Lockdown Alert

Purpose

A Lockdown is implemented when there is an active threat of violence on campus.  During a lockdown, all individuals are to remain secured in place until Law Enforcement or a Caltech Alert advises that the situation has been resolved.  Lockdowns are intended to keep individuals away from a dangerous situation while allowing emergency personnel to contain and handle the threat.

Upon Notification to Lock down:

Secure

• Secure the space that you are in. If there are no locks, consider barricading the door
• If you are outside and alerted to Lockdown, enter the closest possible building
• If it is safe to do so, share the building with those campus members seeking shelter. Look for Caltech ID's and/or uniforms but always use your judgment.
• Close and lock any windows
• Pull blinds

Silence

• Minimize noise
• Keep cell phones turned on but put them on silent mode
• Turn down ringers on desk phones
• Unplug speakers on computers or audio equipment
• Reduce or turn off lights to make yourself less visible in the building

Stay

• Remain in a secure location and wait for instructions from emergency personnel or an official source such as the Caltech Alert Emergency Notification system before exiting the building

Communications During a Lockdown Event

• Notification to lockdown can come from various sources however the Caltech Emergency Notification system will be used as a primary communication tool.
• Always alert or share necessary safety information with other people in your building or location
• If you have pertinent information about the emergency or need assistance call ext 5000 or send an email to 5000@caltech.edu. Please consider that by making a phone call you may be audible to a perpetrator.