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Campus InformationDepartment of Campus SafetyDirector's Message
Hello I’m Michael Petricca, Director of Campus Safety at the Academy of Art University. I invite you to visit our web site to learn more about our Department as well as our University Campuses. Our Department is comprised of four divisions; a Patrol Team, Host Team, Communication Team and Crime Prevention Team. Our Department services and educating a community of students, staff and faculty from all over the world, housing and educating them at thirty four campuses in San Francisco. The Population of our community is approximately 15,000 people. We offer our trained professional services to our community with pride and stand ready to assist with all resources available to us. I can be located at 180 New Montgomery Street, Suite B-83; San Francisco CA 94121, telephone number is (415) 618-3885 and e-mail: info@academyart.edu Mission StatementThe Department of Campus Safety is a diversified organization that provides professional safety services to its students, faculty and Administrators. The Campus Safety Team is a proactive, service-oriented agency trained to respond to the needs of the University. The department is staffed and equipped to deliver personalized protection with pride, sensitivity and integrity. Seven Tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Avoiding the Flu This SeasonH1N1 flu symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu and include fever, sore throat, cough, headache, runny nose, and body aches, diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC. Typically, H1N1 requires no medical care. And the majority of those who contract H1N1 recover on their own within five days and can return to work or school 24 hours after any fever has gone. The H1N1 flu virus is contagious, with these simple steps, you can improve your chances for staying healthy!
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Reporting Crimes and Emergencies
The Campus Safety Team is located in 180 New Montgomery, Room B-83. Campus Safety operations are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Safety Officers respond to all reports of accidents, crimes, suspicious persons, hazards, and other emergencies.
Victims and witnesses of crimes are encouraged to report campus incidents to Campus Safety by calling:
- Campus Safety Office (Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Phone: 415-618-3897)
- Campus Safety Supervisor on Duty (Phone: 415-618-3895)
- San Francisco Emergency Services (Can by summoned by calling 911)
Assistance can also be summoned by using any of the direct-dial emergency phones located in and around campus buildings. These phones are red and have appropriate signage.
Reporting Crimes is Important
By reporting crimes and suspicious circumstances directly to the Department of Campus Safety, the crime or suspicious circumstance will be included in the Annual Campus Safety Report, and the Department of Campus Safety will be able to issue timely and appropriate warning bulletins. When reporting a crime or suspicious circumstance, you need not state your name or the name of victims, witnesses, etc.
If the Worst Happens...
Think about what you would do if someone attacked you. Could you fight back, or would you avoid resisting and wait to escape? Only you can decide whether to fight back, but preparing yourself for all possibilities could provide a split-second advantage:
- If someone threatens you, shout and scream for help.
- Get to safety.
- You have every right to defend yourself with reasonable force with items that you have with you. Items such as an umbrella, hairspray, or keys can be used against an attacker. However, the law doesn't allow civilians to carry anything that could be described as an offensive weapon.
If You Have Been Attacked...
Assaults and rapes are serious crimes, whether committed by a stranger or someone you know. If you are someone you know is attacked:
- Call Campus Safety: we need your help to catch the attacker. You can help the safety team by:
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- Taking the name or address of any witness.
- Trying to remember exactly what the attacker looked like.
- If a car was involved, try to note the color, model, and license plate number.
- You do not need to go to the police station to report an assault. You can be interviewed in your own home if you wish. These crimes are dealt with sympathetically, regardless of gender. Police stations have specially trained officers who will help and support you, and many areas have comfortable victim suites separate from the police station where you can be interviewed privately.
For More Information
If you would like more information about how to stay safe on campus or around town, please review the Academy's Emergency Brochure. The best way to stay safe is to be prepared!
Emergency Preparedness for Students
All students are encouraged to watch the following short emergency preparedness video. It provides important information that all students should know in preparation for an emergency on campus, and includes the safe assembly zones for each Academy academic building where classes are held.
Student Emergency Preparedness Video
Building Officers and Floor Wardens
Fall 2009 Building Officers
Fall 2009 Floor Wardens
Warning Bulletins
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, which (in the judgment of the director of Campus Safety) constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide "timely warning" will be issued. The warning will be issued through the college email system to students, faculty, and staff.
Lost & Found
The Department of Campus Safety recovers various items that are lost or stolen. The Lost and Found Office is located at 180 New Montgomery Room B-83 and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Campus Safety Report
Download the 2008-2009 Campus Safety Report here (pdf format).
Sign Up for Campus Safety Text Alerts!
A free campus safety text messaging service is now available.
To sign up, text: “artalerts” to 66937. You will receive a text message back and you must
reply “Y.”
This real time alert will provide information regarding any emergencies or safety precautions
that may affect the university and its surroundings.
Please note: Your information will not be shared with other
parties. This service is free of spam and you will only receive safety alerts from the
Academy.
Emergency Preparedness at AAU
Academy of Art University's Emergency Preparedness Plan (“ Plan ”) has been prepared is to provide a framework for the University’s overall Emergency Preparedness. How quickly a company recovers after an earthquake, fire, or power outage often depends on the emergency planning done today. Establishing guidelines and procedures to prepare for natural and man-made disasters helps ensure that the Academy responds effectively to any emergency situation. A commitment to planning supports not only our faculty, staff, and students; it impacts the greater community. In an emergency situation, everyone benefits from being prepared.
What does the Plan do?
- Establishes guidelines and procedures to allow the Academy of Art University to effectively respond to any emergency.
- Provides a framework for response to emergency situations that could impact normal Academy operations.
- Describes the emergency response system that protects life, property, and the environment.
What are the Academy’s Emergency Priorities?
During an emergency, the Academy has three major priorities.
- First and foremost is our goal to protect the lives and safety of our faculty, staff, and students.
- Next, we will secure the University’s critical infrastructure and facilities.
- And finally, the Academy will support the resumption of teaching and the overall operation of the university.
Structure of the Plan
The Plan focuses on the three primary phases of crisis management:
- NOW – How to respond to the immediate crisis – How to evacuate the building – Where are the Safe Zones for each building and other important information.
- NEXT – Once the immediate crisis is over, the plan gives guidance on how to begin to get back to normal operations.
- NORMAL - The Plan identifies the activities that will move Academy of Art University toward normal operations.
The Plan is designed to aid communication and decision making during emergencies. The Plan addresses:
- Immediate Crisis - The Plan describes the Emergency Operations Center organizational structure that will respond to the crisis and work collaboratively with the Police, Fire Department and other First Responders.
- A Variety of Crisis Scenarios - The Plan describes how to deal with and manage specific types of emergencies/disasters such as fire, earthquake, significant power outage and other types of emergencies.
- Staying Prepared – The Plan serves as a means for providing ongoing educational materials for employees and students on the basics of emergency preparedness and response.
How Can You Prepare For An Emergency?
- Sign up for emergency text messages from the Campus Safety Department. To sign up, text: “artalerts” to 66937. When you receive a text back, you must reply “y.”
- Know what the alarm sounds like that signals you to exit the building.
- Know how to exit your building and where the Safe Zone is.
- Know what is expected in a variety of emergency situations such as fire, earthquake, severe weather, workplace violence, etc.
- Know who your building warden is and who your floor warden is.
- Keep Campus Safety’s phone number – 618- HELP close to your telephone and/or on speed dial on your cell phone. If you are unsure how to respond to an emergency, call Campus Safety and follow their instructions.
What You Need to Do In an Emergency
- Stay calm - Remember the message in the WWII British Poster
- Contact Campus Safety (618-HELP) if necessary and then…FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
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DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION… You may be instructed to:
- Evacuate the building OR
- Shelter in place
Evacuating the Building
If you need to evacuate the building…
- Do NOT use the elevator.
- Take the stairs. Always know where the stairwell is in relation to your classroom. Ensure that your students know this too.
- Alert the floor warden if you have a student or colleague who has a mobility, sight or hearing impairment.
- LEAVE THE BUILDING AND GO TO THE DESIGNATED SAFE ZONE (VIEW MAP OF SAFE ZONES HERE). DO NOT LEAVE THE AREA UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN DISMISSED.
Sheltering in Place - if you have been told to shelter in place due to a potentially violent situation
- Secure the door to your office or classroom by either locking it or putting furniture against the door.
- Gather in a corner of the room that is to the right or left of the door. Do NOT gather near the door or directly across from the door.
- Sit quietly on the floor until the all-clear signal is given.
- MAINTAINING SILENCE IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THIS SITUATION. DO NOT TALK OR MAKE ANY NOISE.
FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER
- Follow instructions from Campus Safety and/or First Responders
- You may be asked to refrain from using your cell phone, particularly in the event of an earthquake.
- Implement the personal emergency plan that your family may have put into place. Contact designated family members/friends outside of the Bay Area per your family’s plan.
- Report to a Red Cross shelter if your home has been damaged/compromised such as it might be following an earthquake.
IF THE DISASTER OR EMERGENCY TAKES PLACE ON THE WEEKEND OR AFTER HOURS.
- You will receive a text messages from Campus Safety – IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THIS FREE SERVICE.
- Tune to KCBS, KGO or go to the Academy of Art University website for information.
- Contact your department’s emergency coordinator. The name and contact information for this person will be provided to you.