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The Faculty and Staff are committed to making the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION campus a safe and secure environment for students, faculty and staff. This report provides information to our campus community to raise awareness and provide necessary resources to keep them safe.
The CURE campus has 24-hour private security. The White Plains Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and emergency response at the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. The primary office of the White Plains Police Department is located at 77 S Lexington Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, For non-emergencies, they can be reach at (914) 422-6111. For emergencies, they can be reach by dialing 911.
Commitment to Safety
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CURE maintains a strong commitment to campus security and safety. Exterior lighting is an important part of this commitment. Motor vehicle parking lots, pedestrian walkways and building exteriors are well lit. A comprehensive survey of all exterior lighting is conducted by building and security representatives at least once a year. Members of the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION are encouraged to report any exterior deficiencies to the building security
Crime Awareness
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It is the philosophy of the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION to plan proactively for the prevention of crimes. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is CURE’s comprehensive crime prevention program. The crime prevention program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities whenever possible and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
The following is a list of the crime prevention programs and projects employed by CURE:
24-hour Closed Circuit Cameras: The campus is monitored by 24-hour closed circuit cameras.
New Student Orientation: New students are explained the importance of safety and the quickest means to get from the campus to their vehicles. Buddy systems are encouraged in the evening time.
New Employee Orientation: New employees are explained the importance of safety and the quickest means to get from the campus to their vehicles. Additionally, new employees are encouraged to lock their office doors, as well as the main school doors upon departing for the evening.
Emergency Information/Emergency Notifications
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In the event of an emergency, the home page of our website will be used to provide timely information to the CURE community. It will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.
In cases of major emergencies, such as a flood, fire, or hazardous material accident - occurs, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated and specially trained personnel will respond.
Reporting an Emergency: Call 911 for any situation that requires any immediate police, fire, or medical response.
Other important phone numbers:
Facilities Management repairs: (855)843-2873 or lori@cure.edu
Information Technology repairs: (855)843-2873 or lisaanne@cure.edu
After a Major Emergency: Do not re-enter a building after an emergency. Facilities Management and Administration will assess buildings for re-entry. The Fire Department, Police or Facilities Management personnel will evaluate damaged buildings and check and/or turn off water, gas, and electrical mains.
Basic Emergency Procedures
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Here you can find instructions for how to respond to various emergencies. In many circumstances, you should evacuate the building. Whenever evacuating remember the following guidelines:
Calmly and quietly walk to the nearest exit.
Do not use elevators.
Follow instructions of emergency personnel.
BOMB THREAT
Report the threat immediately to Police by dialing 911.
Do not use a cell phone since a cell phone signal can be used to set off an explosive.
Evacuate the area calmly.
EARTHQUAKE
Take cover under a desk or table, protecting as much of your body as possible, especially your head and neck.
Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
Do not run outside. If outdoors, stay in an open area.
After shaking stops, evacuate to your designated evacuation area.
FIRE
Call 911 and report the location and nature of the fire.
Activate the closest fire alarm.
Evacuate to the designated evacuation area.
FLOOD
Do not enter any flooded area, i.e., basement, first floor, vaulted area, etc.
If the flooding is minor, call Facilities Management at (855)843-2873, and report the location and nature of leak.
MEDICAL
Dial 911 and report the nature of the illness or injury and the location.
Notify a supervisor or other person in charge.
Stay with the victim until help arrives if you are not in immediate danger.
TORNADO
Take cover at the lowest level of the building. If any underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture.
Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or shopping malls.
Stay away from windows.
If outdoors, take cover, if possible, inside a building. If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a building.
After tornado passes, remain alert for signs of additional tornadoes and/or flash flooding.
ACTIVE SHOOTER
Lock and/or barricade doors with any available object(s) (chairs, tables, desks, etc)
Turn off lights
Close blinds
Block windows
Turn off computer monitors
Keep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight by laying low to the ground
Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection (i.e. concrete walls, desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc.). Such cover may protect you from injury
Silence cell phones
Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons
Contacting Authorities:
Dial 911 – Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed.
What to Report:
Your specific location- building name and office/room number
Number of people at your specific location
Injuries- number injured, types of injuries
Assailant(s)- location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapon(s) (long gun or hand gun), backpack, shooter’s identity if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.
Un-Securing an area:
Responding special forces will assist in un-securing and rescuing victims who are locked down; Consider risks before un-securing rooms
Remember, the shooter will not stop until he/she is engaged by an outside force
Attempts to rescue people should only be attempted if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside a secured area.
Consider the safety of masses –vs- the safety of a few
If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured
Security Response:
If possible, limit suspect(s) movement(s) by securing all unaffected buildings; evacuate victims to safety; provide master keys and logistical support to responding special forces and emergency medical services
Facilitate basic first aid or triage injured victims if possible
Assist law enforcement authorities with investigation