Psychological Crisis / Disruptive Behavior

Campus Safety has been designated as a first responder for the campus crisis intervention and should be called to the scene by dialing campus extension 3229 whenever a disruption or crisis occurs:

When dealing with a person who is having a psychological crisis:

• Avoid invading their personal space
   
• Do not get hooked into defending your credibility
   
• Do not allow your buttons to be pushed
   
• Do not get into an argument with the person
   
• Do not raise your voice; use a calm and clear voice
   
• Turn you body slightly to the side; do not directly face the person
   
• Reassure them that you are there to help