Security and Emergency Procedures
Florida 2025–2026
CAMPUS SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A. How to Get Help: 1. Report emergencies by calling 5001 (from a Campus Phone) or 727.379.5001 . 2. Report non-emergency crime or suspicious behavior by calling calling 727.379.5031 or emailing erwarren@wol.org. 3. For non-emergency injuries and illnesses, contact Telemedicine at 844.484.7362 (see “Health Center” XIV). 4. For non-emergency maintenance concerns, complete a maintenance request form at wol.is/flmaintenancerequest. 5. To report child abuse, sexual abuse or violations of the Child Protection Policy call 518.494.6300, email safety@wol.org , or speak with a Resident Director, or Dean. B. Safety Tips 1. When walking or jogging, do so in pairs or groups, and stay in well-lit areas. 2. Stay alert to your surroundings. Don’t be distracted by headphones, mobile phones, or conversations. 3. Always keep your dorm room locked when occupants are away or sleeping. 4. Never leave large amounts of cash in your dorm room. 5. Keep the exterior doors to your dorm secured at all times; never prop them open. 6. Never leave personal belongings or valuables unattended (i.e., classroom, dining hall, lounge). 7. Park your bicycle in a bike rack and use a bike lock. 8. Get training in first aid and CPR. 9. Immediately report any theft, crime, or suspicious activity to 727.379.5001. 10. If you see something, say something. Word of Life has almost no crime, and we must work together to maintain this. If you see a crime committed, suspicious activity, or have information about an incident, contact Campus Security. C. Campus Security Authorities and Mandatory Reporters Federal and state laws dictate that certain staff members are obligated to report crimes to the Deans, law enforcement, or social services. These staff members include Counselors, Unit Leaders, Resident Assistants, Resident Directors, Deans, HR staff, Counseling and Camp Crew Coordinators, Camp Directors, and Childcare Staff. D. Confidential Reporting All victims or witnesses of a crime are encouraged to report it immediately to the Deans. They also have the option of reporting it to local enforcement, or a counselor, Unit Leader, Resident Assistant, Resident Director or Dean. These individuals are required to report certain crimes (crimes against minors or crimes that pose a threat to others), but the victim may choose not to share this information with the Deans or with law enforcement. In that case, the victim/ witness will only report to the Deans that a crime occurred and the nature of the crime for statistical purposes. E. Incident Reporting A log is maintained of any reported on-campus crimes. Additionally, local law enforcement agencies compile statistics for crimes that occurred on the property. F. Emergency Alerts In the event of an emergency, you will receive an alert via text message and email. Based on your location, you may also receive alerts over the phones, two-way radios, public address systems, or other means. Staff, students, volunteers, guests, and camp youth leaders are enrolled in the alert system automatically. If your phone number and email address change, contact your camp office or the Bible Institute Student Life Department to update this information. G. Access Control Our Bible Institute campus is generally open during the day, and visitors are requested to sign in at the Guest Services Desk. Access to youth camp is limited to staff, registered guests, and approved vendors. Camp visitors
must sign in at the front gate upon arrival. Members of the opposite gender are not permitted in housing units for campers, students, or single staff. Students and staff should keep housing doors locked at all times and report unauthorized persons. On occasion, Property Services, Housekeeping, or Student Life may enter housing units to make necessary repairs or inspections. Student Life and Law Enforcement reserve the right to enter dorm rooms and other buildings to investigate violations and crimes. H. Emergency Procedures The Standard Response Protocol summarizes the four main actions we ask our staff, students, campers, guests, and visitors to take during an emergency. Instructions will be given via text alerts and other methods.
Lockout “Secure the Perimeter”
Students / Campers / Visitors • Move indoors • Do business as usual
Staff • Lock exterior doors • Recover students, campers, and staff from outside building • Increase situational awareness • Do business as usual • Account for your people Staff • Lock your door or barricade yourself inside • Lights out • Move out of sight • Maintain silence • Prepare to evade or defend • Do not open the door • Account for your people Staff • Lead your people to Evacuation Location • Account for your people
Lockdown “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight”
Students / Campers / Visitors • Lock your door or barricade yourself inside • Move out of sight • Maintain silence • Prepare to evade or defend
Evacuate “To (location)”
Students / Campers / Visitors • Take your phone • Leave your other stuff behind • Be prepared for additional instructions • Move to the specified location
Shelter “(for a certain hazard)”
Students / Campers / Visitors • Move indoors and avoid windows • Prepare for the specific hazard
Staff • Move your people inside
• Prepare for the specific hazard • Await further instructions or “all-clear” • Account for your people
Emergency Line . ................................... 727.379.5001 (ext. 5001) Police/Fire/EMS . ................................... 911 BI Entrance ............................................ 13001 Word of Life Dr, Hudson, FL 34669
I. Medical Emergency 1. Note: Minor injuries and illnesses should be handled by contacting Telemedicine at 844.484.7362. 2. Examples of medical emergencies:
a. Unconscious or unresponsive person b. Trouble breathing or not breathing c. Chest or abdominal pain or pressure d. Bleeding severely or passing blood e. Seizures, severe headaches, or slurred speech f. Possibly poisoned g. Injury to head, neck, or back h. Possible broken bone 3. Call 911 then call Word of Life Emergency Line at 727.379.5001 4. Remain with the victim until help arrives. 5. Render basic first aid, if trained. a. Massive Hemorrhage – stop obvious major blood loss b. Airway – open airway c. Respiration – give rescue breathing d. Circulation – give CPR e. Hypothermia – keep them warm
J. Fire 1. Rescue – get yourself and others to safety, then report to the staging area 2. Alarm – sound the fire alarm, shout to alert others, call Word of Life Emergency Line at 727.379.5001 3. Contain – close, but do not lock, doors and windows 4. Extinguish – if the fire is small and you have been trained, use a fire extinguisher to fight it
Evacuation Staging Areas/Emergency Assembly Areas
Outdoor
Indoor
Cabins
Basketball Court
Theis Assembly Center
CC
BPAC Parking Lot
Bollback Performing Arts Center
It is important to always exit a building immediately when you hear a fire alarm, whether or not you see a fire, and not return to the building until directed to do so by responding staff, even if the alarm has stopped sounding. All students should become familiar with the emergency exits in their dorms and other buildings on campus. Please keep all exits free from obstructions. K. Active Shooter/ Critical Security Incident An “active shooter” means that an individual is in the process of killing others. A “critical security incident” may include a suspicious person, violence, bomb threat, trespassing, threatening behavior, a dangerous animal, or similar danger. 1. Call 911, then call 727.379.5001 2. Avoid – move away from the threat as quickly as possible 3. Deny – keep distance and barriers between yourself and the threat 4. Defend – if you are attacked and cannot avoid or deny, do everything you can to fight back and stop the attack
L. Missing Person Call 727.379.5001 and provide the name and information about the missing person.
M. Maintenance Emergency A maintenance issue is considered a maintenance emergency if the issue is likely to result in one of the following: 1. Serious personal injury or health issues
2. Major impact on a ministry 3. Major environmental impact 4. Additional facility or equipment damage
If these concerns are evident, please call 727.379.5001.
N. Severe Weather Examples of severe weather include the following: thunderstorm, tornado, or other natural or man-made
environmental hazard. If one of these weather-related emergencies occurs: 1. Get inside and stay there for 30 minutes unless you receive other instructions 2. Stay indoors until an “all clear” message is given
O. Off-Campus Emergency Examples of off-campus emergencies may include: vehicle accident, assault, missing person, or another incident requiring assistance. If one of these off-campus emergencies occur: 1. Call 911 if this is a crime or life-threating emergency. 2. Call 727.379.5001. 3. Don’t leave someone alone. P. Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Word of Life policy prohibits the possession or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other illicit substances on any property or off-property sponsored event. This includes marijuana, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, and non-nicotine vaping, and applies to all staff, students, volunteers, campers, guests, and visitors. Visitors will be asked to leave, and staff, students, volunteers, or campers will be dismissed. If the possession or usage is in violation of the law, the police will be notified. Those struggling with addiction to these harmful substances are encouraged to seek the help of a Resident Director, Unit Leader, or Dean. Q. Firearms and Weapons Word of Life policy prohibits the possession or use of firearms, fireworks, or weapons on Word of Life property. This applies to staff, volunteers, students, campers, guests, visitors, and vendors. This also applies to individuals with permits to carry concealed weapons. Criminal possession will be reported to law enforcement authorities. Below is a list of prohibited items: 1. Firearms (pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, muzzleloaders, BB/pellet guns, paintball guns, starter pistols) 2. Bows or throwing weapons (crossbows, bows, arrows, dart guns, wrist braced slingshots) 3. Batons (clubs, nightsticks, billy sticks) 4. Knives (longer than 4 inches, switchblades, butterfly knives, gravity knives, daggers, swords) 5. Stun Guns (tasers, electric dart guns)
6. Fighting weapons (metal knuckles, chuka sticks, sandclubs) 7. Bombs (improvised explosives, grenades, Molotov cocktails) 8. Fireworks (pyrotechnics) 9. Homemade weapons (potato guns, chemical based weapons) 10. Ammunition 11. Replica, antique, training, or toy versions of any of the above
According to Florida Statutes 790.115 and 790.251, students and staff are prohibited from possessing firearms on Word of Life property except as provided by Florida law and statute 790.25.
R. Student Sexual Discrimination or Sexual Violence 1. If an individual believes they have been denied admission, employment, or participation in the Word of Life Bible Institute (Bible Institute) program or sport based on their sex or has experienced sexual harassment as defined above, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately. 2. If any student, staff member, or other member of the Bible Institute community is a victim of, or is made aware of sexual violence or sexual assault, they should report it to the Title IX Coordinator immediately. The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an investigation to determine if sexual discrimination or sexual violence occurred. See the Title IX policy for more information. S. Sexual Misconduct 1. Word of Life believes that all sexual acts outside of a biblically defined marriage between one man and one woman are sinful. 2. Word of Life also takes seriously our responsibility to care for those attending our camps, the Bible Institute, or are serving as staff or volunteers. Staff are not permitted to be alone with someone below the age of 18. Staff and students are also prohibited from being alone in vehicles with people of the opposite gender if one of them is married. Students and campers are not permitted to have physical contact with the opposite gender, and dating or courting must include a third party. 3. Instances of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking should be reported to the Deans immediately. Any criminal acts will be referred to law enforcement. T. Registered Sex Offenders 1. Background checks are performed on all staff, students, volunteers, and many of our vendors. We follow up on any records of criminal activity. Those who have been convicted of child abuse may not be employed at Word of Life and may not work with or near children at any Word of Life property or activity. 2. You may obtain a listing of registered convicted sex offenders living in our area by visiting the following website: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/offenderSearch.jsf. The zip code for Hudson is 34669. U. Missing Person Notification Students are allowed to specify who Word of Life should contact in the event that they are reported missing. This may be the same person or persons as their emergency contact or different persons. Word of Life Emergency Procedures prescribes contact attempts to the missing person, property searches, and notification to their “missing person contacts.”
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