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MSU police to hold secure-in-place drill on campus

September 29, 2016

A drill to prepare students, faculty and staff in the event of a hazardous situation such as an active shooter, armed robbery or severe weather will be held in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building.

The drill will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 30.

“(The drill) is designed to help faculty and staff evaluate their secure-in-place locations and what they can do better in their secure locations,” Emergency Action Team coordinator for the MSU police Steve Beard said.

On Sept. 28, Beard gave a presentation to the faculty and staff who will be involved in the drill to let them know what to look for, what is expected of them and where to ask questions one-on-one.

During the drill, everyone participating is asked to remain calm, find a secure location, lock or barricade the doors, not move furniture, minimize vulnerability by turning off lights, silence cell phones, draw blinds and move away from windows.

Beard will walk the floors of the Communication Arts and Sciences Building to observe and give feedback to those participating to ensure the students and faculty are taking the correct safety measures.

Beard said there will be announcements and flyers that will ensure everyone knows Friday’s events are only a drill.

The Emergency Response Team will be stationed in stairwells and in front of doors to inform those who are entering the building of the drill that is taking place.

“It’s a safety precaution,” Infrastructure Planning and Facilities employee John Miller said. “It’s good to be prepared.”

Beard said students who do not want to participate will have the option to leave class, but must come back once the drill is complete.

Upon completion of the drill, students will be given the opportunity to attend a debrief where they can ask questions and give feedback on the drill.

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