Terrorist Threat Level Advisory
The measures listed below are recommended actions for departments to follow for each level of the Terrorist Threat Level Advisory System. Should a specific threat targeting the university or our surrounding area be identified, the University Police will notify the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and provide recommendations for stricter security measures. Departments will be notified via e-mail of any additional security measures to be implemented once they have been approved.
Level #1 (Green): Low condition (low risk of terrorist attack). Actions to take:
- Normal operations remain in effect.
- Routine security measures remain in effect.
Level #2 (Blue): Guarded condition (general risk of terrorist attack). Actions to take:
- Departments should assess their vulnerabilities on a regular basis.
- Initiate proper responses to changed or new vulnerabilities identified.
- Conduct staff refresher training on internal security measures.
Level #3 (Yellow): Elevated condition (significant risk of terrorist attack). Actions to take:
- Raise the security awareness level of your staff.
- Review & update your emergency response plans.
- Coordinate changes to your plans with supporting activities and agencies.
- Test internal and external communications procedures.
- Consider increasing security measures at special events and at key facilities.
Level #4 (Orange): High condition (high risk of terrorist attack). Actions to take:
- Heighten security awareness levels of your staff.
- Enhance mail & package screening procedures.
- Take additional precautions at special events and key facilities.
- Increase security patrols and checks of key facilities.
Level #5 (Red): Severe condition (severe risk of terrorist attack). Actions to take:
- Call an initial meeting of Operations Group members.
- Consider implementing parking restrictions, especially near key buildings.
- Consider closing or restricting access to key facilities.
- Consider canceling non-essential activities.
