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Hostage Situation
If You See Or Hear A Hostage Situation:
- Evacuate the area if it does not put you in greater danger.
- Take no action to intervene.
- Call 911 then immediately call Public Safety at 814-332-3357 or Ext. 3357. Provide as much information as possible and remain on the line with the dispatcher, if it is safe to do so.
If You Are Taken Hostage:
- Remain calm and cooperate with your captors.
- DO NOT attempt to escape unless there is no danger in doing so.
- If possible, contact Public Safety at 814-332-3357 or Ext. 3357.
- Do NOT draw attention to yourself.
- Do what you are told.
- Do NOT speak unless spoken to and DO NOT try to intimidate the captors.
- Stay low below windows and behind cover if possible.