California State University, Stanislaus is committed to creating and maintaining a working, learning, and social environment for faculty, staff, and students, which is free from violence.  The University has zero tolerance for violence against any member of the campus community, other persons in the workplace, or property.

• Violence and threats of violence include, but are not limited to:
  • Any act that is physically assaulting
  • Any threat, behavior or action which is interpreted by a reasonable person to carry the potential:
    • To harm or endanger the safety of others
    • To result in an act of aggression
    • To destroy or damage property
• Each allegation of violence or threat of violence will be taken seriously.
• Individuals are encouraged to report violence, acts of violence, threats of violence, or any other behavior which by intent, act or outcome harms another person or property to:
  • their supervisor
  • the office of Human Resources (667-3351)
  • Public Safety / University Police Services (667-3114)

University Police

The University Police will utilize an appropriate level of response to all reported acts of violence on the CSU Stanislaus campus. Response by the University Police will be implemented for any of the following scenarios:

• Report of shots fired on or around the CSU Stanislaus campus.
• Report of a weapon on campus.
• A hostage situation or armed barricaded person on or around the CSU Stanislaus campus.
• Report of a shooting, stabbing, or other assault with a deadly weapon on or around the CSU Stanislaus campus.
• Report of a fight in progress.
• Report of an extremely disruptive, potentially violent, and/or emotionally unstable individual.
  
  
• The University Police will ensure that an appropriate level of response to the situation in instituted.
• Where appropriate the University Police will seek the assistance of any outside agency necessary to resolve the incident.
• The University Police will ensure that the appropriate level of notification to University Administration is made regarding the incident.
• The University Police will ensure that the appropriate reports are filed detailing the incident and actions taken to resolve the incident.  A full investigation of the incident will be performed by the University Police and, where appropriate, criminal filings will be sought on identified suspects.

Campus Community

In the event you are INSIDE when an act of violence occurs you should take the following actions:

• If it is determined that it is safer to remain in the classroom or office than to evacuate, efforts should be made to lock/barricade the doors and windows of the room. Stay away from exposed windows and doors.  Remain in place until directed to leave by University Police, a Building Marshal, or a recognized person of proper authority.
• If you witness the incident notify the University Police at 9-1-1 and provide
  • Location of incident/crime
  • Whether there are any known injured persons
  • Suspect(s) description
  • Type(s) of weapons
  • Last known direction of travel of the suspect(s)
• Members of the campus community should not attempt to negotiate or contact a potentially violent suspect.
• Members of the campus community should not exchange themselves for hostages.
• If the incident results in the evacuation of a building or buildings the evacuation is mandatory.  Follow the directions of the Building Marshal and/or University Police.
• Staff and faculty should try to keep their class together when an evacuation is ordered. 

In the event you are OUTSIDE when an act of violence occurs you should take the following actions:

• Move away from the danger and seek shelter in a safe location.
• If you witness the event contact the University Police at 9-1-1 and provide
  • Location of incident/crime
  • Whether there are any known injured persons
  • Suspect(s) description
  • Type(s) of weapons
  • Last known direction of travel of the suspect(s)
• Members of the campus community should not attempt to negotiate or contact a potentially violent suspect.
• Members of the campus community should not exchange themselves for hostages.