Hostage Situations

YOUR ACTIONS MAY HELP CALM THE SITUATION OR HELP TO EXASPERATE IT.

Actions to consider if taken hostage:

Try to remain calm.
Remember the primary objective of the University and the police is to secure your safe release as quickly as possible.
Do not make provocative remarks toward your abductor(s).
Do not patronize, yell, or argue.
Do not joke or be sarcastic.
Your abductor(s) may react explosively and could become violent or abusive.
Unless you have the training and experience, you should not try to negotiate with the abductor(s).