Operation of the Urbana-Champaign Campus Under Emergency Conditions

  1. Issued:April 12, 1994
  2. Revised:January 7, 2013
  3. Last Reviewed:January 7, 2013
  4. Policy Number: FO-47
  5. Responsible Office:Public Safety
  6. Policy Contact: Executive Director of Public Safety
    dpscomments@illinois.edu
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Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to state the campus’ commitment to safety when conditions arise that constitutes an emergency and/or disaster.

Scope

This policy applies to all members of the campus community.

Authority

The campus Executive Director of Public Safety or designee is assigned responsibility for implementing and maintaining this policy.

Policy

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to a safe and nonviolent environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. If a condition arises that constitutes an emergency and/or disaster, the campus will utilize any/all resources available to mitigate the situation as efficiently and safely as possible.

Definitions

  • Campus Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP)The written plan of a higher education institution describing the organization, mission and functions of the higher education institution and supporting services for responding to and recovering from disasters/emergencies and for violence prevention.
  • DisasterAn occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or technological cause, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, hazardous materials spill or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, extended periods of severe and inclement weather, drought, infestation, critical shortages of essential fuels and energy, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, or acts of domestic terrorism [20 ILCS 3305/4].
  • EmergencyA sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.

Processes/Procedures/Guidelines

Suspicious behaviors and/or actions, violent acts and threat of violence should be reported to the campus police immediately by calling 9-1-1 (See Prevention and Response Planning).

In service of its commitment to the welfare, health and safety of all those in its campus community, the campus has developed and maintains a comprehensive Campus Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) (PDF). The CEOP “Basic Plan” can be found on the Division of Public Safety’s Website at police.illinois.edu. Additional functional annexes to the CEOP “Basic Plan” are maintained within the Division of Public Safety. Both the CEOP “Basic Plan” and the functional annexes are distributed annually to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and the Champaign County Emergency Management Agency.

Contact

Executive Director of Public Safety (police@illinois.edu)

  1. Issued:April 12, 1994
  2. Revised:January 7, 2013
  3. Last Reviewed:January 7, 2013
  4. Policy Number: FO-47
  5. Responsible Office:Public Safety
  6. Policy Contact: Executive Director of Public Safety
    dpscomments@illinois.edu
  8. Print Policy
  1. 9-1-1 Service As Used For Emergency Response
  2. Access Security Systems
  3. Accident Investigation Procedures
  4. Acquiring Energy-consuming Equipment
  5. Aerial Activities Over, On, or In Campus Property
  6. Alcohol Management Policy
  7. Appropriate Use of Computers and Network Systems
  8. Approval of Project Involving the Addition, Modification, or Deletion of Physical Facilities (“Site Approvals”)
  9. Art in Public Spaces
  10. Assignment of Campus Car Pool Vehicles to Departments
  11. Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
  12. Banner (Vexilla) Displays
  13. Bicycle Regulations
  14. Building Emergency Action and Business Continuity Plans
  15. Building Regulations
  16. Building Signage
  17. Campus Demonstrations and Protests
  18. Campus Environmental Health and Safety
  19. Campus Threat Assessment
  20. Carpeting and Drapery
  21. Clery Act
  22. Computer Security
  23. Connection to IllinoisNet
  24. Decorations, Displays, and Christmas Trees
  25. Department-Owned Non-Passenger Vehicles and Equipment
  26. Disaster Recovery Contract for Services Activation
  27. Disposal of Magnetic Media
  28. Distribution of Building Plan Documents and Architectural Drawings
  29. Division of Responsibility
  30. Emergency Communication Systems
  31. Expressive Activity on Campus
  32. Fire Safety
  33. Fire Safety Compliance, Reports, Information, and Education
  34. Fire Safety Regulations for Scenery and Set Decorations
  35. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in Campus Buildings
  36. In-Line Skates, Roller Skates, Skateboards, e-Scooters, and Self-Balancing Personal Transportation Devices
  37. Information Security
  38. Installation of Equipment Requiring Special or Controlled Climatic Conditions
  39. Lawn Signs
  40. Limited Use and Reservation of the University Quadrangle
  41. Loaned Art
  42. Low Voltage Media Installation
  43. Motor Vehicles in Buildings
  44. Multimedia Accessibility
  45. Net Zero Space Growth
  46. Operating Unlicensed Motorized Vehicles on Pathways
  47. Operation of Electronic Devices While Operating University Vehicles and Equipment
  48. Operation of the Urbana-Champaign Campus Under Emergency Conditions
  49. Organization and Responsibilities of Facilities & Services
  50. Outdoor Displays
  51. Parking Regulations
  52. Personal Property Used on Campus
  53. Personal Protective Equipment
  54. Possession of Weapons
  55. Procurement of Construction Services
  56. Project Management Fees on Capital Construction Projects
  57. Property Security
  58. Public Health Emergency Response Policy
  59. Quadrangle Noise
  60. Radio Frequency Spectra
  61. Radio Licenses, Applications and Renewals, and Federal Communication Commission Maintenance and Inspection Requirements
  62. Requesting Work Order Service
  63. Reservation of University Property
  64. Security Cameras
  65. Service, Emotional Support (Assistance), and Other Animals
  66. Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus
  67. Storm Sewer Usage
  68. Three-Wheel Scooters
  69. Underground Utility Damage Prevention
  70. Unit Risk Management Coordinator
  71. University Resources for Political Campaign Activities
  72. University Security Alarms
  73. University Vehicle Signage
  74. Utility Services
  75. Vehicle Accident Reporting Requirements
  76. Vehicles Using University Grounds
  77. Violence Prevention and Response
  78. Working Alone