Did you know….?

ISU’s Public Safety officers and Dispatch are on duty 24/7.

Public Safety handles an average of 4,500 calls per year.

We provide over 30 presentations a year, from active shooter presentations, to front desk safety and security and fire safety workshops.

Parking actually tracks the number of spaces on all three campuses and we have approxi-mately 6,000 spaces on the Pocatello campus, 745 at University Place and 464 on the Me-ridian campus; more than enough to accommodate the number of vehicles that come to each campus.

We issue approximately 10,000 parking citations per year and handle over 1,000 appeals for citations every year.

We print on average 10,000 Bengal cards and badges every year.

We ensure 69 fire drills are completed every year on all three campuses.

We conduct at least one emergency preparedness drill or exercise on each campus every year.

With the beginning of the 2016 holiday season and the end of the year, the ISU Depart-ment of Public Safety would like to invite faculty, staff and students to have a conversa-tion with us. We want to have effective and constructive dialogues with our campus com-munities. Please feel free to come and talk to us about any issues or concerns you might have and get to know us, especially our Public Safety Officers.

Everyone is welcome to contact us at 282-2911 or 2515; or just stop by.

ISU Public Safety and You!

FUN FACTS

Multicultural Winter Holi-day Celebrations!

Diwali is five-day festival of lights celebrated by Hindus around the world in the fall.

Hanukkah is an eight-day commemoration in Ju-dasism marking the rededi-cation of the Temple by the Maccabees after their vic-tory over the Syrians.

Ramadan is a month of daily fasting during daylight hours for Muslims that culminates in the holiday of Edi al-Fitr.

Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ for Chris-tians.

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African herit-age and culture.

The Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and the start of spring.

Courtesy of IU Public Safety

Inside this Issue

ISU Public Safety And You! 1

Emergency Preparedness Tip of the Month: Active Shooter

2

Stop the Bleed 2

Training

Opportunities

2

Technical Safety Office 3

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

3

Public Safety Spotlight Vince Likes

3

Safety Tip of the Month

Chimney Fires

4

Campus Safety December 2016

Safety Tip of the Month:

Chimney Fires Spike in Winter

“Chimneys really decorate the roofline of a home… and they’re maintenance–free, besides. Right?” Your chimney–and the flue that lines it–adds architectural interest to your home, but its’ real function is to carry dangerous flue gases from your fireplace, wood stove or furnace safely out of your home. A chimney helps your household air stay breathable…just as your windows and your bathroom, attic and kitchen vents do. Unlike those other exhaust points in your home, however, fire-place and wood stove chimneys need a special kind of care. No One Welcomes a Chimney Fire A chimney fire in action can be impressive. Indications of a chimney fire have been described as creating:

loud cracking and popping noise

a lot of dense smoke, and

an intense, hot smell Chimney fires can burn explosively – noisy and dramatic enough to be detected by neighbors or people passing by. Flames or dense smoke may shoot from the top of the chimney. Homeowners report being startled by a low rumbling sound that reminds them of a freight train or a low flying airplane. However, those are only the chimney fires you know about. Slow-burning chimney fires don’t get enough air or have fuel to be dramatic or visible. But, the temperatures they reach are very high and can cause as much dam-age to the chimney structure – and nearby combustible parts of the house – as their more spectacular cousins.

Special Effects on Wood Stoves Wood stoves are made to contain hot fires. The connector pipes that run from the stove to the chimney are another matter. They cannot withstand the high temperatures produced during a chimney fire and can warp, buckle and even separate from the vibrations created by air turbulence during a fire. If damaged by a chimney fire, they must be replaced.

Nine Signs that You’ve Had a Chimney Fire Since a chimney, damaged by a chimney fire, can endanger a home and its’ occupants and a chimney fire can occur without anyone being aware of them it’s important to have your chimney regularly inspected by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep. Here are the signs that a professional chimney sweep looks for:

“Puffy” or “honey combed” creosote Warped metal of the damper, metal smoke chamber connector pipe or factory-built metal chimney;

cracked or collapsed flue tiles, or tiles with large chunks missing Discolored and/or distorted rain cap Creosote flakes and pieces found on the roof or ground Roofing material damaged from hot creosote Cracks in exterior masonry; evidence of smoke escaping through mortar joints of masonry or tile liners

Proper Maintenance

Clean chimneys don’t catch fire. Make sure a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep inspects your solid fuel venting system annually, and cleans and repairs it whenever needed. Your sweep may have other maintenance recommendations depending on how you use your fireplace or stove. CSIA recommends that you call on CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps, since they are regularly tested on their understanding of the complexities of chimney and venting system. (courtesy of Chimney Safety Institute of America)

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“And so happy

Christmas

For black and for

white

For yellow and

red ones

Let's stop all the

fight

A very merry

Christmas

And a happy

New Year

Let's hope it's a

good one

Without any

fear .”

(John Lennon)

When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation. There are three op-tions to consider:

RUN OUT (Avoid)

Have an escape route and plan in mind

Leave belongings behind

Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow

Help others escape, if possible Do not attempt to move the wounded

Prevent others from entering the area where the shooter may be.

Keep hands visible

Call 911 when you are safe HIDE OUT (Deny)

Hide in an area out of the shooters view

Lock door or block entry to the hiding place

Silence cell phones (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet

FIGHT IT OUT (Defend)

Fight as a last resort and ONLY when your life is in imminent danger

Attempt to incapacitate the shooter

Act with as much physical aggression as possi-ble

Improvise weapons or throw items at the active shooter

Commit to your actions…your life depends on it

Stop the Bleed

Our goal is the protection of human health and the environment by sound management of radiation/radioactivity and hazardous/infectious waste on the ISU campus in compli-ance with all Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations.

We are located on the first floor of the Physi-cal Sciences building in suite 101B.

To report hazardous materials spills, injuries, or safety concerns, call the TSO at (208) 282-2310. You may also anonymously report safety con-cerns or non-compliance by calling 1-800-716-9007 or by visiting www.MySafeCampus.com. 24 hours a day. Seven days a week. Concerns related to your physical safety or

security should be reported to the ISU Department of Public Safety at (208) 282-2515, Department of Public Safety. REMEMBER: Individuals have the right to raise safety concerns. Regulations prohibit retaliation against individuals for exercis-ing their right.

Our spotlight feature for this issue is Vince Likes, Patrol Captain Supervisor for Public Safety.

Vince began working in private security in 1982, then in 1989 he applied for and received an opportunity to work for Public Safety at ISU. Vince will have complet-ed 28 years of employment as of this coming February 2017.

In 1992, Captain Daniels with Public Safety retired from his position as the Securi-ty Supervisor and Vince was promoted over 5 officers that had more time in ser-vice. This is attributed to his work ethic and being the only officer here at the time with current POST Academy training. Vince has recently taken on supervision of Parking and Dispatch at Public Safety, along with his Patrol supervisory role.

Vince has remained with ISU instead of moving to a police department because he really enjoys the service he provides to the campus community as well as working with the professional staff at Public Safety.

Technical Safety Office—

Public Safety Spot Light—Vince Likes, Patrol Captain

Crime Prevention—Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

your vehicle. You will be ready to unlock the door and will not be delayed by fumbling and looking for your keys.

· When storing items purchased at the

stores, place them out of sight. The best place is in a locked trunk.

· Do not leave your purse, wallet, or

cellular telephone in plain view.

· Don't resist if someone tries to take

any of your belongings.

Here are some crime prevention tips for

the Holidays—

· When parking your vehicle to go shopping,

remember where you parked it! Always park in a well lit and well traveled area. Do not park in a remote dark area.

· When you return to your vehicle, scan the

interior of your car to be sure no one is hiding inside. Check to see if you are being followed.

· Have your keys in hand when approaching

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When law enforcement arrives:

Remain calm and follow instruc-tions.

Drop items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets).

Raise hands and spread fingers.

Keep hands visible at all times.

Avoid quick movements towards officers, such as holding onto them for safety.

Do not ask questions when evac-uating.

Information to provide to 911 operators:

Location of active shooter.

Number of shooters.

Physical description of shooters

Training Opportunities Public Safety is available to provide active shooter survival training to individual departments and divisions. Ideally, this can

be accomplished in a 15-20 minute presentation during regularly scheduled department and division meetings. After the

presentation, a walk-through can be conducted of specific offices and classrooms to discuss escape routes and barricade

options. Please give us a call at 282-2515 to schedule a presentation.

Public Safety will host MGT 361, Managing Critical Incidents for Higher Education Institutions: A Multi-Disciplinary Commu-

nity Approach this May (May 16-18) for anyone who is interested. Additional information will be sent out as we get closer to

the dates.

In addition, Public Safety is looking to host a workshop involving local law enforcement regarding their response to campus,

safety and crime prevention information, etc. Watch for more information.

Don't chase someone who robs you, they may have a weapon.

· Instead call 911.

· Lock your vehicle and put

up your windows even while you are driving.

· If you go to an automatic

teller machine for cash, check for people around and make sure it is well lit and in a safe location.

No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency re-sponders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five (5) minutes, therefore, it’s important to quick-ly stop the blood loss.

“Stop the Bleed” is a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives.

We are delighted to have Vince on our Team!

Emergency Preparedness Tip of the Month — Surviving an Active Shooter

Remember to be aware of your surroundings and move yourself and the injured person to safety, if necessary.

Call 911

Bystanders can take simple steps to keep the injured person alive until medical care is availa-ble. Here are three (3) actions you can take to help save a life:

1. Apply pressure with hands

2. Apply dressing and press

3. Apply a tourniquet

To learn more or to get in-volved in the Stop the Bleed Campaign, contact us at

stopthebleed@hq.dhs.gov

(courtesy Department of Homeland

Security)