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CSU prepares for emergency situations with group training, confidential plan Officers run away from Watts Hall Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 during reports of an active shooter on Ohio State’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. Law enforcement sources say nine people have been transported to hospitals and a suspect has been killed. PHOTO BY TOM DODGE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
By Tony Villalobos May @TonyTheGnarly
Eleven people were injured in an attack at Ohio State University early yesterday morning when a man deliberately drove over a curb and attacked a group of students. The suspect injured 11 people with his car and a kitchen knife before being shot by OSU Police Officer Alan Horujko. All eleven were rushed to hospitals with one in critical condition. They are all expected to make a full recovery. This has been the latest of sev-
eral attacks on college campuses nationwide prompting many with the question: are we next? The Colorado State University Police Department offers tips and training for just that reason. While the incident at OSU did not involve a shooter, the principles of responding to violent situations remain the same. CSUPD has contingency plans in the event of an emergency and, while details are not shared so as to prevent creating a public safety threat, a general plan can be found online at safety.colostate.edu. Prior to police arriving on
scene there are ways for individuals in emergency situations to prevent loss of life. During any type of emergency it is important to watch for several variables including how many attackers there are, the appearance and height of the attackers, and an exit strategy. CSUPD also has a resource video for students, faculty and staff offered on their website which provides basic active shooter training that can be applied to a variety of situations. The CSUPD advice is based on the “Run. Hide. Fight.” model that the Department of Home-
land Security encourages universities to use. This option should be used as a last resort situation, according to the Homeland Security video. These types of events can evolve quickly and it is important to remain calm and have an exit plan. Call 911 as soon as you can, and when they arrive, remember to follow their instructions, keep your hands visible at all times and avoid yelling. When police arrive on scene remember that their first priority is to stop the attacker and medical help will arrive soon for the injured.
CSUPD provides active shooter training to groups including student and employee groups. They do not offer training for individuals at this time. CSUPD can generally schedule training within a few weeks of a request, and information is located on their website on how to do so. Colorado State University also encourages its students, faculty and staff to sign up for emergency text message alerts to stay informed throughout emergency situations. Tony Villalobos May can be reached online at news@collegian. com.