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Suspicious Behavior

Immediate Actions

Suspicious Behavior Tips

  • Do not physically confront the person.
  • Do not let anyone into a locked building/office.
  • Do not block the person’s access to an exit.
  • Call 911 or Campus Police as soon as feasible.
  • Provide as much information as possible about the person and his/her direction of travel.

Suspicious Object Tips

  • Do not touch or disturb the object.
  • Do not use a cell phone around the object.
  • Move away from object and call 911 or 423.677.7927 on a landline phone.
  • Notify your instructor or supervisor.
  • Be prepared to evacuate.

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