Acts of Personal Violence

Violence on campus can have many sources. It may be a current or former disgruntled employee or student. It may be an angry spouse or relative of an employee or student. It also may be someone without any relationship to the victim. The violence may be an act such as robbery, terrorism, hate crime, sexual assault, rebellion against authority or to gain public attention. The following guidelines are designed to reduce the likelihood of violence and provide information for all members of the community to use as methods of prevention and intervention of violence.

Emergency Procedures:

• Call 911
• Get out of the area and away from the immediate threat
• Call Harper Police, x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell, immediately after you are in a safe place

Violence Committed:

• Call Harper Police, x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell, immediately if a person commits an act of violence against you or another person

Intimidating Situation:

• Call Harper Police, x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell, if a person has communicated a direct or indirect
  threat of physical or mental harm against you in any form (e.g., oral or written statements, gestures, expressions)

Non-emergency Resources:

If you are not in immediate physical danger, but you have experienced concerning behaviors (also see separate sexual discrimination, harassment or misconduct policy and procedures):

• Employees should report the incident to their supervisor
  Students should report the incident to their instructor or Dean
• Employees can also contact the Employee Relations Manager
  in Human Resources
• Students or employees can also contact Psychological Services
• For a threat assessment, complete an online referral to Harper Early Alert Team (HEAT) on the portal or website