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For Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies, Call or Text 911, then call Campus Safety Services at 408-554-4444.
You call 911:
- Give the address, or best known location of the emergency.
- Share the building name, room #, floor, nearby landmark, or closest street.
- Tell the dispatcher exactly what happened to make you call 911.
- Stay on the line. Do not hang up unless the dispatcher tells you to.
- Follow instructions. The dispatcher may provide lifesaving directions.
- After calling 911, notify Campus Safety Services if safe to do so.
Active Threats & Lockdown Instructions
During an active threat incident, you will receive an SCU Bronco Alert to LOCKDOWN. During a nearby safety and security related-incident, or an environmental emergency, you will receive an SCU Bronco Alert to SHELTER IN PLACE. How are these two different? Review this graphic for a comparison.
Emergency Planning develops, implements, and continuously improves a comprehensive campus emergency management program.
The program operates under the University’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and is guided by applicable fire, occupational health and safety regulations and standards, the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Clery Act, and accepted emergency management practices.
Overall Goals:
- Align emergency practices with industry standards.
- Foster a culture of resilience and readiness across the University.
- Strengthen partnerships that support response and recovery.
- Reduce known hazards before emergencies occur.
- Maintain plans and resources for effective campus response.
- Provide timely response to emergencies affecting campus safety.
- Support coordinated recovery following emergencies.
Prepare Before, Stay Safe During, Stay Safe After. Prepared SCU.
What can you do?
Use the information and tools available on this page to assist you in being prepared for emergencies
SCU Bronco Alert
SCU Bronco Alert is the University's mass notification system to alert the campus community of incidents on or near campus
Rave Guardian App
The Rave Guardian app is a personal safety tool that serves as a companion to SCU Bronco Alert