LOCKDOWN: Avoid, Deny, or Defend
WHEN
You will receive this notice if there is an intruder with a weapon or the threat of
another type of violence on campus.
ACTIONS (Depending on your personal situation and location)
•AVOID – go to a safer location, if that is an option
•DENY – get out of sight, remain quiet; lock doors when possible
•DEFEND – confronted with the violence, collaborate with others to distract the intruder
and get away or defend yourselves
•Warn others and call 972.578.5555 if you have information for the Police
•Wait for campus officials to notify you when to return to normal activities
•For information regarding what you should do in the event of an active shooter, click
on this link: Active Shooter
SEEK SHELTER: Find a safe place in a building
WHEN
Outdoor warning sirens sound to signal there is severe weather or environmental danger
outside
ACTIONS
•Go Inside a building, to bathrooms or interior halls of the lowest level, away from
glass doors and windows
•Monitor one or more media sources
•Wait for campus officials to notify you when to return to normal activities
EVACUATE: Leave the building immediately
WHEN
Indoor alarms sound or strobe lights flash to signal there is a danger inside or near
the building, such as fire
ACTIONS
•Go Outside the building; assist those who are disabled
•Take valuables and cell phone with you
•Assembly outside as directed, 100 feet from the building
•Notify Emergency crews if you suspect someone is still in the building
•Wait for campus officials to notify you when to return to normal activities.
Medical Emergencies
• Dial 911 for medical emergencies
• Call Campus Police at 972.578.5555; give your name, the location of the emergency and the type of emergency.
• If the injury or illness occurs in the fitness center, also notify fitness center
staff.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are in various locations on each campus. While on campus, make yourself aware of AED locations.
First Aid Kits can be found in the following locations:
• Plant operations: Plano, Frisco, McKinney, CHEC, Courtyard
• Cafeteria: Plano and Frisco
• Police offices & patrol vehicles: All campuses
• Fitness center: Plano, Frisco, and McKinney,
• Information desk: Plano, Frisco, McKinney, CHEC
• Science lab: Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Courtyard
• Conference center: Plano, Frisco, McKinney
Criminal Activity
- Call Campus Police at 972.578.5555; give your name, location of the incident and type of activity.
- Give a phone number where you may be contacted for further information.
- Dial 911 if instructed by Campus Police.
- Do not attempt to interfere with the activity, except in the case of self-defense or self-preservation.
Threats
- If you receive a threatening phone call you should:
- Remain calm and obtain as much information as possible from the caller.
- Ask the caller questions such as location of the threat, type of threat and time for the incident.
- Call Campus Police at 972.578.5555 give your name, location, type of threat and phone number where you may be contacted.
- Officials will contact you for further information.
- For specific Bomb Threat Procedures, click on this link: Bomb Threat Procedures
Collin College Police Emergency Response
The department is a key element in area emergency management. Due to the College District's high profile in the community, the department maintains close ties to the Collin County Department of Homeland Security as well as each municipal agency in the county. Officers with the Collin College Police Department are trained to be first level responders and coordinate these efforts with other local agencies. The department also takes a proactive approach to help prevent crimes. Efforts such as enhanced patrols and strict enforcement of parking restrictions aid in ensuring a safe environment.
Contact Collin College Police
For any non-emergency complaint or concern, you can contact Collin College Police via email at ccccdpublicsafety@collin.edu or 972.578.5555
Contact Information for Surrounding Agencies
Collin County Sheriff's Office 972.547.5100
Frisco Police Department 972.335.5502
Plano Police Department 972.424.5678
McKinney Police Department 972.547.7600
Allen Police Department 972.727.0200