TAMT

 

IF IMMEDIATE DANGER
CALL SWCC CAMPUS POLICE 964.7503:
ON CAMPUS LINES DIAL EXT. 7221 OR 4357 (HELP).
IF NO RESPONSE FROM THESE NUMBERS THEN CALL 911.
 

*HELP phones are located throughout campus to gain immediate contact with SWCC Campus Police. ( see location listing )

 

Threat Response Action Guide
 

OBSERVATION SITUATION   REPORT TO
       
AGGRESSION If you are dealing with aggressive or threatening behavior then do this SWCC Police Department; A SWCC Police Officer will respond, assess, and assist. Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
CONCERN Incidents observed that provoke or concern but require no emergency response then do this Threat Assessment Team
 
DANGER TO SELF / OTHERS (expressed verbally or in writing) An individual expresses (verbally or in writing) a willingness or desire to harm or kill himself/herself with no specific plan.
*In this situation the danger is not imminent
* Example: An individual may write about or discuss a sense of desperation or hopelessness with death as a solution OR an individual expresses thoughts of wanting to harm another person
 		 then do this Threat Assessment Team
 
 
DANGER TO SELF (In progress) An individual demonstrates (in progress) an attempt to harm or kill himself/herself or has a specific plan. *Here the danger is imminent or in progress
*Example: An individual advises that they have taken pills, has a weapon, advised that when they leave they are going to implement their suicide plan
 		 then do this SWCC Police Department; Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
 
DANGER TO OTHERS

 (in progress)

 An individual demonstrates (in progress) an attempt to assault or harm another person or has a specific plan. *Here the danger is imminent or in progress.
*Example: An individual advises that he/she plans to fight, harm, or kill another and has a specific plan.		 then do this SWCC Police Department; Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
DISABILITY If you see or are dealing with a person with a disability who is in difficulty, ask them if you may contact Student Disability Services. then do this Student Disability Services
 
EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORS If you see or are dealing with an individual who "needs to talk to someone” about a personal concern or is experiencing a psychological crisis
 		 then do this Threat Assessment Team
 
ILLNESS OR INJURY For medical emergencies dial 911

If you see or are dealing with a person who is injured, or ill, or whose behavior seems erratic

 then do this SWCC Police Department; Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
 
SEXUAL ASSAULT An individual reports they are a victim of ongoing or very recent physical or sexual abuse at the hands of a relative, guardian, caretaker, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or unknown. then do this SWCC Police Department; Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
 
SUBSTANCE ABUSE An individual appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in class, or is seen in possession of same.
 		 then do this SWCC Police Department; Call Ext. 7221, or 964-7503, Ronnie Kiser, Chief
       

 

*Download a pdf of the Threat Response Action Guide above for printing.
 

Faculty and Staff

In addition to the Threat Response Action Guide on this page, please refer also to the Action Guide "Frequently Asked Questions About Dealing with Student Behaviors" for further information.

 

 

We would like you to share your observations.

If a situation or someone's behavior causes you to be concerned,

remember  "It may be nothing, BUT...".

 

 Don't hesitate to reach out to the Campus Police (964.7603),
or a Threat Assessment Team Member listed below,

or send an email to tat@sw.edu
 

Ronnie Kiser
 Campus Police Chief
276.964.7603 OR
on campus 7221

ronnie.kiser@sw.edu

 

Cathy L. Smith-Cox
Dean of Health Technologies, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural & Social Sciences
276.9647340
 cathy.smith-cox@sw.edu

Jerry Stinson

Program Director
Administration of Justice
276.964.7203
 jerry.stinson@sw.edu

Martha Rasnake
 Director of Human Resources
276.964.7389
martha.rasnake@sw.edu

       

Jennifer Roark, MA, LPC

Great Expectations Counselor
276.964.7653
 jennifer.roark@sw.edu
 

 Stephanie Davis LCSW, MSW

Director of Career & Disability Services / Campus Based Coordinator OPSS

276.964.7314
 stephanie.davis@sw.edu

Dr. Mike Henry

Director of Student Support Services
276.964.7233
 mike.henry@sw.edu

Dr. Barbara Fuller
 VP of Instruction
276.964.7200
 barbara.fuller@sw.edu

Note: All members of the Threat Assessment Team are considered to be school officials and will have complete access to student records when necessary to do their job.