Examples of Violence
- Physical assault or threat
- Stalking or continuous harassment of another causing terror, fear, worry or intimidation
- Actions aimed at disrupting or sabotaging daily operations
Types of Threats
- Written threats
- Verbal threats
- Electronic threats
- Stalking
- Harassment
If You are a Victim or Witness to a Life-Threatening Act
Call 911 immediately and advise the dispatcher of the following:
- Your name, location and type of violence
- Extent of injuries, if any
- Weapon involved
- Location and description of perpetrator, if known
- Status of threat
If No Injuries Occurred or There is Imminent Danger
- Advise Campus Safety immediately.
- Try to move to a safe area and notify the Tampa Police Department.
- If you need a victim’s advocate, call (813) 257-3900 for assistance.
If Confronted by a Threatening Person
- Leave the area/get out of harm’s way.
- Call 911 immediately.
If unable to leave the area:
- Try to stay at a safe distance.
- Try to calm the threatening individual.
- Try to get someone’s attention so they can call 911.
- Listen to the individual and let them do most of the talking.
- Be respectful and empowering.
- Point out choices.
Do not:
- Belittle, criticize, agitate or argue with the person.
- Challenge the individual verbally or physically.
- Make sudden movements.
- Make false statements or promises.
Contacting Authorities
- Dial 911.
- Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed. Program your cell phone with campus emergency numbers.
- Call Campus Safety at (813) 257-7777 from a cell or x7777 from a campus phone.
- Report:
- Your specific location – building name and office/room number
- Number of people at your specific location
- Injuries – number injured and types of injuries
- Assailant(s) – location, number, identity if known, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapons (long gun or hand gun), backpack, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.
