Reporting an Incident
• If on campus, contact University Police at 7-2141 (724-357-2141 from a non-university phone) or call 911 (9-911 from a university phone)
• If off campus, but in Indiana Borough, contact Indiana Borough Police at 724-349-2121 or call 911.
• If off campus and outside Indiana Borough, contact the State Police at 724-357-1960 or call 911.
• Northpointe and Punxsutawney regional campuses and the Monroeville Center: Call 911
• Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible: nature and location of the incident, description of persons and property involved, and whether any weapons were involved.
Crime in Progress
• Do not attempt to apprehend except for self-protection.
• Note the criminal’s description.
• Go to a safe location and call the police at 911.
Victim of a Robbery or Assault
• Cooperate to the fullest extent possible.
• Give the person exactly what is asked for.
• Do not negotiate over jewelry or money.
• Do not attempt to apprehend or fight back except for self-protection.
• Note the criminal’s description.
• As soon as possible go to a safe place and call the police at 911 immediately.
What to Do if Taken Hostage
• Be patient. Time is on your side. Avoid drastic action. The initial few minutes are the most dangerous.
• Follow instructions, be alert, and stay alive.
• The captor is emotionally unbalanced. Don’t make mistakes which could be hazardous your well-being.
• Don’t speak unless spoken to and then only when necessary.
• Don’t talk down to the captor, who may be in an agitated state.
• Avoid appearing hostile; avoid arguments; expect the unexpected.
• Maintain eye contact with the captor at all times, but do not stare.
• Try to rest.
• Comply with instructions as best you can.
• Be observant. You may be released or have an opportunity to escape. The personal safety of others may depend on your memory.
• Be prepared to answer the police on the phone.
• Be patient; wait.
• Attempt to establish rapport with the captor.
