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UC DAVIS: POLICE DEPARTMENT October 15, 2001 RE: Safety Awareness DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND CAMPUS/UCDMC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS As incidents involving anthrax have unfolded in Florida, New York, and Reno, Nevada, the UC Davis Police Department recognizes the campus community has a heightened sense of concern. We continue to work with the UC Davis Fire Department, Environmental Health & Safety, local, state, and federal agencies to assimilate the most up-to-date information and to ensure a coordinated response to any and all incidents. At this time we have received no information that the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, or the most recent anthrax incidents in other states have threatened our campus. Following are action steps we are currently taking to ensure the safety of our campus communities: 1. We are working closely with the UC Davis Mail Division. Mail Division staff has been trained to handle and report suspicious letters and packages. The web sites noticed below reflect a joint advisory from the Police Department and the Mail Division on handling mail and suspicious packages. 2. In coordination with UC Davis Fire and Environmental Health & Safety, the Police Department is prepared to respond to any hazardous materials incidents that may occur in our community. The Fire Department is trained and has the equipment and capabilities to mitigate any hazardous material incidents in the region. 3. We remain prepared to initiate a level 1 Emergency Operations Center as needed. 4. The Police Department remains on full alert status. In addition to deploying police officers for high visibility, officers continue to patrol buildings on campus and at the medical center. We urge everyone on campus to report any suspicious person or activities to the Police Department at 752-1727 and TDD. Those at the Medical Center can reach the Police Department at 734-2555. In case of an EMERGENCY, always call 9-1-1. 5. Please review and share the following information with all staff: Anthrax Information Bulletin - http://planit.ucdavis.edu/howto/anthrax.htm Guidelines for Handling Mail -http://planit.ucdavis.edu/howto/handlingmail.htm Handling Suspicious Packages http://police.ucdavis.edu/prevent/suspiciouspackages.htm Rita A. Spaur, Captain 01-150
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