September Letter to the Campus Community
Dear Adelphi Community,
As we embark on the Fall 2024 semester, we recognize September as National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a time to emphasize that campus safety is a shared responsibility. At Adelphi University, it is crucial that we work together as a community to create a secure environment for all. I encourage you to explore the essential safety resources and training opportunities (see below) offered by our Department of Public Safety and Transportation.
Guided by our core values of Pride, Professionalism, and Service, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for every member of our community. I encourage everyone to stay aware and report any concerns, and invite you to explore our website for support and resources.
Let us work together to ensure a safe and engaging experience at Adelphi, as your awareness and proactive involvement are vital to our shared success. We’re proud to serve you 24/7, so feel free to reach out with any questions. Go Panthers!
Sincerely,
James Francis – Executive Director of Public Safety and Security
National Campus Safety Awareness Month at Adelphi University
Important Safety Resources and Information
- If you see something, say something: If you become aware of an issue, incident or troubling situation causing anxiety, stress or fear, you should promptly report it. If the situation appears imminent and/or includes the risk of violence to yourself or others, you should call 911 or Public Safety by dialing “5” from any campus phone or calling 516-877-3511.
- Mass Notification System (RAVE): In the event of a hostile intruder, emergency lockdown/shelter-in-place order, or weather related delay or closing, the Department of Public Safety notifies our community members via RAVE text messages and/or our Emergency Public Address System. Sign up for Adelphi RAVE alerts.
Resources for Your Preparedness:
- Participate in one or more of our on-campus National Campus Safety Month events/trainings hosted by Public Safety throughout September.
- Request a Public Safety training for your department or group to learn important ways to be prepared for hostile intruder events, including run, hide, fight guidelines and Stop The Bleed life-saving techniques.
- Videos to watch:
- Campus Safety 101: resources to help you stay safe on campus and in our community.
- When Lightning Strikes: learn what to do during a lockdown/shelter in place due to a hostile intruder.
- Door Lock Instructional Video: familiarize yourself with our three types of classroom door locks.
- Understand what to do during a campus lockdown/shelter-in-place situation.
- Know our evacuation procedures in case an emergency makes this necessary.
- Stop the Bleed kits are mounted in all public safety vehicles and in the Performing Arts Center, Center for Recreation and Sport, Swirbul Library, Nexus, Levermore Hall, and the University Center.
- The University Center has automated external defibrillator (AED) devices for trained individuals to use.
Our Preparedness:
- Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT): Following the 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech, Adelphi was one of the first institutions to establish a dedicated team for monitoring and addressing reported safety concerns. BIT (previously the Threat Assessment Team) is coordinated by Public Safety to help address or prevent serious safety issues that involve our community in support of Adelphi’s incident reporting and resolution procedures.
- Testing and Practice: At least once a year we test our Emergency Operations Plan and our Mass Notification System (RAVE). Our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually in accordance with the Clery Act. And, in support of our goal to always be prepared and ready, our Department and Adelphi’s leaders practice the University’s emergency response on an ongoing basis with tabletop exercises.
- Local Police Support: We maintain close working relationships with the police departments of Garden City, Hempstead, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Poughkeepsie and New York City. All Adelphi campus locations are supported by these police services, including criminal investigation and emergency response.