SPEAKER 1: The Cornell community hopes that there will never be a violent threat on campus. If a violent threat were to occur at Cornell, there are protections in place. Our on-campus police department and emergency staff are here 24 hours a day to serve and protect the community. There is a process to help you be more prepared to take action during the short time that it takes for law enforcement to arrive at the scene and contain the threat. Cornell police follow the Department of Homeland Security’s model of run, hide, fight to prepare individuals for as many scenarios as possible.

Run. The first thing to do in the presence of any danger is to remove yourself from the situation and do it quickly. Call 911 when it is safe to do so. Obey officers. Keep your hands visible and free of objects.

Hide. If you are unable to get out, do everything you can to make yourself safe where you are. Lock your door. Work with others to move heavy objects and furniture to block entry. Turn off lights. Close blinds and silence phones. Conceal yourself as much as possible.

Fight. As a last resort, if you are face to face with a threat, use anything available to improvise weapons such as sharp objects, fire extinguishers, coffee mugs, laptops, or books. Clear plans and increased awareness are helpful for all types of threats and emergencies. Remember, if you see something, say something. Discuss your plan with others. Watch for Cornell alerts. And visit emergency.cornell.edu for more information.