General Information

The safety of its students, staff, and faculty is a top priority of the administration at the Universities at Shady Grove. The University has taken numerous steps to improve and enhance security related services on campus. The purpose of the public safety portion of this website is to provide information about the variety of security related resources offered here at USG.

The campus is staffed 24/7 with security personnel. They are responsible for staffing the information desk in Building III and patrolling all three buildings, grounds, and parking lots. They also monitor the closed circuit camera system which covers the grounds of the campus.

The campus is also served by police officers from the Montgomery County Police. These officers regularly patrol the parking lots on campus and are responsible for responding to calls for police services.

How should I report a crime on campus?

All crimes should be directly reported to the Montgomery County Police by dialing 911 from any campus or cell phone, this is especially crucial when reporting a crime in progress. In addition, you should notify the on-duty security personnel by dialing 6065 from any campus phone or 301.738.6065 from a cell phone or outside line.

What should I do in case of an emergency on campus?

You should immediately remove yourself frrom any dangerous areas and then call 911. In addition you should notify the on-duty security personnel by dialing 6065 from any campus phone or 301.738.6065 from a cell phone or outside line. For more detailed instructions of specific emergency situations please see Emergency Preparedness.

Emergency and/or Weather Related Closings

In the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions, you should follow delays and closures for the "Universities at Shady Grove" rather than any individual participating USM institution. Closures and delays will be sent over the e2Campus notification system, as well as being reported on local radio and television news stations. You may also call USG at 301.738.6000 for recorded updates related to closures or delays. You can sign up for the e2Campus system by going to Emergency/Information Alert Systems.

Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Student Services Office at 301.738.6023.

Pandemic Influenza

Swine Influenza

Swine Influenza A (H1N1) is strain of influenza virus typically seen in pigs and other animals. Recently a new strain of this influenza has started to infect the human population, and is contagious between human to human contact. Many of the infected cases are located in the United States and Mexico, along with several other countries around the world. Federal, State, and local governments as well as health organizations are taking steps to make the public aware and prepare to provide any and all care needed to help persons infected with swine flu.

A letter from our Executive Director

How do I know if I have Swine Flu?

According to the CDC, symptoms for swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include some combination of:

• Fever, greater than 100 degrees F,
• Sore throat,
• Cough,
• Stuffy nose,
• Chills,
• Headache,
• Body aches and/or
• Fatigue.

USG faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing flu-like symptoms should first contact their personal physicians for immediate care and stay home. We ask that any suspected or confirm case be reported to either:

Mary Lang
Phone: 301-738-6323
E-mail: mlang4@umd.edu

or

Paul Dillon
Cell: 301-518-4909
E-mail: dillon@umd.edu

so that we can provide the proper precautions and notifications to the campus.

How can I prevent the spread of Swine Flu?

To prevent the spread of swine flu, the CDC suggests:

• Avoid contact with ill persons.
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (if you do not have a tissue). Throw used tissues in a trash can.
• After you cough or sneeze, wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
• If you think you are ill with flu, avoid close contact with others as much as possible. Stay at home. Seek medical care if you are severely ill, such as having trouble breathing.

Reported Cases

Currently, there are no reported cases of Swine Flu on the campus of the Universities at Shady Grove or any of our partner institutions.

Additional Resources

• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Montgomery County Health Department

Incident Ledger

Below you'll find a list of incidents which took place on our campus and required intervention from Campus Security, Regional Police, or Medical Responders.

Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Student Services Office at 301.738.6023.

Click here to view all campus emergency alerts or weather closings.

Crime Alerts

Below you'll find a list of incidents which took place on our campus and required intervention from Campus Security, Regional Police, or Medical Responders.

Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Student Services Office at 301.738.6023.

Click here to view all campus emergency alerts or weather closings.

Emergency Preparations

The cornerstone of any emergency and operations preparedness are the policies and procedures that dictate action during critical and high stress incidents. These policies are designed to provide a framework for actions to be taken by both staff and students during emergency situations. They are not designed to cover all contingencies and fluctuations that may occur, however they are designed to allow flexibility as emergency situations evolve.

The policies contained in this manual are not all inclusive and the system is designed to expand or contract as emergency procedures evolve both on the local and national level. In addition they are designed to be compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which governs operational procedures during critical incidents.

The nature of the Shady Grove Campus, one not having its own Police force, mandates these policies must frequently rely on staff members taking on multi-dimensional roles and the assistance of off campus and contracted resources. These resources include, but are not limited to; contracted security personnel, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Montgomery Department of Fire and Rescue, and the University of Maryland at College Park.

It is the goal of the policies contained in this manual to create a consistent and reliable response to critical incidents. They are designed, with few exceptions (due to confidential material), to be available to all members of the USG community, both staff and students. Responding to critical incidents can only be successful if the entire community has knowledge of and understands responses during emergency situations.

These documents are in Adobe PDF format:

Emergency Operations Manual

Introduction
Notifications Policy
Automated External Defibrilator Policy (AED)
Evacuation and Fire Policy
Response to Medical Emergencies Policy
Bomb Threats Policy
Student and Staff Deaths
Crisis Communication Plan
Active Shooter Policy
Shelter-in-Place Policy
Pharmacy Alarm Policy*

Appendix

1. Letter of Promulgation
2. Evacuation Plan
3. Emergency Contact and Notification Matrix*
4. Building Plans*
5. Montgomery County Police Tactical Plan Form*
6. Emergency Exercises*
7. Policy for External Use*
8. Shady Grove Event Security Memorandum
9. Bomb Threat Data Record
10. Disabled Student Registration Form
11. Student Class Rosters*

* - Coming Soon

Complete Manual

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Jeanne Clery Disclosure Of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

This Safety & Security publication is compiled and distributed annually in compliance with the Clery Act and contains crime statistics and statements of security policy. Annually, prior to October 1st, current students and employees are sent an email message providing them with a link to this brochure and notification that the current edition of the Safety & Security publication has been posted on the Universities at Shady Grove website. Printed copies may be obtained from the 24 hour security desk located in Building III.

The Universities at Shady Grove initiates timely warnings to the campus community of crimes that are considered by the institution to represent a threat to students and employees. Warnings, in the form of Crime Alerts, are initiated in a manner to aid in the prevention of similar crimes. Crime Alerts will be posted on the Shady Grove website, distributed by electronic mail, physically distributed in the form of a flyer, and/or brought to the attention of appropriate media for information dissemination.

With few exceptions, a daily log is maintained that records crimes reported to the University and/or the Montgomery County Police Department. The log contains the nature, date, time, general location, and, if known, disposition of crimes. Entries are made and updated within two business days of the report or update. The log is available online or can be viewed at the office of the security director (3123 Building III) As mandated by the Clery Act, the University publishes an annual crime statistics report which is set forth in this publication.

In addition to offenses reported to the University Security or the Montgomery County Police Department, the report may contain offenses reported to University offices and officials including: The Office of Student and Academic Services; The Office of Human Resources, and The Director Facilities Management.

Alerts

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions, you should follow delays and closures for the "Universities at Shady Grove or USM Shady Grove Center," rather than any individual participating USM institution. Closures and delays will be sent over the e2Campus notification system, as well as being reported on local radio and television news stations. You may also call USG at 301.738.6000 for recorded updates related to closures or delays.

Alert Systems

The Universities at Shady Grove e2Campus system allows the University to contact you during an emergency by sending text messages to your:

• E-mail (school, personal, other)
• Cell phone
• Pager
• Blackberry type device.

When an emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify you using the e2Campus alert system. You will be connected to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, who to contact and other critical information. In addition to emergencies this system can be used to communicate weather, traffic, and other information.

In addition to the text alert system the University maintains several email listservs designed to communicate critical information to students faculty and staff. This system will be used to notify the community of emergency situations as well as past crimes that could present a future threat to the community.

Lastly the University can use its telecom system to send out a "broadcast" to all phones on the system. This is in the form of a recorded message.

Escort Service

The University security officers provide escorts to and from parking lots or between buildings. You can request an escort by calling 301.738.6065 or by stopping by the security desk in the lobby of Building III.