Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation University of Miami Police Department
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Overview UMPD is a full service Police Department Branch of Coral Gables Police Operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Sworn Police Officers Dispatchers/ Support Staff Student Patrol/ Security Guards Community Policing Model Crime trends analysis & counter programs Use of Special Teams PST, CRO, Bike
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Programs & Services Blue Light Phones Not just for emergencies Safety Escorts 24/ 7 Crimestoppers (305) 471-TIPS Self-Defense RAD/ SAFE Bicycles on Campus Other 55+ programs
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Emergency Emergency Any immediate threat to life and/or property that requires immediate response from police, fire or medical services. Reporting an Emergency From a safe location, call police. Tell the Dispatcher: “This is an emergency” Location Phone number Nature of the emergency Name Any other information requested
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Top Emergency Tips Common Sense Your best asset. Remain Calm Focus on the issue and what you need to do. Scene Safety Use your senses. Call 911 Don’t wait. Detailed Information Help police before they arrive.
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Common Emergency Situations Medical Emergency Fire/ Smoke and Using Fire Extinguisher Suspicious Person/ Vehicle Utility Failure/ Problem Bomb Threats/ Suspect Items Hazardous Materials Incident Severe Weather Threatening and/or Disruptive Behavior Psychological Crisis/ Suicide Threat Shooting/ Hostile Intruder
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Emergency Notification Network What is the ENN? Comprehensive communications solution Allows University to quickly disseminate urgent messages through: voice - cell/ home/ office phones text - cell phones messages outdoor emergency notification sirens public address/ loudspeakers (limited) website Hurricane/ Rumor Control Hotline person-to-person Your info temporarily in ENN for summer.
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Emergency Notification Messages What exactly are ENN messages? Brief, pointed and directly relevant messages designed to inform community Generally, what is taking place/ has just taken place May recommend course of action Seek further information (November 20, approx 2:41pm) SHOOTING REPORTED on the CORAL GABLES Campus: Campus closed. Go/remain indoors, lock all doors/windows, stay away from windows, do not open locked doors for anyone. Await Further messages. BB GUN WAS USED.
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness Training: The S.T.A.Y. Concept modules Emergency Preparedness Training: The S.T.A.Y. Concept modules Emergency Preparedness Training: The S.T.A.Y. Concept modules
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Crime on Campus
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Crime on Campus Most crimes on campus are crime of opportunity Simple THEFT of unattended and unsecured property accounts for 50-80% of all crimes DO NOT leave valuables unattended or unsecure - remove the opportunity Vehicle Burglaries – ANYTHING visible UMPD Theft Prevention Programs Stings/ proactive patrol/ undercover/ hotline
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Personal Safety Nothing is more important than YOU! Use common sense and instincts Be aware of surroundings Carry a cell phone at all times Report suspicious activity Use escorts & blue light phones Take a self-defense class Know where you are going off campus Review safety information regularly Don’t hesitate: call UM Police
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Other Safety Issues Pedestrian Safety Campaign Be aware when walking in area Weapons Policy State Law prohibiting possession of weapons on ANY school grounds, regardless of a permit Crocodiles in Lake Osceola Do not approach Call UM Police if spotted
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Hurricane Safety Hurricane Season: June 1 – November 30 Disaster Preparation & Recovery Plan Preparations Communications University home webpage Hurricane/ Rumor Control Hotline Key considerations University is not a shelter University may close
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Hurricane Safety
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Safety Matters Key Campus Safety Reference Guide Safety policies Crime Statistics Fire Statistics Contact numbers and addresses
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Important Contacts (Gables) EMERGENCY 911 OR (305) UM Police Station Flipse Building/ Ponce Parking Garage 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, Fl UM Police Website
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Important Contacts (Gables) Hurricane/ Rumor Control Hotline (305) (305) Emergency & Hurricane Preparedness webpage University home webpage
Summer Camp Director’s Safety Orientation Questions