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Active Shooter on Campus

If it is possible to do so safely, exit the building immediately when you become aware of an incident, moving away from the immediate path of danger, and take the following steps:

  1. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately.
  2. Evacuate to a safe area away from the danger, and take protective cover. Stay there until assistance arrives.
  3. Call 911 and the RIT Public Safety Department at 585-475-3333 (V/TTY), providing each dispatcher with the following information:
    1. Your name
    2. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)
    3. Number of shooters (if known)
    4. Identification or description of shooter(s)
    5. Number of persons who may be involved
    6. Your exact location
    7. Injuries to anyone, if known
  4. Individuals not immediately impacted by the situation are to take protective cover, staying away from windows and doors until notified otherwise.

If you are directly involved in an incident and exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:

  1. Go to the nearest room or office.
  2. Close and lock the door.
  3. Turn off the lights
  4. Seek protective cover.
  5. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
  6. Do not answer the door.
  7. Notify 911 and RIT Public Safety if it is safe to do so, providing each dispatcher with the following information:
    1. Your name
    2. Your location (be as specific as possible)
    3. Number of shooters (if known)
    4. Identification or description of shooter
    5. Number of persons who may be involved
    6. Injuries if known
  8. Wait for local police and Public Safety to assist you out of the building.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is trained and equipped to respond to an emergency incident of this nature. During the initial phase of the incident, the Sheriff's Office along with RIT representatives will evaluate the situation to determine the best course of action for the safety of the RIT community. Once the Sheriff's Office and other units respond to campus, they will be responsible for all tactical and law enforcement operations. RIT will provide regular updates to the community using many modes of internal and external channels when confirmed information is available.