Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government or its citizens to further certain political or social objectives. It is generally categorized into two types -- domestic and international. Terrorist acts against a country or citizens can occur anywhere in the world.  

Individual and Group Safety Information

The following are a few safety recommendations in dealing with potential terrorist acts:

• Be aware of your environment and surroundings.
• Become familiar with the color-coded terror alert system, which includes five levels.
• Know your emergency exit locations.
• If you see a suspicious individual or situation, do not be confrontational.
• Become familiar with the university's emergency procedures.
• Stay calm.
• Never enter a building that has been damaged by fire, explosion or smoke.
• Move a safe distance away from the scene of any emergency incident.
• Notify the program manager responsible for animal safety precautions within any animal-based university research labs. The program manager is responsible for ensuring the continuity of this research and academic programming.