Alert Campus Safety's 24 hr Emergency Dispatch 443-423- 3333. Do not hesitate to report a non-specific threat just because there has been no actual harm to a person or property.
Direct Threats of Violence
Get out of immediate danger if possible.
Call 911 and then Campus Safety (443-423-3333). Stay on the line until you are told to hang up.
Armed Gunman on Campus or other Direct Threat
Get out of immediate danger if possible. Alert 911 and Campus Safety (443-423-3333) and provide the following information: Reported location of the suspect, identity, and physical description of suspect and the number and type of weapons reportedly held by the suspect.
Shelter in place: remain in a room with doors locked and windows secured. Stay away from windows and doors.
For additional information go to www.mica.edu.
Active Shooter on Campus
Get out of immediate danger if possible.
Alert 911 and Campus Safety (443-423-3333) with the following information: Location of the active shooter(s), physical description, number and type of weapons held by the shooter(s), the number of potential victims at the location.
If you see the shooter at a distance, run away when possible. Do not run in a straight line; use objects to block you from view when possible.
If you cannot evacuate safely, shelter in place. Lock doors, close blinds, turn out lights, stay away from doors and windows, silence cell phones.