At the beginning of each semester, Risk, Safety, & Resilience (RSR) and the Department of Police & Public Safety want to remind everyone to become familiar with the university’s recommended procedures on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies that may occur on campus. The university is committed to creating an environment in which everyone in our community can thrive.
Be Prepared: All students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to register one or more cell phone numbers with Mason Alert, the university’s emergency notification system, to receive timely notification of events that affect your safety. Information on how to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies is available at ready.gmu.edu. Please also visit the university’s Active Threat Response webpage for information about how to respond to violence on campus and to register for Active Threat Training.
Online Emergency Preparedness Training: Students and employees are required to take Emergency Preparedness Training. This online training provides details on how Mason prevents, mitigates, responds to, and recovers from emergencies on campus. This training is mandatory for all employees and students. Faculty and staff can access training through MasonLeaps.
In-Person Training: RSR offers Active Threat, Hands Only CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Stop the Bleed and Narcan (Opioid overdose) training programs. Training is free for faculty and staff; register online here. Group classes can be arranged upon request, email RSR@gmu.edu.
Public Safety App: The Rave Guardian public safety app offers a virtual safety escort feature, allows you to submit tips to University Police anonymously, and functions as a virtual blue light phone that can relay your profile information and location if you activate an emergency call from the app. The application also has a map of all AED’s, Bleeding Control Kits and Narcan on campus. This application is free to all students, faculty and staff through the iTunes store and the Google Play store.
See Something Say Something: It is important to remember that everyone can play a role in sustaining a safe and secure campus. If you suspect a person can harm themselves or others, witness a crime, or observe a suspicious incident, report your observation to University Police immediately by dialing 911 or 703-993-2810. Remember, if you see something, say something; take the challenge. If you have any questions or concerns about Mason’s readiness for potential emergencies on campus, please contact RSR at RSR@gmu.edu or 703-993-8448.