of-kin, and college affiliation.
Refer all inquiries from the media to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Refer all legal professionals to New York Tech general counsel.

For Dean of Students:

Verify the student's identity, address, and college affiliation.
Coordinate all contact involving students and New York Tech community members.
Contact the assistant provost for student engagement and development, the director/associate director of housing and residential life, the director of counseling and wellness services, the appropriate academic dean, student's professors, and the Offices of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Bursar.
Request Counseling and Wellness Center provide "crisis" and "grief" support services for community members.
Ensure the completion of necessary documentation.
Verify notification of next-of-kin.
Secure the personal property of the deceased, for later disposition to the estate.
Refer all inquiries from the media to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs.
Refer all legal professionals to New York Tech general counsel.

For Office of Human Resources:

Verify the staff or faculty member's identity, address, and college affiliation.
Contact the appropriate supervisor, academic dean, department head, and vice president.
Ensure the completion of necessary documentation.
Verify notification of next-of-kin.
Secure the personal property of the deceased, for later disposition to the estate.
Request Counseling and Wellness Center provide "crisis" and "grief" support services for community members.
Refer all inquiries from the media to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs.
Refer all legal professionals to New York Tech general counsel.

Procedures for an Off-Campus Death

For community members:

Notify the appropriate New York Tech official of the death:
- Student deaths: contact the Office of the Dean of Students
- Staff or faculty deaths: contact the Office of Human Resources

For Dean of Students:

Verify the student's identity, address, and college affiliation.
Coordinate all contact involving students and New York Tech community members.
Contact the assistant provost for student engagement and development, the director/associate director of housing and residential life, the director of counseling and wellness services, the appropriate academic dean, student's professors, and the Offices of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Bursar.
Request Counseling and Wellness Center provide "crisis" and "grief" support services for community members.
Ensure the completion of necessary documentation.
Verify notification of next-of-kin.
Secure the personal property of the deceased, for later disposition to the estate.
Refer all inquiries from the media to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs.
Refer all legal professionals to New York Tech general counsel.

For Assistant Provost for Student Engagement & Development:

After the family has received official notification of the death, serve as the official primary New York Tech contact for the family of the deceased student. (If a student dies from natural causes in the care of an attending physician and the cause of death is not suspicious, the attending physician is responsible for notifying the family. If it is a suspicious death, it becomes the coroner's responsibility to notify the family.)
Meet with family members should they decide to come to campus.

For Office of Human Resources:

Verify the staff or faculty member's identity, address, and college/department affiliation.
Contact the appropriate supervisor, academic dean, department head, and vice president.
Ensure the completion of necessary documentation.
Verify notification of next-of-kin.
Secure the personal property of the deceased, for later disposition to the estate.
Request Counseling and Wellness Center provide "crisis" and "grief" support services for community members.
Refer all inquiries from the media to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs.
Refer all legal professionals to New York Tech general counsel.

Follow-Up:

Contact with family to arrange for return of personal property.
Provide information to the college community as appropriate for dealing with a crisis on and off campus.
Contact the offices of the Registrar, Bursar, Financial Aid, Payroll, Housing and Residential Life, Alumni Affairs, Library circulation, International Education, and any other office that could potentially send out information to a student or staff or faculty member.

Emergency Procedures

The Office of Campus Security on the Long Island and New York City campuses will coordinate a response to all emergencies, including fire, accident/illness, crime, hazardous spills/gas leaks, and bomb threats. All incidents and/or accidents on campus involving actual or potential danger to life or property should be communicated immediately to security.

Threatening, irrational, or criminal behavior by a student should be communicated to the Office of Campus Security as soon as possible. Make sure to tell the dispatcher your name, location, and nature of emergency.

In an emergency, call 911 first.

Then call Campus Security at:

Long Island: 516.686.7789
New York City: 646.273.7789

Using the Tech Safe app, you can chat with Campus Security, use the mobile BlueLight system to report your location, and reach out for emergency services. Download the app and learn more about keeping safe.

Emergency Situations

Fire

In the event of a fire-related emergency in an NYIT-operated building, immediate response is critical. The time between recognition of an fire and evacuation response can be the difference between life and death. Every case will be different. In some cases, individual departmental staffs have specific evacuation guidelines based upon the needs of that area. (Departments with such guidelines should provide these plans to the Office of Campus Security.)

Examples of fire-related emergencies include:
Smoke (visible or smell)
Fire
Odor of gas

Preparedness

All community members/departments should:

Know the locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.
Consider potential escape routes.
Make sure all hallways and escape routes are clear.
Place Office of Campus Security phone number stickers on their phone.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Develop an emergency phone chain (with home and cell phone numbers).
Designate an off-campus evacuation meeting place.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of individuals within their department who may need special assistance during an emergency.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of any chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.

Office of Campus Security will:

Know and clearly mark designated locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit doors.
Identify any individuals who may require special attention such as persons with disabilities and their locations on campus.
Identify location of chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.
Develop emergency location posts for individuals to move toward in the event of evacuation (100 feet from building).
Maintain clear hallways and escape routes in all buildings.
Identify and train fire evacuation wardens.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Emergency and fire evacuation wardens
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Campus Life staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Communications and Marketing
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
Rapidly and safely evacuate all individuals from a building in the event of a fire.

Procedures

For building occupants:

Do not attempt to fight a fire yourself.
Activate building fire alarm system.
Call 911.
Slowly state, "I want to report a fire." Give your location (building, floor, and room number).
Call the Office of Campus Security/local law enforcement:
- Long Island: 516.686.7789
- New York City: 646.273.7789
- Central Islip: 631.348.7789
- Long Island residences: 516.876.3333
- New York City residences: 911
When the building evacuation/fire alarm is sounded or when you are told to leave by campus security or emergency personnel, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
Notify emergency personnel if you suspect someone may be trapped inside a building.
Since smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, stay near the floor where the air will be more breathable. If you are trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, open or break the window and place an article of clothing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside the window as a marker for emergency personnel. If possible, place a wet towel over your face to help with breathing and keeping cool.
Close all doors on your way out of the room. Do not lock the doors.
If possible, move people who require special attention, such as persons with disabilities to a secure area near the stairwells, and make emergency responders aware of their location immediately upon arrival at scene.
Exit building, move at least 100 feet from building, and wait for further instructions.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Notify all building occupants of the emergency and the need to evacuate the building.
Keep fire lanes and sidewalks clear for emergency personnel.
Identify any individuals with special needs and provide assistance as necessary.
Advise evacuees to use staircases for escape. Prohibit use of elevators.
Close all doors on your way out of the room. Do not lock the doors.
Move evacuees toward designated emergency location posts (100 feet from building). Identify alternative locations if designated locations are blocked or impacted by the emergency.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigation agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.

Follow-up:

Engage campus recovery procedures as outlined by the offices of Facilities and Campus Security, University Police (SUNY OW), and external law enforcement and "helping" agencies.
Engage services of the Office of Counseling and Wellness and campus medical staff in the event of injuries, death, or general need for counseling.
Continue to provide accurate and appropriate information regarding the incident to the Office of Communications and Marketing and Office of the President throughout event and after.
Meet with campus constituencies and stakeholders for information processing.
Determine if students are able to return to campus housing.
Document incident according to established procedures.

Flood

In the event of a flood on campus or in the residence facilities, immediate response is critical as the time between recognition of an emergency and staff and student response to evacuate buildings and flooded areas can be the difference between possible loss of property or injury of individuals. This document provides guidelines that should be considered to facilitate the response. Every case will be different and professional judgment is necessary.

Flood-related emergencies include:

Building floods from internal and external sources
Floods as a result of weather events

Preparedness

All community members/departments should:

Know the locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.
Consider potential escape routes.
Make sure all hallways and escape routes are clear.
Place Office of Campus Security phone number stickers on their phone.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Develop an emergency phone chain (with home and cell phone numbers).
Designate an off-campus evacuation meeting place.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of individuals within their department who may need special assistance during an emergency.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of any chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.

Office of Campus Security will:

Know and clearly mark designated locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit doors.
Identify any individuals who may require special attention such as persons with disabilities and their locations on campus.
Identify location of chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.
Develop emergency location posts for individuals to move toward in the event of evacuation (100 feet from building).
Maintain clear hallways and escape routes in all buildings.
Identify and train fire evacuation wardens.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Emergency and fire evacuation wardens
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
Rapid and safe evacuation of all individuals within a building in the event of a flood.

Procedures

For building occupants:

If the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911.
Call the Office of Campus Security/local law enforcement:
- Long Island: 516.686.7789
- New York City: 646.273.7789
- Central Islip: 631.348.7789
- Long Island residences: 516.876.3333
- New York City residences: 911
All aforementioned emergencies should result in the immediate evacuation of a building unless directed otherwise by campus security.
Move people who require special attention, such as persons with disabilities to a secure area near the stairwells, and make emergency responders aware of their location immediately upon arrival at scene.
Exit building, move at least 100 feet from building, and wait for further instructions.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Notify all building occupants of the emergency and the need to evacuate the building.
Identify any individuals with special needs and provide assistance as necessary.
Advise evacuees to use staircases for escape. Prohibit use of elevators.
Move evacuees toward designated emergency location posts (100 feet from building). Identify alternative locations if designated locations are blocked or impacted by the emergency.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigation agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.

Follow-up:

Engage campus recovery procedures as outlined by the offices of Facilities and Campus Security, University Police (SUNY OW), and external law enforcement and "helping" agencies.
Engage services of the Office of Counseling and Wellness and campus medical staff in the event of injuries, death, or general need for counseling.
Continue to provide accurate and appropriate information regarding the incident to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs and the Office of the President throughout event and after.
Meet with campus constituencies and stakeholders for information processing.
Determine if students are able to return to campus housing.
Document incident according to established procedures.

Hazardous Materials

New York Institute of Technology and its environmental health and safety services are committed to full compliance with all relevant Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations. NYIT's Office of Environmental Health and Safety has been charged with responsibility of mitigating by containment and/or control any hazardous substance accidentally released into the campus or living environment that endangers individuals. Individuals who handle hazardous materials do so under supervision of NYIT staff and/or faculty with a prior evaluation of procedures having been made by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Hazardous chemicals/materials/biohazards consist of, but are not limited to, chemical spills, toxic fumes, oil-based materials, solvents, acids, bases, gases, caustic solutions, carcinogens, sensitizers, hepatoxins(liver), nephrotoxins (kidneys), neurotoxins (CNS), hematopoietic toxins (blood), reproductive toxins (mutagens, teratogens), and radioactive materials. OSHA defines hazardous chemicals/biohazards as a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study, conducted in accordance with established scientific principals that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed individuals.

There are three classifications of hazardous materials incidents that require HazMat (hazardous materials) response:

Major (Level I) – A HazMat incident that involves a severe hazard or extremely large area and that will require expert assistance from specialized agencies, including those of the village, county, and state level and possibly support groups from the private sector. Such an incident may result in prolonged evacuation or where members of the campus community are injured or exposed.
Complex Incident (Level II) – A HazMat incident involving a lesser hazard or a smaller area and requiring smaller evacuation area.
Minor (Level III) – A HazMat incident that can be controlled by responding units and does not require evacuation other than that of the involved building or room. The incident is confined to a small area and the hazard is minor.

Classification can be escalated or de-escalated at any time by the incident commander dependent upon conditions encountered as an operation progresses.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Director of facilities or designee
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT (notification)
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
To develop and implement a health and environmental safety plan of action in the event of a hazardous material incident resulting in potential physical injuries, evacuation of facilities, property loss, and provision of essential services. To respond in a manner that best protects the community and does not adversely affect or disturb the normal operation of NYIT. Quick and aggressive action at a hazardous material incident site requires deliberate action after identifying the material and substance involved in order to decrease exposure to members of the community.

Procedures

For community members:

If the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911.
Call the Office of Campus Security/local law enforcement:
- Long Island: 516.686.7789
- New York City: 646.273.7789
- Central Islip: 631.348.7789
- Long Island residences: 516.876.3333
- New York City residences: 911
Follow instructions. If told to evacuate, follow the Building Evacuation Policy.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Call 911 for emergency medical services for exposed individuals.
State that you have a hazardous materials incident.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigation agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.
Assess the incident and any exposure of individuals to determine actions. (Individuals who may be injured or have come into contact with a hazardous material must receive immediate and appropriate medical attention if warranted.)
Once notification has been given, operations shall be carried out with a minimum number of individuals necessary. All others shall be evacuated to a staging area a sufficient distance from the incident by campus security staff.
Spend an appropriate amount of time properly researching information as to the chemical/substance and developing the proper strategy to respond to the situation.
Upon assessment and identification of HazMat materials, take appropriate steps to clean-up the site through use of campus personnel or off-site special units called in for response.
Immediately communicate with students, faculty, and staff in the area, and direct individuals to evacuate to a safe area if necessary. Follow Building or Campus Evacuation policies.
Meet with secondary responders and after-care units.

Follow-up:

Activate campus recovery procedures as outlined by the Offices of Facilities and Campus Security with external ancillary service support.
Engage the services of the Counseling and Wellness Center staff and campus medical staff in the event of exposure, trauma, or injuries to members of the campus community.
Communicate all appropriate information accurately regarding the incident to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs and the Office of the President.
Assemble meetings, as well as information and training seminars for the campus specifically geared to inform and educate students, faculty, and staff on hazardous materials incidents and procedures.
Document incident according to established procedures.

Loss of Essential Services

Interruption of essential services may include any of the following:

Electric power failure
Natural gas interruption
Heating, ventilation, or air conditioning malfunction
Water: contamination, shortage, or stoppage
Waste removal malfunction/interruption
Telephone/communication interruption

Preparedness

All community members/departments should:

Know the locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits.
Consider potential escape routes.
Make sure all hallways and escape routes are clear.
Place Office of Campus Security phone number stickers on their phone.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Develop an emergency phone chain (with home and cell phone numbers).
Designate an off-campus evacuation meeting place.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of individuals within their department who may need special assistance during an emergency.
Make the Office of Campus Security aware of any chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.

Office of Campus Security will:

Know and clearly mark designated locations of alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit doors.
Identify any individuals who may require special attention such as persons with disabilities and their locations on campus.
Identify location of chemicals or other items that may be of concern during an emergency.
Develop emergency location posts for individuals to move toward in the event of evacuation (100 feet from building).
Maintain clear hallways and escape routes in all buildings.
Identify and train fire evacuation wardens.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
Secure the safety of all NYIT community members during an interruption of essential services. Rapidly and safely evacuate all individuals from the campus if evacuation is determined to be necessary by the emergency response team.

Procedures

For community members:

If you notice an essential service has been interrupted, report the outage to the Office of Campus Life.
Follow campus security instructions.
Monitor updates via email and the emergency information phone number, Ext. 1010.
If your building is being evacuated, follow the Building Evacuation Policy.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Notify all building occupants of the emergency and the need to evacuate the building.
Provide assistance as necessary to individuals with special needs. Refer to Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities Guidelines.
Advise evacuees to use staircases for escape. Prohibit use of elevators.
Move evacuees toward designated emergency location posts (100 feet from building). Identify alternative locations if designated locations are blocked or impacted by the emergency.

Follow-up:

Engage campus recovery procedures as outlined by the offices of Facilities and Campus Security, University Police (SUNY OW), and external law enforcement and"helping" agencies.
Continue to provide accurate and appropriate information regarding the incident to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs and the Office of the President throughout event and after.
Meet with campus constituencies and stakeholders for information processing.
Determine if students are able to return to campus housing.
Document incident according to established procedures.

Medical Emergencies

An on-campus medical emergency is any medical/health condition caused by illness, accident, or self-destructive behavior that could result in serious impairment or death and requires immediate medical attention.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objective
Insure timely response from emergency medical personnel and provide emergency medical care as soon as possible.

Procedures

For witnesses:

Call 911 and state that an ambulance is needed.
Be prepared to provide the dispatcher with information on the nature of the emergency and the location.
Call the Office of Campus Security. State that there is an emergency situation, where it is, and that an ambulance has been called.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Call 911, if it has not already been called; state that an ambulance is needed, and provide the dispatcher with information on the nature of the emergency.
Meet the ambulance and escort them to campus location, if necessary.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary medical provider according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.

Follow-up:

In the event that a student is hospitalized, the dean of students or designee will coordinate outreach to parents/guardians as appropriate.
Documentation should be completed as appropriate.
College of Osteopathic Medicine/Health Services should receive a copy of the emergency incident report as soon as possible.

Missing Students

A student, either resident or commuter, may be believed to be missing by any member of the campus community if he/she is missing from campus and/or the residence hall and cannot be contacted and/or located within an amount of time deemed reasonable, based on the circumstances.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; Manhattan residences: 911
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Counseling and Wellness Services staff
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Objectives
The purpose of this policy is to insure the safety and welfare of all students. If a student is believed to be missing for any reason, all possible efforts will be made to locate the student and determine his state of well-being through collaboration of campus security, the dean of students, housing and residential life, if applicable, and the student's friends and/or family.

Notification
Follow the established chain of primary responders. The Office of Campus Security will be the first NYIT responders in all emergency events and should be notified immediately.

Procedures

For those who suspect a student is missing:

Call the Office of Campus Security.
Tell campus security any information you know about when the student was last scene and any pertinent facts related to the student's disappearance.
Provide names and contact information for the student's friends and family, if you are aware of this information.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Complete an NYIT missing person report.
In consultation with the dean of students and/or director of housing and residential life determine when and by whom the student was last seen, and any pertinent facts related to the student's disappearance.
If necessary, contact the student's friends, family and/or other associates in order to determine the student's whereabouts.
If the student is not located within 24 hours, work with appropriate family members and associates to file a missing person report with the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction.
Cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigation agency according to procedures governed by federal, state, and local law.

Follow-up:

Engage services of Counseling and Wellness Center staff in the event of trauma, injury, or death.
Dean of students should coordinate on-going communication with family members as well as campus community as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Psychological Emergencies

A psychological emergency is any situation in which someone is experiencing extreme distress, is unable to cope with everyday life, or is in danger of hurting himself or others. The following behavior may be present:

Paranoia
Hysteria
Confusion
Stalking
Agitation
Delusions
Hallucinations
Anxiety
Disruptive behavior
Uncontrolled anger

Primary Response Team

Office of Counseling and Wellness Services staff
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff
NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the NYIT community. The intent of this policy is to protect and assist community members experiencing emotional distress and to create a safe and healthy living and learning environment on campus.

Notification
If you suspect imminent danger due to emotional distress, call 911. For all other situation where emotional distress is suspected, call the Office of Counseling and Wellness Services when a student is involved and the Office of Human Resources if the concern involves a staff or faculty member.

Procedures

For students engaged in emotional distress:

Seek help from a professional counselor through the Counseling and Wellness Center on their campus. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)

For faculty or staff engaged in emotional distress:

Seek help from a professional counselor with help from the Office of Human Resources. (All contact made with the Office of Human Resources will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)

For witnesses (or those who suspect others of being in emotional distress):

Contact the Counseling and Wellness Center if a student is involved; or the Office of Human Resources if a staff or faculty member is involved.
If concern arises outside of normal business hours and contact the Office of Campus Security or the director of housing and residential life, if applicable.

For Counseling and Wellness Center staff:

Reach out to the student in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Take an appropriate course of action.
If deemed necessary, arrange for the student to be transported via ambulance to the appropriate hospital for psychiatric evaluation. (The student may be admitted to the hospital through either a voluntary or involuntary commitment process.)
If the student is hospitalized, contact the dean of students.

For Office of Campus Security:

Reach out to the student/employee in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Contact the dean of students.

For Dean of Students (if hospitalization necessary):

Consult with the attending mental health professionals, and determine appropriate steps for parental/guardian notification about the hospitalization (and the events leading up to it), with or without the student's permission based on the circumstances. (All costs associated with emergency transportation and hospitalization will be the sole responsibility of the student.)
Continue to monitor situation.
After receiving a copy of the hospital's discharge plan (to be provided by the student) and discussing the student's written psychiatric evaluation with the Office of Counseling and Wellness Center staff and the director of housing and residential life, if applicable, determine the appropriateness of the student being allowed to return to classes and to the residential halls.
- If the student is not granted permission to return to the residence halls, contact the student's parents or guardians (or emergency contact) so that they can assume responsibility for care.
- If the student is cleared to return to the residence halls and/or classes, obtain the student's agreement to adhere to all recommendations for aftercare/follow-up treatment as a condition of his return.
- Alert the student that the college reserves the right to require him to undergo a re-evaluation at a later date.
- Alert the student that the college reserves the right to alter the residence hall assignment of any student experiencing emotional distress to protect the student or the safety and well-being of any other member(s) of the community.

For Office of Human Resources:

Reach out to the employee in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Take an appropriate course of action.
If deemed necessary, arrange for the employee to be transported via ambulance to the appropriate hospital for psychiatric evaluation. (The employee may be admitted to the hospital through either a voluntary or involuntary commitment process.)

Rape and Sexual Assault

Sexual assault refers to sexual offenses specified by New York State Penal Code 130. Sexual offenses include:

Rape: sexual intercourse obtained through force or threat of force without victim's consent. Sexual intercourse includes vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Ejaculation is not necessary, but there must be some penetration.
Criminal Sexual Act: oral or anal intercourse obtained through force or threat of force without the victim's consent
Forcible touching
Sexual Abuse

If victims are unconscious due to alcohol and/or other drug consumption, they cannot give consent to any of the above acts.

Preparedness

Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to the Office of Campus Security.
Carry laminated NYIT emergency information card with them at all times.
Take advantage of NYIT's Campus Alone Program, which monitors the safety of individuals working on campus during less-active, non-business hours. Call the Office of Campus Security for details.
Ask campus security for an escort to and from campus buildings and parking fields at night or any time you necessary.

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Office of Counseling and Wellness Services staff
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the NYIT community. The intent of this policy is to protect and assist community members who have been the victim of a rape or sexual assault.

Procedures

For victims:

Call the Office of Campus Security. (It is best if you do this right away, but campus security will listen to your complaint no matter how long it is made after the incident.)
If you would feel more comfortable, report the incident to the dean of students or the dean of housing and residential services.
Do not shower, urinate, bathe, douche, brush teeth or hair, or change clothing if the assault occurred with the last 24 hours.
Follow campus security instructions; you will be escorted to a local medical facility for an examination.
Seek help from an NYIT Counseling and Wellness Center for counseling and support. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center regarding an incident will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others.)

For witnesses:

Call the Office of Campus Security.
If a threat is still posed, leave the immediate area, but let campus security know where you are. (Local law enforcement will want to interview you.)
Stay with the victim(s), if possible, until help arrives.
Seek help from an NYIT Counseling and Wellness Center if you need counseling and support.

For primary responders:

Respond to scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities operations.
Find a private space where you can talk with the victim.
Be compassionate and non-judgmental. Listen to what the victim wants to do.
Give the victim the Guide for Surviving Sexual Assault, and go over it with them.
Describe the available options for assistance that may apply to each victim's unique situation. Medical, legal, and psychological services must be explored.
If the victim is in crisis, call an appropriate professional staff member for assistance; request that the director of security contact 911.
If there has been a sexual assault or rape, advise the victim not to shower, urinate, bathe, douche, brush teeth or hair, or change clothing if the assault occurred with the last 24 hours.
Encourage the victim to seek medical care regardless of how long it has been since the assault.
Encourage the victim to receive care at a hospital.
Arrange transportation to a medical facility.
Provide a support person to accompany person to a healthcare facility.
In certain circumstances, which will be determined by the dean of students, the coordinator of campus operations and student services, the associate dean of counseling and wellness services, or the director of security, it will be necessary to report incidents of a violent felonies as well as a bias crime to the vice president for student affairs. Incidents involving the following circumstances will be reported, however the identity of the victim will not be revealed without written permission.
- The presence of assault-related injuries on the victim
- The use of a weapon during the assault
- The use of drugs to facilitate the assault
- Any sexual assault/rape on campus by a person unknown or known to the victim
- An incident that warrants the undertaking of additional safety and security measures for the protection of the community.
- Complete assault questionnaire.

Follow-up:

Encourage a follow-up medical exam if an assault or sexual assault has occurred.
Encourage follow up counseling on or off campus.
Discuss accommodating a new resident assignment, if applicable.
Ensure judicial follow up occurs according to the NYIT Student Code of Conduct.
Provide appropriate follow up with the campus community, including addressing community concerns, information sharing, and other necessary support services. (Refer, when necessary, to the policy on public demonstrations.)

Safety Precautions

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Avoiding Theft of Property/Identity

Every emergency situation is different. Only you can decide what course of action is appropriate. Remember, you are worth more than all the money or possessions you may have. Items may be replaced.
Call 911 in the event of a crime, fire or medical emergency, whether you are directly involved or simply a witness
Be alert to potential theft. If you use an electronic device to listen to music or a Bluetooth device, keep the volume to a reasonable level so that you can be aware of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; avoid openly counting or displaying money.
Record the serial numbers of your valuables. You should also keep copies of your credit card numbers or passport in case they are lost or stolen. Report any thefts immediately to the police.
Always have a small amount of money for emergencies (e.g., for transportation or phone calls).
Be aware of pickpocket situations in crowded areas. Men should carry wallets in front pants pocket; women should use bags, pocketbooks, etc. that zipper (avoid bags that snap or clasp shut). Do not leave valuables unattended.
If someone stops you, be friendly but keep a safe distance.
Put Campus Security's number into your mobile phone contacts and assign an In Case of Emergency number (ICE) in your contacts as well. Emergency responders are trained to check your cellphone for an ICE entry. This is the person you want contacted in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, download apps to your smartphone that can track a device if it is stolen or misplaced. Apple offers the Find My iPhone app and for Android there is the Cerberus anti theft app.
Do not lend your school ID or provide your login passwords to anyone; please keep your personal documents, driver's license, etc., in a safe, secure location.
Log off of all campus computers when you are finished with them.

When Commuting to Campus

By Subway/Train

If possible, stay near the booth clerk or station area until your train arrives.
Stay a safe distance from tracks and be mindful of any gap between the platform and train.
When entering a subway or train, look around. If you feel uneasy, move.
Do not travel between cars while the train is in motion.
It's safest to sit in the middle of the subway or train, away from the doorway.
Hide chains and jewelry; be careful while using valuable electronics.
Subway stops with lit green globes are open 24 hours a day, red globes means entry is closed. It is always a good idea to have a metro-card with a sufficient balance.
On subway platforms, look for a black-and-white striped board. That is where the car with the conductor will stop. You can also ride in the first car where the train operator is located.
At train stations, be careful when crossing train tracks, and cross only in designated areas when gates are lifted and lights are not flashing.
Listen carefully to any announcements regarding delays, emergencies, or service information.

By Bus

Always stop, look, and listen for buses before crossing the street; cross only at crosswalks and be sure to look both ways.
Don't stand on the street or stand in front of a bus; the driver may not see you or be able to stop in time.
Remember, buses stop for customers standing at bus stops so you do not need to wave at the bus operator to have them stop.
As a bus approaches, be sure you are standing away from the street.
Never try to board or chase after a moving bus.
Listen carefully to any announcements regarding delays, emergencies, or service information.

By Car

Plan your route before you travel to campus and have an alternate route available.
Obey posted speed limits and crosswalks; mind pedestrians.
Do not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol, and exercise caution if you are taking prescription medications.
Do not take a ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Bear in mind that texting and non-hands-free cell phone use while driving is illegal and extremely dangerous. Texting while walking on campus sidewalks and cross walks can be dangerous as well.
Be alert to weather and road conditions that may affect safety and visibility.
Park only in areas designated for your use.
Keep items left in your car inside your locked, automobile trunk, out of view.

When Walking to/from or on Campus

Travel in well-lit and populated areas and on designated pathways; avoid short cuts.
Travel in groups of two or more (the buddy system), especially at night.
Avoid texting while walking, especially when crossing streets and in busy pedestrian walkways.
Cross only at designated crosswalks—look both ways.
If you must travel alone late at night, call someone at your destination to let them know you are coming and when you expect to arrive. Also, have your route mapped out beforehand. Do not walk around as if you do not know where you are going.
Always carry extra money in the event you need to take a taxi or encounter an emergency.
If a car approaches and asks for directions, speak with the occupants at a safe distance no matter what.
NYIT Security offers the Campus Alone program to escort and ensure personal safety.

Residence Hall/Housing Security Information

Keep doors and windows locked.
When arriving home, have your keys ready in your hand as you approach the door.
Do not allow or encourage unauthorized visitors in your residence hall, room, or suite.
Know the location of fire extinguishers and alarms as well as evacuation procedures.
Follow campus rules about candles, incense, smoking, etc.
Mark all equipment that has an identifier and keep a record of all serial numbers.
Use a cable locking device to secure computers, television sets, VCRs, etc.

Self-Destructive Behavior

Self-destructive behaviors are high-risk behaviors that would cause a reasonable person concern. Examples of self-destructive behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cutting/self-mutilation
Alcohol abuse
Drug abuse (including use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and/or herbal supplements)
Eating disorders
Suicidal ideation, threats or gestures of any type

Since it is often difficult to evaluate the seriousness of self-destructive behaviors or threats, it is imperative that the Counseling and Wellness Center be notified of the behavior or threat so that professional evaluation and/or intervention can take place.

In the case of an employee demonstrating signs of self-destructive behavior, you should notify the Office of Human Resources.

Primary Response Team

Office of Counseling and Wellness Center staff (student incident)
Office of Human Resources (faculty and staff incident)
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff
Office of Campus Security

Secondary Response Team

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (student incident)
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (faculty incident)

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the NYIT community. The intent of this policy is to protect and assist community members experiencing emotional distress and/or engaging in self-destructive behaviors, and to create a safe and healthy living and learning environment on campus.

Notification
If you suspect imminent danger due to self-destructive behavior, call 911. For all other situation where self-destructive behavior is suspected, call the Office of Counseling and Wellness Services when a student is involved and the Office of Human Resources if the concern involves a staff or faculty member.

Procedures

For students engaged in self-destructive behaviors:

Seek help from a professional counselor through the Counseling and Wellness Center on their campus. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)

For faculty or staff engaged in self-destructive behavior:

Seek help from a professional counselor with help from the Office of Human Resources. (All contact made with the Office of Human Resources will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
Witnesses or those who suspect others of engaging in self-destructive behavior
Contact the Counseling and Wellness Center if a student is involved; or the Office of Human Resources if a staff or faculty member is involved.
If concern arises outside of normal business hours and contact the Office of Campus Security or the director of housing and residential life, if applicable.

For Counseling and Wellness Center staff:

Reach out to the student in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Take an appropriate course of action.
If deemed necessary, arrange for the student to be transported via ambulance to the appropriate hospital for psychiatric evaluation. (The student may be admitted to the hospital through either a voluntary or involuntary commitment process.)
If the student is hospitalized, contact the dean of students.

For Office of Campus Security:

Reach out to the student/employee in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Contact the dean of students.

For Dean of Students:

Consult with the attending mental health professionals, and determine appropriate steps for parental/guardian notification about the hospitalization (and the events leading up to it), with or without the student's permission based on the circumstances. (All costs associated with emergency transportation and hospitalization will be the sole responsibility of the student.)
Continue to monitor situation.
After receiving a copy of the hospital's discharge plan (to be provided by the student) and discussing the student's written psychiatric evaluation with the Office of Counseling and Wellness Center staff and the director of housing and residential life, if applicable, determine the appropriateness of the student being allowed to return to classes and to the residential halls.
If the student is not granted permission to return to the residence halls, contact the student's parents or guardians (or emergency contact) so that they can assume responsibility for care.
If the student is cleared to return to the residence halls and/or classes, obtain the student's agreement to adhere to all recommendations for aftercare/follow-up treatment as a condition of his return.
Alert the student that the college reserves the right to require him to undergo a re-evaluation at a later date.
Alert the student that the college reserves the right to alter the residence hall assignment of any student experiencing emotional distress to protect the student or the safety and well-being of any other member(s) of the community.

For Office of Human Resources:

Reach out to the employee in question.
Evaluate the situation.
Take an appropriate course of action.
If deemed necessary, arrange for the employee to be transported via ambulance to the appropriate hospital for psychiatric evaluation. (The employee may be admitted to the hospital through either a voluntary or involuntary commitment process.)

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and other unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature in which:

Submission to such behavior is a condition of employment, promotion, grades, or academic status
Submission to or rejection of such behavior is used on the basis for employment or academic or other decisions affecting an individual
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering unreasonably with an individual's work or academic performance or creates an offensive, hostile, or intimidating working, learning environment, or living environment.

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favors, acts of gender-based animosity or sexually charged behavior (whether or not the offended student is the target of such conduct), expressing or implying that a person's grade, advancement, or working conditions will be affected by submission to or refusal to submit to a sexual relationship.

Sexual harassment may also include remarks or questions about a person's dress, body or sex life, jokes and teasing of a sexual nature, terms of endearment, such as "honey," "dear," "sweetheart," or "babe," obscene phone calls or writing, distributing e-mail or notes with a sexual content, posting, displaying or distributing materials such as calendars or magazines of an offensive nature, unwelcome flirting or repeated requests for dates, inappropriately touching a person or their clothing, invading a person's space, indecent exposure, stalking, or making visual or facial expressions of a sexual nature.

The college's policy also prohibits same-sex harassment. Every student is encouraged to refuse, firmly and without apology, to submit to subtle or overt pressure with sexual overtones. The college supports academic freedom and does not intend this policy to prevent or limit discussion of sexual ideas, taboos, behavior, or language as an essential element of course content.

Primary Response Team

Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff
NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation
Assistant athletic director and senior women's administrator
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff

Secondary Response Team

Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
NYIT is committed to maintaining an educational environment which is fair, respectful, and free from sexual harassment. Members of the NYIT community shall not engage in sexual harassment. Persons who do so are subject to disciplinary action.

Notification
Follow the established chain of primary responders. Any incident of sexual harassment should be promptly reported to one of the primary responders, who will inform the dean of students in writing.

Procedures

For victim:

Call the Office of Campus Security. (It is best if you do this right away, but campus security will listen to your complaint no matter how long it is made after the incident.)
If you would feel more comfortable, report the incident to the dean of students, the dean of housing and residential services, or any of the other primary responders.
Follow campus security instructions.
You may submit your complaint in writing. (Any reporting party who intentionally files a dishonest or false report is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.)

For primary responders:

Find a private space where you can talk with the victim.
Be non-judgmental. Do not take sides.
Listen, record all details, and provide a written summary of the matter.
Forward the report to the dean of students for investigation.
The dean of students will submit a written report for every complaint, formal or informal.
Investigate and resolve complaints of sexual harassment with due regard for fairness and the rights of the complainant and the alleged offender, and conduct all proceedings in the most confidential manner possible.
Following a complete investigation, take appropriate action and notify the complainant.
Inform complainant that counseling is available through the Counseling and Wellness Center.
Adjust NYIT residential living assignment, if necessary.
Inform the alleged harasser that any attempt to retaliate in any way against a person who makes a report, formal or informal, is prohibited. Retaliation will be treated as a separate incident subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

For Dean of Students:

Conduct a thorough investigation of complaint.
Afford the alleged harasser an opportunity to respond to the allegation.
If the alleged sexual harassment involves an NYIT salaried employee, notify the Office of Human Resources.
Communicated in writing the results of the investigation, stating whether the Sexual Harassment Policy has been violated, to both the complainant and the alleged harasser.
If there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the alleged harasser violated the Sexual Harassment Policy, take appropriate action.

Tech Safe App

Tech Safe is a new security app customized for the entire New York Tech community. The user-friendly app is a direct channel to New York Tech Campus Security and enhances the university’s community and safety response to incidents and emergencies. Tech Safe is available and fully functional for the Long Island and New York City campuses.

All New York Tech students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to download the Tech Safe App.

Apple App Store for iPhone Google Play Store for Android

NOTE: Once the app is downloaded, you will be asked to share your location with the Tech Safe app, allowing Campus Security to track your location in real time when deployed. If you choose not to share your location, you will still be connected with Campus Security, but your exact location and movements remain private.

Tech Safe Features

Mobile BlueLight: A panic button for emergency use, it simultaneously sends your location and initiates a call to Campus Security, who will contact the police if necessary. It will then continue to track your movements and leave a breadcrumb trail for the authorities.

Emergency Contacts: Displays call buttons for 911 or Campus Security on either the New York City or Long Island campus. This feature uses location services (geofencing) with 911 calls, so the app can contact law enforcement in your specific location even if these services are turned off on your phone.

Chat with Campus Security: A text chat feature for non-emergency use. In an emergency, please use the Emergency Contacts feature.

Virtual Walkhome: Have your walk to your car or other campus location tracked by Campus Security. Tap the button for your campus and a dispatch officer will confirm they are ready to monitor your walk. If you require assistance at any time during your walk, simply tap Emergency. Once you are safe at your destination, tap Finish Tracking.

Friend Walk: Have a friend or family member track your walk to your car or campus location. Pick a contact, who will receive a link via email or text, and they will be able to track your location in real time on a map. If there’s an emergency, tap the emergency button to alert your friend and start an emergency call. If you or your friend disconnect, you will be given the option to make an emergency call. When you arrive at your destination, finish your trip and disconnect.

Report a Tip: See something, say something! There are three ways you can reach out to Campus Security if you have something to report.

Report a Tip by filling out a form.
Call a Tip by using a connection to your phone.
Submit a Real-Time Tip Report to Campus Security, using text chat to discretely offer information. Note that staff are not always available for chat.

Emergency Procedures: Links to our Emergency Procedures web page for details on all of New York Tech’s emergency plans and procedures. Information is available on topics including active shooters, alcohol and drug emergencies, bias and hate crimes, bomb threats, and more. Read this information before you need it!

I’m OK!: Sends your location and a message to a recipient of your choice, notifying them you are okay and safe in an emergency.

For questions and more information, contact Security.

Violent Crime

In the event of a violent felony offense or hate crime on campus, New York Institute of Technology will notify local law enforcement immediately and will conduct an appropriate investigation.

A violent felony offense is defined under subdivision 1 of section 70.02 of the New York State Penal Law and includes various degrees of serious crimes, among them: murder, assault, kidnap, burglary, arson, robbery, rape, aggravated sexual abuse, and criminal possession of a dangerous weapon.

A hate crime is defined under Article 485 of the New York State Penal Law and also includes various degrees of serious crimes involving violence, intimidation, and destruction of property based upon bias and prejudice against a person's or group's protected characteristic(s).

The only exception to the commencement of an investigation is in the case of a sexual offense. While health and safety concerns may require the dispatching of local law enforcement in response to an incident, victims of sexual offenses will be informed of their right to make a report, or to not make a report, to the university and/or to local law enforcement. Victims of sexual offenses and other violent crimes will be offered assistance in reporting the crimes to local law enforcement should they choose to do so.

Preparedness

All community members should:

Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to the Office of Campus Security.
Download the TechSafe app.
Take advantage of New York Tech's Campus Alone Program, which monitors the safety of individuals working on campus during less-active, non-business hours. Call the Office of Campus Security for details.
Ask campus security for an escort to and from campus buildings and parking fields at night or any time you necessary.

Primary Response Team

Office of Campus Security
Director of Facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Office of Housing and Residential Life staff if a residential student is involved
Office of the Dean of Students staff

Secondary Response Team

Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, if a sexual offense or hate crime
Office of Strategic Communications
Office of Counseling and Wellness, if a student is involved
Office of Human Resources, if an employee is involved
Office of the General Counsel

Objectives
New York Institute of Technology is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free from violent crimes.

Procedures

For victims:

Call the Office of Campus Security, or if the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911. (It is best if you do this right away, but campus security will listen to your complaint no matter how long it is made after the incident.)
If you would feel more comfortable, report the incident to the Dean of Students at DeanofStudents@nyit.edu or the dean of housing and residential services.
Follow campus security officer instructions.
If it is a sexual offense, consider notifying the Title IX Coordinator and find additional information here.
Seek help from the New York Tech Counseling and Wellness Center for counseling and support. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center regarding an incident will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others.)

For witnesses:

Call the Office of Campus Security.
If a threat is still posed, leave the immediate area, but let campus security know where you are. (Local law enforcement will want to interview you.)
Stay with the victim(s), if possible, until help arrives.
Seek help from the New York Tech Counseling and Wellness Center if you need counseling and support.

For primary responders:

Respond to the scene; initiate emergency response phone chain by calling the director of facilities and operations.
Find a private space where you can talk with the victim.
Be compassionate and non-judgmental. Listen to what the victim wants to do.
If the victim is in crisis, call an appropriate professional staff member for assistance; request that the director of security contact 911.
Encourage the victim to seek medical care regardless of how long it has been since an assault.
For sexual offenses, provide the victim with the Title IX Coordinator's information, inform them of their right to report or not report the incident, how they may do so, and refer them to the Gender-Based Misconduct and Title IX Policy.
Arrange transportation to a medical facility.
Provide a support person to accompany person to a healthcare facility.

Follow-up:

Determine if an emergency notification and/or timely warning is indicated.
Ensure an internal incident report is filed and obtain a copy of any local law enforcement report.
Ensure appropriate offices are informed so they may provide support services and resources to the victim.
Provide appropriate follow up with the campus community.
Ensure offenses are reported in accordance with the federal Clery Act, New York State Education Law, and institutional policy.

** Note to Responders
Victims may come forward at varying lengths of time following an incident and may present in a range of emotional states. It is the responsibility of the person contacted to describe the available options for assistance that may apply to each victim's unique situation. Responses to disclosure often play a key role in the victim's perception of the incident, and therefore it is essential to give supportive, non-judgmental reactions and for the victim to feel a sense of control in the process.

Weather-Related Emergencies

Weather-related emergencies may include any of the following:

Winter storm
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
Earthquake

Primary Response Team

NYIT campuses: Office of Campus Security; Long Island residences: University police; New York City residences: 911
Director of facilities or designee
Local law enforcement and emergency responders
Emergency and fire evacuation wardens

Secondary Response Team

Office of Housing and Residential Life staff
Office of the Dean of Students staff/ coordinator of campus operations and student services staff
Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Objectives
To protect the safety of all members of the NYIT community, maintain the continued operation of the institution, and return the institution to normal function while working to minimize the effects of damage from weather-related events.

Notification
Follow the established chain of primary responders. If the situation has caused loss of life or lives are threatened, immediately call 911. The Office of Campus Security will be the first NYIT responders in all emergency events and should be notified immediately. Once decisions have been made that involve emergency closings, evacuation, or delayed openings, dissemination of this information should be made to the entire NYIT community via: NYIT Web site, internal phone system, digital signage, campus emergency information number (516.686.1010), written press release, as well as external media outlets as necessary.

Procedures

Procedures may vary based upon the specific weather related emergency at the current time. The importance of monitoring changing weather conditions and forecasts is emphasized to allow time for decision making and appropriate course of action concerning cancellation of classes/special events as well as campus closures.

Decisions concerning campus closure/early release will be made by the Office of the President.
All students and staff should be notified of decisions regarding emergency closings and evacuations.
Emergency phone chain/communications should go into effect immediately once decisions have been made by the Office of the President.
Cancellation of activities/special events as appropriate.
Campus security will evacuate campus as per their departmental protocol.

During An Earthquake:

If indoors, seek cover in a doorway or under a desk or table. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy equipment.
If outdoors, move quickly away from buildings, utility poles, and other structures. Always avoid downed power or utility lines because they may be energized.
If in an automobile, stop in the safest place available, preferably an open area away from power lines and trees. Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay in the vehicle for the protection it offers.

After The Initial Shaking Stops:

Evaluate the situation, and if emergency help is necessary, call 911.
Protect yourself at all times and be prepared for aftershocks.
If the building evacuation/fire alarm is sounding or if you are told to leave by or emergency personnel, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
Once outside, move to a clear area at least 100 feet away from the building.
Keep roads and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
Listen for instructions from security or other emergency personnel.
If it is necessary, you will be instructed to go to an emergency assembly area where you will receive further information about local conditions and exit routes from campus.
Be alert for hazards such as building damage, gas leaks, fires, broken utility lines, spilled chemicals, and other potentially harmful materials.
Do not return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by Security or emergency personnel. Do not use the telephone, except for emergency calls. Do not use matches or other open flames until you are certain there are no dangerous fumes present. Do not operate electrical equipment if gas leaks are suspected.
Do not touch downed power lines.

Follow-up:

Execute campus recovery steps as designed by the Office of Facilities.
Once completed, the NYIT community shall be notified of re-opening through previously mentioned communication outlets.