Lockdown

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 OF LOCKDOWN

SECURE

• Secure your space. 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
• 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