Accidents may include slip and falls, vehicle crashes, sports injuries, laboratory incidents, equipment injuries, or other situations resulting in injury or property damage.
If someone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, call the City of Southfield Emergency Services at 911 immediately.
Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 to report the accident and request assistance.
Remain calm and assess the situation. Do not move an injured person unless they are in immediate danger from fire, traffic, electrical hazards, or other unsafe conditions.
Provide the exact location of the accident, including building name, room number, parking lot, or nearby landmarks. Stay on the line with emergency dispatchers and follow all instructions provided.
If trained to do so, provide basic first aid or CPR until emergency responders arrive. Do not provide medical treatment beyond your level of training.
Keep the area clear and safe for emergency responders. If possible, prevent additional accidents or injuries by warning others about hazards such as spills, broken glass, exposed wires, or damaged equipment.
If the accident involves a vehicle, remain at the scene unless emergency medical treatment is needed. Exchange information as appropriate and cooperate with Campus Safety and law enforcement personnel.
Report hazardous conditions, unsafe equipment, or damaged property to Campus Safety or university personnel as soon as possible.
Students involved in laboratory, shop, or maintenance accidents should immediately notify the supervising faculty or staff member in addition to Campus Safety.
Do not post photographs, videos, or personal information related to the accident on social media. Respect the privacy and dignity of those involved.
Follow all instructions provided by Campus Safety officers, emergency responders, faculty, staff, and university officials during and after the incident.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts during major incidents or campus disruptions.
Prompt reporting and responsible actions during accidents help protect the safety and well-being of the campus community.
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and may evolve rapidly. Students should remain alert, stay calm, and act quickly to protect themselves and others.
If you become aware of an active shooter or armed intruder, call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 if possible and provide the location of the incident, description of the suspect, type of weapon involved, and any known injuries.
LTU follows “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol. “Run, Hide, Fight” is an internationally recognized active-threat and active-shooter response protocol endorsed by federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Students should follow the “Run, Hide, Fight” during an active shooter emergency:
If there is a safe path available, evacuate the area immediately. Leave belongings behind. Encourage others to leave if possible, but do not delay your escape. Keep your hands visible. Prevent others from entering the danger area if safe to do so. Move far away from the incident location and seek secure shelter. Once safe, call 911 and Campus Safety.
If evacuation is not possible, shelter in place immediately. Go to the nearest room or office. Lock and barricade doors using furniture or other heavy objects. Turn off lights. Silence cell phones and electronic devices. Close blinds and stay away from doors and windows. Remain quiet and out of sight. Do not open doors for anyone unless you can confirm they are law enforcement officers or emergency personnel.
As a last resort, and only if your life is in immediate danger, attempt to disrupt or incapacitate the attacker. Use available objects as improvised weapons. Act aggressively and commit fully to your actions. Work together with others if possible.
When law enforcement arrives, remain calm and follow all instructions immediately. Keep your hands empty, raised, and visible at all times. Avoid sudden movements or pointing. Do not stop officers to ask questions or request assistance while they are securing the area.
Once in a safe location, remain there until university officials or law enforcement provide further instructions.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for updates and instructions.
After the incident, counseling and support services may be available through LTU Clinical Counseling and other university resources.
Quick action, awareness, and following the Run, Hide, Fight protocol can help save lives during an active shooter incident.
Bomb threats may be received by phone, email, written message, social media, or verbal communication. All bomb threats must be treated seriously until evaluated by law enforcement and emergency personnel.
If you receive a bomb threat by telephone, remain calm and keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Try to gather information such as the location of the device, time of detonation, type of device, reason for the threat, and characteristics of the caller’s voice or background noises.
If possible, write down the exact wording of the threat and immediately report the incident to the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 and call 911.
If a bomb threat is received electronically, do not delete the message. Preserve emails, texts, voicemails, or social media communications and report them immediately to Campus Safety.
Do not touch, move, or investigate suspicious packages or objects. Move away from the area and prevent others from approaching the item.
If instructed to evacuate, leave the building immediately using the nearest safe exit. Take personal belongings only if they are immediately available and doing so will not delay evacuation.
Do not use elevators during an evacuation unless directed otherwise by emergency personnel.
Follow all instructions from Campus Safety officers, law enforcement, firefighters, Housing staff, and LTU officials.
Avoid using cell phones, radios, or electronic devices near suspicious objects if instructed by emergency responders, as some devices could potentially trigger explosive devices.
Once outside, move to a safe location away from buildings, parking lots, vehicles, and emergency response operations. Remain at the designated assembly area until further instructions are provided.
Do not re-enter evacuated buildings until authorized by emergency responders or university officials.
Remain alert for suspicious behavior, unattended bags, backpacks, or unusual items and report concerns immediately to Campus Safety.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for instructions and updates.
Do not spread rumors, share unverified information, or post details about the incident on social media while emergency operations are ongoing.
Prompt reporting, calm evacuation, and cooperation with emergency personnel are essential during bomb threat incidents and help protect the safety of the campus community.
Civil disturbances may include protests, demonstrations, fights, riots, unlawful assemblies, vandalism, or other disruptive behavior that threatens the safety of individuals or interferes with university operations.
Students are encouraged to remain calm and avoid confrontations during civil disturbances. Respect the rights of others to lawful expression while prioritizing personal safety and following university policies and lawful directives from authorities.
If a situation becomes violent, threatening, or dangerous, immediately leave the area if it is safe to do so. Move to a secure location away from crowds, disturbances, or unsafe conditions.
Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat to life or safety. Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 to report disturbances, threats, injuries, vandalism, or suspicious activity.
Avoid provoking or engaging individuals involved in disruptive or aggressive behavior. Do not attempt to intervene physically in fights, riots, or violent situations.
Follow all instructions provided by Campus Safety officers, law enforcement, Housing staff, and LTU officials. Emergency personnel may direct students to evacuate, shelter in place, avoid specific areas, or relocate to safer locations.
If instructed to shelter in place, remain indoors, secure doors if possible, stay away from windows, and continue monitoring official campus communications for updates and instructions.
Avoid areas where crowds are gathering or where emergency responders are actively working. Stay alert for blocked roadways, damaged property, thrown objects, or other hazards.
Do not carry or possess weapons or objects that could be interpreted as weapons during demonstrations or disturbances. LTU is private property and is weapons free campus.
Students should avoid spreading rumors or sharing unverified information through social media, text messages, or other communication platforms during active incidents.
If safe to do so, assist others who may need help leaving the area, including individuals with disabilities or those unfamiliar with campus.
Document concerns or damages through proper university reporting procedures after the incident has stabilized, rather than during active disturbances.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for ongoing updates.
Prompt reporting, calm decision-making, and cooperation with emergency personnel are essential during civil disturbances and help protect the safety of the campus community.
Whenever a fire alarm sounds, treat the alarm as a real emergency and begin evacuation immediately. Do not assume the alarm is false or part of a drill unless instructed otherwise by university officials or emergency responders.
If you discover smoke or fire, activate the nearest fire alarm pull station if it is safe to do so. Call 911 immediately and contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945.
Evacuate the building immediately using the nearest safe exit. Close doors behind you as you leave if possible.
Do not use elevators during a fire alarm or fire emergency. Use stairwells and proceed calmly and quickly out of the building.
If smoke is present, stay low to the ground where air may be clearer. Cover your nose and mouth if necessary.
Before opening a closed door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it. Use an alternate exit if available.
If you are unable to leave your room or area safely, stay inside and call 911 and Campus Safety. Place a towel or clothing under the door to help keep smoke out and signal from a window if possible.
Once outside, move to a safe location away from the building and emergency response operations. Follow instructions from Campus Safety officers, Housing staff, firefighters, and university officials.
Do not re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency responders or university officials, even if alarms stop sounding.
Students living in residence halls should familiarize themselves with building evacuation routes, exits, and designated assembly areas in advance.
Do not tamper with fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, or other fire safety equipment. Misuse of fire safety equipment may violate university policy and state law.
Report blocked exits, fire hazards, malfunctioning alarms, or damaged safety equipment to Campus Safety immediately.
Remain attentive to official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts during significant incidents.
Prompt evacuation and immediate response during fire alarms help protect lives and support emergency responders during critical situations.
Flooding may result from severe weather, heavy rainfall, broken water mains, plumbing failures, sprinkler activation, or other water intrusion incidents. Flood conditions can create electrical hazards, structural damage, slip hazards, and unsafe living conditions.
If flooding presents an immediate danger to life or safety, call the City of Southfield Emergency Services at 911 immediately.
Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 to report flooding, water intrusion, or hazardous conditions on campus.
Avoid walking, driving, or riding through flooded areas. Even shallow water may conceal hazards such as electrical equipment, debris, open drains, or slippery surfaces.
Stay away from standing water near electrical outlets, appliances, power cords, or electrical equipment. Assume flooded electrical areas are dangerous until cleared by authorized personnel.
If safe to do so, move personal belongings, electronics, and valuables away from water. Disconnect electrical equipment only if you can do so safely and without standing in water.
Do not attempt to clean major flooding, sewage backups, or hazardous water spills yourself. Notify Campus Safety or Facilities personnel for assistance.
If instructed to evacuate, leave the area immediately using designated evacuation routes. Do not use elevators in flooded buildings or during severe weather events.
Students living in residence halls should follow instructions provided by Residence Life staff, Campus Safety, and university officials regarding relocation, shelter areas, or temporary housing arrangements.
Remain alert for slipping hazards, damaged ceilings, falling debris, mold concerns, and weakened structures following flooding incidents.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for updates and instructions.
Avoid entering restricted or barricaded areas until university officials determine conditions are safe.
If severe weather accompanies flooding, move to an appropriate shelter location and follow all severe weather emergency procedures.
Report injuries, hazardous conditions, blocked exits, or individuals needing assistance to Campus Safety immediately.
Do not post rumors or unverified information regarding flooding conditions or campus closures on social media.
Prompt reporting and careful response during flooding incidents help protect personal safety and reduce damage to campus property.
A medical emergency may include serious injury, difficulty breathing, chest pain, loss of consciousness, seizures, severe bleeding, allergic reactions, suspected overdose, head injury, or any condition requiring immediate medical attention.
If someone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, call the City of Southfield Emergency Services at 911 immediately.
Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 as soon as possible to report the emergency and request campus assistance.
Remain calm and assess the situation. Do not move an injured or ill person unless they are in immediate danger from fire, traffic, or another hazard.
Provide the exact location of the emergency, including building name, room number, floor, or nearby landmarks. Stay on the line with emergency dispatchers and follow all instructions provided.
If trained to do so, provide first aid or CPR until emergency responders arrive. If an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available nearby, retrieve and use it according to the device instructions.
Do not give food, drink, or medication to an ill or injured person unless directed by medical personnel.
Keep the area clear and allow emergency responders access to the scene. Assign someone to meet responding personnel outside the building if possible.
If exposure to blood or bodily fluids occurs, avoid direct contact whenever possible and notify emergency responders or university personnel.
Students are encouraged to carry important medical information, emergency contacts, allergy information, and necessary medications with them at all times.
Report unsafe conditions, hazardous materials, or health concerns to Campus Safety immediately.
Do not post photographs, videos, or personal information about medical emergencies on social media. Respect the privacy and dignity of those involved.
Follow all directions provided by emergency responders, Campus Safety officers, and university officials during and after a medical emergency.
Prompt reporting and immediate response during medical emergencies can help protect the safety and well-being of the campus community.
There are Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in buildings around campus. The Campus Community is encouraged to become familiar with the location of building AEDs should they be needed in an emergency.
A mental health emergency may include suicidal thoughts or statements, threats of self-harm, threats toward others, severe emotional distress, panic attacks, hallucinations, disorientation, extreme behavioral changes, or an inability to care for oneself safely.
If you or another person is in immediate danger, call 911 and Campus Safety (248.204.3945) immediately. Stay with the person if it is safe to do so and remain calm. Speak in a supportive and non-threatening manner. Do not argue, threaten, or attempt to physically restrain someone unless necessary to prevent immediate harm.
If the situation is not immediately life-threatening, contact campus counseling services, Residence Life staff, a faculty member, Campus Safety, or another trusted university official for assistance.
Take all statements about suicide or self-harm seriously. Do not dismiss comments such as “I can’t do this anymore,” “Everyone would be better off without me,” or similar statements. Encourage the individual to seek professional help and remain with them until assistance arrives if possible.
If a person appears highly distressed, give them space and reduce stimulation when possible. Move to a quieter area if safe to do so. Listen without judgment and avoid criticizing or minimizing their feelings.
Do not leave an individual alone if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others. Remove access to potential weapons or dangerous objects only if it can be done safely.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis yourself, seek help immediately by contacting counseling services, a trusted friend or family member, Campus Safety, or emergency services. If available, use campus crisis hotlines or community mental health resources.
Residence hall staff, faculty, and students should report concerning behavior when they observe significant changes in mood, threats, disruptive behavior, extreme withdrawal, or signs that a student may be unable to care for themselves safely.
Follow all instructions provided by emergency responders, counselors, Campus Safety officers, or university officials during a mental health emergency.
Protect the privacy and dignity of the individual involved. Do not record, photograph, or share information about the incident on social media.
After the immediate emergency has passed, students are encouraged to utilize campus counseling resources, employee assistance programs if applicable, student support services, or community mental health providers for ongoing support.
Seeking help for mental health concerns is encouraged and supported. Early intervention can help prevent crises and improve safety and well-being for everyone in the campus community.
If you believe an LTU student is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in crisis, call the City of Southfield Emergency Services at 911 immediately.
Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 for assistance during any mental health emergency or concerning situation.
During normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm), contact LTU Clinical Counseling at 248.204.4100.
LTU Clinical Counseling is located in Suite C405 in the Taubman Student Services Building #5.
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Additional information regarding counseling services is available through LTU Clinical Counseling at:
ltu.edu/student-life/student-support/wellness/clinical-counseling.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
If a power outage occurs, remain calm and wait for instructions from LTU officials. Most outages are temporary. Use a flashlight or phone light for illumination and do not use candles or open flames due to fire risk.
If you are in a classroom, residence hall, or office and it is safe to remain there, stay in place unless instructed otherwise. Move carefully in dark areas and use caution on stairs and walkways.
Do not use elevators during a power outage. If you become trapped in an elevator, use the emergency call button or phone if available, remain calm, and wait for assistance.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts. Follow all instructions from Campus Safety, Residence Life, and university officials.
Conserve your cell phone battery by limiting non-essential use, reducing screen brightness, and using battery saver mode if available.
In residence halls, use stairwells carefully and carry a flashlight if possible. Keep your room secured and report suspicious activity, fire, smoke, electrical hazards, or medical emergencies to Campus Safety (248.204.3945) or 911 immediately.
Stay away from hazardous areas such as downed power lines, flooded locations, dark restricted areas, and utility or mechanical rooms.
Check on roommates, classmates, or neighbors if it is safe to do so, especially individuals who may need assistance.
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to preserve food. Follow university instructions regarding dining services and food safety.
Classes, events, or campus operations may be delayed, relocated, or canceled during an outage. Do not assume cancellation until official notification is provided.
If evacuation becomes necessary, take essential items such as your phone, keys, identification, medications, and weather-appropriate clothing. Use stairs instead of elevators and proceed calmly to designated assembly areas.
Students are encouraged to keep basic emergency supplies available, including a flashlight, portable phone charger, extra batteries, bottled water, first aid supplies, and emergency contact information.
Always follow directions from university officials and emergency responders. Do not spread rumors or unverified information, and use 911 only for true emergencies.
If you discover a suspicious package, do not touch or move the item. A suspicious package should never be opened, moved, shaken, carried away, or placed in water or a container. Move away from the area calmly, keep others away, and maintain a safe distance.
Notify LTU Campus Safety (248.204.3945) or call 911 if there is immediate danger. Be prepared to provide the exact location, a description of the item, any unusual observations, and your contact information.
A package may be considered suspicious if it has no return address, excessive postage or tape, strange odors, leaking powder or liquid, protruding wires, ticking or buzzing sounds, threatening language, or appears abandoned or out of place.
If you accidentally handle the package, remain calm. Put the item down gently and avoid further contact. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Follow all instructions from emergency responders and avoid touching your face or other surfaces.
Campus Safety or emergency responders may evacuate the building, establish a safety perimeter, or restrict access to certain areas. If evacuation is ordered, leave the area calmly using the nearest safe exit. Do not use elevators if instructed otherwise. Take only essential personal belongings if time permits. Do not re-enter the area until authorized by emergency personnel.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency text alerts, email notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts. Do not spread rumors or unverified information.
If instructed, avoid using cell phones or radios near the suspicious package, as some devices could potentially trigger explosives. Report suspicious behavior to Campus Safety, including individuals leaving packages and quickly departing, threatening behavior, or attempts to access restricted areas.
If directed to shelter in place, remain indoors, close doors and windows, and wait for further instructions.
Never assume a suspicious item is harmless. Prompt reporting helps protect the campus community. Always follow directions from Campus Safety and emergency responders.
Threats or assaults may include verbal threats, physical violence, intimidation, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, harassment, or other behavior that causes fear for personal safety.
If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911 immediately.
Contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945 to report threats, assaults, suspicious behavior, or safety concerns.
If possible, move to a safe location away from the threatening individual or dangerous situation. Seek assistance from Campus Safety, university personnel, or trusted individuals nearby.
Remain calm and avoid escalating the situation. Do not argue with or provoke an aggressive individual.
If safe to do so, try to remember important details about the person involved, including physical description, clothing, location, vehicle information, statements made, or direction of travel.
Students experiencing or witnessing assault, harassment, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, or sexual misconduct are encouraged to report the incident promptly to Student Affairs or Campus Safety.
Preserve evidence whenever possible. Do not clean the area, wash clothing, delete messages, or discard items that may assist investigators if a crime has occurred.
If injuries are present, seek immediate medical attention. Medical care may also help preserve evidence and document injuries.
Students may seek confidential support and assistance through LTU Clinical Counseling during normal business hours by calling 248.204.4100.
LTU Clinical Counseling is located in Suite C405 in the Taubman Student Services Building #5.
Campus Map
Additional information regarding counseling services is available at:
ltu.edu/student-life/student-support/wellness/clinical-counseling
Students should remain alert to suspicious or concerning behavior and report threats, intimidation, or unsafe conditions immediately.
If instructed by Campus Safety or law enforcement, students may be directed to evacuate, shelter in place, avoid specific areas, or participate in other emergency protective actions.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for updates and instructions during significant incidents.
Do not spread rumors or share unverified information regarding incidents on social media.
Prompt reporting, seeking assistance, and following safety instructions help protect both individuals and the campus community during threats or assault-related incidents.
Students and employees may fill out the Title IX Incident Form to report incidents or alleged violations of harassment and/or discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and immediate protective action is necessary.
Students should monitor LTU Emergency Alerts, weather alerts, and local emergency notifications during severe weather conditions.
If a tornado warning is issued or severe weather threatens campus, immediately move to a designated shelter area or the lowest level of the building you are in.
The safest locations include basements, interior hallways, interior rooms without windows, and lower-level restrooms or storage areas.
Stay away from windows, glass doors, large open rooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, atriums, and exterior walls.
Do not use elevators during severe weather emergencies.
If outdoors, immediately seek shelter inside the nearest sturdy building. Do not attempt to outrun a tornado in open areas on foot.
If you are unable to reach a building, lie flat in a low-lying area such as a ditch while protecting your head and neck. Be aware of possible flooding hazards.
Students in residence halls should follow instructions provided by Housing staff, Campus Safety officers, and LTU officials regarding shelter locations and emergency procedures.
Remain in the shelter area until an “all clear” is issued by university officials or emergency responders. Tornadoes and severe weather conditions may occur in multiple waves.
If someone is injured during the storm, call the City of Southfield Emergency Services at 911 immediately and contact the LTU Department of Campus Safety at 248.204.3945.
Report hazardous conditions such as structural damage, broken glass, gas leaks, flooding, electrical hazards, or downed power lines to Campus Safety immediately.
Avoid damaged buildings and stay away from downed utility lines following severe weather.
Monitor official campus communications through emergency alerts, email, text notifications, the university website, and official social media accounts for updates and instructions.
Students are encouraged to keep emergency supplies available, including a flashlight, portable phone charger, weather radio or phone alerts, bottled water, medications, and emergency contact information.
Prompt action and following tornado safety procedures can help protect lives during severe weather emergencies.
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Call 911 if someone is hurt or in immediate danger.
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