Safety Resources
Safety Resources
The UNCSA Police and Public Safety Department, along with other campus departments, offer resources for the campus community to prepare for an emergency or to use in an emergency.
UNCSA Safety App
The UNCSA Safety App uses the Rave Guardian platform which allows users to remain anonymous or share their locations, have two-way contact with communications officers, use a campus virtual safety escort, and have quick access to campus resource information and emergency calls. Both Apple and Android users can download the app from their app stores and register with their campus information. The Safety App can only be downloaded by UNCSA students and employees.
Active Shooter Response Training
The UNCSA Department of Police and Public Safety teaches Active Shooter Response Training to mentally prepare our campus for violent attacks. Participants who attend Active Shooter Response Training learn about the actions that everyday people can take to survive a dangerous encounter with a violent intruder. Active Shooter Response training can be conducted in your office/department to evaluate the current security of your space. During the training, participants are taught to utilize each of the principles learned during the lecture so they can understand the benefits of each strategy. Participants are taught the value of teamwork in overcoming a potential attacker.
During an active shooter incident, there are three actions you can do to protect yourself and others: RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.
Contact Clarisse Davis, Emergency Manager, at davisc@uncsa.edu or 336-770-3321 more information about Active Shooter Response Training and to request training.
Active Shooter Response Training
Drills
In partnership with the High School Academic Program, the Police Department organizes an active threat drill for the high school, which is similar to other public school drills, on an annual basis. Regular fire safety drills also take place in the high school residence halls.
Emergency Call Boxes
Distinguished by blue lights on top, “Assistance” and “Emergency” Call Boxes are located across campus. They can be used to immediately communicate with UNCSA Police in the event of an emergency. The Call Box loudspeakers can also broadcast messages and instructions for dealing with emergency situations, from a hazardous materials release to an armed intruder. Locations of the call boxes are being added to our online campus map. We have been able to begin investing in updating these call boxes to the new Assistance Blue Light Towers, providing more reliable service and faster response from our Communications Center, which also shortens the time between your need and our services. How to activate emergency call box on campus.
UNCSA ALERT
UNCSA’s emergency notification system, UNCSA ALERT, is used for time-sensitive emergency notifications involving imminent or ongoing threats to our campus. To keep you in the know, we also send Safety Notices, such as car thefts off-campus, via UNCSA ALERT. UNCSA ALERT utilizes a variety of communication channels to reach the most faculty, staff and students possible, as soon as possible: text messages, emails and phone calls, as well as the UNCSA website (red bar across homepage), and the UNCSA Facebook and Twitter pages.
Students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled through their Banner (E-Z Arts) information and will be prompted to update this information on a regular basis. Parents and guardians can also sign up for UNCSA ALERT.
Emergency Response Guidelines
Our Police and Public Safety webpage features guidelines for what to do in case of an emergency. These Emergency Response Guidelines are provided for quick reference in the event of an active shooter, bomb threat, severe weather, or other emergency situation. We recommend you familiarize yourself with these guidelines in nonemergency situations.
Panic Alarms, Cameras, Access Control
Some offices are equipped with panic buttons. This is a service extension of the burglar alarm system in some buildings. Panic buttons provide silent notification to UNCSA Police of a disturbance or need for assistance. Burglar alarms are strategically managed to protect specific areas. Cameras and Access Controls are also used in this way to protect property and aid in investigations.
Exterior Door Lock Controls
UNCSA facilities can easily be locked down to secure occupants from active threats to our campus. To support this effort, please do not prop open or lock in the push bars on exit doors.
UNCSA Mobile Credential
One Card has offers a mobile credential service for UNCSA. The mobile credential provides added layers of security and may substitute for using a One Card for door access or Meal Swipes around campus.
Stay in the Know
Information regarding crime incidents on campus is available to you 24/7 on the Police Department’s Crime Log, posted for transparency and in compliance with the Clery Act. In addition, you can access and review the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF) on the same page. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook with @UNCSAPolice.
Please keep in mind our campus partner resources such as the Counseling Center and Title IX. Check out the Safe at UNCSA page for additional information about these resources.
Familiarize yourself with the list of services the Police and Public Safety Department provides. Please know that we are always open to improving our processes and procedures and receiving feedback. You can also email Chief Tommy McMasters at mcmasterst@uncsa.edu.