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Kidnapping/Hostage Situation

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Actions 

  • Contact Campus Police (817.257.7777).

  • Remain calm.  Cooperate with the person.  Make no sudden movements.

  • If safe to do so, alert other employees/students that an emergency is present or imminent and to quietly leave the area.

If you receive a telephone call regarding a kidnapping/hostage situation:

  • Keep the caller on the line to get as much information as possible.

  • Use the Kidnapping/Hostage Checklist to record all information (available in each department's copy of the Emergency Management flip-chart).

If your receive a ransom note, contact Campus Police at once.  Minimize additional handling of the note until it can be delivered to authorities.

 

 

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