Menacing behavior is expressing or showing an intention to inflict injury or damage upon someone or something.
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Call Campus Police at (304) 367-4357.
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Have someone else call if you are unable to do so.
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Provide the address, location, and all possible details to the dispatcher.
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De-escalate the situation if possible; if not possible, get to a safe place.
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Do not provoke or become involved in the disruptive behavior.
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Do not argue, yell or joke with the individual.
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Limit eye contact with the individual.
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Stay out of arm’s reach of the individual.
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Do not touch the person.
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If the disturbance is outside, stay away from doors and windows. Remain inside.
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Do not allow menacing behavior to go unreported. Alert the Campus Police Department.
Refer to the Shooting Incident section of this Crisis Management guide if the individual begins using a weapon or gunshots are fired.
