See Something? Say Something! Matt Butzky | Police Officer
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What You Can Do To Help Be Alert Observe Call the Police Move to a safe location Don’t confront the suspect Don’t follow the suspect
Types of Incidents to Report Suspicious Activity / Vehicles / Items Criminal Activity Medical Emergencies Property Damage Safety Hazards Firearms on Campus Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Threats and Harassment Threatening / Harassing behavior should be taken seriously Could be criminal in nature Over 1/3 of violent attackers telegraphed their intentions prior to acting Notify your supervisor, staff, or DPSS Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Call the Police Call 911 for Emergencies DPSS Non-Emergency Contact Text 377911 Use a Blue Light Emergency Phone Give your name, location, and nature of the incident Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
What to Share WHO you are WHAT you saw WHEN it happened WHERE it was HOW it happened Include information about weapons or violence Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Describe the Suspect Gender / Race / Age Height / Weight Hair / Eyes Clothing / Accessories Weapons Location / Direction What stands out? Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Describe the Vehicle License Plate Color / Year Make / Model Occupants Direction of Travel What stands out? Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Suspicious Behavior Appears out of place Appears nervous / sweaty Avoids eye contact Departs quickly when approached Photographs unusual items / locations Asks inappropriate questions Requires immediate police and community response. Overwhelmingly, the offender is a single shooter (98 percent), primarily male (97 percent). In 40 percent of the instances, they kill themselves.12
Suspicious Vehicles & Items Circling slowly or parked left running Parking or driving inappropriately Appears overloaded Leaking fluid Items Unattended bags / boxes in a public space Unusual or unexpected mail
Don’t Be a Victim – Personal Safety Be Alert, Be Aware Lock it up Don’t prop doors Draw blinds / curtains Monitor alcohol intake Walk with friends Keep to well lit areas Consider alternative transportation options
Don’t Be a Victim – Value Your Valuables Never leave property unattended Use tracking software on electronics Use hardened alloy bicycle locks (U-Bolt) Register your electronics / bicycles Keep personal information guarded
Don’t Be a Victim – Stay Informed Sign up for Emergency Alerts Text, voicemail, email Review Crime Alerts Visit the DPSS website – dpss@umich.edu Follow DPSS on Twitter – @umichdpss
DPSS Community Outreach Unit We can assist with matters related to safety on campus Contact us at (734)763-3434 or visit our website at dpss@umich.edu Presentations RUN HIDE FIGHT See Something? Say Something! Violence in the Workplace