Procedures for dealing with violent/dangerous behavior

Due to the nature of the activities that take place at Central Michigan University, disturbances may occur when aggression overtakes rational judgment. An aggressive dispute can often be resolved with a few words from a person of authority. The following procedure is for disturbances which have escalated to be potentially dangerous to property or people

• Use your best judgment when assessing the situation, determine whether it is something that can be resolved with intervention. NEVER put yourself into a situation that can become harmful to you.
  
  
• If the situation is dangerous, immediately call CMU Police (911) and inform them of the location and actions of the individual(s) creating the disturbance.
  
  
• If a person(s) has or appears to have a weapon, immediately call CMU Police (911).
  
  
• If a person(s) behavior appears to be drug or alcohol induced, immediately call CMU Police (911).
  
  
• If a person(s) has done or is doing malicious damage to property, immediately call CMU Police (911).
  
  
• If a person(s) is physically assaulting another, immediately call CMU Police (911).
  
  
• If you intervene and they refuse to cooperate, immediately call CMU Police (911).