Safety and Security Guidelines
- Julie Siegfried
Facilities
Greenfield enjoys a relatively low crime rate. However, it is the responsibility of every member of the EMU community to take reasonable precautions for maintaining personal safety as well as the safety of others.
If you observe what you consider to be a hazardous condition in or around the facility, notify the director of operations, faculty or designated staff on duty.
Security Emergencies: notify the police, call 911
Security Concerns may be addressed to: director of operation or staff and faculty on duty
EMU Campus Safety & Security Report
The following information is designed to give you “how to” information on staying safe and responding to emergencies should they occur.
Protect Your Car
Lock your car and take the keys. Many car burglaries and car thefts occur because the owner did not take time to secure the car. Don’t make your car a target of opportunity by leaving it open to all who care to enter.
Do not park in isolated, dark places if these areas can be avoided. Park where there are people about and where the car will be lighted.
Do not leave items of value unattended in your car. Expensive cameras, stereo equipment, and even textbooks and clothing left on the seat of an unattended car are invitations to theft. If you must leave items in your car, store them in a locked trunk.
Crime Report Statistics
Detailed statistics are available on the Pennsylvania State Police web site, searchable by:
County (Lancaster)
Municipality (East Lampeter Twp.)
East Lampeter Township Crime Alerts are posted and available on the East Lampeter Township web pages.
Protect Yourself in Public Areas
Do not leave your belongings unattended in public areas such as hallways and classrooms in academic buildings; and public restrooms. If you want to keep it —keep it with you!
Emergency Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to emergency conditions on site. It is not possible to establish procedures for every conceivable type of emergency, but these guidelines can be used for any similar emergency or hazardous situation. Please review them frequently so you will be prepared in an emergency.
Fire
If you hear a fire alarm, leave the building immediately. Cooperate with all staff members and other authorities. Do not reenter the building until you are given permission to do so. If you discover a fire, sound an alarm and call 911 for the fire department immediately. Emergency numbers and evacuation instructions are posted in each classroom and public areas of the Lancaster facility.
See EMU at Lancaster Floor Plans and Evacuation Map
Weapons
The use or possession of firearms, explosives, knives, bows, flammable material or weapons of any kind (including BB, pellet, or paintball guns) is prohibited on the university property or at any university-related function. Should any of these items be needed on campus for educational purposes requests and permission must be arranged and authorized in writing by the directors.
Medical Emergencies
For any situation requiring emergency medical assistance on campus, call the Rescue Squad at 911. Notify the director of operations, faculty or staff on duty immediately.
Bomb Threats
Notify the police and staff immediately if you receive a bomb threat. You will be notified as to whether or not the building will be evacuated.
Crime Prevention
Crime prevention is essentially being aware of your environment and being alert to and avoiding those situations that could make you vulnerable to crime.
Fireworks
The use or possession of fireworks is prohibited on the university property. Because of safety concerns, violators may be fined and/or assigned other disciplinary outcomes.